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Introduced
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
03/16/2024
03/16/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue certain licenses to certain qualified applicants to conduct or participate in certain Internet gaming operations in the State; authorizing the Governor, on recommendation of the Commission, to enter into certain multijurisdictional Internet gaming agreements; providing that certain payments to certain former video lottery employees may not be subtracted from the calculation of a certain benefit; submitting the Act to a referendum; etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue internet gaming licenses to qualified applicants, including video lottery operators and holders of sports wagering facility licenses, to conduct internet gaming in the state. The bill also requires internet gaming licensees to comply with certain data privacy and security requirements, establish responsible gaming measures, and promote diversity and inclusion in the industry. The bill dedicates a portion of the internet gaming proceeds to education funding, the video lottery facility employee displacement fund, and other state accounts. The bill submits the authorization of internet gaming to a voter referendum. Overall, this bill seeks to authorize and regulate internet gaming in Maryland for the primary purpose of raising revenue for education.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing (12:00:00 3/26/2024 ) (on 03/26/2024)
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