Maryland lawmakers propose ban on online sweepstakes casino games
Maryland lawmakers introduced House Bill 295 and Senate Bill 112 on 14 January, proposing a ban on defined online and mobile interactive games. The bills would impose criminal penalties of up to three years in prison, fines of $10,000 to $100,000, or both; they would also require reporting of relevant business relationships and allow licence denials or revocations in specified cases.
If enacted, the bills would expose operators and connected businesses to criminal penalties and licensing consequences in Maryland.