DraftKings Massachusetts Bettors Bet Most On Bruins On Launch Day
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The launch day for Massachusetts online sportsbooks revealed the undeniable passion of the Commonwealth’s fanbase, particularly for the Boston Bruins.
The Bruins emerged as the top choice for betting on DraftKings Sportsbook MA last Friday, as they prepared for their game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Moreover, the game itself secured the fourth spot among the most popularly bet-on games on its launch day.
This marked only the beginning.
With the launch of online sports betting in Massachusetts, hockey enthusiasts in the state can now seize the opportunity to place bets on NHL games for the remainder of the regular season, playoffs, and even the coveted Stanley Cup.
DraftKings MA launch day highlights
During the launch weekend from March 10th to 12th, a total of 8.1 million GeoComply transactions were recorded in Massachusetts. These transactions were made by 406,400 individual player accounts.
At 10 a.m. last Friday, DraftKings Massachusetts joined five other sportsbooks in launching. This timing was particularly favorable as there is currently a wide selection of sports available for betting.
After the full range of bet types became accessible in Massachusetts on the day of launch, bettors predominantly directed their attention towards NBA, NHL, and college basketball games and teams.
Here’s how things unfolded on the day of the launch:
These are the top five teams with the highest number of bets placed on them.
- The teams mentioned are the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Purdue men’s basketball, and the LA Lakers.
Although the Celtics might have been anticipated by some, it should come as no major shock that the Bruins emerged as the most favored team in Massachusetts on launch day. This is not only due to their extensive local fan base but also their remarkable achievements on the ice this season.
The Bruins have surpassed all previous records in NHL history by becoming the team to reach the 50-win mark the fastest. Additionally, they are currently on track to break the NHL’s records for the most points and wins achieved by a team in a single season.
Although MA hockey fans were disappointed to not have a Bruins game on launch day, they quickly proceeded to place their bets for the upcoming game on Saturday.
The following list highlights the five games that receive the highest amount of bets.
- Nuggets @ Spurs
- Lakers vs. Raptors
- Blazers @ 76ers
- Red Wings @ Bruins
- The men’s college basketball game between Marquette and UConn.
The Red Wings vs. Bruins game had a puck drop scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. Interestingly, this game stands out as the sole event among the top-five most bet-on games that didn’t occur on launch day.
The remaining four games in the top five were all basketball contests, making it the sole NHL game in the rankings.
Boston Bruins betting in Massachusetts
There are six Massachusetts sportsbooks where Bruins fans can place bets on NHL games. These include DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, WynnBET, FanDuel, and Barstool Sportsbook.
In the upcoming months, additional companies are set to join the mix. Betr has scheduled its launch for April, followed by Bally Bet and Fanatics Sportsbook in May. Betway, on the other hand, is slated to go live in January 2024.
Massachusetts has the potential to accommodate up to 15 online sportsbooks when operating at maximum capacity.
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