Location: Maryland
Maryland icasino legalization efforts thwarted in 2023, shifted to 2024
The Maryland Legislature will not approve a bill this legislative session that could have legalized icasino in the state, bill sponsor Sen.... more
Maryland commission advances three for sports betting licenses
Two more Maryland businesses have qualified for consideration for a sports wagering license, according to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming... more
Gaming Innovation Group lands sports betting operator license in Maryland
Gaming Innovation Group has secured a legal sports betting operator license in Maryland. A license in Maryland further expands GiG’s market... more
A bet on herself led Melonie Johnson to become the COO of MGM National Harbor
Melonie Jonson was always good at math. She parlayed that skill, got a degree in accounting, but then she decided to turn the tables. She... more
Maryland online casino legislation hits roadblock on crossover day
Efforts by Maryland legislators to legalize online casino gaming hit a roadblock Monday. SB 267, which potentially would legalize online... more
Maryland: Bill would allow nonviolent offenders to get jobs at casinos
A new bill in Maryland would make it possible for people convicted of specific nonviolent crimes to get jobs at local casinos. “These are... more
West Virginia bill to audit betting touts fails; Maryland effort still alive
A West Virginia bill (HB 3232) that would have created a system to evaluate sports betting handicappers and touts failed to pass through... more
Maryland’s February sports wagering handle decreases by $100M month-over-month
The Old Line State saw a $100 million drop in monthly handle in February compared to January, according to figures released by Maryland... more
Maryland casinos see slowdown in gaming revenue
Maryland’s six casinos in February weren’t as busy as a year ago, as measured by total gaming revenue from slots and table games. Maryland... more
Maryland college campus tries to get ahead of sports betting’s lure
TOWSON, Md. (AP) — When Towson University students pick up their phones on campus and open a designated app, they may see an ad seeking to... more

