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Online casino bill passes Maryland House vote just ahead of deadline

Maryland's House of Delegates voted to pass HB1319, a bill seeking to legalize online casinos in the state, this Saturday. The vote count stood at 92 in favor and 43 against, pushing the legislation forwardduring a special session held just two days before a March 18 deadline for bills to progress from the House to the Senate. Del. Vanessa…
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Maryland Again Tries To Legalize Online Casinos

Unbothered by his 2023 setback to legalize online gambling in the Old Line State, State Senator Ron Watson is reviving his failed SB267 bill with 2024's SB603 bill. While these bills are essentially the same, SB603 has explicit language for Maryland's land-based casinos to partner with their online counterparts. SB603 also calls for at least five…
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Maryland Again Tries To Legalize Online Casinos
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Maryland Casinos Generate $159.2 Million in Gaming Revenue During February

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $159226677 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2024, an increase of $2170752 (1.4%) compared to February 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state in February 2024 totaled $67794993, an increase of $871716 (1.3%) compared to February 2023. Contributions to the Education…
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The Baltimore Sun

Visit a casino from your couch? Here's why Md. should reject iGaming

The Maryland Lottery went live in 1973 with just one game, called Twin Win. Residents of Maryland were told the money generated from the lottery would help fund education. Today, the Maryland Lottery has at least 10 different games and has generated over $19.3 billion in revenue for the state of Maryland. In 2008, the Maryland General…
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Visit a casino from your couch? Here's why Md. should reject iGaming
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Maryland Retailers Association Opposes Online Casino Bills

The Maryland Retailers Association came out in opposition to online casino bills in the state Thursday. The MRA also shared results from a poll it commissioned that suggests a notable portion of Marylanders aren't supportive of gambling expansion. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Polling. The poll, in which 570 Marylanders were surveyed…
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Maryland Retailers Association Opposes Online Casino Bills
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Maryland's Gambling Landscape: Brick-and-Mortar Casinos Thrive Amid Online Ban

Are you intrigued by Maryland's complex gambling laws and their impact on both traditional and online bettors? This article delves into the state's current gambling statutes, the prospect of online gambling, and how Maryland compares with other states in embracing digital betting platforms. Maryland offers a mix of legal gambling options, including…
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Maryland's Gambling Landscape: Brick-and-Mortar Casinos Thrive Amid Online Ban
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Maryland Senate Online Casino Hearing Mirrors House Discussion

Just two days after a lengthy discussion about online casino legalization in the Maryland House, a state Senate committee conducted a nearly identical hearing Wednesday. Wednesday's hearing in the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee focused on SB 603, which aims to bring up to 12 mobile casino apps to Maryland. Licenses would be tethered to…
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Maryland Senate Online Casino Hearing Mirrors House Discussion
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Maryland lawmakers propose legalizing online casino gambling with some pushback

BALTIMORE - A renewed push to legalize online casino gambling is making its way to the Maryland General Assembly. Lawmakers say bringing casino table games online could bring in millions of dollars to the state. While the benefits would be that it brings in money, some say they're worried it will only make the gambling addiction in Maryland…
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Maryland lawmakers propose legalizing online casino gambling with some pushback
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Maryland's Digital Dice Roll: The Evolution of Online Casinos in the State

The Maryland gambling landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of online casinos. Maryland, like many other states in the United States, has witnessed a dynamic evolution in its approach toward online gambling. Initially, it was reluctant to embrace the concept. However, it eventually grew to regulate and integrate…
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Maryland's Digital Dice Roll: The Evolution of Online Casinos in the State
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Maryland Online Casino: Legislation & Potential Launch

Hey there, gamers! Get ready to level up, because Maryland is making moves to bring online casino action straight to your fingertips. Last week, Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary tossed her chips into the ring with House Bill 1319, a juicy piece of legislation that could pave the way for online gambling in the state. HB 1319 is set to hit the House Ways…
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Maryland Online Casino: Legislation & Potential Launch
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Maryland Casinos Generate $153.2 Million In Gaming Revenue During January

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $153243316 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2024, a decrease of $14027082 (-8.4%) compared to January 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state in January 2024 totaled $63154392, a decrease of $7573776 (-10.6%) compared to January 2023. Contributions to the…
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Southern Maryland News Net

Maryland Casinos Generate $165.6 Million in Gaming Revenue During December

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $165629163 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2023, an increase of $454064 (0.3%) compared to December 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2023 totaled $70195007, an increase of $508501 (0.7%) compared to December 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust…
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The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $165.6 Million In Gaming Revenue During December

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $165629163 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2023, an increase of $454064 (0.3%) compared to December 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2023 totaled $70195007, an increase of $508501 (0.7%) compared to December 2022. Contributions to the…
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Eye On Annapolis

Could Online Gambling Become a Reality in Maryland?

