COMAR Title 36 — MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL AGENCY

36.01.01 General

COMAR 36.01.01.01 Definitions.

A. In this title, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Agency” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency and, unless the context dictates otherwise, includes the Director and Commission.

(2) Cash.

(a) “Cash” means coins, U.S. currency, money orders, debit cards, checks, gaming chips, gaming tickets, vouchers, or prepaid cards issued or approved by the Agency.

(b) “Cash” does not include credit.

(3) “Commission” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and, unless the context dictates otherwise, may include staff of the Agency.

(4) “County” means any county in the State of Maryland and the City of Baltimore.

(5) Direct Exclusion.

(a) “Direct exclusion” means the process by which a fantasy competition operator, mobile sports wagering licensee, or online sports wagering operator licensee allows an individual to self-exclude from a gaming platform.

(b) “Direct exclusion” does not include:

(i) Voluntary exclusion under COMAR 36.01.03; or

(ii) Mandatory exclusion under COMAR 36.03.07 or COMAR 36.10.10.

(6) “Director” means the Director of the Agency and includes the Director’s designee.

(7) “Fantasy competition” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, § 9-1D-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(8) “Fantasy competition operator” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, § 9-1D-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(9) “Fantasy competition platform” has the meaning stated in COMAR 36.09.01.02.

(10) “Final action on a license denial” means:

(a) If, after the Director sends written notice of license denial or recommendation of license denial, an applicant fails to timely request a reconsideration meeting, the date of the written notice of the Directors written notice;

(b) If, after a reconsideration meeting, an applicant fails to timely request a Commission hearing, the date of the Directors written notice after the reconsideration meeting; or

(c) If the Commission holds or delegates a hearing on an appeal of the Directors license denial or reconsideration of license denial, the date of the Commissions or the Office of Administrative Hearings written decision.

(11) “Final action on a sanction” means:

(a) The Commission adopts the Director’s deficiency notice under COMAR 36.02.02, 36.03.04, 36.06.05, 36.07.02, 36.03.03 or 36.10.08, and a licensee fails to submit a timely, acceptable corrective action plan;

(b) The date of the Commission’s written decision after a hearing on the Director’s recommendation to impose a sanction; or

(i) A decision of the Office of Administrative Hearings;

(ii) A final judgment under Maryland Rule 2-601; or

(iii) The entry of a mandate under Maryland Rule 8-606.

(12) “Gaming activity” means play of a game, device, or machine that is regulated by the Agency which is:

(a) Lottery, under COMAR 36.02;

(b) Video lottery terminals, under COMAR 36.03;

(d) Electronic gaming devices, under COMAR 36.06;

(e) Instant bingo machines in Anne Arundel or Calvert Counties, under COMAR 36.07;

(f) Fantasy competitions, under COMAR 36.09; and

(g) Sports wagering, under COMAR 36.10.

(13) “Gaming law” means State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(14) Gaming Platform.

(a) “Gaming platform” means hardware and software used for a website, application, or other platform which is accessible via the internet or mobile, wireless, or similar communications technology that allows players to participate in a gaming activity.

(b) “Gaming platform” includes a sports wagering platform and a fantasy competition platform.

(15) “Gaming ticket” has the meaning stated in COMAR 36.03.10.02.

(16) “Lottery”, “Maryland Lottery”, or” State Lottery” means the Agency.

(17) Lottery Game.

(a) “Lottery game” means a game, activity, or other activity that is approved or offered by the Agency for consideration to win a prize by chance in which the:

(i) Only direct or personal participation by a player is the player’s purchase or receipt of a ticket;

(ii) Chance to win is determined at random; and

(iii) Proceeds benefit the State.

(b) “Lottery game” does not include unless otherwise specified by the Director, a promotion.

(18) “Lottery law” means State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(19) “Online platform” means an interface using the internet that provides an individual the opportunity to engage in an authorized gaming activity, promotion, or loyalty rewards program.

(20) “Player” means a person who participates in gaming activity.

(21) “Person” has the meaning stated in State Government Article §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(22) Prize.

(a) “Prize” means:

(i) A monetary award;

(ii) Merchandise;

(iii) A ticket;

(iv) A experience that is a trip;

(v) An outing; or

(vi) A designated activity involving personal participation.

(b) “Prize” may include a combination of § B(22)(a)—(d) of this regulation.

(23) “Retailer” or “Lottery retailer” means a person who has been licensed by the Agency to sell tickets.

(24) “Share” or “lottery share” means a ticket in which one or more individuals have an ownership interest.

(25) “Sports wagering” has the meaning stated in State Government Article 9-1E-01, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 36.10.01.02.

(26) “Sports wagering law” means State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(27) “Sports wagering platform” has the meaning stated in COMAR 36.10.01.02.

(28) “State obligation” means money owed under:

(a) Criminal Procedure Article, §11-616(b) or 11-618, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(b) Family Law Article, §10-113.1(a), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(d) Any other State law.

(29) “Submit” means to deliver a document:

(a) In a manner that ensures its receipt by the party to whom it is addressed; and

(b) Which is considered complete only upon actual receipt by that party.

(30) “Table games” means:

(a) A game or composite of a game that the Commission has approved for play in a video lottery facility; and

(b) A gaming tournament in which players compete against one another in a table game event.

(31) “Ticket” means a ticket authorized by the Agency that a lottery retailer or the Agency makes available for sale.

(32) “Video lottery” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, § 9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(33) “Video lottery facility” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, § 9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(34) Video Lottery Terminal.

(a) “Video lottery terminal” means any machine or other device that:

(i) On insertion of a bill, coin, token, voucher, ticket, coupon, or similar item, or on payment of any consideration is available to play or simulate the play of any game of chance in which the results, including the options available to the player, are randomly determined by the machine or other device; and

(ii) By the element of chance, may deliver or entitle the player who operates the machine or device to receive cash, premiums, merchandise, tokens, or anything of value, whether the payout is made automatically from the device or in any other manner.

(b) “Video lottery terminal” includes a machine or device that:

(i) Does not directly dispense money, tokens, or anything of value to winning players; and

(ii) Uses an electronic credit system making the deposit of bills, coins, or tokens unnecessary.

(d) “Video lottery terminal” does not include an authorized electronic gaming device operated by an eligible organization under Criminal Law Article, Title 12, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(35) “Voluntary exclusion program” means the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion Program established under COMAR 36.01.03.

(36) “Winnings” means the amount won from a wager or play that is not reduced by a loss.

(37) “Work day” means a day when State government offices are open for business.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D, E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101—9-111, 9-116, 9-123, 9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, 9-1D-01, 9-1E-01, 9-1E-04, 10-205, and 10-219, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.01.02 Rules of Construction.

A. Gender and Number. In interpreting and applying this title, the following rules of construction shall apply:

(1) Words denoting one gender pronoun include and apply to any other pronoun; and

(2) The singular includes the plural and vice versa.

B. Computation of Time. Time is computed as provided in General Provisions Article § 1-302, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D, E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101—9-111, 9-116, 9-123, 9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, 9-1D-01, 9-1E-01, 9-1E-04, 10-205, and 10-219, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.01.03 Commission.

A. Overview of Commission.

(1) The Commission is included in the Agency.

(2) The Commission may advise the Director on the administration and operation of the Agency in accordance with the lottery law.

(3) The Agency shall assist the Commission to carry out its statutory and regulatory obligations.

B. Operational Procedures.

(1) Meetings.

(a) The Commission shall:

(i) Determine the times and places of its meetings;

(ii) Set its procedures for frequency, notice, and conduct of meetings;

(iii) Annually elect a chair from among its members; and

(iv) Act only if at least four members concur.

(b) The Commission may annually elect a vice chair from among its members.

(2) Minutes.

(a) The Director is the Secretary of the Commission.

(b) The Secretary of the Commission shall, as soon as practicable after the Commission meets, prepare minutes of the meeting and make them available to the public as required under §3-306 of the General Provisions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. Powers of Commission. The Commission may:

(1) Issue subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses at any place within the State in the course of any investigation or hearing conducted under the gaming law and sports wagering law;

(2) Administer oaths and require testimony under oath before the Commission in the course of any investigation or hearing conducted under the gaming law, lottery law, and sports wagering law;

(3) Serve or cause to be served its process or notices in a manner provided for service of process in civil actions under the Maryland Rules; and

(4) Propound written interrogatories.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D, E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101—9-111, 9-116, 9-123, 9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, 9-1D-01, 9-1E-01, 9-1E-04, 10-205, and 10-219, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.01.04 Agency Director.

A. General Duties. The Director shall:

(1) Supervise and administer the operation of the Agency;

(2) Provide assistance to the Commission in the performance of its duties; and

(3) Advise the Commission about any changes needed to improve the operation or administration of the Agency.

B. Powers of Director.

(1) The Director has all those powers conferred under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) The Director may:

(a) Make determinations on all issues relating to the Agency and all of the Agency’s games, promotions, and special activities;

(b) Determine that a ticket is void and if the ticket shall be paid; and

(c) Establish and announce special purchase options which reduce the purchase price of a lottery game for a specified period.

(3) The Director may establish and change:

(a) The number of prize categories;

(b) The allocation of prize money among prizes;

(d) The probability or odds of winning a lottery game;

(e) The amount of winnings a player may accumulate from a subscription as provided in COMAR 36.02.06.12.D; and

(f) Any other aspect of lottery game play, payment, and implementation.

(4) The Director may:

(a) Authorize the Agency to substitute a prize of equivalent value or higher for a prize; and

(b) Approve a winner’s request to receive a cash equivalent value or other substitute prize for a merchandise or experience.

(d) If a player violates a lottery law or regulation, invalidate a ticket, delay a prize award, or issue a refund; or

(e) Delegate to another individual the performance of any activity, function, or service in connection with the operation of the Lottery.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D, E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101—9-111, 9-116, 9-123, 9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, 9-1D-01, 9-1E-01, 9-1E-04, 10-205, and 10-219, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.01.05 Limitations on Gaming Activity.

Gaming activity may not be engaged in by, and a prize, jackpot, or winnings may not be paid to:

A. A Commission member;

B. An officer or an employee of the Agency; or

C. An individual who lives in the same principal residence as a Commission member or an officer or employee of the Agency and is the officers, members or employees:

(1) Spouse or domestic partner;

(2) Child;

(3) Sibling; or

(4) Parent or parent-in-law; or

D. The Agency may conduct periodic reviews of prizes paid in excess of $600 by reviewing data available to the Agency.

Cross References

36.02.06.06C(4)

36.02.06.17L

36.02.06.18D

36.02.06.19D

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D, E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101—9-111, 9-116, 9-123, 9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, 9-1D-01, 9-1E-01, 9-1E-04, 10-205, and 10-219, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.01.06 Code of Conduct.

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Agency employee” means an employee of the Agency

(b) “Code of conduct” means the document that identifies activities prohibited for employees of the Agency and Commission members.

(c) “Complaint” means the submission of a communication to the Agency or the Commission alleging a violation of a law, regulation, or the code of conduct.

(d) “Conflict of interest” means a situation in which a personal interest of a Commission member or an Agency employee may compromise the individual’s judgment, decisions or actions.

(e) “Ex parte communication” means a written or oral communication that happens without the knowledge, consent, or presence of all parties involved involving a matter that is pending before the Commission.

(f) “Recusal” means that a Commission member or an Agency employee does not participate in a specific matter.

B. Establishment and Compliance.

(1) The Director shall establish a code of conduct.

(2) Commission members and Agency employees shall comply with the code of conduct.

(3) A violation of the code of conduct constitutes a violation of this regulation.

(4) The Agency or Commission may report a violation to the State Ethics Commission.

(5) An Agency employee who violates the code of conduct may be subject to disciplinary action.

C. Recusal of a Commission Member.

(1) A Commission member may not participate in a Commission matter in which the member:

(a) Has a conflict of interest; or

(b) For any reason, is unable to participate fairly and impartially.

(2) A Commission members familiarity with a person does not, of itself, require recusal of the Commission member.

(3) A Commission member who is recused from a matter before the Commission may not:

(a) Participate in the Commission's discussion or vote on the matter; or

(b) Discuss the matter or the Commission's review of the matter with a Commission member or any other person.

(4) A Commission member who is recused from a hearing, discussion, or voting on a matter shall:

(a) If in person, physically leave the meeting; or

(b) If remote, disconnect from the virtual meeting.

(5) The Commission shall document the recusal of the Commission member in the minutes of the Commission meeting from which the member was recused.

D. Allegation of a Violation of the Code of Conduct.

(1) A Commission member against whom a complaint is made shall follow §C(3) and (4) of this regulation.

(2) Upon receipt of a complaint, the Commission may:

(a) Direct the Agency to investigate; or

(b) Refer the complaint to appropriate unit of State government.

(3) An Agency employee who has a conflict of interest pertaining to the Commission member who is the subject of the complaint may not participate in an investigation of the complaint.

(4) The Commission member who is the subject of the complaint may not participate in any Commission activity until the complaint is resolved.

E. Confidentiality.

(1) A Commission member or Agency employee may not discuss a confidential matter with a person other than:

(a) A Commission member;

(b) An Agency employee;

(d) A witness; or

(e) Another person authorized by law to be involved in the case.

(2) In the case of an ex parte communication, the Commission member shall follow the provisions of State Government Article, §10-219, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D, E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101—9-111, 9-116, 9-123, 9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, 9-1D-01, 9-1E-01, 9-1E-04, 10-205, and 10-219, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.01.02 Administrative Procedures

COMAR 36.01.02.01 Public Information Act Requests.

