Industry
March 23, 2026
Sweepstakes Ban on the Table for Maryland as Two Bills Advance
Maryland lawmakers continue their efforts to put a stop to the controversial sweepstakes sector, advancing bills that would introduce stricter restrictions. These include HB 295, which just passed the House, and HB 1226, which made some strides. HB 295 Secured Strong Approval by House Members HB 295 just received a favorable 105-24 vote from the […]
Lottery
March 20, 2026
Man Who Stole Lottery Tickets Faces Consequences of Poor Decision
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has released information about the case of a lottery ticket thief who tried to cash in a quick buck but ended up in a world of trouble. Police Details the Bizarre Story of a Lottery Thief Who Didn’t Know How Tickets Work The police responded to a signal about a […]
Lottery
March 6, 2026
Maryland Woman Scores $50K from the Same Game a Year Apart
A woman has scooped up another significant amount from the lottery, claiming the prize on Thursday, March 5. The $50,000 prize was scored in November 2025, but the winner only showed up at the Maryland Lottery headquarters to pick up her winning ticket nearly four months later. The Jackpot Numbers Were Copied from Another Winning […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
Baltimore Sues Sweepstakes Casinos, Claims They Offer Illegal Gambling
Filed March 4 in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, a new lawsuit targets six major sweepstakes casino operators on the grounds that they have violated the city’s Consumer Protection Ordinance by offering casino-style games to residents even though online casino gambling is illegal in Maryland. Baltimore Sues Sweepstakes Operators VGW Holdings, B2Services, Yellow Social Interactive, Sweepsteaks Limited, High […]
Casino
January 21, 2026
Plans for Smaller Second Las Vegas Sphere Revealed
Sphere Entertainment has announced plans for the construction of a smaller version of the Las Vegas Sphere. The state of Maryland, Prince George’s county and Peterson Companies have all teamed up with Sphere Entertainment to create the scaled-down version of the iconic interactive Sphere. Since its opening in September 2023, the Las Vegas Sphere has […]
Casino
January 20, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Try Again to Close Down Sweepstakes Casinos
Maryland politicians have started another attempt to get rid of online sweepstakes casinos, introducing two matching bills right as the 2026 session began. Twin Bills Seek Crackdown on Interactive Sweepstakes Casinos in Maryland The proposals, House Bill 295 and Senate Bill 112, aim to ban interactive gaming platforms that use multi-currency systems where players can […]
Sports
December 10, 2025
University of Maryland Signals Alarm Over Increase in Gambling Disorders
Researchers from the University of Maryland have published new research in which they indicate that there has been a steady increase in the number of people experiencing gambling-related harm and, specifically, developing a gambling disorder. The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling at the University of Maryland School of Medicine tied the increase to […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Maryland Cracks Down on Sweepstakes Casinos and Prediction Markets
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has intensified its scrutiny of unlicensed sweepstakes casinos, signaling that the state is ready to confront operators that skirt the boundaries of gambling law. The regulator also sent an official letter to the state’s regulated sportsbooks, warning that any expansion into prediction markets could result in the […]
Casino
November 3, 2025
Maryland Considers Snuffing Out Regulated Gambling Entirely
Maryland has been running regulated gambling for several years now. Yet, the state may have had enough, as the General Assembly will reconvene for the upcoming legislative session in January and discuss the repeal of regulated gambling, and sports betting specifically. Online Sports Betting to Be Targeted in New Legislative Session The measure is not […]
Lottery
October 21, 2025
Maryland Resident Scoops $2,000,000 Winning Lottery Ticket
A woman from Randallstown, Maryland, bought a scratch-off ticket at a local Giant Food Store in Owings Mills, resulting in the eye-watering $2,000,000 prize pool reported by the Maryland Lottery. Early Retirement for Woman Who Scooped $2M Jackpot The lottery has already shared details about the surprising win that occurred on the MONOPOLY X200 game, […]
