Sports wagering contributes $2.1 million to Maryland during January

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 10 retail and seven mobile sportsbooks combined for $441,481,779 in handle and generated $2,114,613 in contributions to the state during January 2023. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Mobile handle in January was $422,657,954. That amount included $21,798,149 in free promotional play provided to […]

Lottery and Gaming Commission finds five applicants qualified for sports wagering

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission this week approved the qualifications of three sports wagering facility applicants and two mobile sports wagering applicants. The businesses are expected to be considered for license awards during the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission’s (SWARC) next scheduled meeting on February 15. Under Maryland’s sports wagering law, the MLGCC conducts background investigations to […]