Feb. 9, 2023
Partner of Long Shot’s becomes Maryland’s eighth mobile sportsbook operator
(Baltimore) — The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) today issued a mobile sports wagering license to Frederick-based Long Shot’s and its online operator Betfred Sportsbook.
On Feb. 7, Betfred successfully completed a controlled demonstration of its mobile sports wagering platform, during which customers participated in live wagering as Maryland Lottery and Gaming staff ensured that Betfred complied with all required procedures, and that its systems functioned properly.
Betfred is the eighth mobile sportsbook operator to launch in Maryland, joining seven others that launched on Nov. 23, 2022:
- Barstool Sportsbook (operator for PENN Maryland/Hollywood Casino in Perryville)
- BetMGM (operator for BetMGM Maryland Sports/MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill)
- BetRivers (operator for Arundel Amusements/Bingo World in Brooklyn Park)
- Caesars Sportsbook (operator for CZR Maryland Mobile Opportunity/Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore)
- DraftKings (Crown MD Online Gaming)
- FanDuel (operator for PPE Maryland Mobile/Live! Casino and Hotel in Hanover)
- PointsBet (operator for Riverboat on the Potomac in Charles County)
There are currently 10 retail sports wagering facilities in Maryland:
- Bingo World in Brooklyn Park
- Greenmount Station in Hampstead
- Hollywood Casino in Perryville
- Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore
- Live! Casino in Hanover
- Long Shot’s in Frederick
- Maryland Stadium Sub at FedEx Field in Landover
- MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill
- Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin
- Riverboat on the Potomac in Charles County
About Maryland Lottery and Gaming
Maryland Lottery and Gaming operates the Maryland Lottery and is responsible for regulatory oversight of the state’s casinos and sports wagering program. To keep Marylanders informed and promote integrity and transparency, Maryland Lottery and Gaming posts monthly financial reports on casino and sports wagering revenue at mdgaming.com, along with annual fiscal year data. For more information on all Lottery products, promotions and news, visit mdlottery.com. Maryland Lottery and Gaming encourages responsible play. Maryland residents can obtain help confidentially and at no cost by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or visiting mdgamblinghelp.org.
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