BOSTON — The virtual books may not open until March but sports fans eager to be among the first to place legal online bets in Massachusetts can get a head start.
The Caesars Sportsbook app is now available to download. Fans who signup in the app ahead of the March 10 launch date for online betting will also receive $100 in bet credits.
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The Caesars Sportsbook is also set to launch a physical location at Raynham Park pending the approval of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
“The launch of our mobile app is an excellent complement to the planned Caesars Sportsbook at historic Raynham Park,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital. “We’re confident this combination will deliver the most rewarding sports wagering experience in the Commonwealth, allowing us to treat all sports fans like royalty.”
In-person sports betting in Massachusetts went live on January 31.
Lawmakers estimate sports betting could generate about $60 million in annual tax revenue and $70 million to $80 million in initial licensing fees, which must be renewed every five years. The law includes a 15% tax on in-person wagering and 20 percent tax on mobile wagering.
While the law allows betting on college sports, wagering on in-state colleges and universities won’t be allowed unless those schools are playing in a national tournament, including the NCAA basketball tournaments.
People must be 21 years or older to bet.
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