The latest MDBetting.com poll has caught the eye, showing that 75% of Marylanders support the idea of legalizing online casinos and are ready to express their support in the 2024 election. According to the latest report from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, this state could generate more than $533 million in revenue in the very first…
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Could Online Gambling Become a Reality in Maryland?
The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $157.7 Million In Gaming Revenue During November

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $157718494 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2023, down $5652970 (-3.5%) compared to November 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in November 2023 totaled $66150282, a decrease of $1561142 (-2.3%) compared to November 2022. Contributions to the Education…
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CBS News

Survey reveals some Marylanders interest in legalizing online casino gambling

BALTIMORE - Get ready Marylanders, more online betting options could be coming to the state. Marylanders have already legalized slot machines and online sports betting. Online casino table games could be next. A local group did a survey of 1000 Marylanders, all with different backgrounds, and about 75 percent of them say they want to see online…
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Survey reveals some Marylanders interest in legalizing online casino gambling
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The Baltimore Sun

Union leader: Online casino gambling would cost Maryland hundreds of jobs

In addition to contributing to gaming addiction as pointed out in The Baltimore Sun's recent editorial, "Can elected officials resist the lure of more online betting to balance Md.'s budget?" (Nov. 28), the expansion of online gambling would eliminate casino jobs and reduce the incentive to invest in or expand Maryland's casinos. It will harm…
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Union leader: Online casino gambling would cost Maryland hundreds of jobs
The Southern Maryland Chronicle

How to Gamble Online Legally in Maryland

Maryland gambling options have been strict in the past. However, the state has become more progressive towards gambling in recent years. Maryland is home to six brick-and-mortar casinos that host most casino-style games, such as slots and table games. The Free State was once much more restrictive to land-based gambling, but its citizens have spoken…
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How to Gamble Online Legally in Maryland
Eye On Annapolis

Maryland's Gamblers' Paradise: Navigating the World of Gambling in the Old Line State

No other land is full of' merry' people than Maryland. Science has it that gambling releases feel-good hormones, that's why Marylanders are surely elated when gambling. Hence, there's no doubt why people in this state spend more money in gambling than on gas. Surprisingly, gambling in Maryland is not totally legal even after the state's laws were…
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The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $159.8 Million In Gaming Revenue During October 2023

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $159811765 in revenue from slot machines and table games during October 2023, down $53110257 (-24.9%) compared to October 2022, when the casinos set a single-month revenue record on the strength of unusually high volume. Casino gaming contributions to the state in October 2023 totaled…
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The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $155.1 Million In Gaming Revenue During September

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $155097779 in revenue from slot machines and table games during September 2023, down $4172529 (-2.6%) compared to September 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in September 2023 totaled $66441145, a decrease of $1517500 (-2.2%) compared to September 2022. Contributions to the…
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Southern Maryland News Net

Maryland Casinos Generate $161.4 Million in Gaming Revenue During August

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $161398690 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2023, down $7953262 (-4.7%) compared to August 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in August 2023 totaled $68125275, a decrease of $2753104 (- 3.9%) compared to August 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in…
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The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $161.4 Million In Gaming Revenue During August 2023

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $161398690 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2023, down $7953262 (-4.7%) compared to August 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in August 2023 totaled $68125275, a decrease of $2753104 (- 3.9%) compared to August 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust…
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The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Retired St. Mary's Electrician Wins $117,175 in FAST PLAY Big Money Doubler Jackpot

A retired electrician, aged 83, struck gold by winning a $117175 progressive jackpot in the Maryland Lottery's FAST PLAY Big Money Doubler game. Playing under the alias "Johnny Carson," the lucky winner has been a regular player, with Keno and FAST PLAY being his favorite games. The grand prize was won on August 15, when the octogenarian stopped to…
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Retired St. Mary's Electrician Wins $117,175 in FAST PLAY Big Money Doubler Jackpot
The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $174.3 Million In Gaming Revenue During July

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $174323087 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2023, down $7180139 (-4.0%) from July 2022. The July 2022 gaming revenue total of $181503226 was the second-best month in the 13-year history of the state's casino program. Casino gaming contributions to the state in July…
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Sports Handle

Maryland Report Lists Possible Responsible Gambling Upgrades

A Maryland report suggests the state has room to improve its responsible gambling efforts. The recent performance evaluation of the state's Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling conducted by the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability listed a handful of suggestions to improve the state's problem gambling resources. The report…
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Maryland Report Lists Possible Responsible Gambling Upgrades
Southern Maryland News Net

