Las Vegas-based sportsbook, SuperBook Sports, has unveiled its online and land-based sports betting services in Maryland. This expansion enables players in the state to place bets using the SuperBook Sports app or website. Additionally, bettors can experience in-person wagering at the SuperBook Bar & Restaurant, located at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home to the Baltimore Orioles.
SuperBook Sports’ Maryland Debut:
SuperBook Sports made its Maryland debut, offering both online and land-based sports betting options for players in the state. The launch coincides with an exciting season for the Baltimore Orioles, further enhancing the sports betting experience in Maryland.
In partnership with the MLB team, SuperBook Sports’ land-based location at Oriole Park provides sports enthusiasts with an array of amenities, including 38 televisions and an impressive LED wall, ensuring an immersive sports viewing experience.
SuperBook Sports’ expansion into Maryland builds on its presence in seven other states, including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, Tennessee, Iowa, and Ohio.
Mark Lipparelli’s Perspective:
Mark Lipparelli, Chief Executive of SuperBook Sports, expressed his enthusiasm for this new chapter, saying, “It’s an exciting time in sports, especially with the outstanding season the Orioles are having. We’re delighted to launch SuperBook Sports and our SuperBook Bar & Restaurant for sports fans in Maryland.”
TJ Brightman’s Views:
TJ Brightman, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of the Baltimore Orioles, commended the partnership, saying, “SuperBook is a leader in sports betting in the US, and we are excited about this new activation and fan experience at Camden Yards. The SuperBook Bar & Restaurant is state-of-the-art.”
Maryland’s Online Sports Betting Landscape:
In April, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission issued a mobile sports wagering license to SuperBook, making it the ninth mobile sportsbook operator to enter the state. Maryland’s legal online sports betting market opened in November 2022, following the launch of retail wagering in December 2021. Governor Larry Hogan estimated that the state could generate $30 million in revenue in 2023, with a projection of nearly $100 million by 2027.
March Sports Wagering Figures in Maryland:
March witnessed robust sports wagering activity in Maryland, with a total handle of $385.9 million, according to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA). The majority of the handle, $370.2 million, was generated through mobile sports wagering, constituting 95.9% of the total handle. Sportsbooks contributed a record-breaking $5.3 million in a single month to the state, with mobile wagering contributing $5.1 million, while retail sportsbooks contributed $198,953.
SuperBook Sports’ entry into Maryland signifies the continued growth of the sports betting market in the state. With an impressive land-based location at Oriole Park and a user-friendly online platform, bettors in Maryland now have a variety of options to engage with sports wagering. The industry’s promising revenue figures demonstrate the enthusiasm of Maryland residents for legal sports betting, which is expected to continue to evolve in the coming years. SuperBook Sports’ debut in Maryland serves as a testament to the flourishing sports betting landscape in the United States.