First, the good news.  We can add Maryland to the growing list of states, especially in the Northeast, that will consider legalizing poker.  A vote by the public on any legislation could be made as early as November. 

Now, the bad news.  Legislation in Sweden that is intended to regulate its gambling industry, in part by permitting outside companies to offer sports betting, has been delayed.  Lawyers are quibbling over details regarding penalties for violations.  Lawyers.