Maryland General Assembly Archives

Maryland Lawmaker Says Education Is Key For Online Casino Bill

At a recent conference on gaming, Maryland state Sen. Ron Watson said educating lawmakers on iGaming is necessary for legalization.

Posted on: July 26, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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

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Two Gambling Bills Die In House, Only Online Casino Bill Remains

While an online casino bill remains under consideration by the Maryland Senate, two other gambling bills failed to pass the House.

Posted on: April 4, 2024 | | Phil West

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Maryland Senate Bill On Problem Gambling Gains Momentum

A Maryland Senate bill that would funnel gaming profits into problem gambling studies has its first discussion in the House on Thursday.

Posted on: March 27, 2024 | | Phil West

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House Online Casino Bill Sponsor Testifies At Maryland Senate Committee Hearing

The sponsor of a House bill to legalize online casinos, Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, spoke this week at the bill's first Senate hearing.

Posted on: March 27, 2024 | | Steve Schult

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Here’s Why Two Maryland Casinos Are Against iGaming

All casinos in Maryland aren't on board with iGaming. Two operators expressed why they're against online casinos at a recent House hearing.

Posted on: March 11, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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Four Maryland Casinos Support iGaming, Two Others Opposed

Officials at four Maryland casinos voiced their support of legal iGaming in a House hearing this week, while two casinos are opposed.

Posted on: March 8, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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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

A picture of a woman looking in the mirror for a story about how the two MD online casino hearings were nearly identical.

Maryland Senate Online Casino Hearing Mimics House Version

The arguments made by lawmakers and experts during Wednesday's Senate hearing on the issue were a carbon copy to Monday's house hearing.

Posted on: February 29, 2024 | | Steve Schult

A picture of a University of Maryland football game pregame ceremony for a story about a new bill that bans online betting on the state's college campuses.

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

Maryland General Assembly

Maryland Lawmaker Says Education Is Key For Online Casino Bill

Maryland Online Casino Backers Must Gain Senate Allies

Two Gambling Bills Die In House, Only Online Casino Bill Remains

Maryland Senate Bill On Problem Gambling Gains Momentum

House Online Casino Bill Sponsor Testifies At Maryland Senate Committee Hearing

Here’s Why Two Maryland Casinos Are Against iGaming

Four Maryland Casinos Support iGaming, Two Others Opposed

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

Maryland Senate Online Casino Hearing Mimics House Version

Bill Seeks To Ban Online Gambling On Maryland College Campuses

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