Mon, 02/17/2025 - 13:24

Awesome Spirit Gal returns from layoff on Tapeta

By David Grening
Coady Photography
Trainer Roger Attfield sends Awesome Spirit Gal off a layoff in Thursday's feature at Gulfstream Park.

Roger Attfield’s three starters at Gulfstream Park’s winter meet were returning from layoffs of between 63 and 98 days. Two of the three fired big, with Ready for Shirl winning a second-level allowance at odds of 5-2 and Mount Horeb running second, beaten a length, at odds of 8-1.

Thursday, Awesome Spirit Gal makes her first start off a 96-day layoff for Attfield in a first-level allowance/optional $25,000 claiming race going 1 1/8 miles on Tapeta that serves as the feature on Gulfstream’s nine-race card.

Mon, 02/17/2025 - 13:23

Scipio may venture outside California for spring stakes

By Steve Andersen
Benoit Photo
Scipio may target the Transylvania Stakes at Keeneland or possibly the Jeff Ruby on synthetic at Turfway Park.

Last summer and fall, Scipio amassed a collection of hard-luck losses in three turf stakes at one mile. This winter, he is collecting wins at Santa Anita, most recently in Sunday’s $101,000 Baffle Stakes for 3-year-olds on the hillside turf course.

This spring, Scipio is highly likely to race outside of California for the first time in the Grade 3 Transylvania Stakes, a $600,000 race for 3-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles on turf at Keeneland on April 4.

“That’s a lot of money for a Grade 3,” trainer Richard Baltas said on Monday. “I’ll definitely look at it.”

Mon, 02/17/2025 - 13:01

O'Connell hoping for no rain as Fake Celebrity moves back to turf

By David Grening
Barbara D. Livingston
Trainer Kathleen O'Connell is moving Fake Celebrity back to turf, if the rain holds off, in Wednesday's feature at Tampa Bay Downs.

After a failed experiment on dirt, the connections of Fake Celebrity have moved their New York-bred gelding south to Florida, where on Wednesday he will take on open company in a first-level allowance at Tampa Bay Downs.

Weather permitting, of course.

Massachusetts Sports Betting

On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about Massachusetts sports betting apps, including which operators are licensed in the state and how to claim the best available promo codes. Sports betting rules and options can vary depending on where you live or are visiting, starting with which sportsbooks are approved to operate locally. Below, we break down the top Massachusetts sportsbooks, current bonuses, and how to get started.

Our Best Massachusetts Sports Betting Offers

 

Disclaimer: For those outside of Massachusetts, you may face restrictions on the offers you see on this page.

Sports Betting Massachusetts

 

Best Massachusetts Sports Betting Promos (2026)

 

If you’re ready to get started with legal sports betting in Massachusetts, several top-tier sportsbooks promos are offering competitive welcome bonuses. Below is a breakdown of some of the most popular Massachusetts sportsbook promos currently available.

 

 

DraftKings Massachusetts Promo Code

 

DraftKings promo code remains one of the most widely used betting apps in Massachusetts. New users can typically access a Bet $5, Get $200 in bonus bets offer if their first qualifying wager wins (minimum odds may apply).

 

A minimum deposit is required to activate the promotion, and bonus bets usually expire within seven days if unused.

 

DraftKings is especially known for its sleek app design and extensive same-game parlay options.

 

DraftKings’ Top Features:

 

  • Industry-leading same-game parlays

  • Frequent odds boosts and creative promos

  • Seamless integration with DraftKings DFS

 

 

FanDuel Massachusetts Promo Code

 

FanDuel promo code is another major player in the Massachusetts market and often features a Bet $5, Get $100–$150 in bonus bets welcome offer (if your first wager wins).

 

In many cases, there are minimal odds requirements, giving bettors flexibility when placing their first bet. Bonus bet winnings do not include the stake.

 

FanDuel consistently ranks among the leaders in market share and is praised for its intuitive layout and smooth user experience.

 

FanDuel’s Top Features:

 

  • Fast withdrawals

  • Clean, beginner-friendly interface

  • Strong live betting platform

 

 

Caesars Massachusetts Promo Code

 

Caesars sportsbook promo code frequently offers a first-bet insurance or bet-and-get bonus, often up to $250 or more in bonus bets (terms and odds requirements apply).

