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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 7 MIN

DraftKings, sportsbooks target statehouse races as Mass. and others propose stricter betting rules

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A bill seeks to make Massachusetts the first state to ban prop bets. Meanwhile, sports betting giants have poured millions into legislative races in states weighing similar reforms.

A bill seeks to make Massachusetts the first state to ban prop bets. Meanwhile, sports betting giants have poured millions into legislative races in states weighing similar reforms.

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DraftKings, sportsbooks target statehouse races as Mass. and others propose stricter betting rules

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