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Maryland regulators urge use of legal betting platforms before football season

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Maryland’s gaming regulator is reminding sports bettors and fantasy sports players to use platforms licensed in the state ahead of football season. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency lists 11 licensed online sportsbooks and says unlisted platforms operate illegally in Maryland; it also warns that social casinos presented as sweepstakes platforms are not legitimate.

The guidance identifies which platforms Maryland bettors may legally use and distinguishes them from unlicensed services.

End-of-day close Caesars Entertainment (CZR), USD, to 13 October 2025
Story date15 July 202513 October 2025

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