Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and Voluntary Exclusion Requirements
Sponsor: Eric Ebersole (District 44A)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: GamingStatus: Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'fantasy competition' for purposes of provisions of law governing fantasy competitions to include certain competitions; requiring the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to establish a certain voluntary exclusion program; prohibiting a fantasy competition operator from permitting an individual on the mandatory exclusion list to establish a fantasy competition account or participate in fantasy competitions; etc.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 4UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kopacki, Christopher | National Shooting Sports Foundation | Oral |
| FAV | Cleland, Bartlett | NetChoice | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cleland, Bartlett | NetChoice | Oral |
| FAV | Pica, Johnlobbyist | Pica & Associates, LLC | Oral |
| FAV | Packer, Adamlobbyist | PrizePicks | Oral |
| FAV | Saum, Shanelobbyist | PrizePicks | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Melvin, Robertlobbyist | R Street Institute | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Portnov, Daniel | Splash Sports | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Ebersole, Delegate Ebersolelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Cochran, Kevinlobbyist | DraftKings Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Beskid, Jennifer | Maryland Lottery Gaming Control Agency | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Butler, James | Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency | Oral |
| UNF | Weintraub, Jasonlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Doura-Schawohl, Brianne | Doura-Schawohl Consulting LLC | Oral |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPica, JohnPica & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Allied Universal; Automated Health Systems; Benelli USA c/o Pica & Associates, LLC; Beretta USA; Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Inc.; Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company…
UNFWeintraub, JasonRegistered for: AFSCME Council 3; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; American Property Casualty Insurance Association; COPT Defense Properties; CVS Health; CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield…