Key points:
- The seal will help players find safe and legal gaming options
- The MGC said it hopes the new seal will build trust with consumers
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has unveiled an official seal of approval that licensed operators around the state must include on their digital platforms.
The regulator developed and adopted the new seal “to be a clear signal to those who choose to gamble that they are accessing a platform licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the MGC” and described this move as a “significant step."
The displayed seal can help players within Massachusetts’ borders distinguish which operators offer safe and legal ways to gamble.
The MGC went on to affirm its desire to continue encouraging responsible gaming and a related market statewide.
The commission said in a statement, “This newly adopted seal not only enhances consumer protection, but also builds trust with members of the public that choose to gamble. It serves as a visual reminder of the regulations in place within the legal market and encourages responsible gambling practices.
“By choosing to gamble only with licensed operators displaying the official seal, consumers can enjoy their experience with the peace of mind that comes from knowing they are protected by Massachusetts laws and regulations.”
Commissioner Eileen O’Brien took a moment to further explain the process behind developing the seal.
She commented, “The MGC has spent considerable efforts ensuring that the operators licensed in the Commonwealth share our values and are committed to consumer protections and responsible gaming.
“Massachusetts residents who choose to gamble on sports deserve to know their data, personal and financial information are protected, and only the legal marketplace offers those protections. By locating this seal, users will be able to easily identify a legal sportsbook from an illegal operator.”
In other state regulatory news, Governor Maura Healey recently appointed Jordan Maynard as the Chair of the state’s Gaming Commission and has appointed former Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur to serve as a Commissioner.
These appointments filled all vacancies on the Commission.