A. Scope. This regulation sets out procedures for filing and processing requests with the Agency for the inspection and copying of public records under the Public Information Act.

B. Policy. It is the policy of the Agency to facilitate access to the public records of the Agency, when access is allowed by law, by minimizing costs and time delays to applicants.

C. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation and in Regulation .02 of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Act” means the Public Information Act, General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-601, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) “Applicant” has the meaning stated in §4-101 of the Act.

(d) “Board” has the meaning stated in §4-101 of the Act.

(e) “Copy” means any form of reproduction using a photocopying machine or other reproduction technology, including a paper copy, an electronic copy, a printout, or an image.

(f) “Custodian” means:

(i) The official custodian, as defined in General Provisions Article, §4-101, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(ii) The Director;

(iii) The PIA Coordinator; or

(iv) Any other authorized individual who has physical custody and control of a public record of the Agency.

(g) “Indigent” has the meaning stated in §4-206 of the Act.

(h) “Metadata” has the meaning stated in §4-205 of the Act.

(i) “PIA Coordinator” means the Agency employee who is responsible for accepting requests for public records.

(j) “Public Access Ombudsman” means the official appointed, under Title 4, Subtitle 1B of the Act, to resolve disputes under the Act.

(k) “Public Record” has the meaning stated in §4-101 of the Act.

(l) “Reasonable fee” has the meaning stated in §4-206 of the Act.

D. Who May Request Public Record. Any person may request to inspect or copy public records of the Agency.

E. Necessity for Written Application.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, an applicant that wishes to inspect a public record of the Agency shall submit a written application to the PIA Coordinator.

(2) An applicant need not submit a written application if:

(a) The applicant seeks to inspect a public record designated by the official custodian as available to any applicant immediately on request; or

(b) The PIA Coordinator waives the requirement for a written application.

F. Application to Inspect a Public Record.

(1) An application shall be addressed to:

(a) The PIA Coordinator; or

(b) If the PIA Coordinator is not known, the Director.

(2) An application shall:

(a) Reasonably identify, by brief description, the public record sought; and

(b) Provide an address or other means by which the custodian may respond to the applicant’s request.

G. Response to Application.

(1) If the individual to whom the application is submitted is not an Agency custodian, within 10 work days after receiving the application the individual shall give the applicant:

(a) Notice of that fact; and

(b) If known, the name of the custodian and possible location of the public record.

(2) If the custodian decides to grant an application for inspection, the custodian shall produce the record for inspection:

(a) Immediately; or

(b) Within a reasonable period, not to exceed 30 days from the date of the application if that period of time is needed to retrieve the public record and conduct any necessary review.

(3) If the custodian reasonably believes that it will take more than 10 work days to search for, retrieve, prepare, and produce the public record for inspection, the custodian shall indicate in writing or by electronic mail within 10 work days after receipt of the application:

(a) The amount of time that the custodian anticipates it will take to produce the public record;

(b) An estimate of the range of fees that may be charged to comply with the application for public records; and

(4) If an applicant requests to inspect a public record and a custodian determines the record does not exist, the custodian shall notify the applicant of this determination:

(a) Immediately, if the custodian determines this on initial review of the application; or

(b) If the custodian determines this after a search for responsive records, promptly after the search is completed but not more than 30 days after receiving the application.

(5) If the custodian denies an application for inspection:

(a) The custodian shall do so within 30 days after the request; and

(b) Immediately notify the applicant of the denial.

(6) If an application is denied, the custodian shall provide the applicant, at the time of the denial or within 10 work days, a written statement that gives:

(a) The reason for the denial including, for records denied under §4-343 of the Act, a brief explanation of:

(i) Why denial is necessary; and

(ii) Why the harm from disclosure of the public record would be greater than the public interest in providing access to the information in the public record such that disclosure of the public record would be contrary to the public interest;

(b) The legal authority for the denial;

(c) Without disclosing the protected information, a brief description of the undisclosed records that will enable the applicant to assess the applicability of the legal authority for the denial; and

(d) Notice of the remedies available for review of the denial

(7) A time limit imposed by §G(2) and (3) of this regulation may be extended:

(a) With the consent of the applicant, for an additional period of up to 30 days; and

(b) For the period of time during which a dispute initiated by the applicant is pending before the Public Access Ombudsman.

(8) The Agency is not required to create a new record in response to an application.

H. Notice to and Consideration of Views of Person Potentially Affected by Disclosure.

(1) Unless prohibited by law, the custodian may provide notice of a request for inspection or copying of any public record of the Agency to any person who, in the judgment of the custodian, could be adversely affected by disclosure of that public record.

(2) The custodian may consider the views of the potentially affected person before deciding whether to disclose the public record to the applicant.

I. Electronic Records.

(1) Except as provided in §I(3) and (4) of this regulation, the custodian shall provide an applicant with a copy of the public record in a searchable and analyzable electronic format if:

(a) The public record is in a searchable and analyzable electronic format;

(b) The applicant requests a copy of the public record in a searchable and analyzable electronic format; and

(c) The custodian is able to provide a copy of the public record, in whole or in part, in a searchable and analyzable electronic format that does not disclose information that is exempt from disclosure under the Act.

(2) The custodian shall provide a portion of the public record in a searchable and analyzable electronic format if:

(a) Requested by the applicant; and

(b) The custodian is able to do so by using the existing functions of the database or software program that contains the searchable an analyzable data.

(3) The custodian is not required to:

(a) Create or reconstruct a public record in an electronic format if the public record is not available in an electronic format; or

(b) Release an electronic record in a format that would jeopardize or compromise the security or integrity of the original record or any proprietary software in which the record is maintained.

(4) The custodian may remove metadata from an electronic document before providing the electronic record to an applicant by:

(a) Using a software program or function; or

(b) Converting the electronic record into a different searchable and analyzable format.

J. Review of Denial.

(1) If the custodian denies an application to inspect or copy a public record of the Agency, the applicant may, file an action for judicial enforcement under §4-362 of the Act without pursuing the remedies set forth in §J(2) and (3) of this regulation.

(2) If the custodian charges a fee of more than $350 under §L of this regulation, the applicant may, within 90 days after the date the fee is imposed, file a written complaint with the Board under General Provisions Article, §4-1A-05, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) The applicant and the custodian each may contact the Public Access Ombudsman to resolve, under General Provisions Article, Title 4, Subtitle 1B, Annotated Code of Maryland, a dispute relating to requests for public records.

K. Temporary Denial.

(1) If the act authorizes inspection of a public record but the custodian believes inspection would cause substantial injury to the public interest, the custodian may temporarily deny inspection.

(2) Within 10 work days after the denial, the custodian shall petition a circuit court to authorize continued denial of inspection.

(3) The petition shall be filed in:

(a) The circuit court for the county where the public record is located; or

(b) The Circuit Court for Baltimore City.

(4) The custodian’s petition shall be served on the applicant as provided in the Maryland Rules.

L. Fees.

(1) The fee for a photocopy of a public record of the Agency is 25 cents per page.

(2) The fee for a certified true copy of a public record is an additional fee of $1 per page.

(3) There is no charge if the total fee for copies is $10 or less.

(4) Notwithstanding §L(1) of this regulation, if another law sets a fee for a copy, printout or photograph of a public record, that law applies.

(5) The custodian may charge for the cost of providing facilities for the reproduction of a public record if the custodian does not have the facilities.

(6) Before searching for, retrieving, reviewing, preparing, or copying a public record of the Agency, the custodian shall estimate the cost of reproduction and notify the applicant of the cost, and may:

(a) Obtain the agreement of the applicant to pay the cost; or

(b) Demand prepayment of the cost from the applicant.

(7) Search and Preparation Fee.

(a) Except as provided in §L(8) of this regulation, the Agency may charge a reasonable fee to:

(i) Search for and retrieve requested public records;

(ii) Review requested public records for potential disclosure; and

(iii) Prepare public records for inspection and copying.

(b) The custodian shall determine the fee by multiplying the staff’s or attorney’s salary, prorated to an hourly basis, by the actual time attributable to the search for, retrieval of, review of, and preparation of public records for inspection and copying.

(8) The custodian may not charge a fee for the first 2 hours spent searching for, retrieving, reviewing and preparing a public record for inspection.

(9) Waiver or Reduction of Fee.

(a) The custodian may waive or reduce any fee set under this regulation if the applicant requests a waiver, and:

(i) The custodian determines that the waiver or reduction is in the public interest; or

(ii) The applicant is indigent and submits an affidavit verifying the facts that support a claim of indigency.

(b) In determining whether a fee is in the public interest, the custodian shall consider, among other relevant factors, the ability of the applicant to pay the fee.

(10) If the applicant requests that copies of a public record be mailed or delivered to the applicant or a third party, the custodian may charge the applicant for the cost of postage or delivery.

(11) If the applicant fails to respond to the custodian within 30 days of the notification under §L(11) of this regulation, the custodian may deem the request withdrawn without further notification to the applicant.

(12) An applicant’s request to reopen a request deemed withdrawn under §L(11) of this regulation shall be processed as a new request.

M. Time and Place of Inspection. An applicant may inspect a public record of the Agency that the applicant is entitled to inspect during a work day of the Agency.

Cross References

36.01.02.02B

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 387)
Administrative History: Regulation .01G, L amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06O amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§3-101—3-501 and 4-101—4-601;State Government Article, §§9-108—9-111, 9-1A-04, 9-1E-04, 10-201, 10-226, and 10-301—10-305; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.02.02 Correction of Public Records.

A. Scope. This regulation sets out procedures under which a person in interest may request the correction or amendment of a public record of the Agency pursuant to General Provisions Article, §4-502, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Definitions. The definitions in Regulation .01 of this chapter also apply to this regulation.

C. Who May Request. A person in interest may request that the Agency correct or amend any public record that the:

(1) Agency keeps; and

(2) Person in interest is authorized to inspect.

D. Form and Contents of Request.

(1) The request shall be:

(a) In writing; and

(b) Submitted to:

(i) The custodian of the record; or

(ii) If the custodian is unknown to the person in interest, to the Director.

(2) The request shall:

(a) Contain the name, address, and telephone number of the requestor;

(b) Identify the public record sought to be corrected or amended;

(d) State the reason for the correction or amendment; and

(e) Include a statement that, to the best of the requestor’s belief, the public record is inaccurate or incomplete.

E. Return of Nonconforming Request.

(1) The Agency shall accept a request to correct or amend a public record when it is received if it reasonably complies with §§B and C of this regulation.

(2) If the request does not reasonably comply with §§B and C of this regulation, the Agency shall return the request to the requestor with:

(a) An explanation of the reason for the return; and

(b) A statement that, on receipt of a request that reasonably complies with §§B and C of this regulation, the request will be accepted.

F. Response to Request. Within 30 days after the Agency receives a request for correction or amendment that reasonably complies with §§C and D of this regulation, the custodian shall:

(1) Make the requested correction or amendment and inform the requestor in writing of the action; or

(2) Inform the requestor in writing that the Agency will not:

(a) Make the requested correction or amendment, and the reason for the refusal; or

(b) Act on the request because:

(i) The requestor is not a person in interest;

(ii) The requestor is not authorized to inspect the record;

(iii) The record is correct as it stands; or

(iv) Of any other reason authorized by law.

G. Statement of Disagreement. If the Agency refuses to make a requested correction or amendment, a person in interest submit to with the Agency a concise, written statement that, in five pages or less, states the reasons for:

(1) The requested correction or amendment; and

(2) The person's disagreement with the refusal of the Agency to make the correction or amendment.

H. Statement of Disagreement Provided Third Parties. If the Agency discloses to a third party information about which a statement of disagreement has been submitted under §H of this regulation, the Agency shall provide a copy of the statement submitted to the Agency by the person in interest.

I. Administrative Review.

(1) A person may seek administrative review under this regulation if the Agency:

(a) Has refused the person's request to correct or amend a public record under §E of this regulation;

(b) Has rejected the person's statement of disagreement under §F of this regulation; or

(2) A request for administrative review shall be submitted to the Director within 30 days after the requestor is advised of the Agency’s action.

(3) The administrative review proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the hearing regulations of the Agency.

Cross References

36.01.02.01C(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 387)
Administrative History: Regulation .01G, L amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06O amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§3-101—3-501 and 4-101—4-601;State Government Article, §§9-108—9-111, 9-1A-04, 9-1E-04, 10-201, 10-226, and 10-301—10-305; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.02.03 Open Meetings.

A. Public Attendance.

(1) The public may attend and observe an open session of a Commission meeting.

(2) Except in instances when the Commission expressly invites public testimony, questions, comments, or other forms of public participation, or when public participation is otherwise authorized by law, no member of the public attending an open meeting may participate in the session.

B. Disruptive Conduct or Activity.

(1) A person attending an open session of the Commission may not engage in any conduct that disrupts the session or interferes with the opportunity of members of the public to attend and observe the session.

(2) The presiding officer may:

(a) Order any person who engages in conduct that disrupts a session, to be removed from the session;

(b) Request police assistance to restore order; and

C. Recording, Photographing, and Broadcasting of Open Meetings.

(1) A member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may record discussions of the Commission at an open session by means of a tape recorder or another recording device if the device:

(a) Is operated from the individual's seat;

(b) Does not create a noise that disturbs members of the Commission or other persons attending the session;

(d) Is operated openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being recorded.

