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Massachusetts iGaming debate pits operators’ revenue estimates against public‑health warnings
Summary
Proponents of H.4431 told the committee regulated internet gaming would shrink offshore markets and raise an estimated $170–$275 million annually; public‑health experts and unions warned of increased gambling harm and job losses at brick‑and‑mortar casinos.
Representative Mouradian (testifying for H.4431) told the committee the bill would bring online casino‑style games into a regulated, transparent system overseen by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission with age verification, deposit limits and consumer protections.
"House bill 4431 brings internet gaming out of the shadows into a safe, transparent, and accountable system regulated by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission," Mouradian said.
Industry witnesses argued legalization would reduce black‑market exposure and generate new tax revenue. Rebecca London of DraftKings said independent modeling estimated…
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