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Sports
July 3, 2025
Maryland Eyes 5% Cap on Sportsbook Free Bet Promotions
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has proposed a measure aimed at limiting the amount online sportsbooks can offer as free bet promotions. Reducing the Current Rate From 20% Down to 5% At present, sportsbooks operating in the state can offer free bets equal to as much as 20% of their online sports […]
Industry
June 24, 2025
Tribes Back Maryland’s Regulator in Its Legal Battle with Kalshi
A growing number of tribes is taking a stance in the legal battle surrounding Kalshi’s sports event contract offerings, this time in Maryland’s federal court. Several national and regional tribal organizations, representing twenty-seven federally recognized tribes, have filed an amicus brief opposing Kalshi’s court plea for a preliminary injunction against the Maryland Lottery and Gaming […]
Industry
May 22, 2025
Maryland Gov. Signs Mobile Betting Tax Hike into Law
Maryland has decided to increase its tax on mobile sports betting, in line with the broader trend. While some states have rejected tax hikes, Maryland joined those that didn’t, opting for a 20% tax on online sportsbooks. Maryland Increases Its Mobile Betting Tax Earlier this year, Gov. Wes Moore proposed raising Maryland’s tax on online […]
Casino
May 19, 2025
Dealers at Live! Casino & Hotel in Maryland Arrested for Collusion
Two people have been arrested as they face allegations of misappropriating $27,000 at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover. Two Men Busted for Abusing VIP Host Positions Sonejah Richards of Forestville and Allen Hill of Washington DC now face felony and misdemeanor theft and identity fraud-related charges in the Anne Arundel County District […]
Sports
May 15, 2025
Kalshi Faces More Pressure as Maryland Gambling Regulator Fights Back
Kalshi may have won temporary reprieves in several states across the country, but gambling watchdogs aren’t backing down. Instead, they’re preparing for the next stage of what’s shaping up to be a prolonged legal saga. Kalshi’s argument is simple: “We are subject to federal regulation under the purview of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).” […]
Industry
April 23, 2025
Kalshi Fires Back at Maryland Regulator in New Lawsuit
Tensions between state regulators and emerging prediction markets have further escalated as KalshiEX LLC filed a lawsuit against the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) on Monday, challenging a recent cease-and-desist order that threatened to jeopardize its business in the state. This development comes shortly before the CFTC’s April 30 roundtable, an event that […]
Legal
April 9, 2025
Maryland Slaps Kalshi with Cease-and-Desist Letter
Maryland has become the sixth state to issue a cease-and-desist order to Kalshi, a prediction market for trading event contracts. This aligns with a strong pushback against the platform, as well as with a broader pushback against betting alternatives. Kalshi Has Been Growing Steadily Kalshi, which offers contracts on the outcomes of sports and other […]
Industry
April 7, 2025
Baltimore Takes Leading Operators to Court for Alleged Exploitative Practices
The City of Baltimore has launched a groundbreaking lawsuit against two of the biggest names in US sports wagering, FanDuel and DraftKings. The operators face accusations of conducting deceptive marketing practices and exploiting individuals with gambling addictions, leading to increased gambling harm and violating local consumer protection laws. The Two Operators Reportedly Encouraged Compulsive Gambling […]
Industry
March 24, 2025
Maryland to Increase Online Betting Tax to 20% Instead of 30%
Maryland lawmakers have decided against the initial plans to introduce a significant tax hike for online sports betting. While the tax hike will still happen, it will be much lower than previously discussed. Maryland Decides Against Boosting the Tax to 30% The original tax hike was outlined in Governor Wes Moore’s budget proposal. Published in […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
Maryland Lists Legal and Known Illegal Operators
Maryland Lottery and Gaming, an organization tasked with overseeing the gambling market in the Free State, has published a list of all licensed operators. In addition to that, it also published a list of all unlicensed gaming companies that have been ordered to halt their operations in Maryland. Betting and DFS Are the Only Legal […]
