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Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission warns sportsbooks over prediction markets

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Maryland’s Lottery and Gaming Control Commission warned licensed sports betting and fantasy sports operators this week that involvement in sports event contracts on a designated contract market could affect their state licences. The commission said direct or indirect financial associations with unlicensed persons offering those contracts may count as illegal activity and put licences at risk.

Maryland licensees face potential consequences for associating with sports prediction market operators.

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Story date8 October 20256 January 2026

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Maryland regulator warns sportsbooks prediction markets could cost licences

Maryland’s Lottery and Gaming Control Agency warned licensed sportsbooks that involvement in prediction markets could jeopardise their state licences. It also issued a second cease-and-desist notice to VGW subsidiaries Lucky Land Slots and Chumba Casino, alleging they offered illegal online gaming without Maryland licences; the brands have 10 days to respond. The state said unlicensed sports-event contracts constitute unlawful sports wagering.

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