Bovada Shuts Down in Massachusetts After Attorney General’s Crackdown
Bovada has officially stopped its services in Massachusetts following a cease-and-desist order from the state’s Attorney General’s Office (AGO).

Accusations of Misrepresentation
As of October 22, the company added Massachusetts to its growing list of restricted states, which now includes 15 U.S. states. This comes after the AGO accused Bovada’s parent company, Harp Media B.V., based in Curaçao, of illegally offering online casino games and sports betting without a license in the state.
In the letter issued on October 3, the AGO also criticized Bovada for falsely marketing itself as a legitimate U.S.-based operator. The office argued that this misrepresentation poses significant risks to consumers, as Bovada operates without the regulatory oversight required for legal gambling businesses in Massachusetts.
Part of a Larger Trend
Bovada’s exit from Massachusetts follows similar regulatory actions taken by other states. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) had been discussing the issue since June, inspired by states like Michigan and Connecticut, which had already taken steps to block the operator.
Recently, Bovada also restricted access in Pennsylvania and Kansas after receiving cease-and-desist orders from their respective regulators. With growing pressure from state authorities, Bovada now limits access in 14 states and Washington, D.C.
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