ITLM Veterans’ Program

Examples of Diamond game machines

The MLGCA operates the Instant Ticket Lottery Machine (ITLM) program, which benefits Maryland veterans’ organizations.

ITLMs are lottery vending machines with spinning video reel animation. Currently, 92 Veterans’ Posts in Maryland have ITLMs installed in their locations. As of September 26, 2024, the ITLM Program has contributed over $52 million in total profits to the participating Veterans’ Posts since its launch in September 2014.

The program was established by the passage of Senate Bill 1 during the 2012 Second Special Session. To qualify for ITLMs, a veterans’ post must be an approved Lottery retailer and organized as a veterans’ organization as defined by 501(c)(4) or (19) under the Internal Revenue Code. By law, veterans’ organizations located in the following counties do not qualify: Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester.

All ITLMs are connected to a central monitoring system. The MLGCA monitors machine payouts and software/hardware certification. Under the current contract, Veterans’ organizations keep 50% of the net proceeds from the machines with an additional percentage going to the Maryland Veterans’ Trust Fund.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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What is an Instant Ticket Lottery Machine (ITLM)?

An ITLM is an electronic device that dispenses pre-printed instant scratch tickets and utilizes a touchscreen monitor. The device scans and validates the barcode on the instant ticket as it is dispensed and displays the result of the ticket on the touchscreen monitor. The device accumulates winnings for the player and prints out a voucher at the conclusion of play that can be redeemed for cash or inserted into another ITLM for continued play.

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Veterans’ organizations keep 50% of the net proceeds from the ITLMs.

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There is no cost to veterans’ organizations. All equipment, installation, supplies and training are provided by the MLGCA and its ITLM vendor, Diamond Game.

What does my post need to know about installation of the machines?

Your location will need to provide the following:

  • A dedicated 20A circuit is required for every three machines
  • A dedicated 20A circuit for the server in a secure, climate-controlled location (i.e. main office, locked closet or
    storage room)
  • Space for the machines: approximately 4 square feet of space per machine, recommended space between
    cabinets: 9-14 inches
  • Counter space for a management terminal/payout terminal which includes:
    • Keyboard
    • Monitor
    • Cash Drawer
    • Receipt Printer
    • Scanner
  • Space for a server (dimensions: depth =13 inches; width = 13 inches; height = 13 inches) and 8.5 x 11 printer
  • Secure closet or location for ticket stock  (i.e. main office, locked closet or storage room)
  • Chairs for dispensers

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The payout rate is 90.5% for each machine.

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You have to be at least 18 years old to play an ITLM.

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At least one individual is required to be on duty during all times of ITLM operation.

How long is the approval/installation process?

Typically the approval and installation process takes 60 to 90 days.

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Please contact Tom Slevin at 443-324-5452 or tom.slevin@maryland.gov to begin the application process.

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The ITLMs have been procured through a competitive bid process and the contract was awarded to Diamond Game. Under the contract, Diamond Game provides all services associated with the program.

