Maryland is one step closer to having legal sports gambling as Gov. Larry Hogan signed into law Tuesday a bill that establishes a framework for the new industry.
It’s not clear, however, exactly how long it will be before Marylanders can place bets on their favorite team. Some state lawmakers have expressed hope that at least some level of gambling might be in place in Maryland in time for this fall’s NFL season.
The plan negotiated by lawmakers and signed by the Republican governor grants in-person licenses to the state’s six casinos, the Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course thoroughbred racing tracks, and the stadiums for the Baltimore Orioles, the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Football Team.