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Massachusetts Gaming Laws

Code Section
271§1 et seq.; 128A§1 et seq

Gambling
Winning $5 or more by gaming or betting on sides or hands of those playing, in a public place or while trespassing in a private place

Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting
Licensed horse racing and on-track pari-mutuel or certificate wagering legal

Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting
Licensed dog racing and on-track parimutuel or certificate wagering legal

Casinos Allowed?
Betting houses prohibited

Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned
Book making and pool making; betting in pool halls or bowling alleys; gaming within one mile of a cattle show, military muster or public gathering; using
a telephone to place or accept a bet illegal. Charitable organizations allowed to have raffles or bazaars.


Inside Massachusetts Gaming Laws