Maryland

Intralot Faces Contract Setback in Maryland Lottery Deal Over Procurement Issues

Johnny K.
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In a surprising reversal, the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has withdrawn its previous decision to award Intralot, Inc., the contract for the state’s Central Lottery Monitoring and Co...

Maryland Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Bid to Block State Gambling Laws; Denies Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Vanja Mitic
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A federal court in Maryland has rejected Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction, marking the company’s first major legal defeat in its broader strategy to operate prediction markets nationwide under fede...

Maryland Finalizes 20% Tax Rate for Online Sports Betting

Johnny K.
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Online sportsbook operators in Maryland are now facing a steeper tax bill after Governor Wes Moore officially enacted a law increasing the tax rate for mobile sports betting platforms. The change, which raises ...

Kalshi Sues Maryland to Challenge Sports Betting Restrictions

Johnny K.
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Prediction market platform Kalshi has initiated a federal lawsuit against the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC), escalating an ongoing legal battle over whether its sports event contracts c...

Maryland Attempts to Shut Down Unauthorized Online Sports Event Contracts

Johnny K.
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Maryland’s top gaming authority has ordered three major financial trading platforms to immediately stop offering sports-based contracts that resemble unlicensed sports betting. On Monday, the Maryland Lottery a...

Baltimore Pursues Legal Action Against Top Sportsbooks for Consumer Protection Violations

Vanja Mitic
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The City of Baltimore has initiated a groundbreaking lawsuit against the sports betting giants DraftKings and FanDuel. Filed in the Baltimore City Circuit Court on Thursday, April 3, 2025, the legal action accu...

Maryland Intensifies Regulatory Actions Against VGW’s Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casinos

Vanja Mitic
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In a bold move to regulate online gaming, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has escalated its efforts against unregulated sweepstakes casinos. The state’s gaming watchdog has issued a stern warning...

Maryland Lawmakers Debate Online Casino Expansion Amid Concerns

Johnny K.
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Maryland legislators are once again considering the legalization of online casino gaming, a move that could generate substantial tax revenue but also raise concerns about potential economic shifts. The discussi...

Bally Bet Mobile Sportsbook Debuts in Maryland, Expanding US Footprint

Johnny K.
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In a strategic expansion move, Bally Bet has launched its mobile sportsbook in Maryland, marking another significant step in the company's growing presence in the United States. This launch on Monday, July 29, ...

Amended Maryland Online Casino Bill Heads to Senate After House Passage

Marija Malenovic
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Online casino bill, HB 1319, authored by Maryland Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary, has officially passed the House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate for approval. Non-unanimous vote: On March 16,...

U.S. Sports Betting Handle to Hit Record $100 Billion Handle in 2023

Radosav Milutinovic
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Ten days before the end of the year, the data show that the U.S. sports betting industry is likely to reach the total 2023 handle of $100 billion. The figure represents the highest level in the history of sport...

Churchill Downs And Urban One Executives Reveal Rebranded Plans And New Name For Proposed Richmond Casino

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Officials from Churchill Downs Incorporated and Urban One have disclosed the newest proposal for a casino, resort and entertainment property named Richmond Grand Resort and Casino. Additionally, they pointed ou...