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NEW YORK, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Another state moves closer to legalizing sports betting, as the governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, plans to sign a bill establishing the industry in the state. According to a report by the Baltimore Sun, the Republican governor will sign off on a plan worked out by state lawmakers that features in-person licenses for sports betting granted to casinos, the Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course thoroughbred racing tracks, and the stadiums for the Baltimore Orioles, the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Football Team. This is a new development for the state after, last year, Maryland, together with Louisiana and South Dakota, voted in favor of legalizing sports betting. FansUnite Entertainment Inc. (OTC: FUNFF) (CSE: FANS), Score Media and Gaming Inc. (NASDAQ: SCR), International Game Technology P
Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN)("Penn National" or the "Company") announced today that the Indiana Gaming Commission ("IGC") has approved the Company’s application to offer online sports wagering in Indiana. Penn National plans to launch its Barstool Sportsbook mobile app on iOS and android, as well as for desktop users, at 10:00 a.m. CST on May 18, 2021, pending any final regulatory approvals. Once live, Indiana will become the Company’s fourth online sports betting market, following previously successful launches in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Illinois.
Penn National given green light to launch Barstool in Indiana
14th May 2021
| By Robin Harrison
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) has approved Penn National Gaming’s application to launch mobile wagering via the Barstool Sportsbook brand in the Hoosier State.
Penn now plans to launch its Kambi-powered apps for iOS, Android and desktop devices on Tuesday, May 18, pending any final regulatory sign-off.
Indiana will soon become the fourth state in which Barstool Sportsbook has launched, after Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois. It has also been approved for launch in Virginia.
“We are thrilled to be launching our online Barstool Sportsbook in Indiana at the start of the NBA’s new playoff format,” Penn National president and chief executive Jay Snowden said.