"House Bill 518 focuses on curbing problem gambling and placing new limits on certain wagers. It directs the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to take a more hands-on role, stating that 'the Commission shall adopt regulations that are intended to reduce or mitigate the effects of problem gambling.'"
"The rules must include 'a voluntary exclusion list of individuals with gambling problems who have requested to be excluded,' along with 'a simple mechanism' for people to sign up for a set period."
"The bill also raises the minimum age for fantasy sports, specifying that 'an individual under the age of 21 years may not participate in a fantasy competition,' and bars operators from offering those contests to anyone under that age."
"College prop bets are another target, with the legislation stating that 'a sports wagering licensee may not offer or accept a wager on a player-specific proposition bet on a participant in a collegiate sports or athletic event.'"
Maryland lawmakers are advancing three gambling bills aimed at tightening regulations and addressing illegal operators. House Bill 518, which passed the House unanimously, focuses on curbing problem gambling and imposes new limits on wagers. It mandates the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to adopt regulations to mitigate problem gambling effects, including a voluntary exclusion list. The bill raises the minimum age for fantasy sports to 21 and prohibits college prop bets. Additional requirements include stronger identity verification measures for operators.
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