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Mass. General Laws c.271 § 42

Boxing matches or exhibitions; betting or selling pools

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Section 42

Whoever bets or wagers or sells pools on any boxing or sparring match or exhibition shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three months or by a fine of not less than fifty dollars, or both; provided, however, that such provisions shall not apply to sports wagering conducted pursuant to chapter 23N.

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Last updated: August 10, 2022

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