Retail sports betting goes live at MGM National Harbor in Maryland

Legalized sports betting is now live at MGM National Harbor in Maryland, with the state’s first bet placed by Governor Larry Hogan at the BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge. Hogan placed a futures wager on the Washington Football Team to face the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 Big Game.

"Today marks the culmination of more than a year of effort to get sports betting up and running here in the State of Maryland. In addition to allowing Marylanders to bet on football, basketball, and more, sports betting will also help to keep more dollars in-state and will provide another critical revenue source for public education without raising taxes on families and small businesses”, said Governor Larry Hogan.

The BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge is one of three staffed sports betting locations at MGM National Harbor which includes TAP Sports Bar and the casino's second level Additionally, the main casino floor houses nine betting kiosks conveniently located near FELT Bar & Lounge, Blossom Cocktail Lounge and the High Limit table games.

Chris Gumiela, Vice President of BetMGM Marketing for MGM Resorts International, said, "As we celebrate MGM National Harbor's fifth anniversary, the addition of sports betting further strengthens our reputation as the DMV's premier entertainment destination. We're proud to provide our guests a one-of-a kind experience, while bringing more jobs and revenue to the state."  BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt added: "The BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge at MGM National Harbor is a key component to making the Capital Region one of the country's premier sports betting hubs. In partnership with the MGM National Harbor team, we've designed a world-class destination for sports fans."