The Gaming Commission agreed to a recommendation from the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau for a $10,000 fine for one if its sports betting operators.
The commission unanimously voted on a recommendation from the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) to fine Fanatics Betting and Gaming $10,000 due to its Fanatics Sportsbook accepting a bet on an in-state college football team.
The sportsbook operator accepted the bet on Dec. 5, 2023, several weeks before the game was set to kickoff and self-reported the incident the next day.
In-State Bets on Colleges Prohibited
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) unanimously agreed to hold the hearing with Fanatics Betting and Gaming after its accepted a $50 bet on a Boston College football game against Sou…