Gaming - Prohibition on Interactive Games and Revenue From Illegal Markets
Sponsor: Chair, Budget and Taxation CommitteeCommittee: Budget and TaxationSubject: GamingStatus: Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from operating, conducting, or promoting interactive games; requiring gaming license applicants and license holders to report to the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission annually any business relationship with certain persons known to support, operate, conduct, or promote certain interactive games; requiring the Commission to deny certain license applications and revoke certain licenses under certain circumstances; etc.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | York, Tres | American Gaming Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Eller, Ryan | Live! Casino | Oral |
| FAV | Martin, John | Maryland Lottery & Gaming | Oral |
| FAV | Beskid, Jennifer | Maryland Lottery Gaming Control Agency | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kudon, Jeremylobbyist | Orrick, Herrignton & Sutcliffe LLP | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee, Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Inniss, Blair | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ostrow, Seanlobbyist | Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brinkman, Derek | VGW | Oral |
| UNF | Ramenaden, Dwight | VGW | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVKudon, JeremyOrrick, Herrignton & Sutcliffe LLPRegistered for: BetMGM, LLC; DraftKings Inc. and its Affiliates; FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC; FanDuel, Inc.; bet365 and its Affiliates; DraftKings Inc.…
UNFOstrow, SeanSocial Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA)Registered for: Social Gaming Leadership Alliance