The Maryland law specifically encourages women and minorities to get involved in sports betting, which should lead to many non-traditional facilities end up with sports betting licenses. Additionally, mobile operators like FanDuel can apply for a mobile license without having to partner with a retail facility in the state. Under HB 940, which was signed into law in spring 2021, the state’s casinos, racetracks, and sports teams all qualify for sports betting licenses. Regulators finalized the rules and regulations that will govern mobile and retail sports betting in the state in fall of 2022 and things have been going pretty great since the launch of mobile betting just before Thanksgiving. The public approved sports betting in 2020 and the legislature passed a bill to authorize it and set up the regulatory framework. The state required a public vote before any form of gambling can grow. Benefits of Using Legal, Regulated Sites and Apps.
