Deutsche Bank analyst sees Maryland as strongest online casino legalisation prospect
Operators plan to pursue online casino legalisation in Illinois, Maryland and New York in 2026, while Deutsche Bank analyst Steven Pizzella said Maryland had the strongest prospects. Pizzella considered approval in more than one state highly unlikely, citing state-specific obstacles; he also reported discussion of prediction markets and regulators’ responses to sports contracts.
The outlook informs operators’ and suppliers’ expectations for online casino legislation and prediction-market activity across US states.