BetMGM Fined $146K by Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission
On November 23, BetMGM received Maryland mobile sports wagering licenses and began one of seven sportsbooks with that license.
However, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission assessed a $146,000 fine. This fine beat the previous record of $5,000.
The company agreed to pay the fine on Thursday, after acknowledging early admitting of bets. They accepted 146 live sports bets that were worth more than $2,000 during the pre-launch test that lasted for three hours. That happened on November 16, a week before the license was granted.
An honest mistake:
Rhea Loney, BetM…