Questions still remain about how ESPN will handle sports betting discussions on air, but will still likely launch in Massachusetts on Tuesday, Nov. 14.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) this morning met with PENN Entertainment representatives to discuss concerns ahead of ESPN BET s launch next week. The commissioners were looking for answers as to how ESPN would dictate sports betting discussions during on-air content and live events at college campuses.
The MGC will review and potentially vote on final approval of ESPN BET s house rules in a meeting tomorrow.
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Chris Rogers, PENN Entertainment s Chief Strategy Officer, opened the meeting with ESPN s plan to comply with state regulations regarding promotions of E…