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Report: Md. falling short in combating problem gambling
Maryland is falling short of expectations and national standards in helping people suffering from a gambling problem, a recent legislative report shows.
Md. Senate to analyze gambling expansion
The Maryland Senate began hearings on a bill to remove some of the last blocks to unfettered gaming statewide.
Rocky Gap Casino owners announce plans to sell
Owners of one of Maryland's six casinos told state gaming regulators Thursday that they will sell the property.
Hogan calls for mobile sports betting to launch by September
Gov. Larry Hogan wants the state gaming panel to fast-track dozens of mobile sports betting licenses.
Sports betting in Maryland might not launch until 2022
Sports wagering in Maryland is now authorized, but it might not be until 2022 that gamblers get to make their bets on games.
Bill would educate young people about potential risks of gambling
A Maryland bill that would allow lessons on the risks associated with gambling — including addiction prevention — to be added to the high school health curriculum passed in the state Senate on Feb. 21.
Poll: Half of Americans approve of legal sports betting
A new poll finds that half of Americans approve of legal sports betting.
Pa. firm’s bid of $50M wins right to put mini-casino near Md. border
Penn National Gaming secured the right to put up a casino near Pennsylvania's southern border, submitting a winning bid Wednesday of just over $50 million and selecting a site that could draw heavily from Maryland.
Powerball player in Md. wins $1 million
SYKESVILLE — No one won the massive Powerball jackpot on Saturday night, but someone in Maryland got richer anyway. The Maryland Lottery says a $1 million winning ticket was sold at a convenience store in Sykesville. The ticket matched all five white balls that were drawn but not the Powerball. The jackpot for Saturday night’s […]
Video gaming distributor challenges laws in tax court
After being hit with a multi-million dollar tax assessment, a company that distributes video gaming devices has launched a constitutional challenge to Maryland’s gaming regulations, claiming they are arbitrary and treat small businesses differently than big casinos. Columbia Amusements Inc., a Baltimore company that owns coin-operated video gaming devices throughout the state, has been fighting [...]
Miller: Fantasy gaming violates Maryland Constitution
Miller, who voted for the law nearly four years ago, made his comments during a wide-ranging interview and at a time when he has requested an advisory letter on the legality of the industry from the counsel to the General Assembly.
Editorial Advisory Board: The real gamble with Horseshoe Casino
In November 2012, Question 7 was approved by Maryland voters – after the most costly campaign in the state’s history –allowing for the addition of table games in all casinos. Two years later, the $442 million Horseshoe Casino opened in downtown Baltimore. Together, these two events were championed by gambling proponents, who promised that an […]
