Maryland: As online casino efforts stall out, door is wide open for more debate, more research

Monday, April 8, 2024 3:18 PM
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  • Eric Raskin, Casino Reports

Maryland’s legislative session comes to an end Monday, and, barring some shocking last-second plot twist, the state will not be legalizing online casino gaming this year. Revenue from the activity was not included as a funding source in the budget agreement state legislators reached last Wednesday, so, for 2024, it would appear that’s that.

But maybe that’s not a bad thing — even for iCasino advocates. At the very least, the state still has a lot to discuss, debate, and research when it comes to mobile casinos, and there’s upside to having more time to get more people on the same page.