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H 5258·MA·house

An Act relative to problem gambling

Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 18, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
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House: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Mar 18, 2026

Summary

The bill requires all lottery and fantasy‑contest advertisements to carry a state‑approved disclaimer about gambling risks and a helpline number. It creates a self‑exclusion list for problem gamblers in fantasy contests, bans marketing to those individuals, and forces cashless wagering venues to provide betting‑limit tools and regular statements. The measures aim to protect vulnerable players and strengthen responsible‑gaming oversight.

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