If the state’s current sports betting initiative passes, this partnership will cover in-stadium betting. A referendum on Maryland sports betting could hit ballots as early as November this year. The announcement was a win for black state legislators concerned about industry exclusion. LANDOVER, Md. – … Read more
Jeff Bezos could possibly own one of four different NFL teams. Bezos is also rumored to be at attendance for Super Bowl 54. Amazon will have a commercial air during the Super Bowl. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Rumors are flying whether or not Jeff Bezos is … Read more
Maryland sports betting could become a reality in 2020 after the Committee heard new bills on the topic. This would then allow residents to vote on whether to legalize it or not on the November 2020 ballot. Potential profits from the sports gambling market could … Read more
Redskins Owner Dan Snyder wants sports betting at the new future Redskins Stadium. Sports betting is not yet legal in Maryland. Snyder says that he is willing to move the Washington Redskins to Virginia if necessary. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On Tuesday, Washington Redskins owner Daniel … Read more
The sports betting bill in Maryland that was pre-filed is MD SB 58. If Passed, sports betting will ultimately be decided by a voter’s referendum. Sportsbooks will likely not appear in Maryland until 2021. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Lawmakers have pre-filed a Maryland sports betting bill … 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
California has recently passed the Fair Pay to Play Act. Florida has pre-filed FL HB 251 to do the same for their student-athletes. The NCAA has threatened to remove California schools from the NCAA. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers have filed their own version of … Read more
MD HB 48 will allow organizations within Maryland to conduct esports competitions and offer real money and/or merchandise to those winners. Legal sports betting in Maryland will have to be approved via voter referendum. The esports industry is projected to reach over a billion dollars … Read more
California became the first state to support student-athlete compensation with their passage of CA SB 206. Also known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, the bill allows student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA has warned California legislators that this … Read more
NBC Sports Washington Plus will display the game entitled Predict The Game. The predictive game will be overlaid on the normal television coverage. Players are eligible to receive all, or a share of, $1,000 per NFL quarter. LANDOVER, Md. – NBC Sports and the Washington … Read more
Councilmembers found errors in the lottery and sports betting contract with Intralot, Inc., including large payments to subcontractors associated with city officials. Councilmember Jack Evans stepped down from his position on the Metro Board of Directors, as the FBI raided his house for evidence from … Read more
At the end of June, the very first Democratic primary debates will take place in Miami. Each candidate has plenty to talk about, but where do they stand on the legalization of sports betting? Even with PASPA being overturned in 2018, candidates have mixed feelings … Read more