Sports wagering contributes $2.8 million to State of Maryland during June

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 10 retail and 10 mobile sportsbooks combined to generate $2,835,051 in contributions to the state during June 2023. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in June totaled $254,476,790, with mobile handle accounting for 95.8% of the total at $243,817,173. Mobile wagering delivered […]

MSDE’s Fast Track Application, Family Portal create simple process for families to receive Child Care Scholarship

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has announced significant changes to the Child Care Scholarship program to expedite the application process for eligible families with the addition of the Fast Track Application process and the Family Portal. “Early childhood education provides our kids with the critical foundation they need to learn, grow, dream, and achieve,” says Governor Wes Moore. […]

MSDE makes more than $12 million investment through Maryland Works grant to bolster infrastructure for sustainable pipeline toward industry-aligned apprenticeship programs

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced today the nine recipients of the Maryland Works grant. MSDE awarded $12.2 million to six local education agencies (LEA) and three intermediaries. The awardees will use the funds to invest in foundational systems and processes needed to structure and sustain high-quality college and career pathways that are responsive to market demand. […]

Sports wagering contributes $4.6 million to the State of Maryland during May

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 10 retail and 10 mobile sportsbooks combined to generate $4,650,711 in contributions to the state during May 2023, the second-best single-month total to date. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in May totaled $320,199,671, with mobile handle accounting for 95.3% of the […]

Fanatics launches mobile sportsbook operations in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission this week issued a mobile sports wagering license to Maryland Stadium Sub, LLC, doing business as Fanatics Sportsbook. On May 30, Fanatics Sportsbook 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 Fanatics complied with […]

Sports wagering contributes nearly $3.9 million to State of Maryland during April

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 10 retail and nine mobile sportsbooks combined to generate $3,864,686 in contributions to the state during April 2023, the state’s second-best single-month total to date. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in April totaled $328,454,397, with mobile handle accounting for 95.4% of […]

NOW YOU KNOW: End-of-session review part I

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. UPDATE: Part II can now be viewed here. Original story below… The 2023 Legislative Session proved to be full of wins and losses, as with any season in life! As a member of the Health and Government Operations (HGO) Committee, Delegate Szeliga sponsors and cosponsors many bills. […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore test scores debacle

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. In January 2023, student data was published on The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) website reporting on the 2021-2022 school year’s MCAP standardized testing. The data revealed that 23 Baltimore City Schools had zero students proficient in math and that other jurisdictions had abysmal results as […]