# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1068-1700-1-135084

Research on Underage Access to Sports Wagering Platforms

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** December 15, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-27-1068-1700-1-135084
**NAICS:** 541720

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking research to understand and prevent underage access to sports wagering platforms.
- **Government buyer:** Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Research & Problem Gambling department; Purchasing Department.
- **Requested service:** One research study on underage access to sports wagering platforms and prevention practices; no part number applies.
- **Research scope:** Examine how people under 21 access or circumvent controls, including identity misuse, proxy wagering, account sharing, and adult facilitation; assess existing and emerging safeguards and the influence of social media, affiliates, and advertising. Consider differences across ages and populations.
- **Deliverables:** A findings report and presentation to the Commission, plus one to two additional presentations if requested and negotiated.
- **Value and duration:** Estimated project value is capped at $100,000. Initial term is one year, with one discretionary one-year renewal option (maximum two years).
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, commercial vendors, or specific products are named; this is a research-services procurement.

### Description

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission seeks one qualified entity to conduct a study of underage access to sports wagering platforms and best practices in prevention. The procurement concerns research on access by people under 21 and prevention measures. The notice states a target maximum of one contractor, though the Commission may award additional contracts or choose not to award one if it is in the Commonwealth’s best interests. Responses are due December 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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