ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBOC/AP)- Sports betting on Tuesday became legal in Maryland at its six casinos, M&T Bank Stadium, Camden Yards and Fed-Ex Field. Wagers can also be placed online.
Legalized sports betting was one of more than 200 bills that Gov. Larry Hogan signed into law last month following a historic General Assembly session due to COVID-19.
Pimlico in Baltimore and Laurel Park horse racing venues, along with the state fairgrounds in Timonium, are also able to have licenses.
More than two-thirds of Marylanders voted for sports betting in November. Lawmakers followed up this past session and overwhelmingly supported the move as well.
Sports betting is already legal in Delaware, West Virginia and Virginia. The industry is expected to bring in up to $19 million, money that officials said goes toward education.
Wagers on college sports, professional teams, fantasy leagues and international sporting events like the Olympics, is also allowed.