Gaming - Slot Machines - Skills-Based Amusement Devices
Sponsor: Delegate AtterbearyCommittee: Ways and MeansSubject: GamingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 290 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'slot machine' to provide that certain skills-based amusement devices excluded from the definition may award merchandise, tickets, tokens, or other objects that do not exceed a certain minimal value per play and may be accumulated and exchanged for noncash merchandise or prizes of value that is similar to the cumulated value of the objects exchanged, and does not exceed a minimal wholesale value of $599.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Coale, Tomlobbyist | PWRJ | Oral |
| FAV | Austin, Alex | Prince Georges County Chamber of Commerce | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Atterbeary, Delegate Atterbearylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Hudolin, Keith | PPE Casino Resorts Maryland, LLC dba Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Beskid, Jennifer | Maryland Lottery Gaming Control Agency | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVCoale, TomPWRJRegistered for: Advantage Capital; Authorium; Baltimore Orioles; CI Renewables; City of Annapolis; Ecphora Capital…