DraftKings Massachusetts is poised to become an official online sportsbook reality by late 2022 or early 2023, all thanks to the eventual launch of legalized Massachusetts sports betting.

Although New Englanders who reside within Massachusetts state limits still have to wait, those located in already legal and live online sports betting states can take advantage of DraftKings Sportsbook’s astounding $1,050 new-user promo:

As it relates to Massachusetts sports betting, it’s certainly been a long journey to this point, with prospective bettors in the area chomping at the bit to get the action underway.

One of the largest sports markets in the entire country, Massachusetts teams at both the collegiate and professional levels carry long-standing appeal with some of the most passionate fanbases in the Northeast. Now, it won’t be long before brick-and-mortar retail sportsbook locations, as well as online sportsbooks, set up Massachusetts for one of the biggest legalized sports betting launches in the country.

Boston is home to one of the most established and respected names in all of the sports betting industry, with DraftKings Sportsbook headquartered in Back Bay. There’s no question that the established sportsbook will be one of, if not the first to market when sports betting launches in Massachusetts.

Before we get too deep into the weeds, let’s first do a quick recap of everything we know to this point regarding legalized sports betting in Massachusetts.

The push for legalized sports betting in Massachusetts really started to gain traction after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. The 1992 law prevented state-authorized sports gambling, and now the previously barred industry is booming with more and more states across the U.S. implementing legalized sports betting.

While the Massachusetts bill to then implement legalized in-state sports betting passed the House of Representatives with virtual ease (153-6-1 voting margin), there was more trepidation in the Senate due mostly to budget concerns. Another factor contributing to the stagnation of the process was the inclusion of college sports betting.

The legislation was passed in the end, with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signing it into law on Aug. 10, 2022. Now the only thing standing between Massachusetts sports bettors and lucrative bonuses/promos is a launch date for the action to begin.

The process of legalizing sports betting in Massachusetts wasn’t all a breeze, as multiple college presidents were strongly opposed to betting on collegiate sports. They penned a letter to Senate President Karen Spilka and six other legislators, expressing their concern for “unnecessary and unacceptable risks to student-athletes.”

Though, in the end, lawmakers voted to include college sports betting entirely when legalized sports betting officially launches in Massachusetts.

While the Massachusetts Gaming Commission deliberates over the details regarding the launch of legalized sports betting, there’s no doubt DraftKings has helped the process get to this point. Now the Boston-based sportsbook, along with its contemporaries, awaits the green light to launch legalized sports betting in its home state.

Over 40 different entities have already filed a Notice of Intent to provide sports betting services in Massachusetts, and DraftKings is among the most notable names on the list. With Massachusetts finally set to launch the service which DraftKings operates country-wide the sportsbook will be keen to roll out the red carpet and welcome in new bettors with open arms.

As mentioned, a host of entities have already filed initial Notices of Intent to operate sports betting services in Massachusetts. Given the massive nature of the local sports market, the area will be a hotspot for brick-and-mortar retail sportsbook locations.

Additionally, the online sportsbook market in Massachusetts will create an opportunity for new entities, as well as established names to reach a new segment of potential bettors. The local, long-standing credibility of DraftKings will likely go a long way with first-time bettors, and the industry-leading sportsbook can expect to see an influx of new users as a result.

Pre-registration promo offers and bonuses will likely play a key role in the ability of sportsbooks to gain traction in the new market. First-time bonuses previously offered by DraftKings have included enticing offers like deposit bonuses, risk-free bets, and free site credit upon signup.

DraftKings Sportsbook has an extremely well-established reputation amongst the sports betting community, and for good reason. The company’s mobile sportsbook app is very easy to use on both iOS and Android platforms, making it extremely suitable for new sports bettors in Massachusetts.

The darker color backgrounds make it impossible to miss the lime green login button in the top right corner, and users will have the option to enable a passcode for an even easier login the next time they open the app. Once you’re ready to bet, there are a host of simple options to quickly find the line you’re looking for via a sliding menu at the top of the screen.

Quick access buttons for various major sports and leagues are easily found in the middle of the screen, allowing users to instantly pull up complete schedules featuring hundreds of games to place wagers on. Users can quickly check all their bets in-play with the My Bets button at the bottom of the screen, as well as the In-Game tab featuring instant live betting lines.

Another awesome aspect of the DraftKings Sportsbook mobile app is the Flash Betting feature. Flash Betting allows users to place wagers on specific play-to-play outcomes within a game or match. Of course, promos are available as well and can be accessed in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Just as we have seen DraftKings provide in a number of other states where online sports betting has already been legalized and launched, users can expect DK to provide a host of sign-up bonuses and promos.

