By Jerome García

Legal

Maryland Sports Betting May Arrive for Summer 2021

November 6, 2020

Some 66.2% of the residents of Maryland voted for the legalization of sports betting in the state earlier this week. Now the government officials are facing the task to establish a regulatory framework for the new activity. Maryland Residents Approve Sports Betting Expansion with 66.2% of Votes Earlier this week, voters in Maryland residents approved […]

By Julie Moraine

Trading

Maryland, South Dakota and Louisiana Approve Ballot Measures

November 4, 2020

A trio of states voted in favor of ballot measures for the legalization of sports betting and fueled buying interest for stocks of sports betting operators on the markets Wednesday morning. Boston-based daily fantasy sports and betting operator DraftKings had its biggest rally in 3 weeks, posting gains of 6.2%, followed closely by Penn National […]

By Mathilde Adam

Legal

Voters To Weigh In On Gaming Expansion In 6 States

November 3, 2020

Voters in six US states will be asked on Election Day to weigh in on gaming expansion legislation. The new measures range from legalizing sports betting to authorizing casinos. Sports betting legislation will be on the general election ballot in Maryland, Louisiana, and South Dakota. In a note on the subject, Truist Securities gaming analyst […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Maryland: Sports Betting Referendum Vote Only the First Step

October 21, 2020

Maryland’s sports betting legalization looks like a confirmed reality two weeks before the November vote, having the financial backing from the industry and the support from Governor Hogan. Current polls suggest backers of sports wagering dominate by almost two to one the opposition. Presidential Elections Guarantee High Turnout Maryland approved slot machines in 2008 and […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Maryland Casinos Cautiously Re-Open Catering to Rewards Members

June 27, 2020

Casinos in Maryland started re-opening after the long hiatus due to the spread of the highly contagious virus, with the hope that as major sports leagues are still halted and movie theatres closed, people have not much to choose from regarding entertainment, and will rely on the precautionary measures undertaken by the gaming venues to […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Maryland to See Casinos Return on June 19, Governor Says

June 11, 2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan confirmed on Wednesday, June 10, that more businesses would be allowed to reopen, including the state’s six casinos. Governor Gives Green Light for Return of Casino Business in Maryland Maryland is stepping its efforts to ease up restrictions and restart more businesses. Hit by the COVID-19 outbreak since mid-March, casinos will […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

Maryland Becomes The Next State To Approve Eldorado-Caesars Merger

February 29, 2020

Eldorado Resorts continue to get state regulators’ approvals, with Maryland being the latest to signal the green light for the mega-merger deal with Caesars Entertainment to go ahead. Another State’s Approval                  The $17.3 billion merger deal between Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment that is expected to create the largest casino operator in the U.S. is […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Sports

Maryland Tries to Kick Off Sports Betting Legalization Process

January 30, 2020

Maryland senators have introduced two sports betting bills hoping to push for the timely legalization of the industry in the state. Two Competing Sports Betting Bills Introduced Maryland is on its way to become the latest state that supports sports betting, but first, Little America will have to settle on the legislation. Two competing bills […]