Maryland Sports Betting Still Waiting After Latest Meeting

Maryland sports betting will have to wait at least another two weeks. On Wednesday, the Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission acknowledged the status of five casino applications for retail sports betting in Maryland. The commission then went into a closed session for more than two hours. After their return, the commission voted to request […] Read More

Posted on: November 4, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Mobile Still On Hold As Two More Casinos Near Maryland Sports Betting Launch

Two more casinos are moving forward in the Maryland sports betting process. Word on mobile, though, remains scant. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission approved Ocean Downs Casino and Hollywood Casino for alternative licensing standards Thursday. The casinos already hold Maryland gaming licenses, so the MLGCC feels comfortable moving them forward. The two casinos join […] Read More

Posted on: October 21, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Could Maryland Sports Betting Launch Be Delayed A Full Year?

The Maryland sports betting process has slowed to a crawl, with no clear end in sight. Last week, the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission postponed its scheduled third meeting, where it was set to potentially approve three retail sports betting licenses. SWARC representatives gave no indication why the meeting was postponed. The SWARC has not […] Read More

Posted on: October 18, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Which Three Casinos Are Closing In On Maryland Sports Betting?

Three casinos are moving ahead in the Maryland sports betting license process. On Wednesday, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission approved alternative licensing standards for: MGM National Harbor Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland Those casinos already hold Maryland gaming licenses, expediting the process for reviewing their qualifications. What’s next for Maryland […] Read More

Posted on: October 7, 2021 | | Pat Evans

‘It’s Not That Hard, Larry’: Examining Maryland Sports Betting Comments

Maryland sports betting regulators have 351 pages of public comments to consider before they hope to finalize rules later this month. The 30-day public comment period for the MD sports betting regulations ended Sept. 27. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency posted the written comments on its website Thursday. Many of the topics were […] Read More

Posted on: October 1, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Opinion: The Data Pitfall In Maryland Sports Betting Regulations

The public comment on Maryland sports betting includes some thoughts of my own. The public had until Monday to comment on Maryland draft sports betting regulations. The end of the 30-day window for submitting comments follows a public meeting on September 22. After reviewing the regulations, I submitted comments on one particular aspect of the […] Read More

Posted on: September 29, 2021 | | John Holden

Peek Into Pending Maryland Sports Betting Launch With Casino Executive

Cordish Gaming Group President Rob Norton views Maryland sports betting as a regional market. Norton believes Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland’s relatively central location in the state primes it to be a top retail sportsbook location for MD sports betting. But Norton also believes the casino can be a top location in the Mid-Atlantic, as […] Read More

Posted on: September 28, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Who Is Pushing Maryland Sports Betting Regulators For Uniform Launch?

. Comments on Maryland sports betting regulations were limited to two main topics during a public meeting Wednesday. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency hosted the meeting as the 30-day public comment period for the regulations nears its end. The period closes Monday as the MLGCA aims for a “late fall” MD sports betting […] Read More

Posted on: September 23, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Maryland Sports Betting Tracking Toward ‘Late Fall’ Launch

Maryland sports betting continues its “positive momentum” toward a “late fall launch,” according to a top regulator. Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency Director John Martin used those words Tuesday as he briefed the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission. SWARC is an appointed board tasked with awarding licenses before the MLGCA performs background checks and […] Read More

Posted on: September 22, 2021 | | Pat Evans