Legislation to authorize online casino gambling in Maryland was filed this week by the same House lawmaker who last year unsuccessfully fought for internet casinos and table games. Maryland Del. Vanessa Atterbeary (D) is pushing to legalize iGaming for a second consecutive year. State voters would have the final say through a ballot referendum. (Image: The Baltimore Sun) House Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary (D-Howard) prefiled House Bill 17 ahead of the Maryland General Assembly convening for its 2025 session on Wednesday, January 8. HB 17 seeks to legalize online casino gambling, with skins available to the six commercial operators that currently run brick-and-mortar casinos in the state. Atterbeary’s legislation also proposes qualifying sportsbook licensees for online gaming privileges. The Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, which would govern the expanded gambling, would also be allowed to grant five iGaming licenses through two competitive bidding rounds. Atterbeary’s measure says “an appropriate tax sufficient to provide an amount of revenue for elementary… Read More
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