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Apr 7, 2016

Stephen Martino: Md. should follow Virginia’s lead on fantasy sports

In state legislatures across the country, bills are moving to establish and clarify consumer protection standards for fantasy sports. The overwhelming majority of these efforts will ensure millions of fans […]

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Dec 10, 2015

Martino holds up Mass. fantasy sports rules as national model

The former director of Maryland's gaming commission is holding up proposed regulations governing daily fantasy sports companies as a potential national model.

May 5, 2015

Medenica tapped to lead Md. lottery and gaming agency

Gordon Medenica has been appointed by Gov. Larry Hogan to head the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.

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Sep 19, 2013

Rocky Gap casino to test poker tables

Rocky Gap Casino Resort got the go-ahead Thursday to test the addition of a poker room with three new tables.

Aug 28, 2013

Regulators approve opening of Maryland Live’s poker room

Maryland gambling regulators on Wednesday approved Maryland Live Casino at Arundel Mills mall's application to open a poker room, just hours before the Cordish Cos. casino plans to hold opening ceremonies.

Jun 27, 2013

Casino revenue jumps to another record month

Maryland’s largest casino on Wednesday celebrated the eve of its first birthday by setting a state record for monthly revenue, driving a statewide record $69.2 million generated by Maryland’s four gambling parlors.

Apr 11, 2013

Maryland Live casino rolls out table gaming

Maryland Live casino opened 122 live-action table games at midnight Tuesday, including blackjack, craps and poker. Cordish Cos. President David Cordish says the addition of table games will allow the casino to compete better with those in neighboring states.

Mar 6, 2013

Maryland’s first table games open at Hollywood Casino Perryville

Hollywood Casino Perryville opened its table games last week, becoming the first casino in the state with table games in operation. The ability of casinos to run dealer-dealt table games like poker and blackjack was one of several key provisions of Question 7, which voters approved in the November elections.

Sep 27, 2012

Maryland lottery games may be coming to Internet

In what some experts call a step toward full-fledged online gambling, the Maryland State Lottery Agency appears poised to join a handful of states that run Internet programs through which players can buy — and then play — an Amazon.com-like shopping cart of lottery games.

Jul 3, 2012

Lottery director to discuss casino revenue

Maryland‘s lottery director will be discussing the state’s casino revenue for last month. Stephen Martino is scheduled to talk about the figures on Tuesday. The state’s largest casino, which is […]

Jun 11, 2012

Slots money takes long and winding road to operators

Slip a $5 bill into a Maryland slot machine, push a button and watch the machine blink its multicolored lights and hum an electronic tune. Once all the machinations are […]

Jun 6, 2012

Lottery continues relationship with Ravens

You still have the chance to win seats for life. The Board of Public Works Wednesday renewed a contract between the Maryland State Lottery Agency and the Baltimore Ravens, allowing […]