Last updated on March 1st, 2022 at 07:47 am
Gaming regulators took the first step in making a Maryland bingo hall the ninth sportsbook in the state. The Lottery and Gaming Commission approved giving a license to Bingo World, located near Baltimore.
Bingo World’s sports wagering destiny currently lies in possession of the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission. The board should likewise cast a ballot for authorizing the bingo corridor before the office can begin tolerating bets.
The SWARC can hinder Bingo World’s chance of becoming an authorized Maryland sportsbook. Notwithstanding, the odds favor the bingo hall getting a sports betting license soon.
Maryland Bingo Hall Becomes a Sportsbook
Governor Larry Hogan sanctioned sports wagering in April 2021. Also, the regulation assigned 17 venues for retail sportsbooks. Bingo World was one of the 17 facilities.
Thus, it’s improbable the SWARC will not give Bingo World a permit. Their next gathering is on March 16.
Despite eight current licensees, just five sportsbooks now accept bets in the Old Line State. They are situated at five of the state’s six casinos. The only casino without a sportsbook in Maryland is Rocky Gap Casino.
According to online bookie software experts, regulators gave permits to three off-course wagering facilities in Frederick, Hampstead, and a riverboat found in Maryland waters. However, those properties haven’t launched a sportsbook yet.
Bingo World will collaborate with Rush Street Interactive for the potential sports wagering activity.
Rush Street claims a few retail sportsbooks at its physical gambling clubs in Pennsylvania, New York, and Illinois, all under the Rivers Casino brand. In addition, the organization will open one more Rivers property in Virginia ahead of schedule one year from now.
Besides, Rush Street works a few online sportsbooks under the BetRivers brand. Its internet wagering activity is going in nine states as of now.
The organization went into a partnership with Penn National Gaming in February 2021 that ensures the organization’s chance to open a bookie business in Maryland.
