Griffiths: Maryland Democrats fumble state sports betting as NFL season opens

Last weekend, a full slate of college football games was played across the country. This weekend, the NFL is in full swing, highlighted by the Ravens playing on Monday Night Football against the Raiders in Las Vegas. At least the Ravens will be in a place where sports betting is allowed this weekend. The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation legalizing slot machines in a special session in 2007. Ever since, Maryland has been viewed as acting too passively on expanding gaming options.