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Maryland commission advances two venues for sports wagering licences

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Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission said Riverboat on the Potomac and Long Shot’s met the qualification requirements for sports wagering licences on 2 December 2021. Their applications will go to the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission, which awards licences; five other venues had already received licences and were preparing controlled demonstrations before opening to the public.

The decision advances two venues towards Maryland sports wagering licences, subject to a separate commission’s award decision.

Earlier licence decisions by Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Hollywood Casino, Ocean Downs CasinoNot statedMaryland commission forwards two casinos’ sports wagering applications to SWARCNot stated
Horseshoe, Live!Not statedMaryland commission advances three sports wagering applicants to SWARCNot stated
Not namedNot statedMaryland commission opens eLicensing applications for 17 sports wagering entitiesNot stated
MGM National Harbor, Old Bay Gaming & RacingNot statedMaryland commission considers MGM National Harbor operator licenceNot stated

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