BALTIMORE, MD—Ben Halfpap, an angler from Monkton, has caught all three invasive species in Maryland, and caught them at trophy size. Halfpap has now been awarded the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland Master Angler Milestone Award. The award is given to those who have caught ten trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland. Halfpap is now the 12th person […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $169,821,301 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2024, a decrease of $4,501,777 (-2.6%) compared to July 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2024 totaled $72,163,554, a decrease of $1,020,623 (-1.4%) compared to July 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during July 2024 were $52,014,956, a […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum will hold a Family Fun Day on Saturday. The event will run 10:30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. on August 10, 2024 and will be themed “It’s Rocket Science.” Families will be able to engage in mini workshops on rockets (sessions at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.), make and launch paper rockets, […]
OVERLEA, MD—Overlea resident Cheryl Harrow will be heading to Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics after she claimed her Mega Millions Team USA second-chance promotion prize. From now until August 12, Maryland Lottery Mega Millions players can submit winning and non-winning Mega Millions tickets into the Maryland Lottery’s My Lottery Rewards (MLR) program for a chance to travel to either […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—A dedicated Keno player from Kingsville has won $30,042 from the Maryland Lottery this week, just in time for his family’s annual vacation. The win came on July 24 at DeSantis’ Pizza Grill & Bar at 9638-B Belair Road. The Keno player, who has not been identified, was enjoying a meal, a beer, and a slate of Keno games […]
DUNDALK, MD—A Dundalk man who almost misplaced his $1,045,588 FAST PLAY Extreme Green progressive jackpot–winning ticket, visited Maryland Lottery headquarters on Monday to claim his big prize. “At first when I got it, I went crazy,” the winner, going by the nickname “Extreme Green Dream” to tell his winning story. He was with a group of friends at Squire’s Restaurant […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A new mobile sports wagering platform has been licensed by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) to operate in the state of Maryland. The license was issued to Bally’s Interactive Maryland on July 29, 2024, and will allow customers to place live bets on sports in the state of Maryland. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Some big winning tickets sold in eastern Baltimore County remain unclaimed, Maryland Lottery officials said on Monday. Across Maryland, the Lottery paid nearly $28.5 million in prizes during the seven-day period ending July 28, including 32 tickets worth $10,000 or more that were sold or redeemed during that span. Officials say a winning $1,045,589 Extreme Green FAST PLAY progressive […]