Location: Maryland
Maryland gaming regulator sends cease-and-desist order to Chumba Casino owner
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has intensified its efforts to prevent unregulated sweepstakes casinos in the state. On... more
Other states have tackled youth gambling. Why hasn’t Maryland?
For two decades, William Hinman had been an addict — first to alcohol, then to gambling. But 10 years ago, he decided to get clean, and it... more
Maryland casino revenue drops 2.6% in February
Maryland’s six casinos reported a combined revenue of $155,150,298 from slot machines and table games in February 2025, marking a... more
Woman-owned sportsbook leads push for historic horse racing in Maryland
For Alyse Cohen, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The owner of Long Shot’s, a Frederick-based off-track betting facility (OTB), is leading a... more
Maryland’s online casino debate: Lawmakers weigh legalization
Maryland lawmakers are actively debating whether to legalize internet casino gaming, a move that could bring an already thriving... more
Maryland: Live! Casino & Hotel launches Black History Month art exhibit, competition
Bright paintings and pieces line the walls of the new pop-up exhibit at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. It’s not just a place for... more
Maryland casinos’ January revenue close to flat year-over-year
Maryland casinos generated more than $151.8 million in gaming revenue in January, down 0.9 percent compared to $153.2 million reported in... more
Illinois and Maryland consider legalizing daily fantasy sports contests
Lawmakers in Illinois and Maryland have introduced new bills to legalize DFS contests. Last week, Illinois Senator Lakesia Collins... more
Maryland: MGM casino’s promised funds not reaching communities, officials say
Residents in a Prince George’s County community say they’ve been denied proper access to funds promised to them nearly a decade ago with... more
Analyst: Maryland tax hikes would ‘rattle online sports betting sector’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) sent a jolt through Wall Street today when he proposed steep tax hikes on gambling in the Free State. Taxation... more

