Online Maryland sports betting applications are rolling in and a launch before the new year appears in line.
Ten applicants already submitted their information prior to Friday’s deadline, according to an update provided to the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission at its meeting Wednesday. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission will meet Oct. 27 to push those 10 applicants ahead with alternative licensing qualifications.
The SWARC will meet Nov. 21 in hopes of giving its members and consultants enough time to review the applications of those operators. If the SWARC awards licensees at its next meeting, that should line up a December online MD sports betting launch, pending final approvals by regulators.
Expedited path for Maryland sports betting operators
Similar to how the MLGCC gave casinos alternative licensing standards prior to the retail MD sports betting launch in December 2021, they are ready to give the same priority to online sports betting licenses. The operators are established gaming entities that are familiar to the state’s regulators or licensed in multiple other jurisdictions.