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An effort in the General Assembly to take the issue of sports betting to voters failed this past year, but some lawmakers were hopeful there will be a referendum in 2020.
“Legalizing sports betting in Maryland will require action by the General Assembly and ultimately a referendum on the ballot,” said Shareese DeLeaver-Churchill, a spokeswoman for Gov. Larry Hogan, in an interview with DC Fox 5. “The governor has previously expressed support for the rights of states to make this determination and we anticipate this issue will be debated in the next legislative session.”
Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, says he is seeing a “gold rush mentality” from states working to legalize sports betting. He says more than a cash grab, expanding gambling of any kind comes with societal costs.
“You will be able to use your cellphone while you’re watching on TV or you’re actually in the stadium or in the arena and being able to bet on every single performance by every single athlete on every single play of every single game,” said Whyte. “That is something that we have never had experience with, and all three of those things may well increase gambling problems.”
Whether Draftkings or FanDuel gets a foothold in the state remains to be seen.
Until they do, BetOnline is accessible to those living in Maryland.
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Virginia sports betting is here, although, the number of sportsbooks is limited. However, DraftKings was one of the first to market.
Below, we have a guide to help residents and visitors to the Commonwealth navigate the DraftKings Sportsbook app. Check out tips on creating an account, depositing and withdrawing funds, and selecting sports to bet on.
In jurisdictions where DraftKings is live across the US, there are several odds boosts, bonuses, and promotions.
When you sign-up with DraftKings in Virginia with the link above, you can also expect a Virginia-specific offer that focuses on the Washington Wizards.
Double your money if the Wizards hit a 3-pointer vs. the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 29 @ 7 p.m. ET.
However, there are a few requirements:
Once you make a deposit, you will be issued one single-use odds boost (+100) for ‘over 0.5 3-pointers made by the Wizards.’
When creating a sports betting account anywhere in the US, where online sports betting is legal, you will be asked to provide the same private information. This goes for any sports betting operator you choose.
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app for iOS or Android and follow the “create account” steps.
Some of the information you might be asked to provide include:
Remember, this is standard across the board. There isn’t an online sportsbook in the US that won’t ask you to provide some combination of the above information.
Lastly, you will be asked to create a username and a secure password.
After you create an account (but before you start betting) you will need to add money to your newly create sports betting account.
Much like other online accounts such as Amazon or iTunes, you will need to move money from your personal bank account to your betting account to begin placing bets.
DraftKings Sportsbook makes this process easy by providing multiple avenues to transfer money.
Some of the easiest include:
Draftkings also allows you to withdraw your money at any time. You can select the “withdraw” function by first accessing your profile on the top left of the home screen. Click withdraw and follow the instruction on the screen.
Withdraw options below include the number of days it takes to receive your money and the minimum amount you can take out:
You have an account. You have money in your account. You are now ready to place bets.
First off, there are a number of traditional bets you can choose from, such as:
In-game bets or “live-wagers” take place once a game or match has already started. These vary depending on the sport. But, they can range from the next player to score a touchdown, or which team will score the next basket, the Wizards or the Hawks.
Additionally, futures bets are wagers on the things like the 2021 World Series Champion or the 2021 Stanley Cup MVP.
Of course, professional football is coming to a close, but Super Bowl LV is two weeks away. Other professional sports leagues like the NHL, NBA, and college basketball are in full swing.
Other sports you can bet on include:
Unfortunately, state law prohibits betting on Virginia collegiate teams. This means you won’t be able to place bets on teams like the Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies or Richmond Spiders.
Virginia also lacks a professional sports franchise. However, there are a number of pro-sports teams nearby to place wagers on.
These include:
Choose any combination of sport, team, and bet, choose the amount you want to wager, and press “bet.” You can find a list of bets you place under the “My Bets” tab at the bottom of the screen. Then kick back and enjoy the game.