Maryland’s move toward mobile sports betting took another step Wednesday, but the process will not initially consider race and gender.

The Sports Wagering and Application Review Commission approved emergency regulations governing the awarding of 60 mobile licenses. Thomas Brandt, chair of the panel, said the decision allows prospective applicants for licenses for physical locations and the more lucrative mobile licenses to prepare for the application process.

“Once the emergency SWARC regulations become effective, and the industry analysis is completed, SWARC can set a date for when formal applications and fees can be submitted,” Brandt said. “Then we’ll be in a position to set a timeline for additional actions.”