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Massachusetts Sports Betting (2026)

Permitted: Massachusetts sports betting is legal — retail at casinos and statewide online/mobile; minimum age 21.

PermittedVerified Aug 2, 2026
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Massachusetts sports betting is legal — retail at casinos and statewide online/mobile; minimum age 21. Regulated by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

Official source: massgaming.com →

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Sports Betting in states bordering Massachusetts

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • ConnecticutPermitted

    Connecticut sports betting is legal both retail and online/mobile; minimum age 21 (PA 21-23, live Oct 2021). Via the two tribes and the CT Lottery; regulated by DCP Gaming Division.

    Verified Jul 16, 2026 · Source: portal.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →

  • New HampshirePermitted

    New Hampshire sports betting is legal statewide, online/mobile and retail, and you must be 18+. Offered exclusively through DraftKings under contract with the NH Lottery (RSA 287-I).

    Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: nhlottery.com · Full New Hampshire rule →

  • New YorkPermitted

    New York sports betting is legal, online/mobile and retail, and you must be 21+. Retail is at licensed casinos; online/mobile has 9 licensed apps, live since Jan 2022, taxed at 51%. Regulated by the NY State Gaming Commission.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gaming.ny.gov · Full New York rule →

  • Rhode IslandPermitted

    Rhode Island sports betting is legal, retail and online/mobile through one state operator; you must be 18+. Retail is at the two Bally's casinos; online/mobile is Sportsbook RI, run by the RI Lottery with Bally's.

    Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: rilot.com · Full Rhode Island rule →

  • VermontPermitted

    Vermont sports betting is legal online/mobile only — there is no retail — and you must be 21+. Launched Jan 11, 2024. Regulated by the Vermont Dept. of Liquor and Lottery.

    Verified Jul 16, 2026 · Source: liquorandlottery.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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