An 18-month investigation by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) culminated with a published study that shows the state’s sportsbooks are, in fact, placing limits on account holders who more frequently win their bets, while providing VIP status to losing bettors .

While it’s common for sportsbooks to place limits on some account holders, the practice is intended to protect sportsbooks from bad actors who employ unethical strategies to win their bets.

But sportsbooks are also placing limits on bettors who are winning their bets fair and square, which raises concerns for regulators like the MGC.

The MGC, which has been one of the most aggressive state regulators for sports betting, first tried to address this issue by calling a public roundtable meeting in May 2024, but none of

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