For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Top Massachusetts officials joined with NCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday to announce a new initiative aimed at tackling the public health harms associated with sports gambling among young people. In Massachusetts, it is illegal for anyone under 21 to wager on sports or in casinos.