At the end of April, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe successfully secured language in the Senate Ways and Means Committee version of the sports betting bill, ensuring that our Compact with the Commonwealth will be honored. The language memorializes in the sports betting bill that our Tribe will have an undeniable right to offer sports betting on par with other gaming facilities. We are grateful for the leadership and support of Senators Cyr, Rodriguez, Lesser, Moran, Pacheco, Crighton, and O'Connor.

However, our Tribe still has work to do. The version of the bill approved by the House of Representatives does not contain language protecting the Tribe. Tribal Council, legal counsel, and Hickey & Associates will work with the Conference Committee members to educate them about our rights as a Federally Recognized Tribe.