MLGCA approves bet365 to begin operations in Maryland
Sportsbooks currently operating sports betting services in Maryland include FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM, as the state recorded a combined handle of nearly $364.1m in July 2025.
Key Points
- Prior to the MLGCA’s approval on August 28, the operator had begun releasing promotional material to hint at its upcoming launch later in the day
- Maryland Governor Wes Moore recently signed a new budget into law which raised the state’s sports betting tax rate on operator’s revenue from 15% to 20%
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) approved bet365’s application for an online sports wagering license during a regulatory hearing on August 28, marking the 15th US state in which the operator will be conducting business.
Maryland will also represent the second state in this month alone that bet365 has expanded into, having launched in Kansas on August 6. Sportsbooks currently operating sports betting services in Maryland include FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM, as the state recorded a combined handle of nearly $364.1m in July 2025.
Prior to the MLGCA’s approval on August 28, the operator had begun releasing promotional material to hint at its upcoming launch later in the day.
Maryland is also one of the US states that has increased its sports betting tax rate after Governor Wes Moore signed a new budget into law which raised the tax on operator’s revenue from 15% to 20%. Originally, Moore had proposed doubling the rate to 30% as part of the new budget, but was quickly adjusted by fellow Maryland lawmakers.
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Also in August 2025, Inspired Entertainment partnered with bet365 to launch its portfolio of Virtual Sports, including V-Play NHL, NBA Re-Play and Re-Play eSports, utilizing professional teams and its logos for graphics and gameplay.
V-Play NHL and NBA Re-Play are both officially licensed products with its respective sporting leagues, while Re-Play eSports offers virtual gameplay and betting opportunities for competitive video games.
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