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Unanimous Senate Vote Sends Maryland Sports Betting Bill Forward With Momentum

The Maryland Senate passed a bill Tuesday to authorize sports betting at state casinos, racetracks and a Washington Redskins stadium. Read More

Posted on: March 10, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Bill Sponsor Says Virginia Sports Betting Making ‘A Lot Of Progress’ Before Deadline

Virginia sports betting is running out of time with the legislature ending Saturday. But according to Del. Mark Sickles, things look positive. Read More

Posted on: March 7, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Maryland Sports Betting Bill Nears Senate Passage After Key Changes

A more inclusive Maryland sports betting bill permitting the participation of racetracks and the Redskins stadium is on the verge of passing in the Senate. Read More

Posted on: March 5, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Virginia Sports Betting Could Happen If House, Senate Can Compromise

A political tug-of-war might be all the stands in the way of Virginia sports betting passing the legislature this session. Read More

Posted on: March 3, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Cryptic Language In Virginia Sports Betting Bill Fuels Speculation Of Major League Goals

A lone paragraph in a 15-page Virginia sports betting bill substitute is raising questions about the influence of pro leagues. Read More

Posted on: February 9, 2020 | | Adam Candee

Maryland Sports Betting Bill Praised With One Notable Exception

After hearings in the Senate and House it's clear most Maryland sports betting proponents are behind a bill that would offer multiple online licenses. Read More

Posted on: February 5, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Who’s Got Next? Five States That Could Legalize Sports Betting In 2020

At least half of US states should have legal sports betting by the end of 2020. Here's the five candidates most likely to choose sports betting this year. Read More

Posted on: January 31, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Dueling Maryland Sports Betting Bills Get First Look Today

We could find out which Maryland sports betting bill is preferred in the Senate after the two bills get their first hearings today. Read More

Posted on: January 29, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Maryland Has New Sports Betting Bill; Senator Optimistic For 2020

There's likely enough appetite to get sports betting passed through Maryland's legislature this year and approved by voters, according to one senator. Read More

Posted on: December 31, 2019 | | Matthew Waters

Better Luck Next Year For Maryland Sports Betting After AG Opinion Slows Plans

Maryland sports betting will remain a long way off after failing to advance at the state legislature, thanks in part to a constitutional requirement. Read More

Posted on: March 15, 2019 | | Adam Candee