Gaming - Problem Gambling Fund - Table Game Fees and Distribution of Sports Wagering Proceeds
Sponsor: Senator KlausmeierCommittee: Budget and TaxationSubject: GamingStatus: Hearing 3/08 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 (11)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Keene, Malik | K M Delivery Moving Inc. | Oral |
| FAV | Drexler, Mary | Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wolfson, Kenneth | Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem gambling | Oral |
| FAV | Geddes, Annlobbyist | Maryland Coalition of Families | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Parks, Shandra | Maryland Council on Problem Gambling | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rosen-Cohen, Nancy | NCADD-Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hinman, William | The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling | Oral |
| FAV | Benedetti, Adrea | Vessels for Humanity | Position only |
| FAV | Roossien, Brian | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Klausmeier, Senator Klausmeierlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Muldrow, Adrian | T.A.M.E Advocacy | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGeddes, AnnMaryland Coalition of FamiliesRegistered for: Mental Health Association of Maryland; Maryland Coalition of Families