MD HB295

Prohibits operating, conducting, or promoting "interactive games" in Maryland, defined as internet or mobile-accessible games involving consideration, chance, and reward that simulate casino gaming, lottery games, or sports wagering

Requires license applicants and holders to annually report business relationships with financial institutions, payment processors, geolocation providers, gaming content suppliers, platform providers, or media affiliates known to support illegal interactive games

Establishes criminal penalties of up to 3 years imprisonment and fines between $10,000 and $100,000 for knowingly violating the prohibition after receiving a cease and desist notice from the Commission

Bars the Commission from issuing licenses to applicants who knowingly accept revenue from high-risk jurisdictions identified by the Financial Action Task Force, state sponsors of terrorism, or jurisdictions where online casino gaming is prohibited

Requires annual disclosures from applicants and licensees identifying jurisdictions where they or affiliates accepted revenue from interactive games in illegal markets during the preceding 12 months, with material misrepresentations subject to license denial or sanctions