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Bills/2026 Regular Session

HB 1343

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Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation

Sponsor: Caylin Young (District 45)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: GamingStatus: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue certain licenses to certain qualified applicants to conduct or participate in certain Internet gaming operations in the State; requiring the Commission to regulate Internet gaming and the conduct of Internet gaming in the State; requiring an Internet gaming licensee to require individuals to provide proof of the registration in order to participate in Internet gaming; submitting the Act to a referendum; etc.

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Testimony (30)

MGA witness list
FAV 2FavorableFWA 6Favorable with amendmentsUNF 22Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVKapur, RaviPlaytechWritten (PDF)
FAVDelegate Young, Delegate YounglegislatorIndividualOral
UNFReynolds, ToddAFT MarylandWritten (PDF)
UNFHunt, EthanAnne Arundel CountyWritten (PDF)
UNFDoura-Schawohl, BrianneDoura-Schawohl Consulting LLCWritten (PDF)
UNFPrice, SarahlobbyistMaryland Retailers AllianceWritten (PDF)
UNFEdwards, DonnaMaryland State & District of Columbia AFL-CIOWritten (PDF)
UNFFrazier, WayneMd. Washington Minority Companies AssociationWritten (PDF)
UNFLan, MirandaMetro Baltimore AFL CIOWritten (PDF)
UNFRosen-Cohen, NancyNCADD-MarylandWritten (PDF)
UNFSterry, ShaneSeafarers Entertainment & Allied Trades UnionWritten (PDF)
UNFBarie, OliverThe National Assocation Against iGamingWritten (PDF)
UNFRASMUSSEN, DENNISlobbyistThe Rasmussen Group LLCWritten (PDF)
UNFCarter, StaciUAW Local 2503Written (PDF)
UNFEitel, EricUAW Local 2503Written (PDF)
UNFMillar, AmyUFCW Local 1994 MCGEOWritten (PDF)
UNFBaker, JoshUFCW Local 27Written (PDF)
UNFLingo, TracyUNITE HERE Local 7Written (PDF)
UNFChorpenning, JasonUnited Food & Commercial Workers Union Local No 27Written (PDF)
UNFHill, NelsonUnited Food & Commercial Workers Union Local No 27Written (PDF)
UNFPironis, KristenVisit Annapolis & Anne Arundel CountyWritten (PDF)
UNFBertino, ChipIndividualWritten (PDF)
UNFInniss, BlairIndividualWritten (PDF)
UNFStewart, MarkIndividualWritten (PDF)
FWASidh, SushantlobbyistCapitol Strategies, on behalf of Delta Bingo and Abner's BingoWritten (PDF)
FWAWhite, DaniellelobbyistMGM Resorts InternationalWritten (PDF)
FWAMacGregor, MichellelobbyistSports Betting AllianceWritten (PDF)
FWAHessler, ThereselobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FWATyrrell, JosephlobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FWAWeintraub, JasonlobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

AFT MarylandUNF 1
Anne Arundel CountyUNF 1
Capitol Strategies, on behalf of Delta Bingo and Abner's BingoFWA 1
Doura-Schawohl Consulting LLCUNF 1
Maryland Retailers AllianceUNF 1
Maryland State & District of Columbia AFL-CIOUNF 1
Md. Washington Minority Companies AssociationUNF 1
Metro Baltimore AFL CIOUNF 1
MGM Resorts InternationalFWA 1
NCADD-MarylandUNF 1
PlaytechFAV 1
Seafarers Entertainment & Allied Trades UnionUNF 1
Sports Betting AllianceFWA 1
The National Assocation Against iGamingUNF 1
The Rasmussen Group LLCUNF 1
UAW Local 2503UNF 2
UFCW Local 1994 MCGEOUNF 1
UFCW Local 27UNF 1
UNITE HERE Local 7UNF 1
United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local No 27UNF 2
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel CountyUNF 1

Registered lobbyists who testified

UNFPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AllianceRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association
UNFRASMUSSEN, DENNISThe Rasmussen Group LLCRegistered for: Baltimore Children's Museum, Inc. dba Port Discovery Children's Museum; Chesapeake Renewable Energy, LLC; Chesapeake Ventures Development, LLC; Greater Ocean City Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; HarborRock Holdings, LLC; Maryland Mortgage Bankers & Brokers Association (MMBBA)…
FWASidh, SushantCapitol Strategies, on behalf of Delta Bingo and Abner's BingoRegistered 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…
FWAWhite, DanielleMGM Resorts InternationalRegistered for: MGM Resorts International Operations, Inc.
FWAMacGregor, MichelleSports Betting AllianceRegistered for: American Innovators Network (AIN); DraftKings Inc.; FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC; FanDuel, Inc.; bet365 and its Affiliates; Milan Laser Hair Removal…
FWAHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift…
FWATyrrell, JosephRegistered for: CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino); Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC
FWAWeintraub, JasonRegistered for: AFSCME Council 3; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; American Property Casualty Insurance Association; COPT Defense Properties; CVS Health; CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield…