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With online sports betting finally live in Maryland, the reported $186 million in wagers blows past the in-person mark of just $33 million - bringing November's handle up to $219 million in total. It took some time before Maryland's regulatory bodies finally rolled out legal online sports betting in the state, but the long wait was worth it for…

This content was republished with permission from WTOP's news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters' free email subscription today. The era of mobile sports gaming in Maryland dawns on Wednesday. Beginning at 9 a.m., Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said Tuesday, gamblers will have their choice of seven mobile apps - a field that includes…

Seven online sportsbooks will go live at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday morning. It has taken a couple of years to get to this point since voters approved sports gambling in Maryland. "This process took longer than it should have, but we're excited that this launch is in time for fans to place their bets on all the…

Legal online sports betting could come to Maryland within the next month. State legislators are confident that the framework is in place and that a handful of online sportsbooks could launch in December 2022. Currently, the betting options for Marylanders still lag behind those experienced in neighboring states. This means that bettors can only…

Maryland came into sports betting trying to create an even playing field for various operators. This effort involved the study, recommendation, and implementation of regulations to assist women and minority-owned businesses trying to enter a difficult market for newcomers. This study delayed Maryland's launch date for months and months, but now…

The momentum to get online Maryland sports betting off the ground grew with two regulatory meetings last week. The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission decided it will award licenses on a rolling basis after the Oct. 21 application due date. With the action, the SWARC will set up online Maryland sportsbooks to launch when ready, rather…