Internet Gaming Push Sparks Fierce Debate Over Massachusetts’ Digital Gambling Future
Massachusetts is once again standing at a pivotal crossroads in its gaming evolution. After spending the last decade building casinos, launching retail sports betting, and legalizing mobile wagering, the state now faces a new frontier—internet gaming, commonly referred to as iGaming. The proposal has triggered one of the most polarizing conversations in recent legislative history, drawing sharp lines between innovation advocates, addiction experts, policymakers, casino operators, and former lawmakers who warn from personal experience about its dangers. On the surface, iGaming appears to be a logical next step in the state’s expanding digital economy. The technology exists, other states have … Read more