Gaming Commission addresses ‘mix-up’ with MGM’s sports betting application

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – With the World Cup underway and being more than halfway through football season, many are still wondering when they can start placing their bets on their favorite sports teams in the Bay State. On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission met after applicants, including MGM Springfield, officially submitted for sports wagering last week.

The sports betting bill was signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker in August. During a meeting on Tuesday, the Gaming Commission focused on one of the applicants, MGM Springfield, which missed the official deadline to apply.

“There was a little miscommunication between MGM Springfield and corporate, which resulted in their application, they submitted their fee on the due date on the 21st, Monday, but the application did not come in until Wednesday,” said Gaming Commission Executive Director Karen Wells.

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