GAMBLING

There are four other mobile operators initially cleared by the Gaming Commission that plan to eventually take bets in Massachusetts.

GameSense was implemented as part of the state's casino legislation.

According to prosecutors, members of the Massachusetts State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit and the Springfield Police Department responded around 2 a.m. to reports of a 48-year-old man behaving aggressively and possibly carrying a gun at MGM Springfield.

Massachusetts stands to bring in some amount of tax revenue from casinos who saw in-person sports bettors place wagers on all facets of the Super Bowl for the first time. But to learn just how much revenue, we've got to wait until March.

Officials said both incidents were identified and reported to the commission by the Massachusetts casinos themselves.

Massachusetts casinos began taking bets Tuesday after years of discussion and debate on Beacon Hill around legalizing sports betting.

At MGM Springfield a gaggle of elected officials, dignitaries and casino employees gathered to mark the first day of legalized sports betting in Massachusetts which also drew media attention from around New England.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has approved sports betting for major sports as well as a wide variety of smaller sports and events.

So-called sports wagering becomes legal in Massachusetts tomorrow. The prediction for success is uncertain, as it launches as officials report state lottery profits decreasing.

While many were approved the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted against allowing sports betting for chess, cornhole and others sports and games.