Maryland Casinos Generate $163.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During June 2023

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $163717230 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2023, an increase of $971931 (0.6%) compared to June 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in June 2023 totaled $69430233, an increase of $1072086 (1.6%) compared to June 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in June…
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The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $163.7 Million In Gaming Revenue During June

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $163717230 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2023, an increase of $971931 (0.6%) compared to June 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in June 2023 totaled $69430233, an increase of $1072086 (1.6%) compared to June 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust…
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The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $169.4 Million In Gaming Revenue During May

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $169401366 in revenue from slot machines and table games during May 2023, a decrease of $9366462 (-5.2%) compared to May 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in May 2023 totaled $70831586, a decrease of $2614929 (-3.6%) compared to May 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund…
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Maryland Casinos Generate $169.4 Million In Gaming Revenue During May
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Maryland Casinos Generate $169.4 Million in Gaming Revenue During May Casinos contribute $70.8 million to the state

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $169401366 in revenue from slot machines and table games during May 2023, a decrease of $9366462 (-5.2%) compared to May 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in May 2023 totaled $70831586, a decrease of $2614929 (-3.6%) compared to May 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund (ETF) in May…
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Maryland license plate commemorating War of 1812 unintentionally contains web address for online gambling

A web address on a license plate in Maryland is unintentionally leading to the wrong destination. Earlier this week, a pointed out that the URL on the bottom of the state's license plate commemorating the War of 1812 is no longer associated with the Star-Spangled 200, Inc. - as it once was - but instead a website promoting an online casino in the…
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Maryland license plate commemorating War of 1812 unintentionally contains web address for online gambling
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Nearly 800,000 Maryland license plates link to a Filipino gambling site

BETHESDA - Some Maryland license plates are now advertising a website for an online casino in the Philippines. In 2007, a license plate was designed to commemorate the War of 1812. Star-Spangled 200, Inc, a nonprofit entity affiliated with the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, raised funds for bicentennial projects and events, according to…
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Nearly 800,000 Maryland license plates link to a Filipino gambling site
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Maryland License Plates Now Inadvertently Advertising Filipino Online Casino

Roughly 800000 Maryland drivers with license plates designed to commemorate the War of 1812 are now inadvertently advertising a website for an online casino based in the Philippines. In 2012, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, Maryland redesigned its standard license plate to read "MARYLAND WAR OF 1812." The license plates,…
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Maryland License Plates Now Inadvertently Advertising Filipino Online Casino
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Maryland Casinos Generate $174.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During April 2023

Casinos contribute $72.4 million to the state Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $174742218 in revenue from slot machines and table games during April 2023. It was the sixth-best single-month gaming revenue total in the history of Maryland's casino program and represented an increase of $3997260 (2.3%) compared to April 2022. Casino gaming…
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The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $174.7 Million In Gaming Revenue During April 2023

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $174742218 in revenue from slot machines and table games during April 2023. It was the sixth-best single-month gaming revenue total in the history of Maryland's casino program and represented an increase of $3997260 (2.3%) compared to April 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in…
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Eye On Annapolis

Tracing The Online Gambling History in Maryland

Online gambling has an interesting history in the US. Internationally, this industry got birthed in 1994, when the small Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda decided to become the world's first territory that would allow companies to offer gambling services over the World Wide Web. It did so via its Free Trade and Processing Act, allowing…
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Tracing The Online Gambling History in Maryland
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Has Maryland benefited from increased gambling options?

About 30 years ago when Maryland gambling was largely confined to gaming nights to raise funds for first responders few could have predicted it would turn into a multi-billion dollar industry with six casinos and an aggressively expanding online sports betting market. In FY 2022, casino revenue, which includes slot machines and table games, brought…
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Has Maryland benefited from increased gambling options?
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'It gets a lot of attention:' Maryland lawmakers discuss legalizing internet gambling

MARYLAND - Imagine placing your bet on a table game or testing your luck on a slot machine right from the palm of your hand or your computer screen. That could soon be a reality for Marylanders, as lawmakers recently introduced Senate bill 267 which would legalize internet gambling. "It gets a lot of attention because of its potential for raising…
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'It gets a lot of attention:' Maryland lawmakers discuss legalizing internet gambling
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Virtual table games, slots could land on Maryland 2024 ballot

The Maryland Senate began hearings Wednesday on a bill to remove some of the last blocks to unfettered gaming statewide - a plan that would ask voters to legalize online gaming for sponsors paying a hefty licensing fee. The bill's is sponsored by Sen. Ron Watson, D-Prince George's, and Senate Majority Leader Nancy J. King, D-Montgomery. Senate Bill…
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Virtual table games, slots could land on Maryland 2024 ballot
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Maryland Casinos Generate $167.3 Million In Gaming Revenue During January

