A friendly wager on a game may nice, but sports betting in Maryland and Kansas may be changing in a bad way. Sure, since the Supreme Court decision of 2018 things have gone pretty well for those who like to make games “more interesting”, but not everyone is onboard. And now, some lawmakers are reconsidering their choices. Online sports betting in Maryland is facing a potential shutdown under a new bill introduced by Senator Joanne Benson. Filed on February 20, SB 1033 seeks to end mobile sports wagering in the state by January 1, 2026 — making it the second…

Legislation to allow voters to decide on sports betting in Maryland now sits on the desk of Governor Larry Hogan. The state’s General Assembly sent that legislation to the Governor for his consideration. If voters approve it during the November election, state lawmakers would then determine licensing procedures. The House of Delegates voted 129-3 late Tuesday without debate to approve the amended for sports betting in Maryland, as lawmakers worked through scores of bills ahead of a self-imposed deadline to adjourn early this session due to the coronavirus outbreak. Del. Nick Mosby of Baltimore maneuvered for a bill that does…