Last updated: April 1, 2022
Statutes
Lottery statutes are found at State Government Article, beginning with §9–101.
Casino gaming statutes are also found at State Government Article, beginning with §9–1A–01.
The statute for Electronic Instant Bingo is found in Criminal Law Article §12-308.
The statute for Electronic gaming devices is found at Criminal Law Article §12-301.1.
The statute for Online Fantasy Competitions is found at State Government Article, beginning with §9-1D-01.
The bill (HB940) that authorizes Sports Wagering can be found here.
Regulations
Regulations pertaining to the Maryland Lottery, the state’s casinos and other programs that the MLGCA regulates are covered in Title 36 of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
Official Publication of Proposed Regulations: Maryland Register
- Maryland Register – July 2, 2021 (see pages 577-579)
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Proposed Regulations/Amendments to Regulations
New regulations and amendments to existing regulations that have been approved by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, but have not yet been finalized and published in COMAR will be listed here.
General Provisions
Lottery Provisions
- Currently no proposed regulations or amendments.
Gaming Provisions
- Currently no proposed regulations or amendments.
Video Lottery Terminals
- Currently no proposed regulations or amendments.
Table Games
Electronic Gaming Devices
- Currently no proposed regulations or amendments.
Instant Bingo Machines in Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties
- Currently no proposed regulations or amendments.
Skills-Based Amusement Devices
- Currently no proposed regulations or amendments.
Online Fantasy Competition
- Voluntary Exclusion and Responsible Gaming and Fantasy Competition Regulations and Related Amendments
- Public Comments Regarding Proposed Amendments to Responsible Gaming and Fantasy Competition Regulations (added 4/1/22)
Sports Wagering
- Substantive Changes to Sports Wagering Regulations: Specific Requirements for Sports Wagering Facilities Licensees
- Final Action: Sports Wagering Regulations
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