Maryland House advances sweepstakes casino ban in 105-24 vote
Maryland’s House passed HB 295 by 105-24 on 23 March 2026, sending the bill to the Senate, according to reports. The proposal would prohibit casino-style platforms using multiple payment currencies to offer cash or cash-equivalent prizes, while exempting non-monetary prizes; HB 1226 had passed its second reading and faced a third-reading deadline that day.
Operators offering sweepstakes casino products in Maryland could face criminal penalties if HB 295 becomes law.