The Maryland Retailers Association came out in opposition to online casino bills in the state Thursday. The MRA also shared results from a poll it commissioned that suggests a notable portion of Marylanders aren’t supportive of gambling expansion. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Polling.

The poll, in which 570 Marylanders were surveyed over the phone, suggests 55% of Marylanders opposed online casino legalization when initially surveyed. Nearly 30% of respondents supported mobile casino apps being legalized in the state, while the final 15% of respondents didn’t know how they felt on the topic.

“Marylanders in every region of the state, Republicans and Democrats alike, are united in their opposition of iGaming and iLottery,” Cailey Locklair, MRA President, said in a press release. “These policies would negatively impact not only the gaming and lottery industries but also every community that benefits from their local economic stimulation.”

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