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Statistically, a Powerball player is much more likely to be attacked by a grizzly bear at Yellowstone National Park.
The jackpot has eluded players since Aug. 3, the last time anyone matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball.
No one won Wednesday night's top prize of $1.2 billion, so the jackpot for Saturday night's drawing will be very close to the $1.586 billion world record for lotteries.
Maryland's six sportsbooks handled more than $15.4 million in bets in July.
Sales for Mega Millions tickets have been strong as the Friday night drawing for the game's $1.28 billion jackpot, the third largest U.S. lottery jackpot, grows closer.
While sports betting licenses for five Maryland casinos remain in limbo, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission on Thursday approved partnerships between sportsbook operators and the casinos awaiting final approval from a state commission.
The state's sports betting panel met Wednesday and decided not to moved forward with the first sports betting licenses, leaving five casinos still waiting for approval on in-person wagering.
Sports wagering in Maryland is now authorized thanks to a 2020 ballot initiative and a 2021 law, but it may be until 2022 that gamblers get to make their bets on games.
Powerball is adding a third weekly drawing and a new feature called Double Play that will allow players in jurisdictions including Maryland another chance to match their numbers.
The Maryland Stadium Authority is pushing to give the Orioles and the Ravens a bigger piece of sports betting.
The state's six casinos are still feeling the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. They made about $126 million last month, down nearly 17% compared to last February.
Caesar's Palace it's not, but for the first time northern Virginia is getting in on the expansion of gambling that has been spreading throughout the state.
Voters in Maryland will be able to weigh in this fall on whether sports betting should be legal in the state.
The Maryland Lottery and six casinos contributed $1.113 billion to Maryland in fiscal year 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Larry Hogan's order last week allows for casinos to reopen under new safety guidelines and capacity limits.
Sports betting would be allowed at Maryland's six casinos, horse racing tracks and potentially at a Washington Redskins stadium, under a measure the Maryland Senate approved Tuesday.
A Maryland bill that would allow lessons on the risks associated with gambling — including addiction prevention — to be added to the high school health curriculum passed in the state Senate on Feb. 21.
State analysts project Maryland's six casinos will generate about $1.8 billion in gross gambling revenue in fiscal year 2021.
Legalized sports betting lives to fight another day.
While it may be nearly winter, that didn't stop Baltimore's Horseshoe Casino from unveiling its new $15 million outdoor entertainment space on Thursday.
Maryland's lottery and casinos contributed a record $1.311 billion to the state in fiscal year 2019, the state lottery and gaming agency said Monday.
A casino operator is suing a tech company after a contract dispute shuttered its sports betting platform at two West Virginia casinos ahead of the NCAA Tournament.
Maryland lawmakers are exploring a quick way to approve sports betting this year, but it's unclear if they will be able to do it without voter approval in 2020.
The man admitted to embezzling $6.7 million in funds meant to spur the local economy and instead used the money to feed his gambling addiction.
Casinos in Maryland are gambling on growth – and winning. The boom is paying off in more ways than one.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he will not run for the Democratic Vice President nomination, as speculation about the Democratic presidential ticket continues after President Biden said he is withdrawing from the race.
A stalled front, combined with waves of low pressure aloft will create unsettled conditions through-mid-week.
Omar Passmore, 28, the man accused of fatally shooting a 12-year-old Breaunna Cormley in Southeast Baltimore last week, was denied bail on Monday.
Baltimore Police are seeking to identify a person of interest in the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Jasper Davis at the Mondawmin Metro Station over the weekend.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden announced that he was dropping out of the Presidential race.
Omar Passmore, 28, the man accused of fatally shooting a 12-year-old Breaunna Cormley in Southeast Baltimore last week, was denied bail on Monday.
A stalled front will bring us multiple rounds of showers and storms for the majority of the work week.
Baltimore Police are seeking to identify a person of interest in the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Jasper Davis at the Mondawmin Metro Station over the weekend.
Maryland leaders are reacting to President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
A pilot died when a small environmental research plane crashed Tuesday morning in a river on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Tim Regan and Esa Davis join us to share how the partnership between The Village at Mondawmin and the University of Maryland Faculty Physicians came about.
Deputy Director Erin Ritter joins us to talk about the fundraising event and how the proceeds will benefit families with critically ill children.
The original Maryland Dairy building opened in 1924 as a lab and salesroom for ice cream, butter and cheese.
On this week's Food Truck Friday, we are featuring 2 Bold Chefs, a Mediterranean food truck with a twist.
Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week, presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and Visit Baltimore, returns for its nineteenth year Friday, July 19 through July 28, 2024.
Baltimore coach John Harbaugh delivered a bit of a speech, talking up his star quarterback at the end of his session with reporters.
The Baltimore Ravens kicked off training camp on Sunday in Owings Mills without their MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Anthony Santander blasted his 27th home run, but the Baltimore Orioles' rally fell short in a 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Nick Castellanos did it again. The Phillies outfielder has uncanny timing and smacked a home run hours after President Biden announced he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday.
The Baltimore Ravens are now 47 days away from kicking off the 2024 season.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he will not run for the Democratic Vice President nomination, as speculation about the Democratic presidential ticket continues after President Biden said he is withdrawing from the race.
President Biden on Sunday announced he is not running for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination.
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement that it is her "intention is to earn and win" the Democratic presidential nomination.
Nancy Pelosi joined the ranks Monday of Democrats who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden ended his reelection bid Sunday.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Wellness drinks are now filling grocery store aisles. As popular as drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas are, do they actually help you?
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
A very unsettled weather pattern will continue across the area throughout most of this week with periodic chances for showers and storms, and partly to mostly cloudy skies each day. Aside from the beneficial rainfall, the other positive is that it will not be nearly as hot as it was last week. Temperatures tonight will drop back into the lower 70s under a mostly cloudy sky with a continuation of chances for showers and storms, although the coverage should diminish after sunset through late tonight.
The first half of the day will be grey and dry with showers starting anytime after lunch. Highs are expected to be around 84 degrees.
Storm chances, temps in 80s to start workweek in Maryland
First alert meteorologist Dawn Brown has your Saturday evening forecast | 07/20/2024
Meteorologist Ashton Alteri has your Friday evening forecast.
A very unsettled weather pattern will continue across the area throughout most of this week with periodic chances for showers and storms, and partly to mostly cloudy skies each day. Aside from the beneficial rainfall, the other positive is that it will not be nearly as hot as it was last week. Temperatures tonight will drop back into the lower 70s under a mostly cloudy sky with a continuation of chances for showers and storms, although the coverage should diminish after sunset through late tonight.
According to the report, Maryland now ranks as one of the most challenging places to secure affordable housing. This revelation underscores a growing crisis that is affecting thousands across the state, from urban centers to suburban communities
Marty Bass visited Baltimore City Hall to check out the Marylanders Cry Freedom: Civil Rights at Home and Abroad exhibition
Tim Regan and Esa Davis join us to share how the partnership between The Village at Mondawmin and the University of Maryland Faculty Physicians came about.
Deputy Director Erin Ritter joins us to talk about the fundraising event and how the proceeds will benefit families with critically ill children.