Maryland Gambling And Sports Betting News

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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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Maryland Casinos See Small Uptick In February Revenue With $159 Million

Maryland casinos enjoyed an uptick in revenue in February, reporting $159.2 million. Revenue has been above $150M every month for three years.

Posted on: March 7, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

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Gaming Panel Says Maryland Likely To Be Next State With Online Casinos

At a Next.io panel in New York, industry experts said Maryland was likely to be one of the next states to launch an online casino industry.

Posted on: March 7, 2024 | | Steve Schult

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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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Anti-Gambling Group Says Online Casinos In Maryland Lack Support

A new survey by anti-iGaming group Maryland Retailers Alliance found that 64% of those polled were against online casinos in Maryland.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Cole Rush

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Maryland Removes College Player Prop Bets From Approved Wager List

Maryland gaming regulators have decided to ban prop betting on college players in a move to protect student-athletes.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

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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

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Jobs, Taxes And Problem Gambling Highlight MD Online Casino Bill Hearing

Job creation, tax rates and responsible gaming measures were the focal points of the first hearing about HB 1319.

Posted on: February 27, 2024 | | Steve Schult

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Tax Rates Could Be Center Of Upcoming MD Online Casino Bill Hearings

As online casino bills are being considered by the Maryland House and Senate, lawmakers can look to iGaming states to set tax rates.

Posted on: February 23, 2024 | | Phil West

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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

Four Maryland Casinos Support iGaming, Two Others Opposed

Maryland Casinos See Small Uptick In February Revenue With $159 Million

Gaming Panel Says Maryland Likely To Be Next State With Online Casinos

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

Anti-Gambling Group Says Online Casinos In Maryland Lack Support

Maryland Removes College Player Prop Bets From Approved Wager List

Maryland Senate Online Casino Hearing Mimics House Version

Jobs, Taxes And Problem Gambling Highlight MD Online Casino Bill Hearing

Tax Rates Could Be Center Of Upcoming MD Online Casino Bill Hearings

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