What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
Statistically, a Powerball player is much more likely to be attacked by a grizzly bear at Yellowstone National Park.
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.
Spring is starting with snow flurries and wind chills in the mid 20s.
Three men squeegeeing cars at a southeast Baltimore intersection are accused of draining bank accounts of two drivers, police said.
Gregory Hightower, 70, is wanted for two recent sexual assaults that happened in the area of Gwynns Falls Parkway, according to police.
Joseph Maeda Raiger, from Alexandria, Virginia, died after crashing around 5:30 p.m. on Interstate 97 near Crownsville.
Baltimore and Tampa Bay took the top two spots in the division last season.
Those allegations include people being burned and assaulted, and several taken to hospitals for alcohol poisoning, which led to a suspension of most social activities.
Three men squeegeeing cars at a southeast Baltimore intersection are accused of draining bank accounts of two drivers, police said.
Winter temperatures continue tonight. Spring arrives 11:06 PM EDT Tuesday, but its arrival will have a cold feel.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County knew and failed to respond to allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination by the former swimming and diving coach, the Department of Justice announced on Monday.
Detectives said last year they have not ruled out that others were involved in the death of Pamela Lynn Conyers.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
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Baltimore County prosecutors said theft totaled $29,000 and occurred between April 2022 and March 2023.
The Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore is the mission operations center for the telescope. It launched last in 2021 from French Guiana.
Wayback Burgers has a new lineup of spring limited-time offers.
Wayback Burgers has a new line up of spring limited-time offers.
The benefit gala is in its 26th year
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing its litter removal efforts following the launch last month of Operation Clean Sweep Maryland
Longeviti is a Baltimore-based medical device company.
Baltimore and Tampa Bay took the top two spots in the division last season.
This is the Terrapins' 20th NCAA Tournament under head coach Brenda Frese in her 22 seasons in College Park.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
Kyle Stowers hit three home runs and drove in all four runs.
Huntley is signing at the veteran's minimum salary with the Browns.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on March 17, 2024.
The Maryland Senate has voted for a measure to create a new statewide center to foster a partnership with federal and local agencies to reduce gun violence.
Top leaders in the Maryland House are backing roughly $1.3 billion in new revenues to help pay for future education and transportation costs.
CASA is pushing three bills to address eviction protections for tenants, including immigrants.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The classical season will open in two back-to-back gala concerts in September at Strathmore in Bethesda and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
The Orioles bird visited Adley Michelle to drop off an autographed baseball and matching Adley Rutschman T-shirts
WJZ viewers sent in pictures after Maryland experienced one of its most significant snowfalls in years.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Equal Pay Day marks how far into the year a woman must work to earn what a man earned in the previous year.
Things are still in the brainstorming and proposal phases, but ideas were floated in a hearing Tuesday at the House of Delegates.
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.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Measles can be fatal. According to the World Health Organization, 136,000 people - mostly children - died from measles in 2022.
After traces of lead in applesauce poisons nearly 470 people, mostly young kids, FDA finds the metal in more food items.
In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden plans to urge Congress to focus on bringing down the price of prescription drugs for Americans.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The beloved race around the world features thirteen new teams competing for a $1 million grand prize.
Few swimmers have made a splash as big as Katie Ledecky, the Olympic gold medalist and two-time winner of The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award.
Ross will perform on Sunday, May 12 at the midtown venue.
'Elsbeth' is based on the character featured in 'The Good Wife' and 'The Good Fight'.
The classical season will open in two back-to-back gala concerts in September at Strathmore in Bethesda and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
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Squeegee workers accused of stealing drivers' phones, making large CashApp transactions
Police searching for 70-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting minors
Budweiser releasing limited edition Orioles can for Opening Day