If approved, the bill would be implemented at Wynn's Encore Boston Harbor

Massachusetts sports betting bill backed by Everett Council

Council President Wayne Matewsky said he also supports the measure. “We are the only state around us that doesn’t have sports betting,” he said. “The money this would generate would go to education as far as I know.”
2021-07-07
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On June 28, the City Council voted unanimously on a voice vote to support the bill and send a letter proclaiming that to the State Legislature. The bill has been in discussion all month, with representatives of Encore and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission giving testimony earlier in June. A recent poll of state's voters showed that 76,5% approve of the sports betting bill.

On June 28, Massachusetts’ Everett City Council voted unanimously on a voice vote to support the sports wagering bill currently being contemplated, and send a letter proclaiming that to the State Legislature. The bill would potentially be implemented at the Encore Boston Harbor in Everett if approved by the state.

The bill has been in discussion all month, with many at Encore and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) giving testimony earlier in June.

“Sports betting is a big thing in Massachusetts,” said Councilor Rosa DiFlorio. “People from Massachusetts go all over to place sports bets. It would be right down the street and bring in big revenues. We are all in support of this. I know the governor is in favor of this too. Let’s get our names out there and on the record as supporters as well.”

Council President Wayne Matewsky said he also supports the measure and feels like it has been legalized everywhere else, noting a recent poll of Massachusetts voters that said 76.5% approved of the current sports betting bill, reports the Everett Independent. “We are the only state around us that doesn’t have sports betting,” he said. “The money this would generate would go to education as far as I know.”

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