Maryland House passes bills targeting sweepstakes and illegal online gambling
Maryland’s House of Delegates passed HB 295 on 20 March and HB 1226 on 23 March, according to the report. HB 295 would criminalise specified interactive prize games, while HB 1226 would strengthen enforcement against unauthorised online gambling; both bills went to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee.
Operators and suppliers face proposed restrictions on sweepstakes-style games and support for unauthorised online gambling.