Maryland sports wagering commission to award online licenses next month

Maryland sports wagering commission to award online licenses next month

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  • WJZ-TV
October 19, 2022 7:16 PM

Marylanders will soon be able to place sports bets from the comfort of their couch.

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Two years ago, Marylanders voted to legalize sports betting, but nobody placing a bet in the state has been able to do that from their mobile devices.

After Wednesday’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission meeting, it will likely change in a few weeks.

The Sports Wagering Approval Review Commission finally set some concrete dates on the nearly two-year process for the awarding of Maryland online sports betting licenses. At the next meeting, on Nov. 21, the group will announce companies that have been awarded licenses. Online sports betting should launch soon after.