Online · MA
Licensed online gambling in Massachusetts
3 live or limited formats · 15 active licences in Massachusetts. Active state permits only; player bonuses are never shown.
- live or limited formats
- 3
- active licences
- 15
- land hosts
- 3
- casino floors in catalog
- 3
- checked
- Oct 13, 2026
Formats in Massachusetts
- CasinoNot legalMGC iGaming study treats online casino as under consideration, not a licensed product.
- SportsLive21+M.G.L. c. 23N; H.5164 (2022)Open →
- PokerNot legalM.G.L. c. 271 gaming offenses; MGC licenses casino gaming at Category 1/2 facilities and sports under c. 23N. No internet-poker licence product.
- RacingLiveM.G.L. c. 128A § 5C. The 2025 annual racing report records an ADW commission line and a handle table separate from on-track and simulcast handle.Open →
- LotteryLive21+Statute and helpdesk. Game list is client-rendered and was not in the archive.Open →
- FantasyLaw passed, not live21+St. 2022, c. 173 / G.L. c. 12 § 11M½: fantasy may be offered under AG regulations and is not illegal gaming. c. 23N § 14 is a 15% excise, not a licence. 940 CMR 34 (minors under 21) was read; PDF save 403.Open →
Licensed operators
Real listings · not ads15 active licences in Massachusetts — registry rows, not ads.
Sports
Bally's Interactive, LLC
ballybet.com
BetMGM, LLC
Land host: MGM Springfield
betmgm.com · sports.ma.betmgm.com
American Wagering, Inc. (Caesars Sportsbook)
Land host: Encore Boston Harbor
sportsbook.caesars.com
Crown MA Gaming, LLC
sportsbook.draftkings.com
FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC (Fanatics Betting & Gaming)
Land host: Plainridge Park Casino
sportsbook.fanatics.com
Betfair Interactive US, LLC
sportsbook.fanduel.com
Penn Sports Interactive, LLC
Land host: Plainridge Park Casino
sportsbook.thescore.bet
Racing
Caesars Racebook
mobile.caesarsracebook.com
DK Horse
dkhorse.com · racing.draftkings.com
FanDuel Racing
racing.fanduel.com
NYRA
nyrabets.com
TVG
tvg.com
TwinSpires
twinspires.com
Xpressbet
xpressbet.com
Lottery
Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
helpdesk.masslottery.com · masslottery.com
From the US database · government sources
Gambling in Massachusetts: key facts
Licences on file
10
state registry rows
Regulators
2
Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Laws on file
8
Status by gambling type
| Type | Status | Age | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card rooms | not legal | — | — |
| Commercial casinos | Legal and live | 21+ | 0.25% |
| Daily fantasy sports | Legal and live | — | 0.15% |
| Historical horse racing | not legal | — | — |
| Horse racing | Legal and live | — | — |
| Lottery | Legal and live | — | — |
| Online casino | not legal | — | — |
| Online horse betting (ADW) | Legal and live | — | — |
| Online lottery | Legal and live | 21+ | — |
| Online poker | not legal | — | — |
| Online sports betting | Legal and live | 21+ | 0.2% |
| Racinos | Legal and live | 21+ | 0.4% |
| Retail sportsbooks | Legal and live | 21+ | 0.15% |
| Skill games | not legal | — | — |
| Sweepstakes / social | not legal | — | — |
| Video gaming terminals | not legal | — | — |
| VLTs | not legal | — | — |
Regulator
Law
- M.G.L. c. 23KThe Massachusetts Gaming Commission
- M.G.L. c. 23K, § 55Daily tax and assessment payable by category 1 and category 2 licensees
- M.G.L. c. 23K, § 43Gaming by a person under 21
- M.G.L. c. 23NAuthorization and regulation of sports wagering
- M.G.L. c. 23N, § 13In-person and mobile sports wagers; age 21; self-exclusion
- M.G.L. c. 23N, § 14Excise on sports wagering and fantasy contests
- M.G.L. c. 10, § 24State lottery; online sales age 21
- M.G.L. c. 23K, § 7Administration of chapters 128A and 128C
Licensed operators
| Holder | Brands | Type | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM, LLCMGM Springfield | betmgm | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-betmgm |
| American Wagering, Inc.Encore Boston Harbor | caesars-sportsbook | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-caesars |
| FBG Enterprises Opco, LLCPlainridge Park Casino | fanatics | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-fanatics |
| Penn Sports Interactive, LLCPlainridge Park Casino | thescore-bet | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-penn |
