Commanders land sports wagering license for FedEx Field originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
The Commanders' goal of installing a sportsbook at FedEx Field is very close to crossing the goal line.
On Wednesday, ESPN reported that the franchise landed a sports wagering license for its home stadium. The license was granted by the Maryland State Lottery & Gaming Control Commission.
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According to WTOP.com, the vote to approve the club's application for the license was unanimous with one abstention.
The news means that Washington can now take steps toward installing a sports-betting area inside of FedEx Field (officials, though, must still formally issue the organization its license).
A similar, in-house sports-betting area exists inside of Capital One Arena, while Nationals Park has one right next door that fans can use while at games.
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In order for the approval to occur, the lottery agency had to find that owner Dan Snyder was in a position of adequate "financial stability, integrity and responsibility."
