Maryland Lottery and Gaming directs commodity traders to halt sports event contracts

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission on Monday issued letters to commodity trading businesses KalshiEX, LLC (Kalshi), Robinhood Derivatives, LLC (Robinhood) and North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (doing business as Crypto.com), directing them to stop offering sports event contracts in Maryland. Maryland Lottery and Gaming informed the three companies that the sports event prediction markets they offer via […]

Orioles to welcome University of Maryland men’s, women’s basketball stars for ceremonial first pitches on opening day

UPDATE: The first pitch has been moved up to 2:35 p.m. due to predicted inclement weather. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Orioles will recognize the accomplishments of the University of Maryland Terrapins’ men’s and women’s basketball teams during the club’s Home Opener on Monday, March 31, 2025. From the men’s team, the Orioles will welcome Baltimore’s own Derik Queen […]

Traffic modifications announced for Baltimore Orioles opening day home game

UPDATE: The first pitch has been moved up to 2:35 p.m. due to predicted inclement weather. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is advising local motorists of the traffic and parking modifications that will be implemented for the Baltimore Orioles opening day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Baltimore Orioles will play their home […]

Harford County angler earns Maryland Master Angler Milestone Award

DARLINGTON, MD—A lifelong Harford County fisherman has become the 18th person to earn a Master Angler Milestone Award since the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program started in 2019. Thomas Over Jr., 30, of Darlington, achieved the milestone by catching and releasing ten trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland waters. Over, who grew up in Jarrettsville and moved […]

BCPS celebrates its 2024-25 winter athletics state champions

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools winter athletics season produced multiple state champions, including a fifth consecutive title for the Pikesville High School girls basketball team. The Pikesville girls, led by Coach Michael Dukes, are the first girls basketball program in Baltimore County to reach five total state championships, according to a release from the school system. BCPS Superintendent Dr. […]

Maryland AG warns of betting scams as March Madness heats up

BALTIMORE, MD—With March Madness gripping the nation, Maryland’s Attorney General’s Office issued a consumer alert this week, urging basketball fans to steer clear of illegal betting scams and aggressive marketing schemes during the NCAA tournament season. The guidance, released as betting activity surges, highlights the risks of unregulated online gambling platforms, including fraud and identity theft. Attorney General Anthony Brown’s […]

Maryland Youth Fishing Rodeo schedule set for 2025 season

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites young anglers ages 3 to 15 to participate in the 2025 Maryland Youth Fishing Rodeos. Fifty-one free events will be offered across 16 counties throughout the state, starting in spring and continuing until late fall. The annual rodeos, some dating back over 60 years, aim to introduce youth to fishing, improve […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold 2nd annual ‘Every Hour, Every Day’ 5K in April

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will bring back its “Every Hour, Every Day” 5K in Towson this spring to support local community heroes. The event, which debuted last year to celebrate the department’s 150th anniversary, will be held on May 10, 2025, and will also feature a 1K fun walk this year. To register, visit https://www.baltcopolicerun.com or https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Towson/Towson5. Highlights […]