Maryland Sen. Ron Watson filed his highly anticipated online casino bill Friday, beginning the state legislature’s 2024 effort to legalize mobile casinos. Maryland is considered one of the states most likely to legalize online casinos in the near future.
Maryland law currently allows for brick-and-mortar casinos, retail sports betting, and online sports betting. While online casino games are currently illegal, Watson is hopeful that his bill, SB 603, will change that. Watson introduced similar legislation in 2023, but it never gained traction.
The state’s legislative session runs through April 8, and the crossover deadline for bills to move into the opposite chamber is March 18.
