Lawmaker's new bill would set limits on sports betting in Mass.
Sports betting in Massachusetts is big business, but now, lawmakers are proposing a new bill aimed at setting restrictions on sports gambling.
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Sports betting in Massachusetts is big business, but now, lawmakers are proposing a new bill aimed at setting restrictions on sports gambling.
A Massachusetts lawmaker has proposed a bill that would set limits on sports betting and the industry says it will crush their business.
There's been a surge of young problem gamblers since sports betting was legalized. An addiction therapist warns AI-powered sports betting has spurred a public health emergency.
New data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health shows more people are having gambling problems, especially with sports betting.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said it's seen a significant increase in people calling for help with gambling problems and a lot of those calls are from people who say sports betting is their problem. WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
With March Madness comes lots of excitement, but also lots of concerns when it comes to young fans making wagers. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
With March Madness comes lots of excitement, but also lots of concerns when it comes to young fans making wagers.
A short video trailer posted by Netflix shows Jake Paul getting off a helicopter on a rooftop and coming face to face with Mike Tyson.
Encore Boston Harbor is being fined for taking illegal bets.
Draft Kings has Swift-inspired props named after her songs, while Covers.com offers a free Taylor Swift bingo game.
Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
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Sports betting has quickly turned into a financial behemoth, with $93 billion wagered in 2022. NCAA president Charlie Baker is worried about the impact on college athletes.
WBZ TV Political Analyst Jon Keller spoke with the State Treasurer of Massachusetts, Deborah Goldberg, about the state of Massachusetts's finances and the impact of sports betting.
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg on the sports betting rollout and her push to bring Lottery sales online.
Massachusetts sports betting decreased by about 21.5% in May compared to the previous month.
Massachusetts sports betting decreased by about 21.5% in May compared to the previous month.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering another change to the way we gamble and this time it involves the state's lottery.
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission rejected a request from DraftKings to take bets on the Boston Marathon.
This March Madness was the first where sports betting was legal in Massachusetts, both in person and online.
This March Madness was the first where sports betting was legal in Massachusetts, both in person and online. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Massachusetts was the fifth busiest mobile betting state in the country last weekend, just days after it launched.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
The Northeast Arc Autism Support Center held a bike-riding clinic for children with autism in Lynn.
An investigation by the I-Team revealed that nonprofit hospitals in Massachusetts aren't helping patients entitled to financial assistance.
The New England Patriots started what should be a busy 2025 NFL Draft by taking LSU left tackle Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick Thursday night.
A Massachusetts man was charged with the killing two men whose bodies were found in the woods behind a Salem Walmart.
The Boston Celtics will likely be without Jayson Tatum again for Friday night's Game 3 against the Magic in Orlando.
The third day of testimony in Karen Read's trial ended earlier than expected Thursday.
The New England Patriots will be one of the busier teams at the 2025 NFL Draft, with the team set to make nine picks over the next three days.
A Massachusetts man was charged with the killing two men whose bodies were found in the woods behind a Salem Walmart.
The town of Topsfield is mourning after a mother fell to her death while hiking with her family at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton.
Molly McGovern, the daughter of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, died unexpectedly while on a trip in Italy.
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
An investigation by the I-Team revealed that nonprofit hospitals in Massachusetts aren't helping patients entitled to financial assistance.
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The latest National Youth Poll out of the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics paints a bleak picture of young voters.
Mike Kennealy told WBZ-TV he's focused on the future of the state and not on President Donald Trump's policies.
A new poll from UMass Amherst shows the toll President Trump's policies have taken on public opinion of his administration.
A professor from Babson College said the Massachusetts economy could be looking at hard times ahead.
"We are heading in a dangerous direction," said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
The Ground Round has started serving customers again in Shrewsbury.
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford features roughly 50,000 works of art spanning over 5,000 years.
Chef Megan Vaughan shows how to prepare a steakhouse quality meal right from your own kitchen.
Rachel Holt heads to New Hampshire to visit the owner of an architectural salvage company, Nor'east Architectural Antiques.
Known for his handcrafted wooden signs, Paul Kukstis has carved a name for himself around Scituate Harbor.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
The New England Patriots started what should be a busy 2025 NFL Draft by taking LSU left tackle Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick Thursday night.
The Boston Celtics will likely be without Jayson Tatum again for Friday night's Game 3 against the Magic in Orlando.
Bryan Woo scattered three hits over six innings, and the Seattle Mariners tagged Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet for four runs in the first two innings on Thursday to beat Boston 4-3 and win the three-game series.
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Emerson Hancock struck out seven batters and J.P. Crawford had four RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners to a 8-5 win.
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.