T.J. McBride, Author at Play Maryland

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Live! Casino’s Ed Evans Tabbed One Of Gaming Industry’s 25 People To Watch

Live! Casino's Ed Evans is among "25 People to Watch For 2024," the annual list from GGB that recognizes gaming industry innovators.

Posted on: January 12, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

A rebound graphic on a story about Maryland's casino revenue in December 2023.

Casino Revenue In Maryland Bounces Back In December To $165 Million

Maryland enjoyed a rebound of sorts in December, as casino revenue rose from November after some down months.

Posted on: January 8, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

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Live! Casino Leads All Maryland Casinos In Best Of Slots Awards

Live! Casino Hotel Maryland led all casinos in the state in the annual Best of Slots awards, including capturing the top award.

Posted on: January 5, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

Photo of Parlay and Bet on two pieces of wood on a story on how Maryland bettors wagered the most money on parlays in November.

Maryland Sets Record In November With $551 Million Wagered On Sports

Maryland sports betting handle reached its highest level ever in November, as more than $550 million was wagered.

Posted on: December 11, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Photo of MGM National Harbor Casino on a story about Maryland casino revenue for November 2023.

Maryland Casino Revenue Continues Slide In November To $158 Million

Revenue at Maryland casinos continued to slip a bit in November, as the six casinos in the state reported $158 million.

Posted on: December 6, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Photo of numbered blocks with MGM National Harbor and Live! Casino logos on a story about both casinos being in the top five, revenue wise out side of Nevada.

Two Maryland Casinos Rank In Top 5 For Q3 Revenue Outside Nevada

Two Maryland casinos were in the top 5 rankings of Q3 earners outside Nevada, according to an American Gaming Association report.

Posted on: December 5, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Photo of Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson on a story how NFL wagering drove Maryland sports betting revenue in October.

NFL Drives Maryland Record $5.8M In Taxes From Sports Betting In October

The state of Maryland was paid its highest total of taxes on sports betting ever in October, collecting $5.8 million from wagering.

Posted on: November 14, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

A photo of a mound of bills with a state of Maryland flag on a story about the state's casino revenues for October.

Maryland October Casino Revenue 25% Lower Than 2022 Figures

Casino revenue in Maryland during October rose to nearly $160 million, which was up slightly from September's $155 million.

Posted on: November 6, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

ESPN BET To Launch Nov. 14 In Maryland, Replacing Barstool

ESPN Bet, previously known as Barstool Sportsbook, will begin accepting wagers in Maryland and 16 other states on Nov. 14.

Posted on: November 6, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

MD Nonprofit Awarded National Grant To Help Combat Problem Gambling

The Maryland Council on Problem Gambling was recently awarded a nation grant to continue its mission to promote responsible gambling.

Posted on: October 27, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

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Live! Casino’s Ed Evans Tabbed One Of Gaming Industry’s 25 People To Watch

Casino Revenue In Maryland Bounces Back In December To $165 Million

Live! Casino Leads All Maryland Casinos In Best Of Slots Awards

Maryland Sets Record In November With $551 Million Wagered On Sports

Maryland Casino Revenue Continues Slide In November To $158 Million

Two Maryland Casinos Rank In Top 5 For Q3 Revenue Outside Nevada

NFL Drives Maryland Record $5.8M In Taxes From Sports Betting In October

Maryland October Casino Revenue 25% Lower Than 2022 Figures

ESPN BET To Launch Nov. 14 In Maryland, Replacing Barstool

MD Nonprofit Awarded National Grant To Help Combat Problem Gambling

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