 

Bonus bets are typically valid for single use and must be used within a set time window. The Caesars app emphasizes simplicity and competitive pricing across a wide range of markets.

 

Caesars’ Top Features:

 

  • Caesars Rewards loyalty program

  • Competitive odds across major sports

  • Strong brand reputation nationwide

 

 

BetMGM Massachusetts Promo Code

 

BetMGM bonus code commonly provides one of the larger first-bet insurance offers in Massachusetts. New users can often receive up to $1,000–$1,500 back in bonus bets if their first wager loses.

 

If the first bet wins, users are paid out in cash like a standard wager. A minimum deposit is required, and bonus bets typically expire within seven days.

 

BetMGM combines a polished app design with an extensive range of betting markets.

 

BetMGM’s Top Features:

 

  • MGM Rewards integration

  • Broad betting menu (including niche markets)

  • Live betting and streaming options

 

 

Fanatics Sportsbook Massachusetts Promo Code

 

Fanatics Sportsbook promo code offers a unique welcome structure centered around its FanCash rewards system. Promotions often allow new users to earn FanCash on qualifying wagers over a set promotional period (up to a maximum cap).

 

FanCash can be redeemed for bonus bets or Fanatics merchandise. Exact offer terms, including deposit minimums and expiration windows, vary.

 

The Fanatics app features a clean interface and personalized promotional sections.

 

Fanatics’ Top Features:

 

  • FanCash rewards integration

  • Personalized offers and insights

  • Growing presence with competitive odds

 

Betting on Massachusetts Sports Teams (2026)

 

Massachusetts sports fans are known for their loyalty - and now they have plenty of legal opportunities to wager on their favorite hometown teams. From championship futures to player props and same-game parlays, Bay State bettors can find markets across every major league.

 

Below is a look at the state’s most popular pro teams and the types of betting opportunities they offer (futures odds subject to change).

 

 

Boston Bruins (NHL)

 

The Boston Bruins are consistently competitive in the NHL and remain one of the most bet-on teams in Massachusetts.

 

Popular betting markets include:

 

  • Puck lines

  • Game totals (Over/Under)

  • Player shots, goals, and assists props

  • Stanley Cup futures

 

The Bruins have maintained a sports betting partnership with FanDuel, which includes branding throughout TD Garden.

 

 

Boston Celtics (NBA)

 

One of the NBA’s most historic franchises, the Boston Celtics attract strong betting interest year-round - especially during playoff runs.

 

Common Celtics betting markets include:

 

  • Point spreads

  • Player performance props

  • Same-game parlays

  • Eastern Conference and NBA Finals futures

 

FanDuel also partners with the Celtics, with sportsbook branding featured inside TD Garden.

 

 

Boston Red Sox (MLB)

 

The Red Sox are one of baseball’s most iconic franchises, and with 162 regular-season games, MLB betting opportunities are abundant.

 

Massachusetts bettors can wager on:

 

  • Moneylines

  • Run lines

  • Totals

  • Player props (home runs, strikeouts, RBIs)

  • World Series futures

 

The Red Sox have a partnership with BetMGM, including branding at Fenway Park.

 

 

New England Patriots (NFL)

 

The New England Patriots remain a major draw for Massachusetts bettors during football season.

 

Popular NFL betting markets include:

 

  • Point spreads

  • Moneylines

  • Player passing and rushing props

  • Season win totals

  • Division and Super Bowl futures

 

The Patriots’ large fan base ensures strong betting volume throughout the season.

 

 

Betting on College Sports in Massachusetts

 

College sports betting is legal in Massachusetts, but there are specific restrictions.

 

You cannot bet on regular-season games involving in-state college teams, such as:

 

  • Boston College

  • Harvard

  • UMass

 

However, wagering is permitted if those teams are competing in a tournament featuring four or more teams (such as the NCAA Tournament).

 

Additionally:

 

  • Individual college player props are prohibited.

  • Certain team-based props may still be available depending on the sportsbook.