These offers are a great way to welcome in new and first-time users and provide everyone a great boost when Massachustes sports betting is officially underway.

Bet $5 and Win $200 in Free Bets

One of the popular football season DraftKings Sportsbook promos currently up and running is the Bet $5 and win $200 in Free Bets.

This promo is available to new users who opt-in and place a minimum $5 bet on any pre-game NFL moneyline. If the bet wins, that user will also receive a free $200 in site credit on the DraftKings Sportsbook.

$1,050 sign-up promo ($1,000 deposit bonus plus $50 risk-free bet)

Perhaps the most renowned offer provided by DraftKings is the deposit bonus match. To this point, we’ve seen a standard offer of deposit bonuses for new users scaling up to $1,000 in site credit, which DraftKings matches at a flat 20% rate. DraftKings Sportsbook Massachusetts users will need to note that this deposit bonus match does come with a rollover requirement, so read through the details before confirming your deposit.

We’ve also seen a special $50 Free Bet promo offered by DraftKings Sportsbook in various states that have already launched sports betting. This offer is not quite as lucrative as the aforementioned bonuses, but it’s certainly still worth signing up for.

Simply opt into this promotion and deposit at least $5 into your account to receive a free $50 in DraftKings site credit.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently accepts numerous safe and trusted deposit methods for new bettors to fund their sportsbook account, which includes:

At this time, these are each of the known withdrawal options provided by DraftKings Sportsbook online:

Massachusetts sports bettors should note that electronic withdrawals will require a turnaround time, varying from 24-72 hours in total. Paper checks have the potential to take even longer than 72 hours, so make sure to schedule your withdrawal methods ahead of time.

Offering a wide selection of domestic and international sports leagues, DraftKings provides betting action on all the following sports:

This list is as extensive as any that a prospective Massachusetts bettor might be able to find from any major U.S. sportsbook.

With Football season now underway and baseball season getting to the business end of things, it’s a great time for Massachusetts to get into the sports betting action. Here are the latest odds for some of Massachusetts’ most notable teams including the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Boston College.

Though sports betting has been legalized in Massachusetts, prospective bettors are still eagerly awaiting an official launch date for all the action to get underway. Given that this is the hometown where DraftKings is headquartered, we can expect the illustrious sportsbook to be one of the first to market when Massachusetts is a full go.

Registration for a DraftKings Sportsbook Massachusetts account is a very simple process, as it should be almost identical to what we’ve seen to this point in other states. There will be a number of credentials that new users will need to provide at signup, in order to register for a DraftKings Sportsbook account.

Of course, just like in all other states where sports betting has been legalized, Massachusetts bettors will be required to verify that they are at least 21 years of age to be eligible for a DraftKings Sportsbook account. This is not exclusive to DraftKings as it is required by all sportsbooks in the U.S.

As mentioned, legalized sports betting has already been signed into law in Massachusetts as of August 2022. However, the action is yet to go live as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is still in the process of ironing out license approvals and launch dates for both retail and online sports betting.

Much of the discussion at this point seems to be centered around whether to launch retail sportsbook locations and online sports betting at the same time, or at staggered dates.

Originally founded in 2012, DraftKings initially operated as a one-on-one baseball competition, launched to coincide with Major League Baseball’s opening day in 2012. The success helped the company to quickly gain traction and diversify its product into more fantasy sports competitions as popularity continued to rise.

When New Jersey lawmakers legalized sports betting in 2018, DK launched DraftKings Sportsbook New Jersey and became the first legal mobile sports betting operator in the state.

More states enacting legal sports betting ramifications have led to DraftKings launching mobile sportsbook operations in Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Though currently headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, DraftKings has not been able to launch in its home state to this point. But when DK does finally get the chance to do it right, users can expect the DraftKings Sportsbook Massachusetts initiation to be one of, if not the biggest sportsbook launches in all of the sports betting industry.

The Frequently Asked Questions section can be located at the bottom of the DraftKings Sportsbook page. The most common FAQ sections include answers to:

DraftKings Sportsbook offers a host of customer service agents available 24/7 via the live chat feature. This important tool for bettors can be found at the bottom of the DraftKings Sportsbook website under the “Contact Us” page.

In the app, this can be found by clicking the account button in the top left corner, then scrolling down to the “Help” section.

Massachusetts users can contact the DraftKings Sportsbook’s customer support team via email with questions at: sportsbook@draftkings.com.