“It’s a billion dollar industry.”īetMGM is the casino giant’s subsidiary. And people were doing it anyway,” Flaim said. Flaim and Johnny “Cakes” Auville stepped up to the betting counter at MGM National Harbor and became the fourth and fifth people in Maryland history to place legal sports wagers.įlaim’s wager: a $50 bet on the underdog Pittsburgh Steelers, getting three points, against the Minnesota Vikings. On Thursday, in an act that underscored sports gambling’s emergence from the shadows, hosts J.P. So the hosts - four longtime friends from Bowie who got their start on local cable access - dubbed the segment “Friday Night Fatties.” It was their way of describing NFL picks that they considered “big fat winners.” When the Sports Junkies, a popular sports radio foursome, wanted to do an end-of-the-week betting segment in the late 1990s, jittery station managers asked them to be discreet about it.

Sports betting became legal in Maryland more than three years after a Supreme Court ruling opened the door to wagering outside Nevada. Flaim, part of the Sports Junkies crew on WJFK (106.7 The Fan), places a bet at the opening of the BetMGM Sportbook at National Harbor on Thursday. Guests will be able to enjoy rooms and suites, the conservatory and Potomac Plaza, gaming, dining, retail and art throughout the resort.Washington, D.C. TIMELINE: Coronavirus In Maryland, Tracking The Spread.Coronavirus Resources: How To Get Help In Maryland.Larry Hogan's guidelines when he announced reopening earlier this month, they will open at a 50 percent capacity limit. 'The health and safety of our guests and employees is our top priority as we plan for our reopening, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for some much-needed entertainment.'

As we enter this next phase, we are proud and excited to begin getting our employees back to work and to continue working with our local business partners,' said Jorge Perez, MGM Resorts Regional Portfolio President and President of MGM National Harbor. 'The last several months have been challenging for the entire world, including our employees and the surrounding DMV community. on Monday, June 29 after it closed down earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. (WJZ) - MGM National Harbor will reopen to the general public at 6 a.m.

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