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Latest Massachusetts Sports Betting Proposal Contains Substantial Tax Hike & Restriction on Live Betting
Massachusetts sports betting might look entirely various if a new bill proposed in the Senate is successful. And if history is any indication, controlled sports betting in other states could also change considerably.
SD 1657 was presented by Sen. John Keenan. «An Act Addressing Economic, Health, and Social Harms Caused by Sports Betting» intends to increase the existing sports betting tax rate from 20% to 51%. Additionally, Sen. Keenan requires a total restriction on live sports betting (in-game wagering) and prop bets.
The main point to remember is that Massachusetts has been at the leading edge of more stringent sports betting policies. The second thing to understand is that the language of this costs is similar to the SAFE Bet Act, a federal piece of legislation presented in 2024.
This expense was presented not long after previous Massachusetts Governor and present NCAA president Charlie Baker affirmed in front of the Senate in a meeting on sports betting regulation.
So, while this is currently a Massachusetts expense, it’s likely to impact other states that use managed sports betting.
A closer look at SD 1657
Tax
Starting with the tax rate boost, bringing sports betting to 51% has actually been a target for Sen. Keenan before. Keenan proposed a tax boost at the last legal session, but it was declined. This boost would have been available in the state’s budget costs.
Only three markets have tax rates of 51%, the highest in the country: New York, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. At 20%, Massachusetts currently ranks 6th greatest.
Banning live betting and prop betting
The step prohibits in-play (live sports betting) or prop sports betting. Just straight wagers would be allowed, limiting sportsbooks to providing only moneyline, spread, and totals.
While Massachusetts and other markets have restrictions on collegiate wagering, this would impact even expert sporting events.
The expense also looks for to add bonus offers and same-game parlays to the classification of «unfair and deceptive practices.» Sportsbooks favour same-game parlays due to their high «hold» portion, the amount of money they keep off each $1 bet.
Gamer Limits
SD 1657 likewise aims to produce compulsory daily and month-to-month limitations for bettors. Bettors could not wager more than $1,000 a day and $10,000 a month without an ‘cost assessment’ which includes inspecting bank accounts. A player can not wager more than 15% of the quantity in their account.
Massachusetts would end up being the very first market to need an affordability assessment on bettors.
Marketing restrictions
Keenan also wishes to get rid of advertising throughout televised sporting events. The step would forbid sportsbooks from running ads throughout games. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has actually checked out producing a restriction on in-game ads before. Nevertheless, this did not go through as national television deals make this tough to implement.
Will the procedure pass?
The procedure is harsh in its changes to the sports betting industry in Massachusetts. Banning prop sports betting and increasing the sports betting tax rate will likely cause pushback from local sportsbooks and industry supporters.
Because of this, the step will likely be combated in the Senate and your house of Representatives. In the previous session, Keenan stopped working to raise the tax rate.
He would need to convince the other senators who did not support his initiative before to alter their minds. If and when the Senate discusses this procedure, it is difficult to tell how it will be received.