Massachusetts Regulators Considering Ban on Bonuses Unrelated to Sports Betting

regulators may be looking to their faraway neighbors in Ohio for inspiration for a new sports betting regulation.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission today discussed a potential ban on promotions and bonuses unrelated to gaming transactions, one that is also currently being considered by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC).

The OCCC is considering an amendment to their regulations banning these types of promotions after a specific Fanatics Sportsbook promotion early on in their run in the Buckeye State rubbed regulators the wrong way.

No Promo or Bonus Crossover Opportunities?

One year ago the OCCC took its first steps to ban a promotion offered from Fanatics that would give customers promotional bets to use in its Fanatics Sportsbook after purchasing mer…