On Monday, December 19, the Massachusetts regulator granted a sports betting license to MGM Springfield, the Springfield-based flagship hotel & casino currently operated by MGM Resorts International, meaning the company has received legal approval to hold in-person betting early next year when the iGaming industry officially debuts in Massachusetts. With this license, the company is officially the second legal sports wagering operator in the state.
Obstacles on the way to obtaining a license:
However, the road to obtaining the license was not easy as MGM Springfield officials faced delays and tough questions from the regulator.
This happened because the company missed an essential filling deadline last month. It also faced a lack of approval two weeks ago as the Ma…