Sports Betting in Massachusetts
Fully LegalLast verified: April 2026
Quick answer: Massachusetts bettors have access to 7 licensed sportsbooks, 3 CFTC-regulated prediction markets, 4 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges.
Licensed Sportsbooks
State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 20%. Online betting legal since March 2023.
Prediction Markets
Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges
Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.
Legal Status
12 online sportsbooks. ~$425M in total taxes collected since March 2023 launch.
Online sports betting has been legal in Massachusetts since March 2023.
Tax Information
15% retail / 20% online. Tax distributed: 45% general fund, 17.5% workforce, 27.5% local aid, 9% public health.
College Betting Restrictions
No in-state college bets. No college player props.
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