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MD HB633

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vanessa Atterbeary

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "slot machine" in Maryland Criminal Law to expand what skills-based amusement devices can award while remaining exempt from slot machine regulations

  • Skills-based amusement devices may now award merchandise, tickets, tokens, or other objects with per-play values not exceeding minimal value set by the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission

  • Allows prizes from these devices to be accumulated and exchanged for noncash merchandise or prizes with value similar to the cumulated value of objects exchanged

  • Caps the maximum wholesale value of exchanged prizes at $599

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Gaming - Slot Machines - Skills-Based Amusement Devices

Equipment

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 290

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

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

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