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MD HB618

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Edith Patterson

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to establish a system allowing individuals to purchase lottery subscriptions online through internet-connected devices such as computers or mobile phones

  • Applies to multijurisdictional games (offered with other states or foreign entities) and jackpot games (where top prizes vary based on sales and previous drawing outcomes)

  • Permits licensed lottery agents to sell vouchers that individuals can use to fund online subscription purchases, with agents receiving standard commission rates under § 9-117

  • Licensed agents receive commissions on subscription renewals originally funded by their vouchers for up to 24 months from the first renewal date

  • Requires the Agency to report to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, House Appropriations Committee, and House Ways and Means Committee by December 1, 2026 on subscription sales data including direct sales, voucher sales, and renewals

Legislative Description

State Lottery - Internet Sales of Subscription Plans - Authorization

Gaming

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 340

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Taxation3/17/2025
Ways and Means1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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