Maryland Sports Wagering Maryland Lottery and Gaming
Maryland Sports Wagering
Information about SWARC is available at swarc. org.
Sports Betting Licenses
A list of active sports betting licenses in Maryland and their operators is here (last updated July 29, 2024).
Catalog of Eligible Events and Bets
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming maintains a list of events and wagers authorized for use by licensed sports betting operators. Click here to download an Excel file of the catalog (last updated August 1, 2024).
Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Betting
Below are some frequently asked questions about how the sports betting law works and the licensing process:
How does a business become approved and licensed to offer sports wagering?
Each applicant goes through a two-step process:
Step 1: Review by the Sports Betting Review Committee (SWARC).
SWL § 9-1E-15 authorized the creation of the Sports Betting Review Committee (SWARC), which reviews all sports betting orders and issues licenses based on the criteria set forth in the SWARC regulations. To the extent permitted by federal and state law, SWARC actively seeks racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in the approval of applicants.
SWARC is an independent agency separate from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Enforcement Agency and the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission, but staff from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Agency and the Maryland Department of Legislative Services support SWARC's work. SWARC is composed of seven members, three appointed by the Governor, two by the Maryland Senate, and two by the Maryland House of Representatives.
Period 2: Maryland Lottery and Gaming License Trial for Sports Gaming Licenses.
Applicants selected by SWARC are referred to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming to conduct criminal and economic investigations to determine eligibility for a sports betting license.
More information about the process can be found on the application page of the swarc. org website.
What is Maryland Lottery and Gaming’s role in sports wagering?
Maryland's Lotary and Gaming conducts crimes and financial surveys to determine whether the applicant for sports betting shows the sincerity and economic power necessary for sports betting. In addition, Maryland lottery and gaming also play a role as a sports betting market regulation organization. MLGCA staff will create and enforce rules on the operation rules of sports betting and the qualification of Licensee. The staff also monitor sports betting income and contributions to the state budget, and report these indicators every month. MLGCA will continue to implement and support voluntary sports betting exclusion programs.
When can businesses begin applying to SWARC and applying to Maryland Lottery and Gaming for a sports wagering license? (updated 10/21/22)
At the meeting on August 16, 2021, SWARC was unanimous and considered a MLGCC qualification stereotype for issuing the SWARC license for 17 specified 17 organizations. On September 14, 2021, 17 Sports Betting Organizations will be able to access the Electrical Licensing Platform of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Management Committee (MLGCC), and the use of online systems to submit an order for license screening. Started.
For other applicants (class B-1, B-2, mobile operators), SWARC will select a competitive basis from September 6 to October 21, 2022. , 2022. Information about this process is posted on the Swarc website.
MLGCC will judge and judge all applicants. Candidates must pay the exam fee.
The latest information on the deadline will be posted on this page as soon as it is obtained. Support information can be viewed on the Sports Betting License page. < SPAN> Lotry and Gaming in Maryland will conduct a survey on crimes and finance to determine whether the applicant for sports betting shows the sincerity and economic power necessary for sports betting. 。 In addition, Maryland lottery and gaming also play a role as a sports betting market regulation organization. MLGCA staff will create and enforce rules on the operation rules of sports betting and the qualification of Licensee. The staff also monitor sports betting income and contributions to the state budget, and report these indicators every month. MLGCA will continue to implement and support voluntary sports betting exclusion programs.
What is involved in the background investigations that Maryland Lottery and Gaming conducts to determine if a business is qualified for a sports wagering license? (updated 3/4/22)
At the meeting on August 16, 2021, SWARC was unanimous and considered a MLGCC qualification stereotype for issuing the SWARC license for 17 specified 17 organizations. On September 14, 2021, 17 Sports Betting Organizations will be able to access the Electrical Licensing Platform of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Management Committee (MLGCC), and the use of online systems to submit an order for license screening. Started.
How does Maryland Lottery and Gaming process sports wagering license applications? (updated 10/29/21)
For other applicants (class B-1, B-2, mobile operators), SWARC will select a competitive basis from September 6 to October 21, 2022. , 2022. Information about this process is posted on the Swarc website.
MLGCC will judge and judge all applicants. Candidates must pay the exam fee.
The latest information on the deadline will be posted on this page as soon as it is obtained. Support information can be viewed on the Sports Betting License page. Maryland's Lotary and Gaming conducts crimes and financial surveys to determine whether the applicant for sports betting shows the sincerity and economic power necessary for sports betting. In addition, Maryland lottery and gaming also play a role as a sports betting market regulation organization. MLGCA staff will create and enforce rules on the operation rules of sports betting and the qualification of Licensee. The staff also monitor sports betting income and contributions to the state budget, and report these indicators every month. MLGCA will continue to implement and support voluntary sports betting exclusion programs.
At the meeting on August 16, 2021, SWARC was unanimous and considered a MLGCC qualification stereotype for issuing the SWARC license for 17 specified 17 organizations. On September 14, 2021, 17 Sports Betting Organizations will be able to access the Electrical Licensing Platform of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Management Committee (MLGCC), and the use of online systems to submit an order for license screening. Started.
