The casinos will have go through several procedural steps before they are formally issued licenses to begin sports wagering, said Matthew Bennett, an aide to the committee.
Our target is to launch within 30-45 days, which means Marylanders will be able to bet on the NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl. 'We're excited to move forward, and we're coordinating closely with the casinos to make sure they finish everything as quickly as they can,' said Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin. The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission approved licenses for the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore, Live! Casino and Hotel in Hanover, MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Hollywood Casino in Perryville and Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) - By a vote of 5-2, a state committee approved sports wagering licenses for five Maryland casinos, joining dozens of other states in legalizing sportsbooks.
