Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation
Sponsor: Ron Watson (District 23)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: GamingStatus: Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue certain licenses to certain video lottery operators to conduct or participate in certain Internet gaming operations in the State; authorizing the Governor, on recommendation of the Commission, to enter into certain multijurisdictional Internet gaming agreements with certain other governments, subject to certain limitations; and submitting the Act to a referendum of the qualified voters of the State.
AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendmentsUNF 5UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Watson, Kerrylobbyist | MGM Resorts | Oral |
| FAV | Harting, Martalobbyist | Venable | Oral |
| FAV | Nybo, Christopher | iDEA Growth | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Perry, Timlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Watson, Senator Watsonlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Rosen-Cohen, Nancy | NCADD-Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Tuerke, Jennifer | Voices of Hope, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Inniss, Blair | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sidh, Sushantlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Cohen, Alyse | 5400 Holiday Drive Entertainment | Oral |
| FWA | Boston, Frank | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Grant, Eugene | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Mandel, Jonlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Baron, Peter | Anne Arundel County | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Ford, Sean | Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Anne Arundel CountyINFO 1
iDEA GrowthFAV 1
MGM ResortsFAV 1
NCADD-MarylandUNF 1
VenableFAV 1
Voices of Hope, Inc.UNF 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVHarting, MartaVenableRegistered for: Abbott Laboratories; Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc., The; Asurion Insurance Services, Inc.; Baltimore Community Foundation; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Baltimore Public Markets Corporation…
FAVPerry, TimRegistered for: Miller Pipeline; 28 Walker Avenue; AT&T; Advantage Capital; Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates - Philip Morris USA Inc., John Middleton Co., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Helix Innovations LLC & NJOY, LLC; Altruix…
UNFSidh, SushantRegistered for: AFCO Cargo BWI II LLC; Abner's; Air Global (formerly Al Fakher Distribution); Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC; American Express Travel Related Services, Inc.; Association for Accessible Medicines…
FWAMandel, JonRegistered for: District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority; FanDuel, Inc.; DIRECTV; Dish Network, LLC; DraftKings, Inc.; FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC…