Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming held a special commission meeting on 15 July 2021 to discuss proposed sports wagering regulations. The commission said its next meeting would take place on 26 August 2021.
The discussion concerns proposed rules that could shape sports wagering regulation in Maryland.
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Colorado sports wagering fell 7% in August to $388.1 million, reportedly dropping below $400 million for the first time in 2026.
Colorado sports wagering fell 7% to $388.1m in August, reportedly dropping below $400m for the first time in 2026.
Maryland sports wagering contributed $9,096,266 to the state in September 2026, including $6,888,242 for the Blueprint Fund and $2,208,024 for the General Fund. Players wagered $652,200,900 and received $593,746,515 in prizes; operators held 9.0% of the handle.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission scheduled a remote public meeting for 8 October 2026. Its agenda includes discussion of a prohibited-persons regulation, community mitigation guidelines and a year-end 2025 sports wagering financial review, followed by an executive session on operator reports.
It was reported that the Tax Law Center published an analysis on 1 October arguing that US sports prediction contracts qualify as wagers for federal taxation. Its interpretation would bring these contracts within gambling provisions covering excise taxes, winnings and loss deductions. The analysis calls for IRS clarification to reduce uncertainty.
An analysis from the Tax Law Center, dated Oct. 1, examines whether contracts tied to sporting events on venues like Kalshi belong within the federal rules that govern gambling. The center's position is that such contracts amount to wagers for federal tax purposes.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced casino revenue for August 2026 in a press release. The announcement also covers sports wagering revenue for the month.