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Massachusetts sports betting could look entirely different if a new bill proposed in the Senate achieves success. And if history is any sign, controlled sports betting in other states could likewise change drastically.

SD 1657 was presented by Sen. John Keenan. "An Act Addressing Economic, Health, and Social Harms Caused by Sports Betting" aims to increase the current sports betting tax rate from 20% to 51%. Additionally, Sen. Keenan requires a total ban on live betting (in-game betting) and prop bets.

The main point to bear in mind is that Massachusetts has been at the leading edge of stricter sports betting regulations. The second thing to understand is that the language of this costs is similar to the SAFE Bet Act, a federal piece of legislation presented in 2024.

This bill was presented not long after previous Massachusetts Governor and present NCAA president Charlie Baker testified in front of the Senate in a meeting on sports betting guideline.

So, while this is currently a Massachusetts costs, it's likely to affect other states that provide regulated sports betting.

A closer take a look at SD 1657

Tax

Beginning with the tax rate increase, bringing sports betting to 51% has been a target for Sen. Keenan before. Keenan proposed a tax increase at the last legislative session, but it was turned down. This increase would have can be found in the state's spending plan costs.

Only three markets have tax rates of 51%, the highest in the nation: New York, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. At 20%, Massachusetts currently ranks 6th highest.

Prohibiting live betting and prop betting

The step restricts in-play (live betting) or prop betting. Only straight wagers would be allowed, limiting sportsbooks to offering only moneyline, spread, and overalls.

While Massachusetts and other markets have limitations on college betting, this would impact even expert sporting events.

The expense likewise seeks to include rewards and same-game parlays to the classification of "unjust and deceptive practices." Sportsbooks favour same-game parlays due to their high "hold" percentage, the amount of money they deflect each $1 bet.

Player Limits

SD 1657 also intends to develop mandatory daily and regular monthly limitations for bettors. Bettors might not wager more than $1,000 a day and $10,000 a month without an 'affordability evaluation' which involves inspecting bank accounts. A player can not wager more than 15% of the amount in their account.

Massachusetts would end up being the first market to need an affordability assessment on bettors.

Advertising constraints

Keenan also wishes to eliminate advertising during televised sporting occasions. The step would prohibit sportsbooks from running advertisements during video games. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has checked out producing a restriction on in-game ads before. However, this did not go through as national television offers make this hard to enforce.

Will the procedure pass?

The step is harsh in its changes to the sports betting industry in Massachusetts. Banning prop betting and increasing the sports betting tax rate will likely result in pushback from local sportsbooks and industry fans.

Because of this, the measure will likely be battled in the Senate and your house of Representatives. In the previous session, Keenan failed to raise the tax rate.

He would need to encourage the other senators who did not support his effort before to change their minds. If and when the Senate discusses this step, it is difficult to tell how it will be received.