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MD SB970

MD SB970
Sports Wagering - Independent Evaluation of Sports Wagering


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Introduced
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring, rather than authorizing, certain sports wagering licensees and sports wagering operators that advertise in the State to contract with certain independent evaluators to evaluate and rate the sports wagering licensee's sports wagering content, sports wagering experts, sports wagering influencers, and content partners; and making the Act contingent on the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission issuing licenses to at least three independent evaluators.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that sports wagering licensees and operators who advertise in the state must contract with independent evaluators to assess and rate their advertising content, experts, influencers, and partners, changing the current authorization to a requirement. This measure is contingent on the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission issuing licenses to at least three such independent evaluators, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

First Reading Senate Rules (on 02/13/2026)

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