(2) A member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may photograph, videotape, broadcast, or televise the proceedings of the Commission at an open session by means of any type of camera if the camera:

(a) Is operated from a fixed position that does not block the view of another individual;

(b) Is operated without a flash or other form of excessively bright artificial light that disturbs members of the Commission or other persons attending the session;

(d) Is operated openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being photographed or videotaped; and

(e) Does not create a noise that disturbs members of the Commission or other persons attending the session.

(3) Except with the unanimous consent of all members present at an open session of the Commission, a microphone may not be placed on the tables used by members of the Commission during an open session.

(4) Except during a recess of an open session of the Commission a person may not:

(a) Move about the meeting room when using a recording device, camera, or broadcasting or televising equipment; or

(b) Move a recording device, camera, or broadcasting or televising equipment from its initial location.

(5) The Commission may require any person who intends to record, photograph, videotape, broadcast, or televise an open session to register with the Commission at least 24 hours before the session begins.

(6) A representative from the news media who desires special arrangements for the use of a recording device, camera, or broadcasting or televising equipment in a manner not consistent with the provisions of this regulation may request these special arrangements in advance by contacting the Director.

D. Recordings Not Part of Record. A recording of an open session made by a member of the public, and any transcript derived from the recording, may not be considered a part of the record of any proceeding of the Commission.

Cross References

36.10.14.07E(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 387)
Administrative History: Regulation .01G, L amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06O amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§3-101—3-501 and 4-101—4-601;State Government Article, §§9-108—9-111, 9-1A-04, 9-1E-04, 10-201, 10-226, and 10-301—10-305; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.02.04 Petition for Declaratory Ruling.

A. Submissions. A person may submit a petition with the Agency seeking the issuance of a declaratory ruling with respect to the applicability of a regulation, order, or statute enforceable by the Agency.

B. Petition Requirements.

(1) Form. The petition shall:

(a) Be in writing and specifically state the declaratory ruling sought;

(b) Include a detailed statement of the relevant facts and the petitioner's argument in support of the position asserted in the petition; and

(c) Include a statement concerning the interest of the petitioner in the controversy and how a declaratory ruling would affect the petitioner's interest.

(2) Submission and Consideration.

(a) The petition shall be submitted to the Director.

(b) The Director:

(i) Shall consider the petition; and

(ii) May delegate the preparation of written findings of fact and proposed conclusions of law.

C. Disposition.

(1) If the Director decides not to issue a declaratory ruling, the Director shall notify the petitioner in writing, stating briefly the reasons for the refusal.

(2) If the Director decides to issue a declaratory ruling, the Director shall after appropriate consideration, issue the ruling in writing, stating the findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(3) Unless reviewable by the Commission under §E of this regulation, the Director’s decision is final.

D. Effect of Declaratory Ruling. A final declaratory ruling is binding between the Agency and the petitioner on the statement of facts set forth in the final ruling.

E. Review By Commission.

(1) The Director’s decision shall be forwarded to the Commission for its review and approval before it may be considered final for a petition for declaratory ruling under:

(a) State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1, 1A, 1B, 1D, and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, or regulations promulgated thereunder; and

(b) Criminal Law Article, Title 12, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland, or regulations promulgated thereunder.

(2) The Commission’s approval of the Director’s decision makes the Director’s decision final.

F. Judicial Review. A final declaratory ruling is subject to judicial review in the manner provided for by State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland.

G. Agency File.

(1) The Agency shall maintain a file of:

(a) All petitions submitted for declaratory ruling; and

(b) The Director's responses and rulings.

(2) The Agency’s file is a public record as defined in General Provisions Article, §4-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 387)
Administrative History: Regulation .01G, L amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06O amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§3-101—3-501 and 4-101—4-601;State Government Article, §§9-108—9-111, 9-1A-04, 9-1E-04, 10-201, 10-226, and 10-301—10-305; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.02.05 Petition for Promulgation, Amendment, or Repeal of a Regulation.

A. Submissions. A person may submit a petition requesting the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a regulation concerning which the Agency has rulemaking authority.

B. Form and Submission.

(1) The petition shall:

(a) Be submitted to the Director in writing;

(b) Include the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner;

(c) Generally describe the regulation sought or identify the regulation which the petitioner seeks to amend or repeal; and

(d) Include a brief statement of reasons in support of the petition.

(2) The petition may be in the form of a letter or any other written form as requested by the Director.

C. Consideration.

(1) Upon receipt of the petition, the Director shall consider the petition.

(2) In considering the petition, the Director may use any of the following procedures to obtain additional information or views:

(a) Publication of the petition or a summary of it in the Maryland Register;

(b) Submission of the petition to other interested persons requesting their comments;

(d) Any other procedure designed to obtain the views of the public on the subject matter of the petition.

D. Disposition.

(1) Within 60 days after submission of the petition, the Director shall either:

(a) Deny the petition, stating the reason for denial; or

(b) Initiate rulemaking proceedings.

(2) Within 60 days after submission of the petition, the Director shall forward the petition to the Commission with a recommendation to deny the petition or initiate rulemaking proceedings for a petition pertaining to regulations promulgated under:

(a) State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1, 1A, 1B, 1D, and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Criminal Law Article, Title 12, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) The Director shall send written notice of the final action taken on the petition to the petitioner and any other person requesting notification.

E. Agency File.

(1) The Agency shall maintain a file of all:

(a) Petitions submitted; and

(b) Responses and rulings.

(2) The Agency’s file is a public record as defined in General Provisions Article, §4-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 387)
Administrative History: Regulation .01G, L amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06O amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§3-101—3-501 and 4-101—4-601;State Government Article, §§9-108—9-111, 9-1A-04, 9-1E-04, 10-201, 10-226, and 10-301—10-305; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.02.06 Commission Hearings.

A. Scope.

(1) These regulations apply only to contested case hearings before the Commission.

(2) These regulations do not apply to conferences, meetings, or other informal proceedings where no formal ruling or decision is made.

B. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Act” means the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, §§10-201—10-226, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) “Administrative law judge” has the meaning stated in COMAR 28.02.01.

(d) “Party” means a person, including the Agency, named or admitted to participate in a hearing.

(e) “Presiding Officer” means:

(i) The Chairman of the Commission or a member designated by the Chairman; or

(ii) In the absence of the Chairman or the member designated by the Chairman, any other Commission member in attendance.

(f) “Quorum” means a majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission.

C. Conduct of Hearing.

(1) Commission Action.

(a) A hearing conducted by the Commission shall be held before not less than a quorum of the Commission.

(b) Commission action shall be by the concurrence of at least four members.

(2) Duties of Presiding Officer.

(a) The Presiding Officer shall have complete charge of the hearing.

(b) In addition to other powers and authority granted by law, the presiding officer may:

(i) Administer oaths and affirmations;

(ii) Rule upon offers of proof by the parties;

(iii) Rule upon the admission and inadmissibility of evidence;

(iv) Consider and rule upon all procedural and other motions appropriate to the procedures;

(v) Examine witnesses;

(vi) Maintain order; and

(vii) Limit unnecessarily repetitious or irrelevant evidence or argument.

D. Legal Advisor.

(1) The presiding officer may ask the Office of the Attorney General to act as legal advisor to the Commission.

(2) The legal advisor may assist the Commission with:

(a) Questions of evidence and law;

(b) Preparation of the Commission’s written decision; and

E. Presenter of Evidence.

(1) The presiding officer may ask the Office of the Attorney General to act as the presenter of evidence before the Commission.

(2) An Agency staff member may act as the presenter of evidence before the Commission.

(3) The presenter of evidence shall have all the rights as a representative for any other party with regard to:

(a) Submission of evidence;

(b) Examination and cross-examination of witnesses;

(d) Filing of objections, exceptions, and motions.

F. Evidence.

(1) Only evidence that possesses probative value commonly accepted by reasonable and prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs shall be admitted into the record and considered by the Commission in reaching its decision.

(2) The presiding officer may exclude incompetent, irrelevant, immaterial, and unduly repetitious evidence.

(3) The presiding officer shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law.

(4) In making its determination, the Commission may consider only evidence which has been:

(a) Introduced in the course of the hearing; and

(b) Made part of the record in the case.

(5) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts, or incorporated by reference.

(6) The Commission may use its experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge in its evaluation of the evidence.

(7) The Commission may take notice of:

(a) Judicially cognizable facts; and

(b) General, technical, or scientific facts within its specialized knowledge.

(8) The presiding officer shall inform the parties of notices taken by the Commission.

(9) A Party may contest facts so noticed.

G. Rights of Parties.

(1) At a hearing, the parties may:

(a) Be represented by counsel;

(b) Present witnesses;

(d) Present documentary and other evidence which is relevant;

(e) Submit rebuttal evidence; and

(f) Present argument.

(2) If a party is represented by counsel, submissions of evidence, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, and argument shall be performed solely by counsel.

(3) The presiding officer, on the presiding officer's own motion or upon request by a member of the Commission, may call additional witnesses.

(4) A member of the Commission may examine a witness.

H. Record and Transcript of Hearing.

(1) Record.

(a) The Commission shall prepare an official record of the hearing, which shall include all pleadings, testimony, exhibits, and other memoranda or other documents submitted in the proceedings.

(b) A record of the hearing shall be made at the expense of the Commission.

(2) Transcript Expense.

(a) The cost to obtain a written transcript of any part of a proceeding shall be paid by the party requesting the transcript.

(b) The party requesting the transcript is responsible for all costs of transcription.

(c) If a party is excepting to, appealing from, or seeking judicial review of the Commission’s proposed or final decision, that party shall request a transcript of the recording, unless a transcript already has been prepared.

I. Decision and Order.

(1) Each decision and order rendered by the Commission shall be in writing and accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(2) A copy of the decision and order and accompanying findings and conclusions shall be transmitted promptly to each party or each party's attorney of record.

J. Consolidation.

(1) When proceedings involving a common question of law or fact are pending before the Commission, the Commission may consolidate the proceedings pursuant to a motion or on the Commission’s own initiative.

(2) If the consolidated proceedings involve different parties or burdens of going forward or persuasion, the Commission may specify special procedures to assure an expeditious and just proceeding.

K. Default.

(1) If, after receiving notice, a party fails to attend or participate in a prehearing conference, hearing, or any other stage of a proceeding, the Commission may:

(a) Proceed in that party's absence;

(b) Continue the matter to a later time; or

(2) Within 30 days after issuance of a default order, the party in default may submit a written motion requesting that the order be vacated or modified.

(3) The Commission may vacate or modify a default order if the Commission finds that:

(a) There is a substantial and sufficient basis for an actual controversy on the merits; and

(b) It is equitable to excuse the default.

(4) If a motion to vacate or modify the default order is not timely submitted, or if a motion is submitted and denied, the default order shall be final and effective when the Chairman signs the order.

L. Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution.

(1) If six months pass since a party that initiated an action before the Commission has made a submission or otherwise contacted the Commission to pursue the party’s action, the Commission may dismiss the action.

(2) The Commission shall:

(a) Document its dismissal of the action in writing; and

(b) Transmit the written dismissal to all parties by electronic or regular mail.

(3) If a party disagrees with the dismissal, within 30 days of the date of the dismissal notice, the party shall submit, in writing, its factual and legal basis for disagreement.

(4) The Commission may reopen the matter if good cause exists to do so.

(5) The Commission’s dismissal of an action is final if:

(a) No party timely submits written disagreement with the dismissal; or

(b) The Commission declines to reopen the matter.

M. Time Modifications and Waivers.

(1) The Presiding Officer may modify or waive a time limit established by this title.

(2) An administrative law judge may not modify or waive a time limit established by this title, except with the consent of all parties or the consent of the Commission.

N. Service.

(1) A party shall promptly serve a copy of any notice, order, pleading, motion, response, correspondence, decision, paper, or other document submitted in a proceeding on all other parties to the proceeding or their authorized representatives.

(2) Unless otherwise required by law, a party shall make service by personal delivery or by regular mail.

(3) A party may make service on a party to whom a license, registration, or certification has been issued by the Agency or the Commission by delivering a copy to the last address provided the Agency by that party.

(4) Every paper or document submitted in a proceeding, other than one submitted by or on behalf of the Commission, shall contain or be accompanied by a certificate of service that:

(a) Is signed by or on behalf of the party submitting the paper or document; and

(b) Specifies the:

(i) Date of service;

(ii) Manner of service;

(iii) Name of each person served; and

(iv) Address at which each person was served.

O. Delegation of Hearing Authority.

(1) The Commission may, on a case-by-case basis, delegate to the Office of Administrative Hearings the authority to:

(a) Conduct a contested case hearing; and

(b) Issue:

(i) Proposed or final findings of fact;

(ii) Proposed or final conclusions of law;

(iii) Proposed or final findings of fact and conclusions of law; or

(iv) A proposed or final order.

(2) Hearings delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(a) This section applies to a contested case where the Commission has delegated authority to the Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct a contested case hearing under §O(1) of this regulation.

(b) The administrative law judge who hears a case shall submit to the Commission a decision that contains one of the following, as delegated by the Commission to the Office of Administrative Hearings:

(i) Proposed or final findings of fact;

(ii) Proposed or final conclusions of law;

(iii) Proposed or final findings of fact and conclusions of law; or

(iv) A proposed or final order.

(c) When making a decision, the administrative law judge is bound by any regulation, bulletin, final order, or settled and preexisting policy of the Commission to the same extent that the Commission is or would have been bound if the Commission were hearing the case.

(d) The Office of Administrative Hearings shall send the administrative law judge’s decision directly to the parties and the Commission.

(3) Unless the Commission expressly delegates hearing authority to the Office of Administrative Hearings, the Commission shall hear all contested case matters that come before the Commission.

