Gaming – Problem Gambling Fund – Table Game Fees and Distribution of Sports Wagering Proceeds
Sponsor: Nick Allen (District 8)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: GamingStatus: Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring, rather than authorizing, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to establish a certain annual fee of $500 for each table game to be distributed to the Problem Gambling Fund; and altering the distribution of the proceeds from sports wagering to provide 1% of the proceeds to the Fund.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Drexler, Mary | Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rosen-Cohen, Nancy | NCADD-Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Allen, Delegate Nick | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Allen, Delegate Allenlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Roossien, Brian | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Duffy, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |