The first legal sports bets in Maryland will be placed this week. Maryland will become the 11th state to launch sports betting this year.
According to a Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) spokesperson, MGM National Harbor (BetMGM) can launch its retail sportsbook as early as Thursday after going through controlled demonstrations — essentially a soft launch with limits on wagers and the number of invited guests — on Monday and Wednesday.
MGM National Harbor shared a press release stating it will accept the state’s first sports wagers at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, pending official regulatory approval. Gov. Larry Hogan will be in attendance in addition to former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann.
Two casinos advertise Friday launch
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore (Caesars) and Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland (FanDuel) have also begun publicizing their sportsbook openings. Each casino has tweeted that they’ll launch retail sports betting Friday, with Live! Casino even counting down the days until the retail launch on Twitter.
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