Other states have tackled youth gambling. Why hasn’t Maryland?

Other states have tackled youth gambling. Why hasn’t Maryland?

By ADAM HUDACEK For two decades, William Hinman had been an addict — first to alcohol, then to gambling. But 10 years ago, he decided to get clean, and it worked. He’s now 52 and spending his days as a peer mentor at the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, helping those out of the addictions that once defined his life. The issue is, that many of those seeking similar help today are far younger than he was. Nearly one in five Maryl…

Protecting Youth From Growing Influence of Gambling

When we think about gambling, we often picture seasoned adults at casino blackjack tables or perhaps cheering on horses at the track. However, an alarming trend is emerging, as young people are becoming increasingly at risk of developing gambling problems. The intersection of technology, the normalization of gambling in the media, and peer pressure are … The post Protecting Youth From Growing Influence of Gambling first appeared on The Phoenix S…

Sports wagering contributes $6.3 million to state of Maryland during February

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market completed its ninth-best month in February 2025, generating $6,350,174 in contributions to the state. Through the first eight months of FY2025 (July 2024 through February 2025), sports wagering has contributed $61,171,291 to the state compared to $37,051,266 for the same period in FY2024. The total of nearly $61.2 million in state contributions through eight months of FY2025 has surpassed the FY202…

Other states have tackled youth gambling. Why hasn't Maryland?

By ADAM HUDACEKCapital News ServiceFor two decades, William Hinman had been an addict — first to alcohol, then to gambling. But 10 years ago, he decided to get clean, and it worked. He’s now 52 and spending his days as a peer mentor at the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, helping those out of the addictions that once defined his life. The issue is, many of those seeking similar help today are far younger than he was.Nearly one …