Smith, the former Ravens wide receiver who was among the guests on hand for the ribbon cutting, pulled several hundred dollars in cash from his pockets to make his first bets. 500 record next season drew laughter from the crowd. Scott’s announcement that he would bet on the beleaguered Orioles to reach a. The mayor, who celebrated his first year in office this week, picked Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to be named Most Valuable Player and the Ravens to win the Super Bowl. The hometown team was a favorite in the first sports bets placed Friday at the casino by Scott and others.
In 2018, the casino announced a marketing deal with the Ravens allowing it to use team trademarks and logos. Managers at Horseshoe, where revenues have not reached projections made by state consultants before its 2014 opening, hope sports betting will allow the casino to further capitalize on its proximity to fans at M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Ravens, and Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
