Maryland: Ocean City eases rules on casino bus ads

Thursday, April 2, 2026 2:45 PM
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  • Anthony Evangelista, WBOC TV

Ocean City leaders this week approved two advertising-related changes, allowing cannabis sponsorships for certain over-21 events and opening the door for all Maryland casinos to advertise on the town’s municipal buses.

Town officials say the decisions are separate, but both reflect how Ocean City is adjusting its policies as state laws and business needs continue to evolve.

On the casino side, town leaders voted to allow all Maryland casinos to advertise on Ocean City’s municipal bus fleet. McGean said Ocean Downs had previously been given special treatment as the local casino and was the only casino allowed to advertise on the buses.