Lottery
August 20, 2026
Jammed Lottery Machine Ends Up Spitting Out $1M Ticket
A lucky player in Maryland went to play the lottery, but the machine unfortunately jammed. However, the man insisted that he get his ticket and was generously rewarded for this decision. The Machine Jammed But the Man Insisted on Getting the Ticket According to the announcement, an anonymous visitor from Carroll County went to the […]
Lottery
August 11, 2026
Maryland Gaming Contributed $1.64B to Various Programs in 2026
Maryland has published details about the financial contributions of its state lottery, casinos, sportsbooks, and daily fantasy sports operators in FY 2026. As it turns out, the local gaming industry recorded $1.637 billion in contributions to programs during the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2026. The Industry’s Contributions Continued to Grow According to the Maryland […]
Lottery
July 23, 2026
Maryland Bookworm Wins $2M from Scratch-Off Ticket
A lucky player has claimed a life-changing $2 million prize from the Maryland Lottery. The winner is now planning a vacation to Europe and even her retirement. Maryland Book Lover Won a Life-Changing Sum from Diamonds & Gold A lucky Washington DC native living in Laurel, Maryland, has turned a visit to the supermarket into […]
Casino
July 15, 2026
Scaled-Down Sphere Version in Maryland Draws FAA Scrutiny
Recently revealed documents have shed light on the proposed Sphere at MGM National Harbor, showcasing the $1 billion project that could completely change Maryland’s entertainment landscape while raising concerns among federal aviation officials. Taller Than the Las Vegas Sphere According to pre-application materials filed with the Prince George’s County Planning Department, Madison Square Garden Entertainment […]
Industry
July 1, 2026
Maryland Gambling Regulator’s Independence Called Into Question Over AGA Letter
According to documents obtained through a public records request, the American Gaming Association (AGA), which represents commercial casinos, supplied Maryland officials with an interesting template letter regarding the CFTC and prediction markets in April of last year. Apparently, it urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to ban sports-related event contracts offered by companies such […]
Casino
June 12, 2026
Ocean Downs Casino Workers Demand Higher Wages
Casino workers at Ocean Downs are increasingly concerned that their wages are not keeping pace with the rising cost of living, leading to growing discontent. The dispute has become more urgent with the busy summer season on the horizon, raising the prospect of a strike that could disrupt operations at a key time. The Proposed […]
Lottery
June 9, 2026
Washington DC Player Wins $1M Prize from Maryland Lottery
The Maryland Lottery has delivered several winning tickets in the past week along, with one of them winning a seven-figure sum. In addition to the mouth-watering win, dozens of players scooped up smaller prizes. DC Man Saw a Lot of Zeros As mentioned, the top lottery prize for last week was a seven-figure sum that […]
Industry
May 7, 2026
Maryland’s Casinos Generate More Revenue Тhis April Compared to Last Year
Maryland’s six casinos brought in a combined $172.2 million in slot machine and table game revenue in April 2026. This represents a 5.9% increase over April 2025, and also marks the best-performing month of the fiscal year so far. Casinos See a Rise in Revenue Despite April’s strong results, however, total casino revenue for the […]
Sports
April 22, 2026
Churchill Downs to Acquire Intellectual Property of Preakness Stakes, Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
Churchill Downs has confirmed that it is looking to acquire the intellectual property, trademarks, and associated rights for the Preakness Stakes and Black Eyed Susan Stakes. Churchill Downs Moves on Preakness Stakes IP and Associated Rights According to a press release, the company has entered into a definitive agreement with 1/ST Maryland LLC, the current […]
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 […]
