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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

New Maryland Sports Betting Bill Could Become Cash Cow For State Lottery

Maryland sports betting could prove highly profitable for the state lottery under a bill introduced late last week. Still outstanding, however, is the question of whether Maryland voters would need to approve legal sports betting. Read More

Posted on: February 11, 2019 | | Adam Candee

Could Maryland Sports Betting Make An End Run Around The Ballot?

Maryland sports betting might not need to wait for 2020 voter approval to roll out. Lawmakers are considering a plan to start Maryland sports betting through the state lottery via a voter-approved referendum from 1972. Read More

Posted on: January 18, 2019 | | Grant Lucas

Maryland Sports Betting Effort Falls Short; Fantasy Sports Bill Heads To Governor

An effort to legalize sports betting in Maryland via a referendum fell short, as the legislature wrapped up Monday without sending a bill to the governor. The legislature also passed a bill dealing with daily fantasy sports that will head to the governor. Paid-entry fantasy contests were already legalized under a 2012 law. Wither sports […] Read More

Posted on: April 10, 2018 | | Dustin Gouker