MD SB862

Maryland Department of Health must conduct a new prevalence study on problem and pathological mobile gambling, with the initial study due by July 1, 2031, and replication studies every 5 years thereafter

Fantasy competition operators' retained proceeds decrease from 85% to 84%, with 1% of total proceeds now directed to the Problem Gambling Fund

Sports wagering facility licensees (Class A and B) retain 84% instead of 85% of proceeds, while mobile sports wagering licensees retain 79% instead of 80%

1% of all sports wagering proceeds must be distributed to the Problem Gambling Fund established under § 9–1A–33

Secretary of Health must submit annual reports to the General Assembly by November 1 each year, beginning in 2027, detailing how Problem Gambling Fund expenditures have been used for treatment and prevention programs