Columbia, VA Sports News

Maryland is Ready for Sports Betting, Just Ask the Broadcasters

Sports fandom in Maryland has long come with a gambling chaser.

Back when local television sports segments were more than quick-reads of the pro teams’ scores, Baltimore broadcasting legend Vince Bagli would be sure to fit in a Pick-6 from Pimlico or Laurel before handing back off to the anchor. His partner at WBAL, Chris Thomas, unashamedly would slip on a sombrero and offer NFL picks, played and even owned race horses, and once walked off set mistakenly thinking he’d just hit the state lottery numbers Channel 11 had announced ... Read more