The Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission held a public comment meeting Friday, allowing Marylanders to share opinions on proposed sports betting regulations. The period only lasted about 30 minutes, and the few comments shared were brief.'
Friday doesn't represent the final day of public comments, however, as written comments will be accepted through Sept. 26. After that, suggested changes will be considered and possibly implemented to the state's sports wagering regulations.'
Reduce fees for small businesses?
One commenter, who shared his name as Arthur Robinson but didn't provide additional details to his connection to the sports wagering industry, suggested the SWARC reduce application fees for certain small businesses. Robinson seemed alarmed at the $500,000 application fee for mobile licenses, feeling it's a steep barrier to entry.'
Robinson also wanted the SWARC to make the application fee refundable. Currently, if an organization officially applies for a license and isn't approved, the application fee is non-refundable.'