 

These restrictions are designed to provide additional protections for student-athletes.

 

 

Massachusetts Sports Betting Facts & Figures

 

Here are key details about the legal market:

 

  • Online sports betting launched: 2023

  • Minimum betting age: 21

  • Regulator: Massachusetts Gaming Commission

  • Active sportsbooks: 7 (as of 2026)

 

Massachusetts has quickly grown into one of the stronger sports betting markets in the Northeast, generating billions in annual handle since launch.

 

 

Responsible Gaming in Massachusetts

 

Massachusetts provides multiple responsible gaming resources for bettors.

 

Programs include:

 

  • GameSense - Offers tools and education both online and at retail locations

  • Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE) - Allows individuals to restrict their betting access

 

For 24/7 confidential support:

 

📞 Call the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health at 1-800-426-1234

🌐 Visit massgaming.com

 

Responsible gaming resources are available statewide to help ensure sports betting remains safe and enjoyable.

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Massachusetts Sportsbooks

Currently Operating Sportsbooks

Current Sportsbooks

7

Licenses Allowed

15
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MGM Springfield: 1 MGM Wy, Springfield, MA 01103

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Plainridge Park Casino: 301 Washington St, Plainville, MA 02762

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Sports Betting Legalization in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Sports Betting Law Highlights

  • Tax rate: 15% on retail sports betting revenue, 20% on online revenue.
  • Up to 15 licensed mobile operators, $5 million license fee.
  • Betting on award shows and professional sports drafts is allowed.
  • 45% of tax proceeds go to the state's general fund, with 17.5% to workforce investment and 9% to problem gambling research, prevention, and treatment.
  • No wagering on in-state college teams unless they're playing in a tournament, and no college prop betting.
  • "21 and over" language must appear on all sports betting logos in sporting venues.

Legalization Timeline

  • Governor Baker fails to get sports betting across the goal line

    February, 2021

    For the third time, Governor Charlie Baker files a bill to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts. And for the third time, the state legislature fails to pass the legislation despite an overwhelmingly favorable House vote.

  • Baker signs sports betting legislation into law

    August 10, 2022

    A little over a week after the legislature's Sports Betting Conference Committee announced a last-minute agreement to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts, Baker signs it into law.

  • First sports betting license awarded

    December 8, 2022

    With a month and change to go before the launch of sports betting, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission awards the state's first sports betting license to Encore Boston Harbor with two mobile partners, Caesars and WynnBET. While WynnBET no longer operates a mobile platform in Massachusetts, it still runs Encore's retail sportsbook.

  • Retail betting launches

    January 31, 2023

    The state's three casinos -- Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park -- begin accepting wagers.

  • Online wagering goes live

    March 10, 2023

    Six online sportsbooks -- including the "Big Four" of BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, and FanDuel -- begin taking mobile bets in the Bay State.

FAQs

Is sports betting legal in Massachusetts?

Sports betting is indeed legal in Massachusetts, where wagering commenced in 2023.

Who can bet on sports in Massachusetts?

People who are at least 21 years of age can bet on sports in Massachusetts as long as they're physically located within state boundaries. Bettors needn't be a permanent resident of Massachusetts to wager in the state.

Who regulates sports betting in Massachusetts?

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) oversees all forms of gaming, including sports betting.

What can I bet on in Massachusetts?

The MGC has approved a robust and dynamic menu of events to wager on, including: Australian Rules Football, badminton, baseball, basketball, biathlon, bowling, boxing, cricket, cycling, darts, Ultimate Frisbee, floorball, football, futsal, golf, handball, field hockey, ice hockey, jai alai, lacrosse, MMA, motorsports, netball, Olympic Games (with some restrictions), pesapallo, pickleball, pool, rodeo, rowing, rugby, sailing, snooker, soccer, softball, summer athletics (with some restrictions), swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, beach soccer, beach volleyball, water polo, winter athletics (with some restrictions), and the Academy Awards and other entertainment competitions.

What can't I bet on in Massachusetts?

