Betfred Sportsbook opens in Maryland
Betfred has launched in the state at Long Shot’s of Frederick County.
US.- Betfred Sportsbook has launched in Maryland at Long Shot’s of Frederick County. The sportsbook has successfully completed its controlled demonstration with the Maryland State Lottery & Gaming Control Agency.
The new sportsbook is located in a temporary location in space that was occupied by the Portage Bay Bar. It includes several high-resolution video walls, sportsbook seating, multiple betting stations, and self-serve kiosks. A permanent, 6000 square foot sportsbook with a video wall and theatre-style and lounge seating will open in the Spring.
Long Shot CEO Alyse Cohen said: “Long Shot’s is very excited to bring both retail and mobile sports betting to Frederick County. We are thrilled to add not only jobs, but also to support our state’s education fund. It will be a big win for everyone in Frederick. Our state-of-the-art permanent facility opening in early 2023 will be the first and only 100% woman owned sportsbook in Maryland. It will also be the only sportsbook in the entire region. We look forward to welcoming everyone soon.”
Bryan Bennett, Betfred Sportsbook chief operating officer, added: “We’re excited to open our seventh retail sportsbook in the United States and could not be happier to do so with the Long Shot’s team. We look forward to leveraging Betfred’s 50 years of bookmaking experience to provide a first-class betting experience to the bettors of Frederick County and across Maryland.”
Proceeds from the four-day demonstration procedure were donated to The Community Foundation of Frederick County. Betfred and Long Shot’s plan to launch online betting in early 2023 pending regulatory approval.
Online sports betting in Maryland could launch in time for Thanksgiving after the Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) awarded licences to 10 operators. The SWARC awarded the licences at a meeting on November 16, subject to final review by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Caesars Sportsbook launches mobile sports betting app in Maryland
Caesars Sportsbook has announced that its app is available for download in Maryland ahead of the launch of mobile sports betting in the state. The app is available for download on iOS and Android devices.
Eric Hession, president of Caesars Digital said: “The Caesars Sportsbook app is ready to deliver an unmatched sports wagering experience in Maryland, true to Caesars’ legacy in the state. Today’s launch for pre-registration is a great way for Maryland sports fans to prepare for mobile sports betting’s full launch. We’d like to thank our exceptional local partnership team and state regulators for making this possible.”
