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On April 16, 2026, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted unanimously to reopen the sports wagering licensing process in Massachusetts. The decision follows a request from Bet365, which seeks to apply for a Category 3 Sports Wagering License. Massachusetts law establishes three categories of sports wagering licenses: Category 1 for retail sports wagering at a Massachusetts casino; Category 2 for retail sports wagering at a racing facility; and Category 3 for online and mobile sports wagering. Category 3 licenses can be tethered to a Category 1 or 2 licensee, or untethered. When sports wagering initially launched in the Commonwealth, 16 companies applied for various license types. Of these, three withdrew their applications, one application was deemed incomplete, and two licensees subsequently ceased operations in Massachusetts after receiving their licenses. The reopening of the licensing process allows new operators to enter the Massachusetts sports wagering market. Companies interested in applying for a sports wagering license must first submit a Notice of Intent to the MGC to begin the licensing process. The MGC will begin accepting Notice of Intent submissions on April 16, 2026, with a deadline of May 15, 2026. If applications for Category 3 mobile-only licenses exceed the number available, the MGC will establish a competitive evaluation process to determine which applicants receive licenses. Further information regarding the licensing process and currently licensed Massachusetts sports wagering operators is available on the MGC's website.