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MD HB1048

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Buckel

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "sporting event" under Maryland's sports wagering law to include historical horse races, allowing licensed facilities to accept wagers on previously run horse races

  • Limits historical horse race wagering to specific locations: thoroughbred/standardbred race courses with Class A-2 licenses, the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, and satellite simulcast facilities

  • Requires wagering on historical horse races to be conducted as pari-mutuel betting on Commission-approved terminals, with a statewide cap of 4,000 terminals

  • Prohibits terminals from displaying identifying information (race location, date, horse names, jockey names) before bettors make selections, though past performance data must be available

  • Sets minimum wager at 10 cents with payouts no less than the amount wagered, and takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization

Disclosure

Last Action

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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