(AsiaGameHub) – HB 295 and HB 1226 did not receive a vote in the Senate.
US.- Maryland lawmakers have concluded their legislative session without approving either of the two proposals aimed at banning sweepstakes casino platforms. These proposals, which sought to prohibit online dual-currency casino-style games, had successfully passed the House but did not secure a vote in the Senate before the legislative deadline of 2026.
HB 295 originated from the House Ways and Means Committee at the request of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency and was passed by the House with a vote of 105-24. A second bill, HB 1226, known as the Maryland Illegal Online Gambling Enforcement Act, passed the House with a vote of 134-2.
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming has reported that the state’s sports betting handle for March reached $604.7 million. This represents a 2.8 percent increase year-on-year and an improvement from February’s handle of $515.6 million. According to the report, $595.2 million was wagered online, while $9.5 million was bet at retail locations. Player winnings amounted to $542 million, with operators retaining 10.4 percent of the total handle.
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