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A ticket for New Jersey Lottery Powerball at Food Mart Liquor and Convenience Store on Market St. on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Elmwood Park.
Apr 9, 2026

MD among unluckiest states for Powerball winners

What are the luckiest states to play the Powerball in? Has a jackpot winner ever come from your state? In Maryland, the answer is: yes, but barely. 

Henry Groulx of Washington County won $50,000 through one of the Ravens X10 scratch-off tickets he bought himself as Christmas stocking stuffers, according to the Maryland Lottery. (USA TODAY Network)
Jan 2, 2026

MD man’s stocking stuffer results in $50K lottery win

A Washington County man won $50,000 through a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game he played Christmas morning.

Maryland Lottery scratch-off tickets bought from The Chicken Man Food Store located on Snow Hill Road in Salisbury. (USA TODAY Network)
Dec 22, 2025

Maryland Lottery player wins $50,000 – but prize is unclaimed

One lucky Maryland Lottery player has a $50,000-winning ticket purchased in Pittsville, a prize that had not yet been claimed by Dec. 22.

Maryland generates revenue from a percentage of the money remaining after prizes and promos for sports bets have been paid out. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Nov 15, 2024

Marylanders gambled record amount on sports in October

Marylanders shelled out more money on sports gambling in October than in any month prior, waging more than $593 million.

Gamblers line up to place bets on the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City New Jersey, on March 21, 2019. When the NFL season kicks off, Kentucky residents will be able to legally bet on games for the first time. When they do, they also will be funding the state's first-ever program for people with gambling problems. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)
Oct 11, 2024

MD sports betting revenue hit highest monthly total in September

Sports betting generated $9.4 million in September for state education spending, the highest monthly total since the legal market launched nearly three years ago.

Slot machines fill one of the gaming rooms at MGM National Harbor in Prince George's County. MGM National Harbor led the state's six casinos in revenue in September with $61,969,980 generated. (File photo)
Aug 9, 2024

MD gambling revenue dips slightly in fiscal ‘24 on heels of especially strong ‘23

Lottery, casino and sports gambling generated nearly $1.6 billion in state revenue in fiscal year 2024, a minimal decline from last year’s total.

A customer makes a sports bet at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on March 17, 2022, just before the March Madness NCAA college basketball tournament began. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)
Jun 18, 2024

MD sports betting revenue continues rise, hitting nearly $7M in May

Following a session in which the legislature balked at protections against problem gambling, Maryland's sports betting market has continued to grow.

Gamblers line up to place bets on the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City New Jersey, on March 21, 2019. When the NFL season kicks off, Kentucky residents will be able to legally bet on games for the first time. When they do, they also will be funding the state's first-ever program for people with gambling problems. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)
Oct 2, 2023

Maryland adds 13th retail sportsbook as interest expected to rise

At a time when interest in sports betting is expected to increase, Maryland has added its 13th retail sports wagering spot, with a 14th awaiting approval.

Live Hotel Maryland earns AAA Four Diamond Rating for 5th straight year
Aug 13, 2023

Maryland eyes iGaming, prompting fears of more problem gambling

As Maryland’s sports wagering market continues to grow, attention has been turning to the state’s next betting frontier — iGaming.

Mobile sports betting in Md. won’t be in place for start of NFL season
Jun 12, 2023

Sports gambling revenue increases in May even as bettors wager less

Despite Marylanders gambling less money on sports in May than in April, the state saw an increase in revenue from sports wagering.

Crab Sports strikes sports betting deal with Baltimore restaurant
Jun 1, 2023

Maryland problem gambling center struggles with growing demand

As Maryland’s sports betting market expands, a center that assists those suffering from a gambling problem has struggled to keep pace with growing demand.

Mobile sports betting in Md. won’t be in place for start of NFL season
Apr 28, 2023

16th sportsbook qualifies for mobile license in Maryland, awaits approval

A sixteenth business has qualified for a mobile sports betting license in Maryland, according to the Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.