Massachusetts fines five sportsbooks a combined $80,500
Fanatics ($27,500), BetMGM ($21,500), DraftKings ($16,500), Caesars ($10,000) and FanDuel ($5,000) were fined for self-reported bets on markets the state does not allow, including college player props and a Russian UFC fighter.
By the Sportsbooks Editorial Team · Based on reporting by InGame
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has issued eight fines totaling $80,500 to five sportsbooks for bets on markets the state does not allow. All of the violations were self-reported, and the operators voided the wagers or compensated bettors.
Fanatics paid the most, $27,500: $7,500 for 36 bets on the Heisman Trophy and $20,000 for 154 bets on Russian UFC fighter Petr Yan. BetMGM was fined $21,500 for a college player prop and for bets on the same fighter.
DraftKings was fined $16,500 over college basketball and college football player props, Caesars $10,000 for six bets on the number of cards shown at Euro 2024, and FanDuel $5,000 for player props on a college quarterback.
Massachusetts does not allow player props on college athletes, a rule behind several of these fines.
Key facts
| Fanatics | $27,500 |
|---|---|
| BetMGM | $21,500 |
| DraftKings | $16,500 |
| Caesars | $10,000 |
| FanDuel | $5,000 |
| Market | United States · regulator: state gaming regulators |
| Date | March 16, 2026 |
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