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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing online sports wagering beginning January 1, 2026; and requiring the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, notwithstanding a certain provision of law, to refund the application fee submitted by certain applicants for and holders of mobile sports wagering licenses under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill repeals online sports wagering in Maryland beginning January 1, 2026, effectively eliminating mobile sports betting in the state. The legislation removes existing provisions related to mobile and online sports wagering licenses, including provisions for licensing, application fees, and operational requirements. Specifically, the bill requires the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to refund application fees to mobile sports wagering license applicants with pending applications after July 1, 2025, or to license holders who surrender their licenses before accepting any wagers. The bill maintains in-person sports wagering at certain locations like video lottery facilities, racetracks, and stadiums, but eliminates the ability to place online or mobile sports bets. The legislation also makes various technical changes to renumber and reorganize existing legal sections related to sports wagering. The repeal of mobile sports wagering will take effect on January 1, 2026, while other provisions of the bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First Reading Senate Rules (on 02/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB1033?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb1033f.pdf |
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