Lottery steps toward entering fantasy sports market

BOSTON – Framing it as innovation that could open up a new revenue source and attract younger customers, the Massachusetts Lottery Commission took the first step Monday towards developing a state-run daily fantasy sports game. "We believe the introduction of a fantasy sports platform at Mass. Lottery would help to embrace an emerging market while continuing to protect our retail partners," Lottery Executive Director Michael Sweeney said. "This particular type of game would not cannibalize our e

BOSTON – Framing it as innovation that could open up a new revenue source and attract younger customers, the Massachusetts Lottery Commission took the first step Monday towards developing a state-run daily fantasy sports game. "We believe the introduction of a fantasy sports platform at Mass. Lottery would help to embrace an emerging market while continuing to protect our retail partners," Lottery Executive Director Michael Sweeney said. "This particular type of game would not cannibalize our e…