states in allowing people to wager on professional and college sports. Massachusetts now joins the majority of U.S. 'I like to place bets, but not with bookies,' he said. He put $100 on the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl. 'I’ve been waiting for this a long time,' said Chris Dicenzo of Arlington. Tuesday, the moment sports betting went live.Ī casino employee counted down from 10, and then bettors punched in the first legal sports bets in Massachusetts while onlookers applauded. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)Ībout 30 people lined up at Encore Boston Harbor's new sports betting kiosks in Everett to place their bets at 10 a.m. Facebook Email Guests place the first sports bets at the WynnBET Kiosk Room at Encore Boston.
