Amendment #2, as changed to H3977

Pro Sports Team Market Access

Mr. Livingstone of Boston moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:-

SECTION 23A. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission shall study the feasibility of professional sports teams or their designees, or professional sports facilities offering sports wagering through mobile applications or other digital platforms, or in-person at a facility that hosts professional sports in the commonwealth. The study shall include, but shall not be limited to: (i) the ability of professional sports teams or their designee or professional sports facilities to operate sports wagering and to meet qualifications of licensure under chapter 23N of the General Laws; (ii) whether sports wagering must be operated by a professional sports team or their designee, a professional sports facility or by an independent third party; (iii) the economic, public health and safety impacts to the commonwealth of authorizing sports wagering at a facility that hosts professional sports; (iv) the potential effect of sports wagering at a facility that hosts professional sports and the surrounding community, including, but not limited to: (A) minors; (B) problem gaming or gambling; and (C) the viewer experience at a professional sports event; and (v) any other effects or impacts the commission deems relevant. The commission shall report its findings to the clerks of the house and senate, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on economic development and emerging technologies not later than December 31, 2022.