(4) In a hearing delegated to be conducted by an administrative law judge of the Office of Administrative Hearings, these regulations shall be construed, whenever possible, in harmony with COMAR 28.02.01.

(5) In the event of conflict between these regulations and COMAR 28.02.01, these regulations control.

(6) The Commission may revoke all or part of a delegation previously made to the Office of Administrative Hearings if the Commission believes that the case might:

(a) Involve novel or unanticipated factual or legal issues;

(b) Have significant social or fiscal consequences;

(d) Be likely to have precedential value.

(7) The Commission may revoke a delegation to the Office of Administrative Hearings at any time before the earlier of:

(a) The issuance of a ruling on a substantive issue; or

(b) The taking of oral testimony from the first witness.

(8) The Commission shall provide written notice of a revocation to all parties and the Office of Administrative Hearings by sending to the parties a notice that:

(a) Contains a brief statement of the reason for the revocation;

(b) Specifies whether all or part of the delegation to hear the case is revoked; and

(c) If less than all of the delegation is revoked, specifies the parts of the contested case for which the delegation has been revoked.

(9) The Commission's decision in the case shall reflect the fact that delegation to the Office of Administrative Hearings was revoked.

(10) The Commission’s revocation notice shall be included in the record.

Cross References

36.02.02.08H

36.02.02.10E(3)

36.03.02.16A(11)

36.03.04.07B

36.03.04.10A

36.07.02.18C(2)

36.08.03.02G

36.08.03.04C(3)

36.08.03.04D(2)(e)

36.10.07.04C

36.10.07.05A

36.10.07.05C(1)

36.10.07.05C(2)

36.10.08.07B

36.10.08.08A

36.10.08.08C(1)

36.10.08.08C(2)

36.10.14.07E(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 387)
Administrative History: Regulation .01G, L amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06O amended as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); amended permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§3-101—3-501 and 4-101—4-601;State Government Article, §§9-108—9-111, 9-1A-04, 9-1E-04, 10-201, 10-226, and 10-301—10-305; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.01.03 Voluntary Exclusion and Responsible Gaming

COMAR 36.01.03.01 General.

A. Scope. This chapter establishes a mechanism by which an individual may request to be placed on the Commission's Voluntary Exclusion List of individuals with gambling problems who have requested to self-exclude themselves from a gaming activity or a combination of multiple gaming activities.

B. Definitions.

(1) Unless context or regulation dictates otherwise, in this chapter the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Affiliated entity” means an entity sharing ownership or management with a licensee of a gaming activity.

(b) “Commission's Voluntary Exclusion List” means the list established by the Commission that allows an individual to request to be excluded from participating in certain gaming activities for a specified period of time.

(i) Sports wagering facility licensee;

(ii) Mobile sports wagering licensee;

(iii) Sports wagering facility operator licensee; and

(iv) Online sports wagering operator licensee.

C. The Commission shall:

(1) Maintain the Commission's Voluntary Exclusion List for individuals who have requested to be excluded from a gaming activity; and

(2) Establish measures to reduce and mitigate the effects of problem gambling.

Cross References

36.01.03.05A(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); February 1, 2016 (43:2 Md. R. 129)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); revised permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B, D amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §§9-110, 9-1A-24(e), 9-1D-05, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-11; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.03.02 Application for Placement on the Commission's Voluntary Exclusion List.

A. An individual may obtain an application for placement on the Commission's Voluntary Exclusion List by:

(1) Contacting a licensed video lottery facility and requesting an application from Commission staff;

(2) Contacting a licensed instant bingo facility with more than 10 instant bingo machines and requesting an application that is solely for exclusion from a licensed instant bingo facility;

(3) Contacting the Agency; or

(4) Obtaining an application online

B. Information about an application for placement on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List shall be available at:

(1) Each licensed video lottery facility;

(2) Each registered fantasy competition operator;

(3) Each sports wagering licensee;

(4) Each licensed instant bingo facility with more than 10 instant bingo machines; and

(5) The Agency.

C. An individual may request to be excluded from:

(1) A gaming activity by submitting a completed application for placement on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List to Agency staff; and

(2) An instant bingo facility with more than 10 instant bingo machines by submitting a completed application to instant bingo facility staff.

D. A completed application for placement on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List shall include:

(1) Sufficient information and documentation to identify, exclude, and contact the individual;

(2) A signature of the individual, which may include the use of a Commission-approved secure electronic means; and

(3) Any other information about the individual that the Commission requires.

E. Information on a completed application may include the individual’s:

(1) Name, including any nickname or alias;

(2) Residential address;

(3) Date of birth;

(4) Valid, unexpired, government-issued identification that includes a photograph of the applicant;

(5) Social Security number or other government-issued identification number;

(6) Gender identity;

(7) Physical description, including any birthmarks, scars, or tattoos;

(8) Race or ethnic origin; and

(9) A photograph of the individual.

F. A completed application shall identify the length of time requested for placement on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List, which shall be for:

(1) At least 2 years; or

(2) Life;

G. In the completed application, an applicant shall acknowledge:

(1) With the applicant’s written consent, certain problem gambling programs may contact the applicant;

(2) The applicant is knowingly and voluntarily applying for inclusion on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List;

(3) Is sober and informed;

(4) That the applicant releases and holds harmless the State of Maryland, the Commission, the Agency, and their members, employees, and agents from any liability that may arise from the application or the individual’s placement on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List;

(5) That the Commission is collecting information from the individual that the:

(a) Individual may request to inspect or correct under General Provisions Article, §4-502, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(b) Commission will maintain as sociological information under General Provisions Article, §4-330, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(6) That the release of information to the persons specified in Regulation .07 of this chapter is permitted;

(7) For the entire term of the requested period of exclusion the individual will be prohibited from participating in each gaming activity selected;

(8) That there is no automatic removal from the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List;

(9) That the individual may be subject to criminal charges if, during the period of exclusion, the individual enters a video lottery facility in the State;

(10) That the individual may be excluded from participating in the gaming activity of an affiliated entity;

(11) That the individual is responsible for knowing from which properties and gaming platforms the individual is excluded;

(12) That the individual understands the individual’s responsibilities and possible outcomes associated with being placed on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List; and

(13) That the individual is voluntarily applying.

H. Upon receipt of a completed application for placement on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List, assigned Agency staff may:

(1) Interview the individual in order to confirm that the individual:

(a) Is voluntarily applying for exclusion;

(b) Is sober and informed;

(d) Is fully informed of the outcomes associated with being placed on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List; and

(2) Decide whether to grant or deny the individual’s application for placement on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List.

I. After determining whether to grant or deny an application, Agency staff shall either:

(1) Place the individual on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List; or

(2) Not place the individual on the Commission's Voluntary Exclusion List.

J. Agency staff shall notify the individual:

(1) For placement on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List, by U.S. Mail; or

(2) For denial of an application, by U.S. mail or other agreed upon written communication.

K. Notice to Individual Placed on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List. The Agency’s notice to an individual of placement on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List for video lottery facilities, shall include:

(1) A statement from each video lottery facility informing the individual not to enter the video lottery facility;

(2) Notice that, if the individual enters a video lottery facility, the individual may be subject to criminal charges;

(3) Notice that the individual may be excluded from gaming activity offered by an affiliated entity in Maryland or another jurisdiction; and

(4) Notice that, if the individual enters a video lottery facility that offers sports wagering, the individual may be subject to criminal charges.

Cross References

36.01.03.05A(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); February 1, 2016 (43:2 Md. R. 129)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); revised permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B, D amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §§9-110, 9-1A-24(e), 9-1D-05, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-11; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.03.03 Direct Exclusion by Operator.

A. Registered Fantasy Competition Operator.

(1) A registered fantasy competition operator may, on request of an individual, directly exclude the individual from participating in a fantasy competition through its platform.

(2) A request for direct exclusion from a fantasy competition operator’s platform:

(a) Is not an application for placement on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List under this chapter;

(b) Will not result in placement on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List;

(d) Does not prevent the person from using another fantasy competition platform in Maryland.

B. Mobile Sports Wagering Licensee.

(1) An individual may request direct exclusion from a mobile sports wagering platform.

(2) A request for direct exclusion from a mobile sports wagering platform:

(a) Is not an application for placement on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List;

(b) Will not result in inclusion on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List;

(d) Does not prevent the individual from using another mobile sports wagering platform in Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); February 1, 2016 (43:2 Md. R. 129)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); revised permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B, D amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §§9-110, 9-1A-24(e), 9-1D-05, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-11; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.03.04 Voluntary Surrender.

A. In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated.

B. Term Defined. Unredeemed item:

(1) Means a token, voucher, check, ticket, chip, coupon, points, or similar item that has monetary value, and that a player has won, obtained, or otherwise received by playing or participating in a gaming activity.

(2) Does not include cash.

C. An individual who applies to be placed on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List contractually agrees to:

(1) Redeem or liquidate an unredeemed item with monetary value that the individual has:

(a) In their possession since being placed on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List; or

(b) Received from a fantasy competition, if the individual entered the fantasy competition after placement on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List; and

(2) Designate that the proceeds of the item be redeemed and distributed to the Problem Gambling Fund established under State Government Article, §9-1A-33(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Cross References

36.01.03.05C

36.02.06.06I

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); February 1, 2016 (43:2 Md. R. 129)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); revised permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B, D amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §§9-110, 9-1A-24(e), 9-1D-05, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-11; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.03.05 The Commission's Voluntary Exclusion List.

The Commission shall:

A. Establish and maintain a list of individuals:

(1) From whom it has received a completed application requesting to be excluded as provided in Regulation .01B of this chapter;

(2) Whose request for placement on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List has been accepted under Regulation .02 of this chapter.

B. Provide the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List for video lottery facilities to all video lottery facilities with periodic updates;

C. Enter the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List for lottery play into the Lottery Central System to ensure that an excluded individual’s prizes over $600 on a ticket will be surrendered under Regulation .04 of this chapter;

D. Provide the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List for individuals who have self-excluded from instant bingo to an instant bingo facility with more than 10 instant bingo machines, with periodic updates;

E. Provide the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List for individuals who have self-excluded from participating in fantasy competitions to all registered fantasy competition operators, with periodic updates; and

F. Provide the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List for individuals who have self-excluded from participating in sports wagering to sports wagering facility licensees and mobile sports wagering licensees, with periodic updates, to assist them in identifying excluded individuals.

G. Provide anonymized information from the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List to the Department of Health in accordance with Health General Article, §§5-1001—5-1009, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Cross References

36.01.03.02G(5)(c)

36.01.03.07B

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); February 1, 2016 (43:2 Md. R. 129)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); revised permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B, D amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §§9-110, 9-1A-24(e), 9-1D-05, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-11; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.03.06 Removal from the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List.

A. After an individual has been on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List for at least 2 years, the individual may request that the Commission remove the individual from the list.

B. An individual shall submit their request under §A of this regulation in writing to the Commission accompanied by documentation that the individual has:

(1) Completed:

(a) A problem gambling treatment or prevention program approved by the Commission; or

(b) A healthy decision-making program that is sponsored or approved by the Commission, with a licensed professional counselor or other person approved by the Commission;

(2) Executed an authorization and release to be removed from the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List; and

(3) Complied with any requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.

C. The Commission is not required to hold a hearing in order to review the request for removal.

D. If the Commission:

(1) Grants the request, it shall:

(a) Deliver to the individual by email or regular mail a notice of removal from the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List; and

(b) Notify the State’s video lottery facilities, instant bingo facilities with more than 10 instant bingo machines, registered fantasy competition operators, sports wagering facility licensees, and mobile sports wagering licensees, or update the Lottery Central System with the individual’s removal from the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List; or

(2) Denies the request, it shall deliver to the individual by email or regular mail a notice that the:

(a) Request was denied; and

(b) Individual shall remain on the Commissions Voluntary Exclusion List.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); February 1, 2016 (43:2 Md. R. 129)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); revised permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B, D amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §§9-110, 9-1A-24(e), 9-1D-05, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-11; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.03.07 Access to the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List.

A. All records pertaining to an individual’s placement on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List are sociological information under General Provisions Article, §4-330, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Access to records pertaining to an individual’s placement on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List shall be limited to disclosures authorized under General Provisions Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 36.03.06, and Regulation .05 of this chapter.

Cross References

36.01.03.02G(6)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); February 1, 2016 (43:2 Md. R. 129)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); revised permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B, D amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §§9-110, 9-1A-24(e), 9-1D-05, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-11; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.01.03.08 Responsible Gaming Program.

A. The Commission may establish a responsible gaming program.

B. A responsible gaming program established by the Commission under §A of this regulation shall be designed to:

(1) Reduce or mitigate the effects of problem gambling in the State; and

(2) Maximize the access of problem gambling resources by an individual who has a gambling problem.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93); February 1, 2016 (43:2 Md. R. 129)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); revised permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B, D amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §§9-110, 9-1A-24(e), 9-1D-05, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-11; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.02.01 General

COMAR 36.02.01.01 Definitions.

A. In addition to the terms defined in State Government Article, §9-101, Annotated Code of Maryland, and in COMAR 36.01.01.01, which have the same meanings in this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Activate” means:

(a) To make a book of instant tickets ready for sale in the Lottery Central System; or

(b) To make a ticket ready for sale.

(2) “Announced end of game” means the date set by the Agency after which retailers may not activate instant tickets for that game.

(3) Bonus Drawing.

(a) “Bonus drawing” means a game the Agency designates as a bonus drawing that may have a claiming period other than 182 days after the drawing in which the prize is won.

