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SB 884 — Maryland

Internet Poker Authorization and Regulation Act of 2026

Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue certain licenses to certain qualified applicants to conduct or participate in certain Internet skill-based gaming operations in the State; requiring the Commission to regulate Internet skill-based gaming and the conduct of Internet skill-based gaming in the State; authorizing the Governor, on recommendation of the Commission, to enter into certain multijurisdictional Internet skill-based gaming agreements with certain other governments; etc.

Latest action: Withdrawn by Sponsor · Mar 13, 2026

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Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Budget and Taxation (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 11, 2026 · Senate

  3. Hearing canceled

    Mar 11, 2026 · Senate

  4. Withdrawn by Sponsor

    Mar 13, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Ron Watson

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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