Gaming - Problem Gambling - Prevalence Study and Fund Revenue
What this bill does
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to conduct certain prevalence studies concerning problem and pathological mobile gambling, with an initial study to be completed on or before July 1, 2031; requiring the Secretary of Health, on or before November 1 each year, beginning in 2027, to submit a report to the General Assembly on how the funds in the Problem Gambling Fund have been expended on treatment and prevention programs; and altering the distribution of certain fantasy competition and sports wagering proceeds.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (22)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Welman, Jessica | Campaign for Fairer Gambling | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Crawford, Kenneth | Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling | Position only |
| FAV | Eshleman, Heather | Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling | Oral |
| FAV | Wolfson, Kenneth | Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem gambling | Oral |
| FAV | Zucker, Craig | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rosen-Cohen, Nancy | NCADD-Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ciekot, Annlobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral |
| FAV | Lacy, John | The Maryland Center of Excellence for problem gambling | Position only |
| FAV | Hinman, William | The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling | Position only |
| FAV | Barie, Oliver | The National Assocation Against iGaming | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Calomino, Michael | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Inniss, Blair | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Johnson, Lisa | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Roberts, Katharine | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Zucker, Senator Zuckerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Stewart, Mark | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Vetter, Drew | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Stewart, Gina | The BWI Business Partnership Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Beskid, Jennifer | Maryland Lottery Gaming Control Agency | Position only |