For other applicants (class B-1, B-2, mobile business operators), SWARC will select a competitive basis from September 6 to October 21, 2022. , 2022. Information about this process is posted on the Swarc website.
MLGCC will judge and judge all applicants. Candidates must pay the exam fee.
The latest information on the deadline will be posted on this page as soon as it is obtained. Support information can be viewed on the Sports Betting License page.
Lotteries and Gaming, Maryland, conducts crime surveys and comprehensive economic surveys to sports gambling licenses or mobile operators, sports gambling operators or mobile operators, and sports gambling contractors. Judge whether there is essential honesty, filthy, good personality, and economic stability. During this survey, the funds of the company that want to acquire a license will be thoroughly investigated. Individuals and organizations with more than 5 % of the company that apply for a license are regarded as "main characters" and "institutional investors", and a similar survey is conducted along with the company itself. Examples of documents that the applicant must submit can be obtained from the website MDGaming. com sports betting license page. It is posted on COM.
Depending on the type of license to apply, MLGCA staff (hereinafter referred to as "staff") usually process sports betting license applications as in casino licenses.
Regarding each licensee, the staff receives licensing and pays the rates, and will be screened to confirm that the candidates are satisfied with the qualification requirements. Further implications vary depending on the type of license to apply. For specific licensing needs, please contact Phil Mets ([Email Protected]), the director in charge of researcher.
The following is an educational program on the behavior of employees on each type of declaration:
For sports gaming licenses and mobile sports gaming licenses:
After the examination, the staff will recommend the applicant's qualifications from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Management Committee (MLGCC), and submit the recommendation to the MLGCC hearing. MLGCC determines the applicant's qualification and notifies the Sports Wagering Review Commission, "SWARC"). If SWARC issued a license to the applicant, the applicant was licensed when it was determined that the applicant was ready to launch sports betting, which was ready to provide sports betting. Can be issued.
For sports betting facilities partner operators and online operators partners:
After the examination, the employee submits the MLGCC recommendation for whether the applicant meets the requirements and submits this recommendation in the MLGCC hearing. MLGCC determines whether the applicant meets the requirements. Branch and online operators partners do not go to SWARC's hearing, so the employees are determined that the applicant is ready to implement a sport rate by the applicant. After that, you can issue a license.
What should applicants expect after submitting their sports wagering license applications? (updated 11/9/21)
For employees who are not related to sports rate contractors, major employees, port betting and sports betting:
What are controlled demonstrations, and how do they work? (updated 12/2/21)
Employees may issue a license after screening and proof that the applicant meets all qualification requirements. If an employee determines that the applicant does not meet all qualification requirements, the employee submits the applicant to the MLGCC. The license for these categories does not require SWARC approval.
In the case of the main organization
This is a person or organization that owns more than 5 % of the applicant's shares or has the dominant shares of the organization. Licensing is not issued to the main corporations, but all qualifications must be met, such as License.
- The main corporations may be institutional investors such as banks. In such a case, the staff can request the "institutional investor exception", and the qualifications are recognized as associated with the requirements without being fully screened. This is recognized because institutional investors do not participate in the business of investing funds and do not exercise control.
- Supplier performs some kind of business with casinos and sportsbetting licensis, but does not need a license. Instead, employees "register" or "authenticate" suppliers based on annual operations related to casinos and sports betting fees. Supplier contains a food and drinker. < SPAN> After the screening, the employee submits MLGCC recommendations to see if the applicant meets the requirements and submit this recommendation in the MLGCC hearing. MLGCC determines whether the applicant meets the requirements. Branch and online operators partners do not go to SWARC's hearing, so the employees are determined that the applicant is ready to implement a sport rate by the applicant. After that, you can issue a license.
- Employees may issue a license after screening and proof that the applicant meets all qualification requirements. If an employee determines that the applicant does not meet all qualification requirements, the employee submits the applicant to the MLGCC. The license for these categories does not require SWARC approval.
- This is a person or organization that owns more than 5 % of the applicant's shares or has the dominant shares of the organization. Licensing is not issued to the main corporations, but all qualifications must be met, such as License.
What sports wagering locations are specifically identified in the Sports Wagering Law?
After the audit, employees may determine that the applicant has met all qualification requirements. The license in this category does not require SWARC approval.
The main corporations may be institutional investors such as banks. In such a case, the staff can request the "institutional investor exception", and the qualifications are recognized as associated with the requirements without being fully screened. This is recognized because institutional investors do not participate in the business of investing funds and do not exercise control.
In the case of a trader
- For employees who are not related to sports rate contractors, major employees, port betting and sports betting:
- In the case of the main organization
- After the audit, employees may determine that the applicant has met all qualification requirements. The license in this category does not require SWARC approval.
- In the case of a trader
- The process of authorized investigations conducted by Maryland lottery and gambling operations is very extensive and typically involves multiple interactions between the applicant and the investigator. The applicant must submit all requested materials, and the investigator will review the applicant for any missing information. The investigation is not complete until the applicant provides all requested information. State Government Code §9-1E-07 requires that an applicant to receive a sports betting license demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he or she is fully qualified before the Maryland License will issue a license to administer lotteries and gambling.