| Bally's Interactive, LLC | bally-bet | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-bally |
| Crown MA Gaming, LLC | draftkings | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-draftkings |
| Betfair Interactive US, LLC | fanduel | category 3 sports wagering operator | ma-sw-cat3-fanduel |
| Wynn MA, LLCEncore Boston Harbor | Encore Boston Harbor | category 1 gaming licence | — |
| Blue Tarp reDevelopment, LLCMGM Springfield | MGM Springfield | category 1 gaming licence | — |
| Plainville Gaming and Redevelopment, LLCPlainridge Park Casino | Plainridge Park Casino | category 2 slots parlor licence | — |
Responsible gambling
- Self-exclusionsports wagering; casino exclusion is a separate c. 23K § 45 duty whose text was not openedmalegislature.gov ↗
Key dates
- 2015-06-24 Launch
- 2023-01-31 Launch
Documents on file · 5 most important of 23
- State of Massachusetts
M.G.L. c. 23K
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Statute · malegislature.gov
- State of Massachusetts
M.G.L. c. 23K, § 55
Daily tax and assessment payable by category 1 and category 2 licensees
Statute · malegislature.gov
- State of Massachusetts
M.G.L. c. 23K, § 43
Gaming by a person under 21
Statute · malegislature.gov
- State of Massachusetts
M.G.L. c. 23N
Authorization and regulation of sports wagering
Statute · malegislature.gov
- State of Massachusetts
M.G.L. c. 23N, § 13
In-person and mobile sports wagers; age 21; self-exclusion
Statute · malegislature.gov
Government sources (15)
- M.G.L. c. 23N, § 13 malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- MGC responsible gaming massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-13
- MGC sports wagering licensees massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-13
- MGC — Encore Boston Harbor massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-12
- MGC licensees massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-12
- MGC — MGM Springfield massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-12
- MGC — Plainridge Park Casino massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-12
- M.G.L. c. 23K, § 55 malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- M.G.L. c. 23K, § 43 malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- MGC FY2025 Annual Report massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-14
- M.G.L. c. 23K section index malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- M.G.L. c. 23N, § 14 malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- M.G.L. c. 10, § 24 malegislature.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- MGC horse racing licenses massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-14
- MGC racing / prior ADW matrix row massgaming.com · checked 2026-10-13
Floors in this state
Real listings · not adsCommercial casino floors only. Tribal casinos are counted separately and linked from the directory; details are still being added.
Markets in Massachusetts
Casino floors
- 1Encore Boston HarborEverett202 tables · 2,719 slots
- 2MGM SpringfieldSpringfield64 tables · 1,529 slots
- 3Plainridge Park CasinoPlainville971 slots
Land hosts named on online licences
Guides
Massachusetts online — education
Law and verify howtos. No operator domains on these pages.
- Is online casino legal in Massachusetts?No. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission regulates land casino gaming and sports wagering. Its own iGaming study frames online casino as something the state is considering — not a licensed product today.Read
- Is online casino legal in the US?Only where a state licenses it. Federal law does not legalize online casinos nationwide, and a .com domain is never a licence. Seven states run licensed iGaming; Nevada allows online poker only.Read
FAQ
Massachusetts online FAQ
Is online gambling licensed in Massachusetts?
3 formats are live, retail-only, or on-property · 15 active licences on file.
Are tribal operators included?
Yes — when a registry row is tribal we label the nation and legal basis (compact, state law, or regulator licence).
Do you show promotional player offers?
No. Promotional player offers are never collected or shown on this site.
Sources
- MatrixMassachusetts × format status (regulator cites)Checked 2026-10-13
- RegulatorMassachusetts Gaming Commission
- MethodMethodology
Registry rows only. Ranks are not sold.