A communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (see Section 25 of Chapter 173 of the Acts of 2022) submitting a study on the participation by minority business enterprises, women business enterprises and veteran business enterprises in the sports wagering industry of the Commonwealth

This bill (HD 4849) is a procedural communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission submitting a study on minority, women, and veteran business enterprise (MBE/WBE/VBE) participation in the state's sports wagering industry. The study examines how these businesses are engaged as suppliers within the sports betting sector, directly affecting MBE/WBE/VBE-owned businesses seeking contracts with sports wagering operators. The commission's report analyzes vendor spending data and diversity participation metrics, as required by Section 25 of Chapter 173 of the 2022 Acts.