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Bill > HB291
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to establish a certain limit, by regulation, on the amount of money given away as free promotional play by a sports wagering licensee that may be excluded from sports wagering proceeds.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the definition of "Proceeds" in Maryland's sports wagering law, which refers to the total amount of money wagered on a sporting event. Previously, "Proceeds" excluded money returned to winners, the value of prizes, free bets and promotional credits redeemed by bettors, and federal excise taxes paid by licensees. This bill amends this by removing the exclusion for "free bets and promotional credits redeemed by bettors" and instead clarifies that "Proceeds" does not include money given away by a sports wagering licensee as free promotional play used by players to bet. However, after the first full fiscal year of operations, this exclusion for free promotional play is limited to a percentage set by the Commission, based on the prior fiscal year's retained proceeds from either a sports wagering facility licensee or a mobile sports wagering licensee. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
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Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means (House)
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/5/2026 ) (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0291?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0291f.pdf |
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