Maryland sports betting legalization continues to move forward. On Thursday this week, the House of Delegates approved a measure, proposing an increase of the sports wagering licenses from 22 to 37. The next step now is for the proposal to receive approval from the Senate. House of Delegates Passes HB 940, the Measure Now Heads […]
A lawsuit against MGM Resorts International arguing resort fees the casino and hospitality operator charges at its MGM National Harbor violate the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Act. “Resort fees are a clear violation of DC’s consumer protection laws.” Lauren Wolfe, Counsel, Travelers United Resort Fees Are Deceptive The lawsuit for charging “deceptive” resort fees […]
A bill to expand sports betting in Maryland has moved forward and will be voted on by the General Assembly next week. General Assembly to Vote on HB0940 Next Week On Friday, the House Ways and Means Committee approved Maryland’s House Bill 940, which would expand the definition of gambling in the state. The proposal, […]
Supported by Adrienne Jones, House Bill 940 was heard in the House on Thursday this week. The bill proposes the regulation and taxation of in-person and online sports betting in Maryland. Maryland’s Legislature Debates on HB 940 Last year, Maryland voters voted in favor of gambling expansion, allowing sports betting at certain licensed facilities. On […]
A casino in Maryland committed to a minority business partnership with regards to offering sports betting, ahead of the upcoming discussion of the regulatory framework by the state legislature. Operations Should Reflect the Community Caesars’ Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, consistent with its mission “to promote diversity, equality and inclusion”, issued a statement in which it committed […]
High schools in Maryland may embrace a new school subject about the risks of gambling. The school program is suggested as part of the schools’ curriculum. The Risks of Gambling Could Be Soon Taught in Maryland’s Schools Sen. Bryan Simonaire, R-Anne Arundel, sponsored Senate Bill 0243 and directed the Maryland State Department of Education to […]
Penn National Gaming announced today the company would be re-entering the market in Maryland as it entered into a definitive agreement with the real estate investment trust (REIT) Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville. “Penn National is excited to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville, a property […]
Maryland casinos began re-opening in June and as of mid-November there are at least 133 casino workers who tested positive for the coronavirus, reports a local media asking for more transparency. No Public Information Reports The information received after a series of public records requests to the Maryland Lottery & Gaming Control Agency showed at […]
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 […]
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 […]
