Explainer: Setbacks in Maine, Maryland Dash Hopes for Online Poker in 2024

Lawmakers in both states will have to learn from missteps this year in order to be successful with expanding regulated online poker in 2025 and beyond.


New Maryland Bill with Multi-State Online Poker in Circulation for 2024

Senator Ron Watson (D-Bowie) is back with another bill that proposes to legalize and online casino gaming — including multi-state online poker — in Maryland. But the new bill also calls for levying a 46.5% tax rate.


Poll Finds Strong, Widespread Support for Maryland Online Poker

A new survey found nearly 70% of likely Maryland voters support the idea of launching online poker and casino gaming in the Old Line State.


Maryland Report Hints at Plans for Online Poker, Joining MSIGA

Report by The Innovation Group projects about $530 million in revenue from online poker and casino in 2026, increasing to more than $920 million by 2032.