The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is considering new regulations to address the practice of sportsbooks limiting bettors, including publicized house limits. The discussion, which involves entities such as The American Bettors’ Voice, aims to bring fairness and transparency to the sports betting industry. The MGC is also contemplating requiring sportsbooks to report the number of banned players and plans to have a second discussion on this issue. Additionally, there is growing concern over the impact of increased sports gambling availability, particularly with the rise of parlay bets. Critics argue that the current landscape, including high vig rates and potential tax surcharges on winning bets, is driving bettors back to illegal markets. Legal sportsbooks are also facing scrutiny for their advertising practices and the imposition of a 0.25% tax on legal sports wagers, along with a $50 annual head tax per employee.