Even though Maryland governor Larry Hogan has been a big proponent of it, it appears that mobile sports betting in the state still needs a bit more juice to cross the finish line. According to a recent report from CBS News in the state, sports fans in Maryland will probably not see mobile betting for months. Per an update from Maryland’s legislative panel on the topic, the Sports Wagering and Application Review Commission (SWARC), the group just released an updated timeline for approval which indicates an extended date for getting the green light. According to SWARC, the panel laid out what needs to happen before mobile betting can be approved in a meeting mid-last week and it would appear that chances are slim for approval by the end of the year.
For this update, SBS will go over some of the high points of this update, along with some more thoughts and notes about gaming in Maryland.
According to the update from CBS News, Governor Hogan has not been shy about his frustrations regarding the mobile sports wagering delay. Back in June, he implored the SWARC committee to grant approval of the measure by the NFL regular season kick-off in September. Members of the committee, including Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency COO Jum Nelson even mentioned that they “hoped Marylanders could bet on the Super Bowl on a mobile platform.”
However, the roll out of mobile sports betting has been much slower in Maryland and gaming experts have taken notice. For instance, Robert Linnehan, who is a sports betting regulation expert and editor at XL Media noted that Maryland has had the slowest launch of online sports betting of any state. In the CBS News report, Linnehan noted that the process has been deleted in Maryland many times and also that the timeline has been changed numerous times. In addition to a changing timeline, there are still several obstacles to clear before final mobile betting approval in the state. The SWARC group is still waiting on a required sports wagering industry analysis, which the panel needs to review. After that, a legislative committee would then need to approve its regulations.
Per the same update article from CBS News, there is still the possibility that mobile sports wagering could be approved by the end of the year. However, this is all contingent on the required analysis and reports being submitted and reviewed. Even with the governor of the state pushing for approval on a consistent basis, there still has been more roadblocks for the measure. Linnehan noted in the article that this long delay in online sports betting is resulting in a lot of missing tax revenue for the state. Moreover, with Governor Hogan pushing for “a firm and transparent timeline” for the state’s residents to follow, there appears to be some more work to be done.
As you are learning more about the sports gambling scene in the Old Line State, SBS has you covered with a plethora of different resources. This includes our Maryland sports betting overview which tells you all you need to know about betting in the state. In addition to that great guide, make sure to peruse the SBS best bonus betting sites breakdown which gives you a ton of different bonus offers to get the most out of your wagers. This page has a catalog of fantastic bonus promotions that will give your wagers that extra boost. On a final note, if you are unsure about how you would like to make your deposits and withdrawals then our payment methods guide is exactly what you need to stay on top of the action.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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