Massachusetts
Online lottery sales now legal in Massachusetts
BOSTON (WPRI) — The Massachusetts Lottery will soon shift some of its games online.
Gov. Maura Healey signed off on the nearly $58 billion state budget Monday, which included the legalization of iLottery sales.
Language in the budget stipulates that a portion of the revenue generated from online lottery games must support a new funding source for the state’s early education and care initiatives.
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“This will allow the lottery to keep pace with its competition and reach newer audiences,” Massachusetts State Lottery Commission Chair Deborah Goldberg said. “We are prepared to implement a safe and reliable iLottery that will produce significant resources for critical childcare services, which are so desperately needed across the state.”
Though the age requirement for retail lottery games will remain 18 years old, those interested in playing iLottery games must be at least 21 years old.
The Massachusetts State Lottery plans begin “to procure services for the operation of an online lottery” soon in hopes of launching a platform at the end of next year.
“We are ready and prepared to offer our players a modern lottery experience in a safe and accessible environment,” Massachusetts State Lottery Executive Director Mark William Bracken said.
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