Bill > HB731

This bill modifies the definition of "fantasy competition" to encompass a broader range of simulated games and contests, including those where participants assemble imaginary teams or rosters and compete based on the projected or actual performance statistics of real-life athletes, provided that prize structures are disclosed in advance and multiple winners may share prizes. It also mandates that the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (referred to as the "Commission") must impose an annual registration fee of $50,000 on fantasy competition operators, with these funds directed to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund. Furthermore, the bill requires the Commission to establish a voluntary exclusion program, allowing individuals to request to be excluded from fantasy competitions for a specified period, and fantasy competition operators are prohibited from allowing participation by individuals on this list, with penalties for non-compliance.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0731?ys=2026RS