No, sports betting in Maryland is not legal at this time.
Sports betting in Maryland
Republican State Senator Christopher R. West submitted SB 58 at the end of calendar year 2019. The bill which would permit casinos and horse tracks to offer sports wagering. If the bill passes through the legislature, it might be an issue for voters to decide in November 2020. According to West, a 20 percent revenue tax is part of the plan, which is the same tax rate for table games.
Online sportsbooks in Maryland
None. SB 58 does not include online or mobile betting, such as apps, which are popular in other states. According to reports, New Jersey made approximately $300 million in sports betting revenue in 2019, with more than 80 percent coming from online/apps, etc. …
Retail sportsbooks in Maryland
None. Until it’s legal, there are no retail sportsbooks. However, casinos are in place, such as MGM’s National Harbor Casino in Oxon Hill near Washington D.C., and plenty of horse tracks are in place as well. It wouldn’t take very long, pending legalization, for current sites to open up retail space. For now, it’s a quick trip to New Jersey if Marylanders wish to bet in a physical building. Washington D.C. has also voted to legalize, and might be coming online soon.
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