Legal
February 22, 2022
Casino Kidnap Caper Ends in Jailtime for One of the Criminals
A man kidnapped from a casino in Maryland last year is still recovering from the incident. However, he will get a little satisfaction watching his abductors head to jail. The US Attorney’s Office of Maryland announced Friday that a DC man had pleaded guilty to participating in the kidnapping and subsequent robbery of the victim. […]
Legal
February 7, 2022
A Bill in Maryland Proposes Slot Machines at BWI Airport
A new proposal filed last week by two Republicans in Maryland seeks to bring slot machines at the Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). New Bill Proposes to Bring Slots to the BWI Airport On Thursday last week, Delegates Susan Krebs and Ric Metzgar, both Republicans, filed House Bill 733 that proposes to bring slot […]
Industry
February 3, 2022
Trip to Maryland Casino Turns Deadly for Casino Winner
An elderly man is dead after what should have been an average day at a Baltimore, MD, casino. Clarence Buckner reportedly had a good night at the slot machines, making him a target for criminals. He was followed home, where he was attacked and murdered in cold blood. The assailant is still being sought by […]
Industry
January 27, 2022
New Maryland Bill Would Keep New Sportsbooks Away From Stadiums
A new Maryland Senate bill could bring about major changes to the sports betting market in the state. Senate Bill 297 (SB297) was sponsored and supported by Senators Ron Young and Michael Hough and would set new rules for Maryland’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) to issue sports betting licenses. The legislation is likely […]
Industry
January 11, 2022
Maryland Legal Sports Betting a Success, Data From the First Month Shows
One month after Maryland’s five casinos were given the green light to offer residents sports betting services, the industry proved to be a massive success as the facilities reported a total of $16.5 million in bets. Out of those, the state kept $469,297, which will go to various public education programs. Maryland Sports Betting Was […]
Casino
December 30, 2021
GLPI Completed $1.14B Live! Maryland Acquisition
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), a real estate investment trust (REIT) operating out of Pennsylvania, announced today the completion of one part of the acquisition of three land-based casino properties operated by The Cordish Companies. Live! Maryland Acquisition Complete GLPI stated its $1.14 billion acquisition of Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland completed, leaving the […]
Business
December 17, 2021
Sportradar Granted Betting Licenses in Maryland and Wisconsin
Global sports technology company Sportradar announced today that its US betting subsidiary, Sportradar Solutions LLC, was granted gaming licenses in Maryland and Wisconsin. Securing New State Licenses Sportradar’s betting subsidiary received a Sports Wagering Contractor License in Maryland and a temporary permit in Wisconsin, a Gaming-Related Contractor Certificate, to expand its operations in two jurisdictions […]
Sports
December 9, 2021
PointsBet USA Signs Partnership with Big Ten Conference University
On Wednesday, Maryland Sports Properties, owned by Playfly Sports, revealed that it had signed a multi-year partnership with PointsBet USA. This is an inaugural partnership for the betting industry, as PointsBet is the first operator to team up with the Big Ten Conference. This alliance will lead to fan-facing in-game and campus activations, as detailed by […]
Business
December 7, 2021
Maryland’s Casinos Continue to Impress in November
In November, Maryland’s casino industry contributed significant tax revenue to the state. MGM National Harbor, and Live! were the biggest cash generators. Maryland’s Casino Industry Bounces Back Maryland’s six casinos raked in $160.36 million in November betting revenue. This was an increase of 23% over the same month last year when they were operating under […]
Business
December 3, 2021
Maryland’s Sports Betting Market Could Add New Options This Month
Five Maryland casinos are closer to launching retail sports betting. According to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC), the regulator is planning to conduct soft launches at the properties. All five were granted licenses by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) on November 18. Maryland Making Progress With Sports Betting It took […]