On February 10, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the Ways and Means Committee to support HB 17 – Internet Gaming – Authorization and Implementation with amendments.
If passed and the resulting ballot question approved through a statewide referendum in the 2026 general election, this bill would authorize the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (SLGCC) to license video lottery operators to conduct and operate internet gaming in Maryland.
HB 17 presents an opportunity to generate new revenue through internet gaming, but does not safeguard essential funding from brick-and-mortar casinos, which is vital to local communities. These casinos generate crucial local impact grants that support infrastructure improvements, public safety, economic development, and education services in casino-adjacent communities.
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