Charlie Baker signed the sports betting legalization bill into law Wednesday, his office announced. The governor said he looks forward to the law being implemented "over the next several months." "Our administration first filed legislation to legalize sports wagering in the Commonwealth several years ago, and I am glad to be able to sign this bill into law today," Baker said in a statement. Betting on Massachusetts colleges and universities will not be allowed unless they are playing in a post-season tournament like March Madness. "I want the public to understand, as we as commissioners are starting to understand, that this isn't something that's going to happen overnight," Commissioner Brad Hill said.

Source: CNN August 11, 2022 02:39 UTC