Both states required online operators to partner with existing brick-and-mortar casinos. Maryland would best be served if the state set up online casino gaming and poker in a similar fashion to Michigan and New Jersey. “Interviewees generally suggest that Maryland should consider adopting aspects of the New Jersey and Michigan legislation, as those states have fostered healthy and burgeoning igaming markets that produce an economic benefit for both the state and the state’s existing casinos,” the report said. Researchers conducted interviews to uncover best practices from the igaming states. Rhode Island was excluded because its online casino market doesn’t launch until March 2024. Seven igaming states - Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia - were studied by The Innovation Group. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800 GAMBLER.