There's no college prop betting permitted in Massachusetts, where bettors are also prohibited from betting on in-state colleges unless they're playing in a tournament involving four or more teams. There's also no wagering on esports or on any sporting event overseen by Russian or Belarusian governing bodies. Lastly, while some wagering on Olympic and winter sports is allowed, there is no betting on events where the order of finish is determined by a judge or panel of judges.

Is DFS legal in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts is home to daily fantasy sports pioneer DraftKings, which is also a leading sportsbook operator, and DFS contests have been fully legal in the state since 2016.

Is it legal to bet on horse racing in Massachusetts?

It is legal to bet on horses in Massachusetts, both in person and online. While there is just one racetrack, Plainridge Park, that still holds live (harness) races, inactive tracks like Suffolk Downs (Thoroughbreds) and Raynham Park (greyhounds) are still open for simulcast wagering, and horse bettors can bet online through a host of account-wagering platforms.

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Sat, 02/15/2025 - 10:10

Innova brings top Beyer to stakes debut in Ozark

By Mary Rampellini
Coady Media
I Got Game, with Cristian Torres up, wins his maiden on Dec. 21 at Oaklawn Park.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Marty Hurney, a sportswriter who became an executive in the National Football League, makes his racing debut Monday with Innova in the $150,000 Ozark Stakes at Oaklawn Park.

“He’s just gotten into the business,” trainer Michael Stidham said of the new owner. “We just bought him some yearlings. And so this will be his first actual horse running in a race. It’s exciting for him.”

The Ozark is for 3-year-olds over six furlongs. It drew a field of nine and highlights a special Presidents Day card that begins at 12:30 p.m. Central.

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 09:20

Prat, Baltas look to extend fortune with favorites

By Brad Free
Barbara D. Livingston
Sabertooth figures to be a heavy favorite in a maiden race that closes Monday's card at Santa Anita.

ARCADIA, Calif. – An extended race week at Santa Anita concludes Monday, Presidents Day, with a nuts-and-bolts 10-race program split between turf and dirt.

The turf course may still be drying out Monday after heavy rain soaked Arcadia late in the week. The five turf races Monday include the most probable winner on the card in race 4, a statebred allowance for 3-year-olds in race 8, and a low-odds maiden favorite in race 10.

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 08:58

Winnin'onweekends looks to live up to his name on holiday card

By David Grening
Coady Media
Prove Worthy figures to be running late in a 1 3/4-mile starter allowance/optional $32,000 claimer that tops Monday's card at Aqueduct.

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Trainer Jack Abrams wasn’t overly confident when he shipped Winnin’onweekends from Parx Racing to Aqueduct to run in a starter allowance/optional-claiming race going 1 1/4 miles on Jan. 19. But after watching the 5-year-old gelding gallop to a 14 1/4-length victory, Abrams now has a different perspective on things.

“He could be a special horse going that far,” Abrams said.

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Fri, 02/14/2025 - 16:02

Handsome Pants finds reasonable spot to right the ship

By Marcus Hersh
Handsome Pants wins maiden at CD Sept 14 2024
Coady Media
Handsome Pants rallied from sixth position in an 11-horse field to win his career debut going two turns at Churchill Downs in September. His two races since have not gone as well.

Handsome Pants has turned in two ugly races since a very promising debut victory in September, but he might not come up short in the featured fifth race Monday at Fair Grounds.

The Presidents Day feature is a first-level allowance for 3-year-olds with a $100,000 claiming option carded for 1 1/16 miles on dirt. Fair Grounds typically holds this race sometime during the weekend of the Risen Star Stakes giving horses not quite up to that level of competition a chance to run their way into the Louisiana Derby next month.

Fri, 02/14/2025 - 14:32

Despite long layoff, Big Pond expected to be favorite

By Mike Welsch
Barbara D. Livingston
Victory Avenue returns to the races after earning a 97 Beyer in a runner-up effort on the 2024 Pegasus World Cup card.

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Dirt races have been few and far between during much of the 2024-25 Championship meet. But that will not be the case Sunday, with half of the 10-race program to be contested over the main track, including both $96,000 allowance co-features and a maiden special weight dash for older horses highlighted by the much-awaited return of the promising Victory Avenue.

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