The Maryland House has approved an online casino bill, but time is running out for full approval Just two days before the crossover deadline, the Maryland House of Representatives voted 92-43 on Saturday to pass legislation that would send the question about legalizing online casino gaming to the ballot in November. The bill now moves
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Maryland lawmakers revise online casino bill
The revised bill could see as many as 25 online casino operators approved in the state A Maryland House subcommittee’s effort to make online casino licensing is bringing a lot of changes. Some may be good, while others are likely to bog the bill down in partisan debate. Maryland Representative Vanessa Atterbeary, chair of the
Maryland’s online gambling bill could run into trouble
A new poll suggests that public online casino support in the state may be waning A new Maryland opinion poll has shown there’s little excitement among residents for the possibility of legalizing online casinos within the state. As the argument continues over introducing iGaming in the state legislature, the numbers indicate the idea isn’t very
Maryland Senate to discuss iGaming bill this week
Maryland could be one of the next states to launch iGaming, but there’s a lot of work to do iGaming legislation is scheduled for a Senate committee hearing in Maryland this week as revenues continue declining at the state’s six brick-and-mortar retail casinos. State Senator Ron Watson proposed Senate Bill 603 in January, which seeks
Maryland lawmakers back at the table to discuss online casinos
The state still has a long way to go before it could green light online gaming Six states have already legalized online casino games, a number that is predicted to grow sometime in the very near future. Some states have already rejected new iGaming legislation, although lawmakers in Maryland are still contemplating legalizing the activity.
Maryland lawmakers to discuss iGaming, online poker bill
Maryland could be on course to legalize online gaming sometime in 2024 Maryland State Senator Ron Watson has introduced a bill that would drastically change the gambling landscape, proposing legal online casino gaming and multi-state poker. The bill is still in the draft stage and has gained substantial attention from stakeholders and gaming fans alike.
Maryland residents overwhelmingly support iGaming legislation
A poll shows that most Maryland residents would support online casino legalization Since online sports betting was launched in Maryland in 2022, some wondered if online casino gaming would soon follow. Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency report indicates the state could generate more than $533 million in tax revenue in the first year if
Maryland could be ready to consider online poker legislation
Maryland may be the next state to welcome back online poker A recent report authorized by state regulators says that Maryland online poker and casinos could generate $533.4 million in gross gaming revenue in 2026, increasing to $921.1 million in 2032. These projections could be the catalyst the state needs to approve online gaming legislation.
Maryland lawmakers discuss use of credit cards in gambling
Using credit cards for charitable gaming may lead to their use in other forms of gambling A proposal to allow residents to use credit cards to play online fundraising games of chance sponsored by non-profits may be added to the 2024 Legislative Package for the Frederick County Council. Members voted on Tuesday to conduct a
Maryland lawmakers meet to discuss online gambling
Lawmakers in Maryland are reportedly becoming increasingly serious about iGaming Several top Maryland lawmakers and iGaming specialists assembled last week at the Morgan State University Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research for a panel discussion concerning the future of online gaming in the state. The bulk of the panel’s discussions were about recent
Maryland could consider online gambling expansion
Rumors are surfacing that Maryland might authorize online table games Maryland residents have voted to legalize slot machines, table games, and retail and online sports betting so far this century. Online table games could be next. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency is currently studying legalizing online casino gaming, with their report expected in
Maryland reportedly exploring effectiveness of online casino market
The state has brought in a global consultancy to study online gaming’s viability The efforts to legalize online slots and table games were a hot topic in the Maryland legislature this year as Senate Bill 267, introduced in January by Sens. Ron Watson (D-Prince George) and Nancy King (D-Montgomery), aimed to ask state voters if