Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and Voluntary Exclusion Requirements
Sponsor: Jim Rosapepe (District 21)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: GamingStatus: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
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, rather than authorizing, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to impose a $50,000 annual fee for the registration of a fantasy competition operator; requiring the Commission to establish a certain voluntary exclusion program; prohibiting a fantasy competition operator from paying a prize or an award to certain excluded individuals; etc.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Pica, Johnlobbyist | Pica & Associates, LLC | Oral |
| FAV | Pica, Matthewlobbyist | Pica & Associates, LLC | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Rosapepe, Senator Rosapepelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Cochran, Kevinlobbyist | DraftKings Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Rosen-Cohen, Nancy | NCADD-Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Inniss, Blair | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Beskid, Jennifer | Maryland Lottery Gaming Control Agency | Written (PDF) |
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…
FAVPica, MatthewPica & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Dabble; National Shooting Sports Foundation; PrizePicks; Royal Farms; Allied Universal; Salvation Army…