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SB 885 — Maryland

Internet Gaming and Online Bingo - Authorization and Implementation

Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue certain licenses to certain qualified applicants to conduct or participate in certain Internet gaming and online bingo operations in the State; requiring the Commission to regulate Internet gaming, online bingo, and the conduct of Internet gaming and online bingo in the State; requiring an Internet gaming licensee and online bingo licensee to require individuals to provide proof of registration in order to participate in Internet gaming or online bingo; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 11, 2026

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Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Budget and Taxation (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 11, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Ron Watson

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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