(b) “Bonus drawing” does not include a daily or weekly lottery drawing.

(4) Bonus Game.

(a) “Bonus game” means a game the Agency designates as a bonus game that may have a claiming period other than 182 days after the drawing in which the prize is won.

(b) “Bonus game” does not include a:

(i) Daily or weekly lottery game; or

(ii) Specific play features on a ticket.

(5) “Claim form” means a paper or computer-generated document that identifies a prize claimant, prize amount, game and ticket characteristics.

(6) “Coupon” means a paper or computer-generated code that a player may apply to purchase a ticket.

(7) “Daily game” means a draw game for which the Agency offers a drawing at least once every day.

(8) “Designated cutoff time” means the time after which a ticket may no longer be purchased for the next drawing of a specified lottery game.

(9) Draw Game.

(a) “Draw game” means a lottery game for which a winning result is determined by a drawing for which a ticket:

(i) Is sold and redeemed through a subscription or through a terminal at retailer locations; and

(ii) May be generated by a terminal and is a record of a transaction for a draw game.

(b) “Draw game” includes:

(i) A jackpot game including a multi-jurisdictional jackpot game;

(ii) A nonjackpot game including a multi-jurisdictional jackpot game;

(iii) A monitor game; and

(iv) Any other Agency-authorized lottery game designated as a draw game.

(10) “Draw ticket” means a ticket purchased from a terminal or through a subscription for a draw game.

(11) “Drawing” means a random selection event used for determining winning numbers game data of certain lottery games.

(12) “Drawing date” means the day, days of the week, or times of day on which the winning game data a lottery game are selected.

(13) “Entry” means a qualifying purchase or action by which a player may participate in a promotion or special activity.

(14) “ePlayslip” means an on-screen display or two-dimensional code, that:

(a) Contains player-selected or randomly generated game data; and

(b) Is electronically generated by a website or mobile application authorized by the Agency.

(15) Fast Play Game.

(a) “Fast Play game” means a game issued by the Lottery Central System where predetermined game results are obtained from a finite pool of randomly generated results for that game and are available through the terminal.

(b) “Fast Play game” does not include a draw game.

(16) “Game data” means any item or symbol used to identify:

(a) A winner of a lottery game, including:

(i) Numerals;

(ii) Letters;

(iii) Symbols, and

(iv) Icons including branded logos;

(b) The cost of a ticket; and

(17) “In-lane ticket” means a ticket that:

(a) Is purchased by a player;

(b) May only be purchased at a retailer that is a commercial establishment; and

(c) Is activated for play or produced when it is processed through a third-party point of sale terminal or cash register.

(18) Instant Game.

(a) “Instant game” means a lottery game for which a ticket has a covered area that the player exposes in accordance with the game instructions, and includes:

(i) Scratch-off tickets; and

(ii) Tickets using other methods of revealing a hidden area with pre-determined results.

(b) “Instant game” does not include an in-lane ticket for a draw game.

(19) “Instant ticket” means a ticket issued in an instant game.

(20) “Instant ticket pack” or “instant ticket book” means group of tickets in sequential order bundled together.

(21) “Jackpot game” means a lottery game for which the top prize amount varies:

(a) Based on sales; and

(b) If the top prize was won in the preceding drawing.

(22) “Lottery Central System” means an integrated computer service and equipment that the Agency authorizes and procures for the purposes of:

(a) Producing lottery tickets at retailer locations;

(b) Facilitating lottery ticket transactions;

(i) Determine sales;

(ii) Cash tickets;

(iii) Confirm receipt and activate an instant ticket book;

(iv) Display of animations of winning numbers;

(v) Process a ticket, ePlayslip, or playslip;

(vi) Print special reports and tickets;

(vii) Order instant tickets;

(viii) Order supplies; and

(ix) Coordinate the distribution of tickets;

(d) Providing random number generating equipment to conduct and offer monitor games, Cash Pop and Fast Play games;

(e) Communicating with lottery retailers; and

(f) Performing any other function, the Agency identifies as necessary to the operation of the State lottery and accounting for its proceeds.

(23) “Lottery Central System contractor” means the person under contract with the Agency to provide all the goods and services required under the contract for the Lottery Central System.

(24) “Monitor” means a television screen or similar type of screen used to display monitor game results and other Agency communications.

(25) “Monitor game” means a draw game for which:

(a) Tickets are generated by a terminal;

(b) The Lottery Central System generates the winning result; and

(26) “Multi-jurisdictional game” means a lottery game offered by the Agency and:

(a) Any other political entity outside Maryland or outside the United States;

(b) Any private licensee of a state or a foreign nation; or

(27) “Nonjackpot game” means a lottery game where the top prize remains static.

(28) “Odds” means the likelihood of an outcome to occur or not occur.

(29) “Pari-mutuel” means dividing the prize money available for winners of a certain prize level in a lottery game equally among all plays winning the prize in a particular drawing.

(30) Player-Activated Terminal or PAT.

(a) “Player-activated terminal” or “PAT” means a machine through which a player may purchase a ticket or claim a prize under an applicable tax reporting or taxable prize threshold without intervention by a retailer.

(b) Player-activated terminal or PAT does not mean a machine that dispenses cash.

(31) “Playslip” means a document issued by the Agency and used by a player to select the player’s game data.

(32) “Probability” means the long-run ratio of the number of winning outcomes to the number of all outcomes.

(33) “Progressive jackpot” means a jackpot offered in a lottery game that may increase in value based on sales of that game.

(34) Promotion.

(a) “Promotion” means:

(i) An activity or game offered by the Agency to increase awareness of the Agency and its products and services;

(ii) A contest that uses a second-chance drawing to determine a winner; or

(iii) A cooperative marketing project under State Finance and Procurement Article, §11-203, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) “Promotion” may include a lottery game if additional consideration is required for a player to participate.

(35) “Retailer” means a person licensed by the Agency to sell lottery tickets.

(36) Special Bonus.

(a) “Special bonus” means an extra payment to a retailer or its employees that the Agency authorizes;

(b) “Special bonus” may not exceed one-half of 1% of the gross receipts from ticket sales for the year for which the bonuses are awarded;

(i) A bonus drawing; or

(ii) Game play features on a ticket.

(37) “Special license” means a retailer license issued by the Director for a conditional or limited purpose as determined by the Director.

(38) “Subscription” means a method of playing a lottery game by which a player completes an application to play a specific number of lottery games using the same game data for a period of consecutive drawings.

(39) Terminal.

(a) “Terminal” means a computerized unit or software program that operates through the Lottery Central System and is specifically designed for:

(i) Issuing, processing or printing a ticket;

(ii) Processing an ePlayslip;

(iii) Processing a playslip.

(iv) Printing a report;

(v) Confirming and activating a retailer’s receipt of an instant ticket book;

(vi) Accepting payment for a ticket;

(vii) Processing the validation and redemption of a ticket;

(viii) Carrying out functions available to the retailer; and

(ix) Any other process the Agency identifies as necessary for the State lottery and within the scope of the Lottery Central System contract.

(b) “Terminal” includes:

(i) A player-activated terminal or PAT; and

(ii) A retailer-activated terminal; and

(iii) Associated lottery equipment.

(40) Unusual Claim.

(a) “Unusual claim” means a claim of a prize, or multiple claims for prizes, over $600 that is abnormal in amount, frequency, pattern, or type.

(b) “Unusual claim” includes a claim made by a claimant under circumstances indicating that a law or regulation may be violated and that the Director has a reasonable belief to be, based on the totality of the circumstances.

(41) “Validate” or “validation” means the process of verifying through the Lottery Central System, whether a ticket is a valid winning ticket.

(42) “Valid winning ticket” means a lottery ticket that has been validated.

(43) Winner.

(a) “Winner” means a person that holds a winning ticket.

(b) “Winner” includes the claimant of a prize.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, and 9-122, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.01.02 Sponsorship Request.

A. Scope. This regulation sets out procedures under which a person may submit a sponsorship request to the Agency pursuant to State Government Article, § 9-111(d)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland to promote the Maryland State Lottery.

B. A person holding an event in Maryland may submit a request to the Agency to sponsor the event.

C. Form and Content of Request.

(1) A requestor for Agency sponsorship shall submit a request in writing to the Assistant Director of Communications.

(2) The sponsorship request shall describe the event and include:

(a) The date, time, and location;

(b) A description;

(d) The number of years it has taken place in Maryland;

(e) The types of sponsorship opportunities that are available;

(f) The cost associated with each type of sponsorship opportunity; and

(g) An explanation with examples as to why the event may be a good fit for the Agency.

D. The decision to sponsor an event is within the sole discretion of the Agency and is not subject to review.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, and 9-122, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.02.02 Retailer Licensing

COMAR 36.02.02.01 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Applicant” means a person applying for a retailer license and includes the individual completing the application.

(2) “Probationary license” means a retailer license issued by the Director to a new retailer that is valid for a 12-month period, beginning with the first week of sales.

(3) “Regular license” means a retailer license issued by the Director to a retailer who has satisfactorily completed the requirements of a probationary license.

(4) “Special license” means a license issued within the Director’s authority for special purposes.

(5) “Terminate” or “revoke” means, with regard to a retailer license or special license, or removal of the right to sell lottery tickets.

(6) “Total sales” means the value of lottery products sold or settled lottery by a retailer, less the value of canceled or returned lottery tickets.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E repealed effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A, B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10A, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-111—9-116, and 9-119, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.02.02 License Required.

A. A person who sells a lottery ticket shall be licensed by the Agency as a retailer.

B. A person to be licensed as a retailer shall be issued a probationary license before being eligible to receive a regular license.

C. No individual younger than 21 years old may be licensed as a lottery retailer.

D. A governmental entity that seeks a license as a lottery retailer shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director the permission of any other person, board, commission, agent, or instrumentality of the State or its subdivisions that may have controlling authority over the applicant. A. A person who sells a ticket shall be licensed by the Agency as a retailer.

B. A person licensed as a retailer shall be issued a probationary license before being eligible to receive a regular license.

C. No individual younger than 21 years old may be licensed as a retailer.

D. A governmental entity that seeks a license as a retailer shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director the permission of any other person, board, commission, agent, or instrumentality of the State or its subdivisions that may have controlling authority over the applicant.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E repealed effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A, B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10A, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-111—9-116, and 9-119, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.02.03 License Restrictions.

A. A retailer license is specific to an individual and may not be transferred or sold.

B. A retailer license may not be issued to a person to engage in business primarily as a lottery retailer.

C. A retailer license does not permit a retailer to:

(1) Have a system or program that allows a person to purchase a ticket through a device that connects to the Internet;

(2) Sell a ticket over the phone or other manner of electronic communication;

(3) Sell a ticket over the Internet; or

(4) Sell a ticket at a price higher than the price established by the Director; or

(5) Sell a ticket at a location other than the location identified in the license.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E repealed effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A, B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10A, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-111—9-116, and 9-119, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.02.04 Application Process.

A. To obtain a retailer license, a person shall electronically submit to the Agency:

(1) A completed application on a form required by the Director; and

(2) Any other information and documentation required by the Director.

B. The Director shall consider:

(1) The financial responsibility and security of the applicant and the applicant's business or activity;

(2) The ownership interests of the applicant;

(3) The honesty and integrity of the applicant;

(4) The accessibility of the applicant's place of business or activity to the public;

(5) The suitability of the applicant's business for the sale of lottery tickets;

(6) The applicant’s compliance with State and local business and taxation requirements;

(7) The sufficiency of existing licenses to serve the public convenience;

(8) The volume of the applicants expected total sales;

(9) The accuracy of the information supplied in the application for a lottery retailer’s license;

(10) The status or enforcement actions taken on any licenses related to the applicant’s business; and

(11) Any other relevant information.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E repealed effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A, B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10A, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-111—9-116, and 9-119, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.02.05 Security.

A. The Director may require an applicant or retailer to obtain security of at least $5,000.

B. The security may be:

(1) A surety bond;

(2) An irrevocable letter of credit;

(3) A cash security deposit;

(4) Lottery escrow deposit; or

(5) Any other form of security approved by the Director.

C. The Agency may require security:

(1) To protect the financial contributions to the State;

(2) If a retailer fails to make a payment to the Agency or has insufficient funds for a lottery transfer;

(3) To ensure the integrity of an applicant or the owner of an applicant and is based on a financial evaluation; and

(4) To pay for damage, loss or misuse of supplies, equipment, or tickets.

D. The Agency may use the security:

(1) To offset amounts due from the retailer for the proceeds from the sale of tickets; or

(2) To pay for the cost of damaged, stolen, lost or misused supplies, equipment, or tickets.

E. The security shall remain in place until such time that the Director determines it may be removed.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E repealed effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A, B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10A, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-111—9-116, and 9-119, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.02.06 Probationary License.

A. New Retailer.

(1) A license issued by the Director to a new retailer shall be a probationary license.

(2) The Director may terminate a probationary license without a hearing upon the determination of the Director that the retailer has violated a provision in this subtitle.

B. Termination.

(1) Before terminating a probationary license, the Director shall send written notice to the retailer of the Agency’s intent to terminate the probationary license.

(2) The notice shall include:

(a) The reason for the termination of the probationary license; and

(b) A statement that the retailer, upon written request, may appear before the Director or the Directors designee to present the retailers views.

(3) A written request to appear before the Director or the Director’s designee shall be submitted within 10 days of the date of the notice of termination.

(4) Failure to timely submit a written request to appear before the Director or the Director’s designee shall result in termination of the probationary license

(5) The decision of the Director to terminate a probationary license is final and not appealable.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E repealed effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A, B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10A, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-111—9-116, and 9-119, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.02.07 Special License.

A. The Director may issue a special license, subject to those conditions or limitations as the Director considers appropriate.

B. The conditions or limitations for the special license may include:

(1) The type of lottery operation;

(2) The length of the license period;

(3) The hours or days when tickets may be sold;

(4) The location where tickets may be sold;

(5) Those persons who are allowed to sell tickets;

(6) Those sporting, charitable, social, or other special events where tickets may be sold; or

(7) Any other condition or limitation the Director considers appropriate.

C. The Director may deny or terminate a special license for any reason.

D. The decision of the Director to deny or terminate a special license is final and not appealable.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E repealed effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A, B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10A, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-111—9-116, and 9-119, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.02.08 Denial of a License.

A. If the Director recommends the denial of a license, the Director shall promptly provide the applicant with written notice of the:

(1) Basis for the recommended denial; and

(2) Applicant’s right to request a reconsideration meeting with the Director or the Director’s designee.

B. An applicant may submit to the Director a written request for a reconsideration meeting within 15 days of the date of the notice described in §A of this regulation.

C. If an applicant fails to timely submit a written request for a reconsideration meeting, the Commission may adopt as final the recommendation of the Director.

D. During a reconsideration meeting, an applicant may:

(1) Be represented by counsel; and

(2) Present evidence as to why the license should be granted;

E. If after the reconsideration meeting the applicant is dissatisfied with the recommendation of the Director or the Director’s designee, the applicant may submit to the Commission, in writing:

(1) A request for a hearing before the Commission to appeal the recommended denial of the license; and

(2) The applicant’s legal and factual basis for disagreeing with the recommended denial of the license.

F. An applicant must submit a hearing request to the Commission within 15 days of the date of the recommendation of the Director or the Director’s designee after the reconsideration meeting.

G. If an applicant fails to submit a hearing request that complies with §§E and F of this regulation, the Commission may adopt as final the recommendation of the Director or the Director’s designee to deny the license.

H. A timely written hearing request shall be the subject of a Commission hearing conducted pursuant to COMAR 36.01.02.06.

I. Judicial Review. The Commission’s final action on a license denial is subject to judicial review as provided in State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

J. Limitation on Reapplication. An applicant may not submit an application or be included in the application of another person for 1 year after the later of:

(1) The final action on the denial of a license; or

(2) If judicial review of the final action on a license denial is taken, the date an adverse decision is entered against the retailer by the highest court to which an appeal is taken.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E repealed effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A, B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10A, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-111—9-116, and 9-119, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.02.09 Corrective Action.

A. Deficiency. If the Director determines that a retailer no longer meets a license requirement of this chapter, or that there is cause for imposing sanctions under Regulation .10 of this chapter, the Director shall:

(1) Assess the seriousness of the deficiency;

(2) Determine whether it is necessary to emergently suspend the retailer’s license;

(3) Determine whether to allow a retailer to submit a corrective action plan.

B. If the Agency permits a retailer to submit a corrective action plan:

(1) Evaluate the corrective action plan;

(2) If acceptable to the Agency, approve the corrective action plan;

(3) Determine appropriate timelines for the completion of corrective action;

(4) Conduct periodic monitoring of a retailer to assess the retailer’s progress toward remedying the deficiencies; and

(5) Recommend that the Commission impose a sanction under Regulation .10 of this chapter if a deficiency is not remedied.

C. The Agency may determine whether to permit a retailer to submit a corrective action plan.

D. Corrective Action Plan.

(1) Within 10 days of receipt of a deficiency notice under §F of this regulation, the retailer shall submit a corrective action plan to the Director for the Director’s approval.

(2) The Director shall review the corrective action plan and inform the retailer whether the corrective action plan is acceptable.

(3) If the retailer fails to submit an acceptable corrective action plan within the time described under §D(1) of this regulation, the Director may:

(a) Provide the retailer with additional time within which to submit a revised corrective action plan; or

(b) Impose a sanction on the retailer under Regulation .10 of this chapter.

(4) If the Director provided a retailer notice under §F of this regulation and received no timely written response, the Commission may adopt as final the Director’s decision to impose a sanction under Regulation .10 of this chapter.

E. Corrective Action Outcomes.

(1) If at any time during the corrective action period the Director determines that the retailer has failed to fulfill a requirement of the corrective action plan or has made insufficient progress toward remedying a deficiency, the Director may:

(a) For good cause, extend the time for completion of a corrective action plan; or

(b) Emergently suspend the retailer’s license.

(2) If at the end of the corrective action period the retailer has failed to adequately remedy a deficiency, the Director may impose a sanction under Regulation .10 of this chapter.

F. Deficiency Notice. Upon determining that corrective action is required to remedy a deficiency, the Director shall give written notice to a retailer that includes:

(1) A description of the violation;

(2) A description of the possible sanctions; and

(3) The requirement for the retailer to submit a corrective action plan to the Director within a time frame established by the Director.

Cross References

36.02.02.10A(22)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E repealed effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A, B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10A, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-111—9-116, and 9-119, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.02.10 Sanctions and Agency Actions on a License.

A. The Director may impose sanctions on a retailer or take action on a license for:

(1) Violating or failing to fulfill the retailer’s responsibilities or a condition of a license under this subtitle;

(2) Violating:

(a) A provision of the lottery law or other applicable law;

(b) A regulation adopted under the lottery law; or

(3) Providing the Agency with false or misleading information;

(4) Failing to cooperate with the Agency;

(5) Failing to remit, or failing to make timely remittance of, funds owed to the Agency;

(6) Failing to meet the retailers sales requirements as set by the Agency;

(7) Failing to display lottery point of sale material and equipment as directed by the Agency;

(8) Failing to make tickets available for sale as directed by the Agency;

(9) Taking tickets, vouchers, or coupons intended for players;

(10) Failing to provide a player their voucher, coupon, cash or other item of value;

(11) Discounting lottery prizes;

(12) Selling lottery tickets by phone or other electronic means;

(13) Selling lottery tickets over the Internet;

(14) Selling lottery tickets at a price higher than the price established by the Director;

(15) Extending credit for the purchase of lottery tickets;

(16) Facilitating a person other than the owner of the lottery ticket under COMAR 36.02.06.02 to claim a prize;

(17) Conducting or permitting any illegal activity on the premises;

(18) Allowing an individual who is not a retailer employee to operate lottery equipment;

(19) Improperly managing customer data;

(20) Damaging or altering, or allowing another person to damage or alter, materials or equipment provided to the retailer by the Agency or a contractor of the Agency;

(21) Interfering with a lottery game;

(22) Failing to prepare, submit, or implement an adequate corrective plan under Regulation .09 of this chapter;

(23) Changing ownership of the retailer’s business without prior notice to the Agency;

(24) Closing the retailer’s operations without prior notice to the Agency;

(25) Engaging in conduct, or permitting an employee to engage in conduct, that impairs the reputation of the lottery, or would otherwise bring the State into disrepute;

(26) Being the subject of administrative or judicial charges related to the conduct of:

(a) Illegal gaming;

(b) Failing to pay taxes;

(d) Any other fraudulent activity;

(27) Possessing an illegal gaming device;

(28) Possessing materials or equipment indicating involvement by the retailer or the retailer’s employees in the conduct of illegal gaming;

(29) Having a history of thefts or other forms of losses of Lottery tickets or revenue; or

(30) Other activities or actions deemed by the Director to require the imposition of a sanction.

B. Types of Sanctions and Agency Actions.

(1) Sanctions or Agency actions may include:

(a) The Agency temporarily disabling a retailer’s terminal;

(b) The Agency disabling specific game sales on a retailer’s terminal;

(d) Suspension of a retailer’s license;

(e) Termination of a retailer’s probationary or special license;

(f) Revocation of a retailer’s license; or

(g) Placing a limitation of the license of a retailer.

(2) Limitations on a license may include:

(a) Ineligibility for or removal from the Expanded Cashing Authority Program under COMAR 36.02.03.08; and

(b) Placement of conditions on the retailer’s operations.

C. Disabling a Retailer’s Terminal.

(1) If a retailer fails to timely remit funds or if the required funds are not available for withdrawal, the Agency shall disable the retailer’s terminal.

(2) If the retailer pays the Agency for any outstanding amount owed, including bank charges, the Agency may re-enable the retailer’s terminal.

D. Suspension, Revocation, and Limitation.

(1) Except as set forth in §E of this regulation, the Director shall give the retailer notice of the intended suspension or revocation at least 15 days before the imposition of the intended sanction.

(2) A retailer may appeal the Directors imposition of a sanction before the date the sanction is imposed by submitting a request for a hearing before the Commission.

(3) The Commissions final action on a sanction is subject to judicial review as provided in State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

E. Emergency Suspension.

(1) Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, if the Director determines that immediate action is necessary to protect against an imminent, serious threat by a retailer to the security, financial stability, reputation, or integrity of the lottery, the Director may suspend the license of a retailer without prior notice.

(2) If the Director emergently suspends a retailer’s license, the Director shall provide the retailer with written notice that includes:

(a) A statement of the authority upon which the suspension is based;

(b) The nature of the violation;

(d) Information about the retailer’s obligation to submit to the Agency a corrective plan; and

(e) A statement of the retailers right to request a Commission hearing.

(3) A hearing on an emergency suspension of a retailer license shall be conducted in accordance with the hearing requirements in COMAR 36.01.02.06.

(4) If after a license is emergently suspended, the retailer does not submit a timely written request for a Commission hearing, the Director may move to revoke the retailers license by giving the retailer notice under §C(1) of this regulation.

F. Agency Action. After the Director terminates a probationary or special license or imposes an emergency suspension or sanction on a retailer with a regular license, the Agency may:

(1) Disable the retailer’s terminal;

(2) Require the retailer to surrender, or direct the Lottery Central System contractor to remove, any materials or equipment that were provided to the retailer by the Agency or the Lottery Central System contractor;

(3) Direct the retailer to immediately:

(a) Cease selling or displaying lottery products;

(b) Render a final accounting to the Agency in a manner specified by the Director; and

(d) Return all unsold lottery tickets;

(e) Remove or cover any signage advertising lottery products or services; and

(4) Take any other action necessary to protect the security, financial stability, reputation, or integrity of the Agency.

G. Reapplication. A person may not reapply to be a retailer or be included in the application of another person for 1 year after the later of:

(1) The final action on a sanction; or

(2) If judicial review of the final action on a sanction is taken, the date an adverse decision is entered against the retailer by the highest court to which an appeal is taken.

Cross References

36.02.02.09A

36.02.02.09B(5)

36.02.02.09D(3)(b)

36.02.02.09D(4)

36.02.02.09E(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E repealed effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A, B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .10A, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-111—9-116, and 9-119, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.02.03 Retailer Requirements

COMAR 36.02.03.01 General Responsibilities.

Lottery Laws and Regulations. A retailer shall:

A. Comply with all lottery laws and regulations of the Agency;

B. Be aware of all lottery laws and regulations pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of a retailer; and

C. Inform the Director of an act or omission that the retailer knows or should know constitutes a violation of lottery laws and regulations.

(2) Assume the cost of any repairs to the retailer’s location arising from the removal of the Agency’s equipment.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.02 Retailer Obligations.

A. Services. A retailer shall:

(1) Provide specified services for the Agency, including the sale, cashing, and issuance of lottery tickets and coupons or vouchers, as directed by the Agency;

(2) Sell a ticket for cash only;

(3) Sell a ticket only at the location specified on the retailer’s license.

(4) Sell a ticket only during the hours listed in the application, or as modified after notifying the Commission, unless otherwise approved in advance by the Agency;

(5) Exercise courteous and fair treatment to lottery players;

(6) Sell all lottery games as directed by the Agency;

(7) Except for those requiring submission of a claim form to the Agency, pay every winning ticket upon validation under COMAR 36.02.06;

(8) Report to the Agency, as required by the Internal Revenue Service or the Agency, income tax information relating to a holder of a winning ticket;

(9) Charge no fee for the issuance or cashing of checks for lottery winnings;

(10) Display the retailer’s license in a prominent location;

(11) Keep playslips in stock and available to players;

(12) Not sell any ticket or lottery-style ticket other than those made available for sale by the Agency;

(13) Except for advertising already located on the retailer’s premises, obtain prior Agency approval for permanent or semi-permanent lottery advertising such as signs and billboards;

(14) Prominently post point-of-sale and other promotional or player-related materials supplied by the Agency;

(15) Free of charge, provide the latest winning game data;

(16) Properly manage customer data; and

(17) Except as permitted in Regulation .12 of this chapter, not have on its premises an illegal gaming device or a slot machine as defined in Criminal Law Article, §12-301, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Care of Terminals. A retailer shall:

(1) Place terminals within the retailer’s premises only on a site approved by the Agency;

(2) Provide sufficient space for the proper operation of the terminal;

(3) Before installation of the terminal, provide electrical requirements as prescribed in the Lottery Central System contractor pre-site form;

(4) Participate in training approved by the Agency;

(5) Replace ticket stock when necessary;

(6) Provide reasonable care and security for ticket stock, tickets, and supplies;

(7) As specified in the operating manual and help screens for the terminal and lottery equipment, exercise due diligence in the operation, security, and care of the terminal and lottery equipment;

(8) Except as directed by the Agency or the Lottery Central System operator, not perform mechanical or electrical maintenance on the terminal or lottery equipment;

(9) As directed by the Agency, immediately notify the Lottery Central System contractor’s technical support operations center in the event of a terminal malfunction;

(10) As directed by the Agency, make the terminal available for the sale and cashing of tickets;

(11) Except for materials that are provided by the Agency and are specifically authorized to be placed on a terminal, keep the surfaces of the terminal free and clear;

(12) Pay the electrical utility charges in connection with the operation of the terminal; and

(13) Assume the cost of the repairs to the terminal, other lottery equipment, or the retailer’s property related to:

(a) Unauthorized attempts to modify or repair the terminal or other lottery equipment;

(b) Unauthorized attempts to move the terminal or other lottery equipment; and

(i) Intentional damage;

(ii) Defacement of the property; and

(iii) Negligence resulting in damage to the property.

C. Hold Harmless. A retailer shall hold the Agency and the State of Maryland and their officials and employees, harmless from any liability arising in connection with operating and conducting ticket sales.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.03 Prohibited Acts.

A. A retailer may not:

(1) Sell a ticket at any price higher than that established by the Director;

(2) Sell to or cash a ticket for an individual younger than 18 years old;

(3) Allow an employee younger than 18 years old to sell or cash a ticket or operate lottery equipment;

(4) Extend credit in any manner for the sale of a ticket;

(5) Offer customers alcoholic beverages or cannabis to induce them to purchase or redeem a ticket;

(6) Charge a player a fee for any lottery related service or convenience;

(7) Sell an instant ticket prior to activation;

(8) Fail to secure ticket stock, tickets, or lottery equipment;

(9) Resell a ticket;

(10) Exchange terminal game ticket stock with another retailer;

(11) Misuse terminal game ticket stock;

(12) Sell any ticket or lottery-style ticket other than those made available for sale by the Agency; or

(13) Offer a game of chance on the retailer’s premises, unless the retailer is:

(a) A video lottery facility;

(b) A special licensee for instant ticket lottery machines;

(c) A legal operator of an electronic gaming device that is licensed as an amusement game in Baltimore City or Baltimore County under Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(d) An operator of a device that is subject to regulation by the Comptroller under Criminal Law Article, §12-304, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(e) A legal operator of instant bingo under Criminal Law Article, §12-308, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(f) Authorized to offer paper tip jar gaming under Criminal Law Article, Title 13, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Canceled Ticket. Except as otherwise provided in these regulations or with the approval of the Director, a retailer may not cancel or accept a ticket return for a draw game.

C. Void Ticket.

(1) A ticket may not be sold for a drawing after that drawing has occurred.

(2) A ticket sold for a drawing after that drawing has occurred is void.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.04 Lottery Sale—General.

A. Nothing prevents a person from giving a ticket as a gift.

B. Only a licensed retailer or the retailer’s employee may sell a ticket.

C. The Agency may sell a ticket or a lottery subscription.

D. A retailer shall require that a person pay for a ticket at the time of purchase.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.05 Cessation of Operations.

A. A retailer shall notify the Agency at least 10 work days before the retailer temporarily or permanently ceases the operation of the retailer’s business.

B. If a person ceases to be a retailer, the person shall:

(1) Surrender, or allow the Lottery Central System contractor to remove, materials, supplies, unsold tickets, and equipment that were provided by the Agency or the Lottery Central System contractor;

(2) Be financially liable for the repair or replacement of Agency equipment lost or damaged; and

(3) Assume the cost of repairs to the retailer’s location arising from the removal of the equipment in §B(1) of this regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.06 Sale of Tickets — Instant Ticket Procedure.

A. Retailers shall activate an instant ticket pack before selling an instant ticket from that pack.

B. Instant tickets that a retailer activates before a tickets announced end of game may be sold by the retailer after the tickets announced end of game and until the last date to claim a prize for that game.

Cross References

36.02.06.04A(2)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.07 Sale of Lottery Tickets — Draw Game Ticket Procedure.

A. Playslip or ePlayslip Purchase Procedure. If a player wishes to purchase a ticket using a playslip or an ePlayslip:

(1) A player shall complete a playslip and give it to the retailer; and

(2) The retailer shall:

(a) Process the playslip or ePlayslip using the terminal; and

(b) Issue to the player the specified draw game ticket for the game being played.

B. Vocalized Purchase Procedure.

(1) Randomly Selected Game Data.

(a) If a player wishes to have playable game data randomly generated for a draw game ticket, a retailer shall enter the game type and the dollar amount the player wants to play.

(b) The retailer shall deliver to the player the ticket issued by the terminal with the randomly generated game data for the game printed on the ticket.

(2) Player Selected Game Data.

(a) If the player wishes to provide playable game data, a retailer may allow a player to vocalize the game data.

(b) The retailer shall enter the information provided by the player, including:

(i) The game type;

(ii) The dollar amount the player wants to play;

(iii) The game data the player selects;

(iv) The number of games the player wishes to play; and

(v) Any other information required by the Agency.

C. Player Activated Terminal. If a player wishes to purchase a ticket using a PAT, the player may purchase the ticket using any method offered on the PAT.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.08 Sale of Tickets — Fast Play Game Ticket Procedure.

A. Retailer Assisted Purchase Procedure.

(1) If a player wants to purchase a Fast Play game ticket, the player shall indicate to the retailer the name of the Fast Play game the player wants.

(2) The retailer shall make the selection of the ticket through the terminal and after the player pays for the ticket, give it to the player.

B. Player-Activated Terminal.

(1) If a player wants to purchase a ticket using a PAT, the player may purchase the ticket by selecting the icon for the desired Fast Play game on the terminal screen.

(2) The PAT shall generate and dispense the ticket.

Cross References

36.02.02.10B(2)(a)

36.02.03.11C

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.09 Lost, Stolen, or Missing Tickets.

A. If a ticket is lost, stolen, or missing from a retailer, the Director may offset an amount due from the retailer for the ticket.

B. The Director may require the party responsible for a lost, stolen, or missing ticket to reimburse the Agency.

C. The Agency is not liable to a retailer or player for a lost or stolen ticket.

D. A ticket is void if it:

(1) Is mutilated;

(2) Is altered;

(3) Is irregular;

(4) Is expired;

(5) Fails to meet validation standards; or

(6) Fails to meet security requirements.

E. If a retailer is reimbursed for a lost, stolen, or missing ticket, the retailer shall:

(1) Hold the Agency harmless; and

(2) Provide the Director with as much information considered necessary to process the claim.

F. A retailer may not seek indemnification from another source if reimbursed by the Director for a lost, stolen, or missing ticket.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.10 Posting of Winning Game Data.

A. As soon as practical after each drawing, a retailer may:

(1) Post in a prominent and conspicuous location within the retailer’s business location the winning game data; and

(2) Keep the winning game data posted until the next drawing.

B. A retailer shall display active winning game data as requested by the Agency.

C. The Agency is not responsible for a retailer’s failure to post or properly post current official winning game data.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.11 Payment of Prizes.

A. A retailer shall pay the holder of a valid winning lottery ticket up to $600.

B. A retailer shall pay the holder of a valid winning ticket regardless of whether the retailer sold the ticket.

C. Unless the retailer is a participant in the Expanded Cashing Authority Program under Regulation .08 of this chapter, if the valid winning ticket entitles the holder to a prize that is more than $600, the retailer shall instruct the ticket holder to seek payment from the Agency or a retailer participating in the Expanded Cashing Authority Program.

D. Validated and Paid Tickets. Unless a ticket is cashed at a PAT, after a ticket is validated and paid, the retailer:

(1) May not return the ticket to the winner; and

(2) Shall secure the ticket.

E. Cashing Period. A retailer or Agency claim center may not cash or otherwise process a winning ticket more than 182 days after the:

(1) Drawing date;

(2) Date of sale of a Fast Play game ticket; or

(3) Announced end of game for an instant game.

F. Unusual Claims.

(1) The Agency shall use an analytics tool to identify an unusual claim.

(2) If the Agency identifies an unusual claim, the Agency may:

(a) Require the claimant to claim a prize at the Agency’s headquarters;

(b) Delay payment of the prize;

the ticket including:

(i) Interviewing the claimant; and

(ii) Interviewing the retailer that sold the ticket; and

(d) Require future claims made by the same claimant to be reviewed as an unusual claim.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.12 Expanded Cashing Authority Program.

A. Establishment.

(1) The Director may establish an Expanded Cashing Authority Program.

(2) Retailers selected by the Director may pay cash prizes up to $5,000.

B. Participation. Before authorizing a retailer to participate in the Expanded Cashing Authority Program, the Director may consider:

(1) The length of time the retailer has been licensed;

(2) The financial record and responsibility of the retailer;

(3) The retailer’s compliance with the requirements of this subtitle;

(4) The need for expanded cashing authority within a specific geographical location;

(5) The number of existing retailers with expanded cashing authority;

(6) The overall performance of the retailer since the license was issued; and

(7) Any other factor deemed relevant by the Director.

C. Retailer Requirements. A retailer in the Expanded Cashing Authority Program shall:

(1) Maintain a separate bank account solely for lottery monies to the credit of the State Lottery Fund;

(2) Ensure the confidential handling of personal information from players and winners by not disclosing any personal information to anyone other than the Agency or as required by law;

(3) Collect income tax information relating to a holder of a winning ticket to the Agency as required by the Internal Revenue Service or the Agency;

(4) For prizes over $600, utilize the terminal to determine, whether a holder of a winning ticket:

(a) Owes a State obligation; or

(b) Is on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List described in COMAR 36.01.03; and

(5) If the Agency has notified the retailer that the holder may not be paid, the retailer shall deny payment of a prize to the holder of a winning lottery ticket if the Agency has notified the retailer that the holder may not be paid.

D. Recertification for the Program. The Director may establish a periodic recertification process for retailers in the Expanded Cashing Authority Program.

E. Removal from the Program.

(1) A retailer participating in the Expanded Cashing Authority Program may be removed from the Program at any time by the Director.

(2) Removal from the program does not automatically otherwise terminate a retailer’s license.

(3) The Director's decision to remove a retailer from the program is final and not subject to appeal.

Cross References

36.02.03.02A(17)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.13 Payments to Agency.

A. A retailer shall:

(1) Be financially responsible to the Agency for all:

(a) Revenues derived from the sale of tickets based on the ticket price established by the Director;

(b) Tickets in the possession of the retailer; and

(c) Except for tickets cashed through a PAT, tickets that the retailer cashed or canceled which are later submitted to the Agency for payment;

(2) Make regular weekly settlement and payment in the manner, in the place, and on the day of the week specified by the Agency;

(3) Make more frequent settlement and payment remittances when required by the Director;

(4) Pay a service charge to the Agency for any dishonored check or electronic transfer;

(5) Promptly pay a bonding fee in such amount as the Director determines, when required; and

(6) Promptly pay any fees under this subtitle.

B. Any payment due to the Agency not made within 10 days after the due date shall be charged interest until paid.

C. The Agency may refer delinquent accounts to the Central Collection Unit of the Department of Budget and Management.

D. Delinquent accounts shall be increased by any additional fees authorized by State Finance and Procurement Article, §3-304(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.14 Americans with Disabilities Act.

A. Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) ADA means the certain law commonly known as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

(2) “ADA retailer compliance form” means a form prepared by the Agency and used to inspect a retailer’s location in connection with this regulation to ensure player accessibility to a retailer.

(3) “Applicant” means a person that applies for a new retailer license or a change of ownership of a retailer.

(4) “Corrective Action Plan” means a plan that an applicant is required to submit to the Agency describing how the applicant will modify its premises to comply with applicable State and federal law regarding accessible business establishments.

(5) “Disability” has the meaning stated in the ADA.

C. Compliance.

(1) The Agency shall:

(a) Inspect the site of an applicant for compliance with the ADA for player accessibility;

(b) If necessary, require an applicant whose business establishment is not accessible to submit a proposed Corrective Action Plan before the Director issues a retailer license; and

(c) Require a new retailer or change of ownership to certify in the retailer application that their business establishment at issue in the application is accessible to individuals with disabilities who use wheelchairs.

(2) The Agency may impose a sanction or take an action on a license for failing to comply with this regulation.

D. Waivers.

(1) A retailer that is unable to comply with §C of this regulation, shall obtain an official waiver from the State to maintain a non-accessible business establishment; or

(2) If the State no longer provides official waivers under §D(1) of this regulation, a retailer may obtain an official waiver from its local jurisdiction.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.02.03.15 Changes in Ownership.

A. General.

(1) A retailer license may not be transferred.

(2) A change in ownership of a retailer’s business:

(a) Automatically voids the existing retailer license; and

(b) Requires an application for a new license.

(3) A change of ownership includes:

(a) A transfer of ownership of the retailer’s business;

(b) The addition of an owner that was not on the original license application; or

organization structure.

(4) A change of ownership does not include a voluntary or involuntary transfer of an interest in the retailer’s business to a person identified as an owner on the license.

B. Retailer Responsibilities.

(1) A retailer that transfers ownership:

(a) Is responsible for all tickets, lottery equipment, and receipts from lottery sales; and

(b) Remains responsible for fulfilling all obligations to the Agency until the change of ownership is approved and the Agency issues a new license.

(2) A new owner of the business may apply for a license under COMAR 36.02.02 or relinquish lottery equipment remaining on the premises.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 9, 2020 (47:5 Md. R. 313)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-113, 9-115, 9-117, 9-118, 9-119, 9-122, 9-124, and 9-125, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012

36.02.04 Common Provisions for All Lottery Games

COMAR 36.02.04.01 Governing Law and Rules.

