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SD 2240

An Act regulating internet gaming

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Feeney

Massachusetts bill to establish a regulated online gambling market with licensing, consumer protections, and state taxation of internet gaming operators.

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Bill Summary · SD 2240

Legislative bill overview

Bill SD 2240 proposes to regulate internet gaming in Massachusetts by establishing a legal framework for online gambling operations. The bill would create licensing requirements, consumer protections, and tax structures for internet gaming platforms operating within the state. It represents an attempt to legalize and control what is currently an unregulated market.

Why is this important

Massachusetts currently lacks a comprehensive regulatory framework for online gambling, leaving consumers potentially vulnerable to unlicensed operators and the state unable to capture tax revenue. Legalizing and regulating internet gaming could generate significant state revenue while establishing consumer safeguards, similar to Massachusetts' existing brick-and-mortar casino framework. This issue affects millions of residents who already participate in online gaming through illegal or offshore operators.

Potential points of contention

  • Problem gambling concerns: Expanded access to online gaming may increase addiction rates and compulsive gambling, particularly among younger demographics, requiring substantial treatment funding
  • Revenue assumptions: Projected tax revenues may be optimistic; they depend on market penetration rates, consumer behavior, and competition from nearby states' gaming platforms
  • Regulatory enforcement: Monitoring compliance with age restrictions, responsible gambling features, and preventing money laundering in online environments presents significant operational and technological challenges
  • Impact on existing casinos: Licensed brick-and-mortar casinos may experience cannibalization of customers and revenue by online competitors

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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