"An internet gaming bill that aimed to legalize online casino gambling in Massachusetts, including digital slot machines and blackjack, was effectively killed for this year's legislative session - although it could be refiled again in the future."
"The bill, sponsored by Rep. David Muradian, would have created a new law, Chapter 23O, to legalize and regulate internet gaming (also called iGaming) by allowing the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to give licenses to existing casino operators to offer online casino-style games."
"Supporters of the bill, like Muradian, said it 'brings internet gaming out of the shadows into a safe, transparent, and accountable system,' the State House News Service reported."
Massachusetts' Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies voted 11-0 to send bill H. 4431 to study, effectively killing it for the current legislative session. The bill, sponsored by Rep. David Muradian, would have legalized internet gaming by allowing the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to license existing casino operators to offer online casino games. The three state casinos—Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor—would each launch three branded internet gaming platforms. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission would regulate iGaming alongside its current responsibilities for casino gaming, horse racing, and sports wagering. Supporters argued the bill would bring internet gaming into a safe, transparent system, while opponents raised concerns about competition with brick-and-mortar establishments.
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