Legal
July 18, 2022
Maryland’s SWARC Approved Draft Applications and Regulations
Mobile sports betting in Maryland is finally set to move forward following months of delays and scathing criticism from Governor Larry Hogan after the State’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) approved draft applications and regulations. Important Step Forward During its monthly July meeting, SWARC unanimously approved not only the proposed online sports betting applications […]
Casino
July 8, 2022
Maryland Casinos Posted $162.7m, Surpassed $2B Mark in FY2022
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency released Wednesday its June casino gaming report to reveal that the state’s six privately owned casinos did not have the best of a month in June but managed to complete fiscal 2022 with a bang. Surpassing Significant Milestone Maryland casinos generated revenues of $162.7 million in June to […]
Sports
July 7, 2022
Betfred Sports Prepares for Maryland Launch with Local Partner
Betfred Sports is already gearing up to enter Maryland’s sports betting landscape once it becomes available to private operators. The state is looking forward to launching both retail and online betting operations and Betfred Sports will be among the first to enter and secure a license in the state, the sportsbook argues in a new […]
Sports
June 16, 2022
Maryland Gov Wants Mobile Sports Gambling in Time for NFL
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is getting frustrated with the delays in introducing sports gambling in the state. Now, the governor wants to see more done so that mobile sports wagering can be up and running in time for the new National Football League season this September. Whether officials move as quickly though is another matter […]
Business
June 7, 2022
GiG Teams up with Crab Sports for Maryland Market
The award-winning iGaming platform and sportsbook solutions provider, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), announced today that it inked a new head of terms agreement with Crab Sports, the US-based sports betting brand. Crab Sports and GiG Ink Head of Terms Agreement The terms of the collaboration will see GiG provide its innovative platform and sportsbook solution […]
Casino
May 27, 2022
Live! Casino Maryland to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary
Live! Casino & Hotel in Maryland will hold a 10-year anniversary celebration throughout the entire month of June. The property opened back on June 6, 2012, and has been one of the most impactful entertainment venues in Maryland, generating a substantial chunk of taxable revenue, direct benefits to the community, employment, and more. For 10 […]
Industry
April 7, 2022
Maryland: Gaming Revenues for Casinos Hit $170.6M in March
New data released by the gaming regulator in Maryland reveals that March was a successful month for casinos in the state. March Was the Fourth-Best Single Month for Casinos in Maryland Casinos in Maryland have seen gaming revenue hit $170,565,837 during March this year, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming […]
Sports
March 22, 2022
FansUnite Gets AmAff Platform Licensed in Maryland
FansUnite has had its Entertainment American Affiliate service licensed in Maryland. As a result, the company will be able to begin providing marketing growth opportunities for licensed sports betting companies in the state. The license, which has been handed down by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, is the one that ultimately allows brands […]
Industry
February 25, 2022
Social Equity Concerns Stall Mobile Sports Betting in Maryland
Maryland’s land-based sports betting segment continues to expand at an even pace; however, the expected launch of online operations is taking longer than anyone had anticipated. The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) has been moving at a turtle’s pace with all approvals, but the delays may not be entirely its fault. Apparently, a lack […]
Legal
February 22, 2022
Casino Kidnap Caper Ends in Jailtime for One of the Criminals
A man kidnapped from a casino in Maryland last year is still recovering from the incident. However, he will get a little satisfaction watching his abductors head to jail. The US Attorney’s Office of Maryland announced Friday that a DC man had pleaded guilty to participating in the kidnapping and subsequent robbery of the victim. […]