Maryland granted Oddin.gg a sports betting vendor licence, the company said. The approval is its seventh in North America, adding Maryland to its existing market access in Arizona, New Jersey, Colorado, West Virginia, Ohio and Ontario.
The licence allows Oddin.gg to serve operators in Maryland’s sports betting market.
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Maryland’s sports betting handle reached $4.98bn in the first nine months of 2026, up 9% year on year, according to a report. The snippet says growth was almost flat in September.
Maryland's sports betting handle climbed 9 per cent to $4.98 billion in the first nine months of 2026, despite almost no growth in September.
Maryland sports wagering rose 30% in June to $523.3 million, reportedly as soccer betting increased during the FIFA World Cup.
Maryland sports betting wagers totalled $515.7 million in February, reportedly up 8% year on year.
Maryland generated $6.5bn in sports betting handle in 2025, according to the tracker. Its latest reported monthly figures were for September 2025, and lifetime handle totalled $16,844,964,223.
Louisiana state regulators declined to renew DraftKings' full gambling licence. The sportsbook remains available in the state under a conditional extension while officials investigate its business practices, use of artificial intelligence and responsible gaming measures. DraftKings must supply the requested information and satisfy regulators that its practices meet state requirements.
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board declined to renew DraftKings' full gambling licence, the company's existing licence was extended on a conditional basis while regulators examine its business practices, use of artificial intelligence and responsible gaming measures. DraftKings can continue operating in the state under the current licence. The board voted unanimously on 15 October to impose additional requirements on the company, according to the account of the renewal hearing.