Retail sports betting now live in Massachusetts at MGM Springfield

BetMGM has announced that retail sports betting is now live in Massachusetts at MGM Springfield. The state's first wager was placed at the BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge by Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Boston hockey legend Ray Bourque.

"The BetMGM Sportsbook at MGM Springfield is a phenomenal sports betting hub designed for New England's passionate sports fans," said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. "Today is a monumental step for BetMGM and sets the stage for us to deliver a best-in-class sports wagering experience across Massachusetts." Chris Kelley, President & COO, Northeast Group, MGM Resorts, explained: "We're thrilled to add this new amenity, strengthening our commitment to being New England's premier entertainment and gaming destination. We are incredibly grateful for the tireless work of the State delegation to bring this historic bill to the finish line, and to the MGC for crafting the necessary regulations. The BetMGM Sportsbook at MGM Springfield allows us to create even more one-of-a-kind engagements for our guests while generating tax revenue and job opportunities for our community." 

State Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) added: "After all these years, we finally have sports betting in Massachusetts! I was proud to sponsor legislation last session that sought to legalize sports wagering in the Commonwealth. To see that newly passed law in action today in my very own city is a humbling experience. BetMGM will bolster our economy locally and statewide. It's a momentous occasion to have some of the first wagers on sports betting take place in Springfield today."
State Representative Carlos Gonzalez asserted, "Today reaffirms our collective support to pass legislation for sports betting, it will bring more visitors to Springfield's MGM, create jobs and generate $20-$30 million in revenue to Massachusetts."

As sports betting continues to expand to new jurisdictions, BetMGM and MGM Springfield are proud to collaborate with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to provide guests with responsible gaming resources. GameSense is an industry-leading program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), focusing on positive, transparent, and proactive conversations with players about how to gamble responsibly.