Cheryl Coward, Author at Play Maryland

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Sports Betting Operator Intralot Under Investigation in D.C.

Intralot, the company behind the heavily criticized sports betting app, GambetDC, is reportedly being investigated by the district AG.

Posted on: August 19, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

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Bally Bet Opens Online Sportsbook in Maryland

After a two-year process that included a recent live demonstration, Bally Bet became the 12th online sportsbook in Maryland.

Posted on: July 30, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

Canadian Online Casino Study Could Help MD With Legalization Efforts

A Canadian study analyzing the first two years of online casinos in Ontario gives MD lawmakers more data for their own legalization efforts.

Posted on: June 27, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

Maryland Online Casino Backers Must Gain Senate Allies

For voters to see an online casino referendum on November 2026's ballot, lawmakers supporting iGaming must convince more senators.

Posted on: May 26, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

Pimlico Banking That Upgrades Will Bring Fans Back To Preakness Stakes

After a recent drop in attendance at the Preakness Stakes, the upcoming $400 million renovation could renew attendance at Pimlico Race Course

Posted on: May 22, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

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Maryland MGM Casino Buoyed By Parent Company’s Q1 Earnings

Revenue at Maryland's MGM National Harbor was down 4% YoY in the first quarter of 2024 even as MGM Resorts' revenue was up.

Posted on: May 7, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

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After Legislative Failure, MD Can’t Legalize Online Casinos Until At Least 2026

After lawmakers failed to advance any measures this legislative session to legalize iGaming, legalization is put on a two-year wait.

Posted on: April 22, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

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Tax Rate In MD House iGaming Bill Focused On Protecting, Creating Jobs

Del. Vanessa Atterbeary established two separate tax rates in her online casino bill, which should incentivize industry job growth.

Posted on: March 6, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

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Bill Seeks To Ban Online Gambling On Maryland College Campuses

Del. Pam Queen introduced a new bill in the House that would ban online betting at Maryland's college campuses.

Posted on: February 21, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

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Study: Online Casinos Won’t Hurt Maryland’s Brick-And-Mortar Venues

A new study available to Maryland lawmakers debunks the theory that online casinos take revenue away from retail casinos.

Posted on: February 15, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

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Posts by Cheryl Coward:

Sports Betting Operator Intralot Under Investigation in D.C.

Bally Bet Opens Online Sportsbook in Maryland

Canadian Online Casino Study Could Help MD With Legalization Efforts

Maryland Online Casino Backers Must Gain Senate Allies

Pimlico Banking That Upgrades Will Bring Fans Back To Preakness Stakes

Maryland MGM Casino Buoyed By Parent Company’s Q1 Earnings

After Legislative Failure, MD Can’t Legalize Online Casinos Until At Least 2026

Tax Rate In MD House iGaming Bill Focused On Protecting, Creating Jobs

Bill Seeks To Ban Online Gambling On Maryland College Campuses

Study: Online Casinos Won’t Hurt Maryland’s Brick-And-Mortar Venues

Lottery Officials Tout $1.585 Billion in Total Gaming Revenue

Attorney Says Job Guarantees Key to iGaming Legalization

Sports Betting Operator Intralot Under Investigation in D.C.

Despite Dreary July, Maryland Sports Betting Still Shows Yearly Growth

Maryland Escapes DraftKings’ Surcharge For Now