Buckel points out the existence of numerous “dead spots” in sports betting availability across the state, including in populous areas like Montgomery County. He argues that the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency’s hesitance to issue new licenses is a major barrier to realizing the state’s full betting potential. State Delegate Jason Buckel, a Republican from Allegany, is championing the cause for expanding Maryland’s sports betting industry. The Push for Expansion by State Delegate Jason Buckel
However, the reality falls significantly short of this potential, with only 13 retail sportsbooks and 12 mobile betting apps currently operational. The state’s legislation currently allows for a staggering total of 107 sports betting licenses, including 60 for mobile betting, 30 for retail establishments, and 17 for specific brick-and-mortar locations. population, there’s a burgeoning ambition to lead the nation in the number of sportsbooks. In Maryland, a state that doesn’t even rank in the top 20 in terms of U.S. Maryland’s Vision for a Robust Sports Betting Landscape
