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April 9, 2025
Maryland Slaps Kalshi with Cease-and-Desist Letter
Maryland has become the sixth state to issue a cease-and-desist order to Kalshi, a prediction market for trading event contracts. This aligns with a strong pushback against the platform, as well as with a broader pushback against betting alternatives. Kalshi Has Been Growing Steadily Kalshi, which offers contracts on the outcomes of sports and other […]
Industry
April 7, 2025
Baltimore Takes Leading Operators to Court for Alleged Exploitative Practices
The City of Baltimore has launched a groundbreaking lawsuit against two of the biggest names in US sports wagering, FanDuel and DraftKings. The operators face accusations of conducting deceptive marketing practices and exploiting individuals with gambling addictions, leading to increased gambling harm and violating local consumer protection laws. The Two Operators Reportedly Encouraged Compulsive Gambling […]
Industry
March 24, 2025
Maryland to Increase Online Betting Tax to 20% Instead of 30%
Maryland lawmakers have decided against the initial plans to introduce a significant tax hike for online sports betting. While the tax hike will still happen, it will be much lower than previously discussed. Maryland Decides Against Boosting the Tax to 30% The original tax hike was outlined in Governor Wes Moore’s budget proposal. Published in […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
Maryland Lists Legal and Known Illegal Operators
Maryland Lottery and Gaming, an organization tasked with overseeing the gambling market in the Free State, has published a list of all licensed operators. In addition to that, it also published a list of all unlicensed gaming companies that have been ordered to halt their operations in Maryland. Betting and DFS Are the Only Legal […]
Industry
March 19, 2025
Maryland Orders Sweepstakes Operator VGW to Cease-and-Desist
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has slammed sweepstakes casino giant Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) with a cease-and-desist letter. The regulator argued that the operator’s products constituted illegal gaming and that it must pull out from the market. This regulatory action aligns with a broader opposition to the sweepstakes format across America. Maryland Cracks […]
Industry
March 12, 2025
Maryland’s Proposed Sweepstakes Ban Gains Traction
Maryland lawmakers seek to crack down on sweepstakes for good and introduce measures that put a stop to this controversial form of gaming. Under a pair of bills in the House and Senate, sweepstakes companies, which are currently operating in the state’s gray sector, will be outlawed. SB 860 Passes the Budget and Taxation Committee […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
Woman-Owned Business Is Spearheading HHR Efforts in Maryland
Alyse Cohen, the owner of the Long Shot’s off-track betting facility (OTB) in Frederick, Maryland, is championing the legalization of Historic Horse Racing machines at OTBs in the state. As someone who’s been a part of the OTB sector her entire life, she recognizes the importance of diversifying the products offered in such facilities. Cohen […]
Industry
February 25, 2025
Second US State Considers Banning Online Sports Wagering
Maryland lawmakers are considering a significant overhaul of the state’s gaming landscape with the introduction of Senate Bill 1033, which seeks to ban online sports betting as of 1 January 2026. The bill, spearheaded by Senator Joanne Benson, proposes banning sports wagering while keeping retail sportsbooks. The bill also includes provisions to refund application fees […]
Sports
February 6, 2025
Maryland Bill Wants to Stop Sweepstakes Casinos, Brings Tough Punishments
A new law proposal in Maryland tries to ban online sweepstakes casinos and set harsh punishments for providers and partners who help run them. Senator Paul Corderman put forward Senate Bill 860 (SB 860) on January 28. Now, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee is looking it over. Maryland’s Crackdown on Sweepstakes Casinos Sparks Industry […]
Legal
January 23, 2025
High-Stakes Poker Player and Attorney Accused of Tax Crimes
A recognizable lawyer from Maryland, who participated in cases that have come before the US Supreme Court is facing charges over tax crimes and making false statements to mortgage lenders. A 22-Count Indictment This is the case of Thomas Goldstein, an attorney from Chevy Chase, Maryland and Washington DC, who also happens to be a […]
