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Poll: Half of Americans approve of legal sports betting
May 18, 2018

Poll: Half of Americans approve of legal sports betting

A new poll finds that half of Americans approve of legal sports betting.

4th Circuit revives suit alleging Maryland Live didn’t pay job trainees
Jan 10, 2018

Pa. firm’s bid of $50M wins right to put mini-casino near Md. border

Penn National Gaming secured the right to put up a casino near Pennsylvania's southern border, submitting a winning bid Wednesday of just over $50 million and selecting a site that could draw heavily from Maryland.

Feb 20, 2017

Powerball player in Md. wins $1 million

SYKESVILLE — No one won the massive Powerball jackpot on Saturday night, but someone in Maryland got richer anyway. The Maryland Lottery says a $1 million winning ticket was sold […]

Appeals court upholds $5.7M tax judgment against illegal gaming operator
May 5, 2016

Video gaming distributor challenges laws in tax court

After being hit with a multi-million dollar tax assessment, a company that distributes video gaming devices has launched a constitutional challenge to Maryland’s gaming regulations, claiming they are arbitrary and […]

Miller: Fantasy gaming violates Maryland Constitution
Jan 8, 2016

Miller: Fantasy gaming violates Maryland Constitution

Miller, who voted for the law nearly four years ago, made his comments during a wide-ranging interview and at a time when he has requested an advisory letter on the legality of the industry from the counsel to the General Assembly.

Nov 6, 2015

Editorial Advisory Board: The real gamble with Horseshoe Casino

In November 2012, Question 7 was approved by Maryland voters – after the most costly campaign in the state’s history –allowing for the addition of table games in all casinos. […]

Oct 23, 2015

Judge dismisses ‘dubious’ lawsuit against ‘Game of War’ maker

Saying fantasy was confused with reality, a Baltimore federal judge has dismissed a woman’s hoped-for class-action lawsuit seeking compensation for money lost playing what she called an unlawful gambling game on her mobile device but which he called a virtual entertainment where players know they cannot receive a financial windfall.

Will the law tackle fantasy sports for a loss?
Oct 19, 2015

Will the law tackle fantasy sports for a loss?

The fantasy sports industry is under siege. Almost every day another lawmaker or agency announces a hearing on its legal foundations or an investigation into its business practices. Last week, […]

Aug 25, 2015

Federal ban on sports betting upheld by appeals panel

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The federal ban on sports betting in all but four states was upheld Tuesday, dealing a blow to New Jersey’s latest effort to expand gambling options […]

Md. casino revenue dips in June
Aug 10, 2015

Md. flush with gambling revenue even as games undergo changes

State revenue from gaming topped $1 billion last year even as portions of the traditional lottery portfolio shrank under pressure from casinos, demographic shifts, consumer fatigue and a discontinued game. […]

Md. approves cutting 300 slots machines at Hollywood Casino
Dec 16, 2014

Md. approves cutting 300 slots machines at Hollywood Casino

The elimination of the machines would reduce projected state revenues by $1.2 million.

Dec 2, 2014

Bill would aid Atlantic City, casinos on taxes

Atlantic City's eight surviving casinos would get a break on taxes and the city would get help making up for lost revenue under a rescue plan unveiled by two New Jersey state senators.