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $167270398 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2023. The total represents an increase of $13516284 (8.8%) compared to January 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in January 2023 totaled $70728168, an increase of $8237990 (13.2%) compared to January…
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Southern Maryland News Net

Maryland Casinos Generate $165.2 Million in Gaming Revenue During December and Contribute $69.7 Million to the State

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $165175099 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2022. The total represents a decrease of $7726403 (-4.5%) compared to December 2021. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2022 totaled $69686506, a decrease of $1411802 (-2.0%) compared to December 2021. Contributions…
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The BayNet

Maryland Casinos Generate $165.2 Million In Gaming Revenue During December

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $165175099 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2022. The total represents a decrease of $7726403 (-4.5%) compared to December 2021. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2022 totaled $69686506, a decrease of $1411802 (-2.0%) compared to December…
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What Is the Status of Online Casino Gaming in Maryland?

Maryland online sports betting is set to go live at 9 a.m. Wednesday. After more than two years of waiting, Maryland bettors will finally have the opportunity to place wagers on their favorite pro and college teams, as well as the athletes they most closely follow. But what about online casino gambling? Will bettors be able to play their favorite…
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Maryland lottery, casinos generated record-breaking $1.5B in 2022

The new state record beat the revenue for the last fiscal year by $120 million, the lottery said. BALTIMORE - Editor's Note: The video attached to this article is from a separate story that aired in February 2022. Maryland Lottery and Gaming raised a record $1.5 billion in contributions for the state through the lottery, casino gaming, sports…
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Maryland lottery, casinos generated record-breaking $1.5B in 2022
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March Maryland Casino Revenue Tops $170 Million In Fourth-Best Month Ever

Maryland casinos recorded their fourth-best single month ever with a whopping $170.6 million in combined revenue in March. Even though March's revenue is less than 1% more than the $169.2 million in March 2021, this month's revenue is one of the highest for the state. It also represents a 19% increase from this point in the fiscal year 2021. MGM…
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March Maryland Casino Revenue Tops $170 Million In Fourth-Best Month Ever
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Maryland Casinos Thriving Post-Pandemic

In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic brought the hospitality industry to a halt in many parts of the United States. Restaurants, theme parks, and event venues across the country were forced to either close or seriously limit their operations to help stem the spread of COVID-19. Casinos were no exception and, by the end of the year, revenue in American…
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Maryland Casinos Thriving Post-Pandemic
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Md. Casinos Generate $168.5M in Revenue During August

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $168459348 in gaming revenue during August 2021, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. The total represents an increase of $18910348 (12.6%) compared to August 2020, when gaming revenue was $149549000. Casinos were limited to 50% capacity in August 2020 due to COVID-19. Casino gaming…
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Eye On Annapolis

Famous Marylanders Who Made It Big With Gambling

Maryland is relatively new to gambling. But did you know that several Marylanders are among the gaming elite? Wining some real money via any kind of gambling including table games, lottery, or sports betting is not restricted to just regular working-class people. Many celebrities regularly visit online casinos in search of excitement, adrenaline…
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The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Maryland Casino Revenue up 13% on June 2019 Totals

It can be noted that the world is slowly returning to normal. As the last of the Covid restrictions were lifted in Maryland, the state's casino revenue went up 13% in June, compared to June 2019. The state's casinos collectively generated $161.5 million in June 2021. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency track casino revenue every month.…
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Maryland Casino Revenue up 13% on June 2019 Totals
The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Maryland Online Gambling Bill Passed

Except for the Maryland sports betting bill that was passed on May 18, 2021, there has been no other law passed by Maryland. Currently, there are no state-based or US-based online gambling options for Marylanders, but that could change in the future. Maryland has lurched back and forth between legislation and prohibition in its history of gambling,…
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Maryland Online Gambling Bill Passed
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Maryland Casino Industry Optimistic Despite Tough Year

It is well known that Maryland has a long history when it comes to gambling. Despite that, the Maryland casino industry has suffered a lot in the last year because of the global pandemic and lockdowns to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The casinos had to be on lockdown which generated the state to receive less tax revenue. The order of such revenue…
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Maryland Casino Industry Optimistic Despite Tough Year
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Maryland casinos report nearly $140M in revenue in first month after reopening

Maryland's six casinos have completed their first full month of operation since their closure on March 16, generating $139920018 in gaming revenue. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the casinos reopened at 50 percent capacity, implemented temperature screenings, and required facemasks for both employees and patrons. "The casinos worked very hard…
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Maryland casinos report nearly $140M in revenue in first month after reopening