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Location Address City Zip County
American Legion #24 27 W. Main Street Frostburg 21532 Allegany
American Legion #189 19008 Legion Road Barton  21521  Allegany
VFW #1411 205 E. Union Street Cumberland  21502  Allegany
VFW #6775 21406 Queens Point Rd SW Westernport  21562  Allegany
American Legion #40 500 5th Avenue SE Glen Burnie 21061 Anne Arundel
American Legion #141 1707 Forest Drive Annapolis 21401 Anne Arundel
American Legion #175 832 Manhattan Beach Road Severna Park 21146 Anne Arundel
American Legion #226 830 Mayo Road Edgewater 21037 Anne Arundel
American Legion #276 8068 Quarterfield Road Severn 21144 Anne Arundel
American Legion #277 7376 Carbide Road Baltimore 21226 Anne Arundel
VFW #2462 1720 Bayside Beach Road Pasadena 21122 Anne Arundel
Fleet Reserve Club 100 Compromise Street Annapolis 21401 Anne Arundel
American Legion #19 11502 Madison Ave. Baltimore 21217 Baltimore City
American Legion #285 2324 McElderry St. Baltimore 21205 Baltimore City
VFW #8509 335-337 E. North Ave. Baltimore 21202 Baltimore City
VFW #10078 425-427 E. Fort Ave. Baltimore 21230 Baltimore City
American Legion #22 125 York Road Towson 21204 Baltimore
American Legion #109 1610 Old Sulphur Spring Road Arbutus 21227 Baltimore
American Legion #116 1090 Westminster Road Reisterstown 21136 Baltimore
American Legion #122 4424 Painters Mill Road Owings Mills 21117 Baltimore
American Legion #130 8666 Silver Lake Drive Perry Hall 21128 Baltimore
American Legion #148 20 S. Marlyn Avenue Essex 21221 Baltimore
American Legion #180 1331 Seling Avenue Rosedale 21237 Baltimore
American Legion #256 19520 York Road Parkton 21120 Baltimore
VFW #521 214 S. Tollgate Road Owings Mills 21117 Baltimore
VFW #2621 206 Riverside Road Essex 21221 Baltimore
VFW #2678 6521 North Point Road Edgemere 21219 Baltimore
VFW #10067 6309 Ebenezer Road Middle River 21220 Baltimore
American Legion #274 11820 H G Trueman Rd. Lusby 20657 Calvert
American Legion #31 2 Sycamore St. Westminster 21157 Carroll
American Legion #120 9 Broad Street Taneytown 21787 Carroll
American Legion #200 4600 Legion Lane Hampstead 21074 Carroll
American Legion #223 7327 Slacks Road Sykesville 21784 Carroll
VFW #467 519 Poole Road Westminster 21157 Carroll
VFW #6918 5801 Conover Road Taneytown 21787 Carroll
VFW #8806 115 Penrose St. Union Bridge 21791 Carroll
VFW #10076  107 S. Main St. Mount Airy 21771 Carroll
American Legion #82 6330 Crain Highway La Plata 20646 Charles
American Legion #170 4345 Livingston Road Indian Head 20640 Charles
VFW #8810 2310 Old Washington Road Waldorf 20601 Charles
American Legion #238 6265 Brandywine Road Hughesville 20637 Charles
American Legion #11 1450 Taney Avenue Frederick 21702 Frederick
American Legion #96 18 S. Maple Avenue Brunswick 21716 Frederick
American Legion #121 105 N Seton Ave. Emmitsburg 21727 Frederick
American Legion #168 8 Park Lane Thurmont 21788 Frederick
American Legion #191 801 Prospect Road Mount Airy 21771 Frederick
American Legion #282 101 West Elizabeth Street Woodsboro 21798 Frederick
AMVETS #2 702 East South St. Frederick 21701 Frederick
AMVETS #7 26 Apples Church Rd. Thurmont 21788 Frederick
AMVETS #9 408 W. Green St. Middletown 21769 Frederick
VFW #3285 5901 Old National Pike Frederick 21702 Frederick
VFW #6658 12 W. Main St. Emmitsburg 21727 Frederick
American Legion #71 423 Memorial Dr. Oakland 21550 Garrett
American Legion #214 108 Miller Street Grantsville 21536 Garrett
VFW #10077 4107 Maryland Highway Oakland 21550 Garrett
American Legion #17 415 Edgewood Road Edgewood 21040 Harford
American Legion #39 500 N. Hickory Avenue Bel Air 21014 Harford
American Legion #47 501 Saint John Street Havre de Grace 21078 Harford
American Legion #55 115 North Bond St. Bel Air 21014 Harford
American Legion #128 44 Parke Street Aberdeen 21001 Harford
American Legion #182 2217 Whiteford Road Whiteford 21160 Harford
VFW #5337 3705 Pulaski Highway Abingdon 21009 Harford
VFW #6054 206 Spesutia Road Aberdeen 21001 Harford
VFW #8672 1714 Morse Road Forest Hill 21050 Harford
VFW #10146 3440 Conowingo Road Street 21154 Harford
VFW #10028 821 Old Philadelphia Road Aberdeen 21001 Harford
VFW #7472 4225 VFW Lane Ellicott City 21043 Howard
VFW #8097 7209 Montevideo Road Jessup 20794 Howard
American Legion #41 905 Sligo Avenue Silver Spring 20910 Montgomery
American Legion #86 2013 Veirs Mill Road Rockville 20851 Montgomery
American Legion #268 11225 Fern Street Wheaton 20902 Montgomery
VFW #350  6420 Orchard Avenue  Takoma Park  20912 Montgomery
American Legion #60 2 Main Street Laurel 20707 Prince George’s
American Legion #66 9605 Old Laurel Bowie Road Bowie 20720 Prince George’s
American Legion #108 3608 Legion Dr. Cheverly 20785 Prince George’s
American Legion #131 4103 Lawrence Street Colmar Manor 20722 Prince George’s
American Legion #136 6900 Greenbelt Rd. Greenbelt 20770 Prince George’s
American Legion #217 9218 Baltimore Blvd College Park 20740 Prince George’s
American Legion #227 13505 Cherry Tree Crossing Rd Brandywine 20613 Prince George’s
American Legion #248 5600 Janice Lane Temple Hills 20748 Prince George’s
American Legion #259 9122 Piscataway Road Clinton 20735 Prince George’s
American Legion #275 8201 Martin Luther King Hwy Glen Arden 20706 Prince George’s
Disabled American Veterans #7 8205 Laurel Bowie Road Bowie 20715 Prince George’s
Fleet Reserve Branch #67 5006 Suitland Rd. Suitland 20746 Prince George’s
American Legion #10 710 N. Main Street Boonsboro 21713 Washington
American Legion #26 240 E. Main Street Hancock 21750 Washington
American Legion #42 405 Northern Avenue Hagerstown 21742 Washington
American Legion #202 400 American Legion Avenue Williamsport 21795 Washington
American Legion #211 12 N Westside Avenue Funkstown 21734 Washington
American Legion #222 12335 Big Spring Road Clear Spring 21722 Washington
AMVETS #10 770 Frederick Street Hagerstown 21740 Washington