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MD HB1048
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Buckel
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Prohibits terminals from displaying identifying information (race location, date, horse names, jockey names) before bettors make selections, though past performance data must be available
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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