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MD SB982
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Corderman
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AI Summary
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Expands Maryland's definition of "sporting event" under sports wagering law to include historical horse races, allowing pari-mutuel betting on previously run races of any breed
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Limits historical horse race wagering to specific licensed locations: thoroughbred/standardbred race courses, Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, and satellite simulcast facilities—mobile sports wagering licensees are prohibited from offering these wagers
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Caps the total number of historical horse racing terminals statewide at 4,000, with the Commission approving the number at each facility and the days/hours of operation
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Requires terminals to display past performance data without revealing race identity (location, date, horse names, jockey names) until after the bettor places their wager, then show results and a replay
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Minimum wager set at 10 cents with payouts never less than the amount wagered; all wagers must be placed in Commission-approved pari-mutuel pools rather than against the house
Legislative Description
Sports Wagering – Wagers on Historical Horse Races – Authorization
Disclosure
Last Action
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2025