Maryland Senator Proposes Online Gaming for Budget Boost
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Maryland Senator Proposes Online Gaming Bill to Boost Revenue and Fund Education
A Maryland senator is pushing a bill to legalize online table games like blackjack and poker, aiming to tackle the states budget shortfall. The proposal, Senate Bill eight five five, would generate revenue for education through Marylands Blueprint plan, with one percent going to problem gambling programs and another one percent to the lottery commission. However, local leaders in Worcester County, home to Ocean Downs Casino, are fighting back, fearing it would threaten jobs and tourism. The bill has passed its first reading and is set to be reviewed by the Budget and Taxation Committee, with potential launch by July 2026.
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