Advent of mobile sports betting in Maryland brings caution, excitement and thrill: ‘The customers want it’
Maryland legalized sports betting in 2020. Online wagering will begin Wednesday. Seven companies are ready to launch and have approval from Maryland officials. DraftKings has enlisted former Ravens and Terps to promote their product. Draft Kings is offering $200 worth of credit as a sign-up bonus. Sports Illustrated and Hard Rock have online sportsbooks. Gambling is addictive for some people and can be harmful for others. For gamblers, like Marquise Culp, who visit sportsbook most days, the legalization is more than welcome. The book has 26 televisions, 33 armchairs with built-in phone chargers, 24 high-top chairs, 12 betting kiosks and an ATM.
