Massachusetts Gaming Commission temporarily suspends Chinese Super League match wagering
Commissioners said this move was necessary to protect betting integrity.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) recently met to discuss the fate of Chinese soccer match betting statewide in light of the Chinese match-fixing scandal.
During the meeting, Sports Wagering Operations Manager Andrew Steffen addressed the commissioners and presented details outlined in a US Integrity report.
US Integrity issued a warning to the commission that explained the results of an ongoing two-year investigation into the Chinese Football Association (CFA).
The company found that 120 matches involving 41 individual club teams have been fixed. The investigation has looked into the second and third tiers of the men’s league and women’s league’s top tier. US Integrity went on to note that its investigation is still underway.
Steffen said that all the states’ mobile operators coukd still offer Chinese Super League (CSL) matches for betting throughout Massachusetts as of the morning of the meeting.
Steffen recommended that the commission temporarily suspend wagering on any matches the CFA oversees until the investigation is finished.
Following a brief discussion, Interim Chair Jordan Maynard, along with his fellow commissioners agreed.
A motion was made and seconded to temporarily suspend the matches rather than removing them from the catalog until the investigation wraps up. The group agreed that protecting the integrity of bettors in Massachusetts is key.
Commissioners approved the temporary suspension by unanimous vote. However, the MGC noted that it will not make a final decision on whether to remove these matches from the catalog until US Integrity’s investigation is finished.
The state first welcomed legal retail sports betting in January 2023 after legislation passed the previous August to bring in a regulated market.
Massachusetts launched its online sports betting market in March 2023.
Tags/Keywords
Players trust our reporting due to our commitment to unbiased and professional evaluations of the iGaming sector. We track hundreds of platforms and industry updates daily to ensure our news feed and leaderboards reflect the most recent market shifts. With nearly two decades of experience within iGaming, our team provides a wealth of expert knowledge. This long-standing expertise enables us to deliver thorough, reliable news and guidance to our readers.
Latest News
