Sweepstakes casinos offer a free alternative to real money online casinos, causing them to be a significant threat to the iGaming industry. New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, and New York have already begun introducing bills to regulate and prohibit sweepstakes casinos. BALTIMORE – Sweepstakes casinos, the … Read more
Maryland mobile betting is progressing as the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) approves draft regulations. The final approval for these regulations is likely to happen in the coming weeks. Maryland Governor Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. is aiming for apps to be live in time … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens and BetMGM have partnered for the team’s first ever sports betting deal. This makes BetMGM the Official Gaming Partner of the Ravens. This is a multi-year partnership. BALTIMORE – The Baltimore Ravens have just announced a new multiyear deal with BetMGM, making … Read more
Maryland sports betting rules have been signed into law. Popular Maryland casino operation Live! Casino and Hotel is opening a sportsbook at the venue. The Sports & Social at Live! Casino will open officially on April 29. BETHESDA, Md. – Sports betting fans in Maryland … Read more
The 2021 Maryland General Assembly session will be given the task of coming up with the rules and regulations for the sports betting industry that was legalized in November 2020 by public vote. A new piece of legislation is requesting that the Maryland State Fairgrounds … Read more
Tiz the Law, a favorite by sportsbooks for horse racing events will be bowing out of the Preakness Stakes this year. Authentic, the winner of the 2020 Kentucky Derby, is the favorite to win at Preakness with odds of (+125). LEXINGTON, Ky. – Tiz the … Read more
Maryland passed bill MD SB 987 to renovate the horse racing tracks where the Preakness Stakes takes place. The Preakness, which is held in Baltimore, has been postponed and no new date has been announced yet. BALTIMORE – Maryland Senate Bill 987 was enacted without … Read more
FanDuel and William Hill are making deals in states without legal sports betting. Florida and Maryland are expected to consider sports betting legislation in 2020. Having sportsbooks present in their states could push legislatures to legalize. MIAMI – William Hill and FanDuel have made deals … Read more
FanDuel has made a new partner in the US after striking a deal with Cordish Cos. The partnership will have the sportsbook as the sole operator of sports betting services at all Cordish Cos. casino locations. The first two casinos are expected to launch their … Read more