MD SB706

Maryland Department of Health must conduct prevalence studies on problem and pathological mobile gambling, with the initial study completed by July 1, 2030, and replication studies at least every 5 years

Fantasy competition operators' retained proceeds reduced from 85% to 84%, with the remainder split 93.75% to Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund and 6.25% to Problem Gambling Fund

Sports wagering licensees (Class A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2, and mobile) retained proceeds reduced from 85% to 84%, with the same distribution split to education and problem gambling funds

Secretary of Health must submit annual reports to the General Assembly starting November 1, 2026, detailing how Problem Gambling Fund expenditures are used for treatment and prevention programs

Effective date: July 1, 2025