Maryland aims to speed up online betting licensing with rolling approvals
| By Marese O'Hagan
The Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) has agreed to award licenses for mobile sports betting on a rolling basis, in an effort to launch the vertical this year.
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SWARC opened applications for mobile sports betting licences on 7 September. The application period will end on 21 October at 5pm.
The application fee is $500,000.