Due Diligence Notice of Intent to Accept a Best Value Offer for Sports Wagering Research & Services

Background
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) was established to oversee gaming establishments in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, following the Expanded Gaming Act signed into law on November 22, 2011. The MGC's mission is to regulate casino, horse racing, and sports wagering industries with integrity and transparency, maximizing consumer protections and promoting responsible gaming.

The recent legalization of sports betting in Massachusetts through the Act to Regulate Sports Wagering (House Bill No. 5164) has expanded the MGC's regulatory responsibilities. To fulfill its mandate, MGC intends to contract for Sports Wagering Research and Consultant Services with Keith Whyte of Safer Gambling Strategies, LLC, and Dustin Gouker of Closing Line Consulting, as their rates and experience represent best value for the Commission and the Commonwealth.

Work Details
The consultants will provide research and consulting services related to the sports wagering industry and its regulation. Specific areas of consultation include:
- Sports Wagering Patron Wager Limits
- Sports Wagering VIP Programs
- Sports Wagering Advertising
- Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Processes
- Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
- Sports Wagering Licensing Schemes
- Use of AI in the Sports Wagering Industry
- Sports Wagering Events and Wager Catalog
- Prediction Markets.

Deliverables include reports and detailed analysis upon request, as well as potential public presentations.

Period of Performance
The proposed contracts are for an initial period of 12 months with two one-year options to renew at the discretion of the MGC, contingent upon available funding.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed in Massachusetts as part of the regulatory oversight by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

Bidder Requirements
Interested vendors must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the Gaming or Sports Wagering Industry, have a minimum of 10 years of experience in this field, and possess an understanding of Massachusetts gaming laws (G.L. c. 23K) and sports wagering laws (G.L. c. 23N).