Horse Racing - Satellite Simulcast Betting - Alterations
Sponsor: Mike McKay (District 1)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Horse RacingStatus: Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Transferring the regulation of satellite simulcast betting facilities in the State from the State Racing Commission to the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency; altering the definition of 'satellite simulcast betting', for purposes of provisions of law governing satellite simulcast betting and permit to hold satellite simulcast betting, to authorize pari-mutuel betting at a satellite simulcast facility in the State on a race that is simulcast from a sending track located in certain states; etc.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Nguyen, Johnny | DVR Sports | Oral |
| FAV | Feliz, Leslylobbyist | Riverboat on the Potomac | Oral |
| FAV | McKay, Mike | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paige, Quentin | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator McKay, Senator McKaylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Enten, Robert | Maryland Multi-Housing Assoc | Oral |
| UNF | Weintraub, Jasonlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVFeliz, LeslyRiverboat on the PotomacRegistered for: City of College Park; City of Mount Rainier; HPSO Investments LLC, T/A Riverboat on the Potomac; Kent County Government; Obvio AI, Inc.; Prince George's Gateway Development Authority…
UNFWeintraub, JasonRegistered for: AFSCME Council 3; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; American Property Casualty Insurance Association; COPT Defense Properties; CVS Health; CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield…