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MD SB761

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ron Watson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the General Assembly to permit the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue Internet gaming licenses in Maryland, contingent on voter approval
  • Limits Internet gaming licenses to holders of video lottery operation licenses (existing casinos) and entities under contract with those license holders
  • Requires the State's share of Internet gaming revenues to be used for dedicated purposes including funding public education
  • Submits the question to Maryland voters as a referendum at the November 2026 general election, in compliance with Article XIX, § 1(e) of the Maryland Constitution
  • If voters approve, the Act becomes effective 30 days after the official canvass; if rejected, the Act becomes null and void automatically

Legislative Description

Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Internet Gaming Referendum

Elections

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Taxation2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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