Industry
November 19, 2021
Maryland Sports Betting Is Set to Become Legal in the Next Few Days
Sports betting in Maryland is in its final phase of approval and could become legal in the next few days after five commercial casinos got the formal green light to provide patrons with this type of service. This development comes just one day after casinos in the states joined forces and pressured authorities to speed […]
Business
November 18, 2021
Maryland Casinos Join Forces To Receive Sports Betting Licenses
Three casinos in Maryland that are often viewed as big competitors on the market joined forces on Monday with the goal of putting pressure on the state to act on the sports betting licenses that were promised. MGM National Harbor, Horseshoe Baltimore and Live! Casino want to establish their sportsbook operations while the NFL season […]
Legal
November 5, 2021
Maryland’s SWARC Delays Official Sports Betting Launch
Maryland will most likely not have operational sports betting by the end of the year after the latest decision by the state’s Sports Wagering Applicant Review Commission (SWARC) to not award sports betting licenses is further delaying the launch. Requesting Further Ownership Information The 9-member commission that was created by the state legislature as an […]
Casino
November 1, 2021
Maryland Scratch-Offs: A Lucky Man Wins 2nd $2 Million Prize
Launched for sale in 2019, the $2,000,000 Richer scratch-off offered plenty of chances for wins for Maryland residents. Prizes varied from $30 to $50,000 but there were also six top prizes of $2 million each. The deadline for claiming any prizes from the scratch-off ends Monday, November 1. Lucky Man from Salisbury Wins 2nd Million-Dollar […]
Industry
October 22, 2021
Two More Maryland Sportsbooks Approved, But Licensing Still an Issue
Two more gaming properties in Maryland have been notified that they meet the requirements to host a sportsbook, but when they’ll receive their licenses is still up in the air. Hollywood Casino and Ocean Downs join Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, MGM National Harbor and Live! Casino and Hotel on a list of approved locations that are […]
Industry
October 15, 2021
Maryland’s Sports Betting Efforts Take an Unexpected Detour
Maryland legalized sports betting earlier this year, paving way for the market to officially be active as of June 1. There were a couple of minor issues that needed to be addressed, but the biggest hurdle was getting the licenses issued. Everything seemed to be on track for that to happen this week; however, a […]
Sports
October 13, 2021
Maryland Gov. Wants State Residents to Speak Up on Sports Betting
Maryland lawmakers approved a sports betting bill this past May. Since then, however, there hasn’t been a lot of forward momentum. While some states have gone from the starting blocks to the finish line in a matter of a few months, Maryland seems to be dragging its feet. There is still no clear target for […]
Casino
October 7, 2021
Maryland Casinos See Strong September, Ready for Introduction of Sports Betting
Maryland’s six commercial casinos have had a good run in recent months. August continued to produce strong revenue growth across the board that began months earlier, and September was another productive month. With three casinos now receiving preliminary approval to launch sports betting, more growth is right around the corner. Maryland’s Casino Gaming Market […]
Casino
September 30, 2021
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Adds New Options as it Eyes Sports Betting
Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino is the latest gambling facility that is getting ready for the highly anticipated launch of sports betting in Maryland. On Wednesday, the South Baltimore Casino announced that the first floor of the building will be converted into a next-level entertainment environment and that it will combine a sportsbook branded by the recently-launched […]
Industry
September 13, 2021
Sports Betting in Maryland Reportedly Expected by Late Fall, Early Winter
Voters in Maryland approved sports betting last year. Although the process has been moving forward, reportedly, the launch of sports wagering is expected by late fall or early winter. Maryland Legalized Sports Betting but Is Yet to Launch the Activity In 2018, the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA of 1992 (the Professional and Amateur […]