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Industry
January 27, 2022
New Maryland Bill Would Keep New Sportsbooks Away From Stadiums
A new Maryland Senate bill could bring about major changes to the sports betting market in the state. Senate Bill 297 (SB297) was sponsored and supported by Senators Ron Young and Michael Hough and would set new rules for Maryland’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) to issue sports betting licenses. The legislation is likely […]
Industry
January 11, 2022
Maryland Legal Sports Betting a Success, Data From the First Month Shows
One month after Maryland’s five casinos were given the green light to offer residents sports betting services, the industry proved to be a massive success as the facilities reported a total of $16.5 million in bets. Out of those, the state kept $469,297, which will go to various public education programs. Maryland Sports Betting Was […]
Casino
December 30, 2021
GLPI Completed $1.14B Live! Maryland Acquisition
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), a real estate investment trust (REIT) operating out of Pennsylvania, announced today the completion of one part of the acquisition of three land-based casino properties operated by The Cordish Companies. Live! Maryland Acquisition Complete GLPI stated its $1.14 billion acquisition of Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland completed, leaving the […]
Business
December 17, 2021
Sportradar Granted Betting Licenses in Maryland and Wisconsin
Global sports technology company Sportradar announced today that its US betting subsidiary, Sportradar Solutions LLC, was granted gaming licenses in Maryland and Wisconsin. Securing New State Licenses Sportradar’s betting subsidiary received a Sports Wagering Contractor License in Maryland and a temporary permit in Wisconsin, a Gaming-Related Contractor Certificate, to expand its operations in two jurisdictions […]
Sports
December 9, 2021
PointsBet USA Signs Partnership with Big Ten Conference University
On Wednesday, Maryland Sports Properties, owned by Playfly Sports, revealed that it had signed a multi-year partnership with PointsBet USA. This is an inaugural partnership for the betting industry, as PointsBet is the first operator to team up with the Big Ten Conference. This alliance will lead to fan-facing in-game and campus activations, as detailed by […]
Business
December 7, 2021
Maryland’s Casinos Continue to Impress in November
In November, Maryland’s casino industry contributed significant tax revenue to the state. MGM National Harbor, and Live! were the biggest cash generators. Maryland’s Casino Industry Bounces Back Maryland’s six casinos raked in $160.36 million in November betting revenue. This was an increase of 23% over the same month last year when they were operating under […]
Business
December 3, 2021
Maryland’s Sports Betting Market Could Add New Options This Month
Five Maryland casinos are closer to launching retail sports betting. According to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC), the regulator is planning to conduct soft launches at the properties. All five were granted licenses by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) on November 18. Maryland Making Progress With Sports Betting It took […]
Industry
November 19, 2021
Maryland Sports Betting Is Set to Become Legal in the Next Few Days
Sports betting in Maryland is in its final phase of approval and could become legal in the next few days after five commercial casinos got the formal green light to provide patrons with this type of service. This development comes just one day after casinos in the states joined forces and pressured authorities to speed […]
Business
November 18, 2021
Maryland Casinos Join Forces To Receive Sports Betting Licenses
Three casinos in Maryland that are often viewed as big competitors on the market joined forces on Monday with the goal of putting pressure on the state to act on the sports betting licenses that were promised. MGM National Harbor, Horseshoe Baltimore and Live! Casino want to establish their sportsbook operations while the NFL season […]
Legal
November 5, 2021
Maryland’s SWARC Delays Official Sports Betting Launch
Maryland will most likely not have operational sports betting by the end of the year after the latest decision by the state’s Sports Wagering Applicant Review Commission (SWARC) to not award sports betting licenses is further delaying the launch. Requesting Further Ownership Information The 9-member commission that was created by the state legislature as an […]