Massachusetts Gaming Commission Approves New Authentication Methods
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved alternative authentication methods for sports betting account creation, as proposed by operators Fanatics and Caesars.
Confidential Discussions to Protect Public Safety
Details of these new authentication methods have not been disclosed due to cybersecurity concerns, emphasizing the importance of confidentiality in protecting bettors.
The commission conducted an executive session with representatives from Fanatics and Caesars to discuss these methods in detail.
A Shift from Traditional Practices
Development is particularly noteworthy as Massachusetts continues to adapt to the sports betting landscape, having legalized the activity in 2022 and introduced mobile betting last year.
This could set a new standard within the industry, moving away from conventional knowledge-based authentication (KBA) practices that typically rely on social security numbers.
The commission, including Commissioners Brad Hill, Nakisha Skinner, Eileen O’Brien, and Interim Chair Jordan Maynard, unanimously supported the introduction of these alternative methods.
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