Maryland Sports Betting News

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Revenue Report June 10, 2026

Maryland Sports Betting Tax Hits $9.9M in May 2026 as Hold Jumps to 12.3% — Handle Cools to $535M

Maryland bettors wagered $535.4M in May, down 6.8% from April — but the state's tax take rose to $9.90M as operators held a season-high 12.3%. FY2026 contributions reached $124.7M through 11 months.

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Race Results June 7, 2026

Golden Tempo Storms From Last to First to Win the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipped the Preakness, returned fresh, and rallied from the back of the field under Jose Ortiz to win the 158th Belmont Stakes by 1 1/2 lengths at Saratoga — a two-for-two classic season for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

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Race Results May 16, 2026

Napoleon Solo Wins 151st Preakness at Laurel Park — Slowest Time in 75 Years

Napoleon Solo, a 7-1 closer for trainer Chad Summers and jockey Paco Lopez, ran down favorite Iron Honor in the final furlong to take the 151st Preakness Stakes — the first Preakness at Laurel Park since 1908.

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Revenue Report May 11, 2026

Maryland Sports Betting Generates $9.1M for State in April 2026 — Handle Tops $574M

Maryland bettors wagered $574.2M in April, a +11.8% year-over-year jump that produced a record-pace $9.14M tax contribution to the state — up 43.7% versus April 2025.

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