Bill > HB1319

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.