Three land-based casinos in Massachusetts have been fined for breaching state rules related to betting on college sports events.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) flagged MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park Casino and Encore Boston Harbor for separate offences.
Both Plainridge Park Casino and MGM Springfield were fined $20,000, while Encore Boston Harbor was handed a $10,000 penalty.
Each casino was penalised after allowing players to bet on regular-season games featuring teams from colleges in Massachusetts. State law prohibits wagering on events involving Massachusetts colleges unless it is part of a tournament of at least four teams.
The rules have been in place since the state opened its regulated sports wagering market in January this year. Retail betting launched first, followed by online in March.
