Three Maryland sports betting operators have been awarded licenses for their betting apps but have yet to launch in the state. A Maryland Lottery spokesperson says there's no deadline for when those operators need to launch.
Queen Sportsbook, Bally's, and Veterans Services Corp. (with Bee-Fee acting as the operator) were awarded licenses by the state's Sports Wagering Application Review Commission more than six months ago. Bally’s received a license for Bally Bet at the end of 2022.
Each operator needs to go through controlled demonstrations with the lottery before officially launching. The lottery is ready for the demonstrations whenever the operators are, but the operators don't appear ready to go live.'
“There is no deadline to launch, and businesses should take the time they need to be prepared to operate,” Seth Elkin, the lottery's managing director of communications, told Sports Handle. “However, the SWARC will terminate on Jan. 1, 2028, according to the sports wagering law. So each applicant must complete the qualification process in enough time for SWARC to consider them for a license award prior to that date.”'