- Licensees must submit the volume of the controlled demonstration to the Maryland County Commission and Gaming Commission (MLGCC) at least 14 days prior to the public release of sports rates activities. The two days of the controlled demonstration must each include eight hours of betting and cannot occur on the same day. If the second day does not meet the objectives and does not comply with legal requirements, the public release may be postponed. The dates of the controlled demonstration and discovery are subject to MLGCA approval.
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- The Sports Betting Order Review Committee (SWARC) is obliged to issue 17 licenses if a company specified in SWL§9-1E-06 (a) applies. The following companies include casinos, professional sports stadiums, Hipodrome and betting.
These facilities must pass the reliability test before Maryland Lottery and Gaming Authority gives permission.
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In addition to the locations named in the Sports Wagering Law, what other locations can apply for a sports wagering license? (updated 7/5/22)
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Who are the members of the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission? (updated 7/30/21)
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- The HB942 Law was enforced on July 1, 2022 and has an appropriate provisions on the physiological position of sports gambling:
- Condition 2: Class B establishments are prohibited within 2. 5 miles of any Class A establishment not specified in Rule 1.
Condition 3: Class B facilities shall not be located within 2. 5 miles of other Class B facilities, except for the three locations specified in the Sports Betting Act:
Has the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission adopted sports wagering regulations? (updated 1/13/22)
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Class B facilities are unlikely to be located within 15 miles of Riverboat on the Potomac in Charles Township.
When can potential facility or mobile licensees begin advertising that they will offer sports wagering? (updated 11/1/22)
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Class B facilities are unlikely to be located within a 10 mile radius of Greenmount Station in Hampstead.
When can businesses begin hiring sports wagering staff? (updated 8/5/21)
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Class B accommodations are not available within a 5 mile radius of Longshots Restaurant in Frederick.
When can facilities begin acquiring equipment necessary for sports wagering? (updated 8/5/21)
Click here to view a map showing the prohibited, commercial and probable areas in and around the legally designated spaces. Use the desired lines in the upper left corner and enter your address to find out if your location is within these areas. The map is predefined for your reference. SWARC has the final say on whether an address is in a prohibited, commercial or probable area.
What are the differences between the two types of Class A licenses and the two types of Class B licenses?
- The Sports Gambling Establishment License Order Review Committee (SWARC) is composed of the following:
- Thomas M. Brandt, Jr., Chair
- Laura Gamble
- Bert J. Hash, Jr.
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What are the application fees?
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Aside from the application fee, what other costs are there for applicants?
Additional information about SWARC members is available at swarc. org.
Is there financial assistance available for small businesses that are interested in becoming sports wagering licensees? (updated 4/25/22)
On July 15, 2021, it was approved by MLGCC and was temporarily approved by the General Assembly Alliance Administrative Law Audit (AELR) on August 5, 2021.
How will the application fees be used by the state?
The regulars will come into effect on January 13, 2022 (here is Comar Title 36, Subtitle 10).
Are sports wagering operators required to maintain a reserve? (updated 8/5/21)
Applicants to open institutions and mobile devices can advertise the intention to provide a specific marketing share related to sports betting or sports charges in the future after obtaining a license.
Are all brick-and-mortar locations required to provide office space for MLGCC staff or a dedicated cage/count room? (updated 8/5/21)
Licensei candidates can register individuals who are interested in opening an account in Maryland in advance. However, Licensei candidates are prohibited from betting on Maryland's account before obtaining a sports betting license from the Mary Land (MLGCC) lottery management committee.
What is the duration of a sports wagering license? What are the renewal fees?
Sports gambling business operators are not allowed to hire staff for potential positions related to sports betting fees. However, the applicant does not guarantee a sports betting license, and the receipt conditions are unclear. On the Sports Paris Licensing page, an example of a necessary description is available to collect the documents necessary for the applicant to create a license electronic application form. MLGCC will be notified as appropriate, as you currently have a gambling license in Maryland, because you can take the same position in a sports license without additional licenses.
How much will sports wagering revenues contribute to the state? How will the money be used?
Contractors, licensed candidates, and online games do not require SWARC approval to acquire MLGCC license. These companies can hire sports tariffs and dispatch them to apply for sports tariffs. Other applicants can hire the staff and access the loss system after SWARC has begun to submit a competitive license application.
Will customers be permitted to make wagers using credit cards at brick-and-mortar facilities? (updated 8/5/21)
The purchase of sports betting equipment is not prohibited. However, acquiring a sports betting license is not guaranteed to any applicant, and the conditions are unclear. Equipment must be provided by a sport rate or gambling business license in Maryland, and cannot be outsourced unless it is checked at the approved laboratory. Equipment cannot be installed in public places until the approval of MLGCA just before the opening of the facility.
Will customers be permitted to use credit cards on mobile wagering sites/apps? (updated 8/5/21)
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