A. By purchasing a ticket, a player agrees to comply with and abide by all:

(1) Applicable laws and regulations;

(2) Procedures implemented by the Director for conducting a lottery game;

(3) Rules for that lottery game; and

(4) Decisions of the Director.

B. A multi-jurisdictional game shall be governed by:

(1) Applicable law and regulations;

(2) The rules, procedures, and other documents concerning that game as agreed to by the jurisdictions offering that game; and

(3) Agency provisions regarding the purchase and claiming of a ticket.

C. All decisions made by the Director shall be final and binding on players and on persons making claims.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, C amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C adopted effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.04.02 Ticket Purchaser Responsibilities.

A. At the time of purchase and if applicable, the purchaser of a ticket is responsible for verifying that the information printed on the ticket accurately reflects:

(1) The game data that the purchaser wants to play if the purchaser selects their own game data; and

(2) The drawing date and time, if applicable.

B. The sole remedy for an inaccurate ticket shall be cancellation of that ticket, if permitted, as set forth in Regulation .04 of this chapter.

C. To receive a prize, a person holding a winning ticket shall submit to an authorized claiming location the ticket and all necessary documentation for claiming within 182 days after the drawing date, the date of sale of a Fast Play game ticket, or the announced end of game.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, C amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C adopted effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.04.03 Methods of Purchase.

A. This regulation does not apply to instant ticket lottery machines under COMAR 36.02.09.

B. Playslips and ePlayslips.

(1) Playslips and ePlayslips are not valid as a receipt to claim a prize or proof of purchase of a ticket.

(2) If a playslip or an ePlayslip may be used to play a draw game, the playslip or ePlayslip shall be available at no cost to the purchaser and may be used by the purchaser for selection of game data.

(3) A playslip shall include instructions on how to complete the playslip.

(4) If game play by playslip or ePlayslip is authorized and a playslip or an ePlayslip is unavailable, the retailer may manually enter into the terminal the game data selected by the player.

(5) The Agency or a retailer may seize and destroy an invalid playslip.

C. Purchase by Playslip Through Retailer.

(1) If the player chooses to play by playslip, the player shall present a completed playslip to the retailer.

(2) A player may play as many panels or play areas as are available on the playslip.

(3) A player shall mark all necessary areas on the playslip.

(4) If a player does not mark all necessary areas, the retailer shall return the playslip to the player or the terminal may select game data necessary to complete the playslip.

(5) A playslip shall be manually marked and may not be marked by an electromechanical, electronic printing, or automated device.

(6) A playslip marked by a method other than a method authorized by this section shall be invalid.

(7) A ticket produced by an invalid playslip is invalid.

D. Purchase by ePlayslip Through Retailer.

(1) If the player chooses to play by ePlayslip, the player shall present a completed ePlayslip to the retailer.

(2) A player may play as many panels or play areas as are available on the ePlayslip.

(3) A player shall select all necessary areas on the ePlayslip.

E. Purchase Using a Player-activated Terminal. If a game may be played using a player-activated terminal, the player shall:

(1) Enter selections from the choices provided on the player-activated terminal screen; or

(2) Insert a playslip or scan an ePlayslip.

F. Purchase by Subscription.

(1) Subscription Plans.

(a) The Lottery may offer subscription plans.

(b) The Director shall determine the price of a subscription plan.

(d) The Director may cancel a subscription and issue a refund for the subscription based on:

(i) Game changes; or

(ii) Ineligibility of a purchaser.

(2) Application for a Subscription.

(a) A player that wants to purchase a Lottery subscription shall be a resident of Maryland or have a Maryland address subscription.

(b) If a game may be purchased by subscription, a subscription application shall:

(i) Identify the game being played; and

(ii) Require the purchaser to supply identifying information as determined by the Agency.

(i) The number of drawings or games to be played, or the length of the subscription; and

(ii) If a game allows a player to select game data, the player’s decision to supply particular game data or to allow the system to select random game data.

(d) A subscription application may require the player to provide any other information the Agency requires.

(3) Group Subscription Applications.

(a) An application for a subscription in the name of more than one person:

(i) Is a group subscription;

(ii) Shall designate a single group member to be the group manager;

(b) The group manager shall be:

(i) A Maryland resident or have a Maryland mailing address; and

(ii) Authorized to be the sole recipient of prizes up to an amount determined by the Director.

(c) An application for a group subscription shall include identifying information for each group member, as determined by the Agency.

(d) The application for a group will only be accepted if the application is fully completed and all required information is provided about each group member.

(4) Confirmation of Subscription. The Agency shall provide a subscription purchaser or, if a group purchaser, the group’s representative, a subscription confirmation email.

(5) Subscription Play and Winning.

(a) A subscription player shall be automatically entered in each drawing or game during the period when the subscription is active.

(b) The Agency shall pay subscription prizes as provided for in COMAR 36.02.06.

(6) The Agency may allow a subscription to be renewed.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, C amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C adopted effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.04.04 Cancellation of Tickets.

A. Draw Games.

(1) Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, a draw game ticket may be canceled.

(2) A draw game ticket may not be canceled in:

(a) A multi-jurisdictional game;

(b) Cash Pop; and

(3) A ticket purchased at a player-activated terminal may not be canceled at the PAT, but an eligible ticket may be canceled at a non-PAT terminal at the retailer where the ticket was purchased.

(4) The Director may determine during certain promotions that tickets may not be canceled.

(5) A draw game ticket may be cancelled only:

(a) By the same retailer from which the ticket was purchased;

(b) On the day of purchase;

(d) If allowed by the game rules.

(6) Canceling a draw game ticket:

(a) Voids the ticket;

(b) Removes the ticket from the pool of tickets eligible for the drawing;

(d) Results in the ticket being invalid and not eligible to win a prize.

(7) A retailer presented with a draw game ticket for cancellation shall cancel the ticket as authorized by this regulation.

(8) When a retailer cancels a draw game ticket in accordance with this regulation, the retailer shall:

(a) Ensure that the terminal issues a refund receipt in the amount of the purchase price of the ticket;

(b) Keep the refund slip;

(d) Pay the player a refund equal to the purchase price of the ticket.

(9) The Agency is not obligated to pay a prize to the holder of a canceled ticket, even if the ticket was canceled in error.

B. Instant Ticket Games. Unless the Director determines otherwise, an instant game ticket may not be canceled.

C. Fast Play Games. A Fast Play game ticket may not be canceled.

Cross References

36.02.04.02B

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, C amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C adopted effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.04.05 Liability Limits.

A. Scope.

(1) This regulation applies to a lottery game.

(2) This regulation does not apply to:

(a) An instant ticket lottery machine game; or

(b) A promotion.

B. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Pick Game” means a Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 game.

(b) “Prize cap” means an upper limit of prize liability beyond which fixed prizes are recalculated on a pari-mutuel basis.

(d) “Sales limit” means the dollar amount established by the Director at which winning tickets, if paid, would not be in the Agency’s best interests.

C. Pick Games.

(1) There is a liability limit for a Pick Game.

(2) When the liability limit is reached for a number combination in a drawing, sales on the number combination are no longer permitted.

D. Draw Games Other Than a Pick Game.

(1) If the fixed prize amount multiplied by the number of winners exceeds the prize cap, prizes shall be calculated on a pari-mutuel basis.

(2) A jackpot prize is determined on a pari-mutual basis.

E. Except for a multi-jurisdictional game, the Director may establish or modify for each drawing of a game a:

(1) Promotional prize limit;

(2) Prize cap; or

(3) Sales limit.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, C amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C adopted effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.04.06 Agency Not Liable.

The Agency is not responsible or liable for:

A. A ticket or entry that is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed;

B. A ticket redeemed by a retailer in error;

C. A winning number repeated, reported, or displayed in error, including by television, media, or by any other form of communication;

D. An outdated or incorrect playslip, ePlayslip, or consumer game information;

E. A claim, liability, injury, or property loss of any kind arising out of a player’s, winner’s, guest’s, traveler’s, or any other person’s participation in:

(1) A lottery game;

(2) A promotion;

(3) A drawing or a related event or occurrence; or

(4) The award, receipt, possession, use, misuse, or acceptance of a prize;

F. Negligence or breach of obligation of a person other than the Agency, its employees, officials, or members; or

G. Payment of a ticket not in accordance with this subtitle.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, C amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C adopted effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.04.07 No Endorsement.

By providing a prize or a portion of a prize from a company or other person, the Agency has not endorsed the company or other person.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, C amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C amended effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C adopted effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.02.05 Specific Game Provisions

COMAR 36.02.05.01 Draw Games.

A. Drawings.

(1) Except for a raffle, drawings shall occur at least once a week.

(2) Winning game data may be drawn by:

(a) Mechanical drawing equipment;

(b) A random number generator; or

(3) The game data selected during a drawing shall be the winning game data for that drawing.

B. Draw Game Tickets.

(1) A draw game ticket shall be generated through the use of a terminal or a subscription purchase.

(2) The draw game ticket shall include the:

(a) Game data played;

(b) Amount played;

(d) Additional ticket security codes;

(e) Barcode with an encoded serial number and data to permit scanning of the ticket; and

(f) Drawing date or, if the ticket is for multiple drawings, the range of drawing dates or numerical designation for a drawing.

C. Monitor Games.

(1) The results of a monitor game drawing may be displayed on the games monitor.

(2) A retailer may require use of a playslip or an ePlayslip for monitor games.

D. Consumer Game Information.

(1) The Agency shall provide information about:

(a) Draw games; and

(b) Multi-jurisdictional games with draw game tickets.

(2) As determined by the Agency, consumer game information shall explain the:

(a) Game;

(b) Game play; and

(3) The Agency may provide consumer game information on its website, mobile app, or in any other location, as determined by the Agency.

E. To determine if a draw game ticket is a winning ticket, a player may present the ticket to a retailer, a PAT, the Agency, or an application or platform provided by the Agency.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .01D amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01D amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.05.02 Fast Play Games.

A. Fast Play Game Tickets.

(1) A Fast Play game ticket shall be generated through the use of a terminal.

(2) The Fast Play game ticket shall include the:

(a) Graphic rendering of game data that allows for visual inspection to determine if the ticket is a winning ticket;

(b) Amount played;

(d) Additional ticket security codes;

(e) Barcode with an encoded serial number and data to permit scanning of the ticket; and

(f) Date and time of sale.

B. Consumer Game Information.

(1) The Agency shall provide information about Fast Play games.

(2) As determined by the Agency, consumer game information shall explain the:

(a) Game;

(b) Game play; and

(3) The Agency may provide consumer game information on its website, mobile app, or in any other location.

C. To determine if a Fast Play game ticket is a winning ticket, a player may present the ticket to a retailer, a PAT, the Agency, or an application or platform provided by the Agency.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .01D amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01D amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.05.03 Instant Ticket Games.

A. An instant game ticket shall have one or more areas that conceal:

(1) The playing area or a portion of the playing area;

(2) The prize or prizes;

(3) Other information as determined by the Director; or

(4) Any of the above.

B. To determine if an instant ticket is a winning ticket, a player may:

(1) Expose the concealed area or areas in accordance with the game instructions on the instant ticket; or

(2) Present the ticket to a retailer, PAT, the Agency, or an application or platform provided by the Agency.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .01D amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01D amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.05.04 Bonus and Promotional Games.

A. The Agency may offer bonus games, promotional games, or both.

B. A bonus game may be:

(1) A lottery game;

(2) A promotional game; or

(3) Both.

C. A promotional game may be a bonus game.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .01D amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01D amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.02.06 Claims Procedures

COMAR 36.02.06.01 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Agency claim center” means the Agency headquarters or a designated Agency customer resource center where the holder of a winning ticket may submit a claim for a prize.

(2) “Authorized claiming location” means:

(a) A retailer; and

(b) An Agency claim center.

(3) “Claim” means a request for payment of a prize.

(4) “Claimant” means a person who submits a winning ticket for payment of a prize.

(5) “Perfect” means to take all steps needed to complete a valid claim for an Agency prize.

Cross References

36.02.09.05A(2)

36.03.10.20J

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.02 Ownership of Lottery Tickets.

A. The Agency owns a ticket that is unsold, cancelled, or validated.

B. A validly purchased lottery ticket is:

(1) Owned by the person who signed the ticket in the area designated for winner’s signature; or

(2) If the ticket is unsigned:

(a) A bearer instrument; and

(b) Owned by the person having physical possession of the ticket.

C. When one or more names are placed on the back of the ticket in the area designated for winner’s signature, each person whose name appears in that area shall:

(1) Own the ticket; and

(2) If each person satisfies the requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter, be entitled to a portion of a prize attributable to the ticket.

Cross References

36.02.02.10A(16)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.03 Official Winning Numbers.

A. The Agency is the only source for the official winning numbers for a lottery game.

B. For a drawing, the only official winning numbers shall be the numbers randomly selected by the Agency or, for a multi-jurisdictional game, by the procedure set out in that game’s rules.

C. The Agency shall issue a statement of the winning number or numbers as soon as practicable after each drawing.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.04 Prize Claiming Locations.

A. A holder of a winning ticket may claim a prize for a winning ticket:

(1) For a prize up to and including $600 at:

(a) A retailer, including its PAT; or

(b) An Agency claim center;

(2) For a prize up to and including $5,000, at:

(a) A participating retailer under the Expanded Cashing Authority Program under COMAR 36.02.03.06; or

(b) An Agency claim center;

(3) For a prize over $5,000 up to and including $25,000, at an Agency claim center; and

(4) For a prize over $25,000, at Agency headquarters.

B. Subscription Winner.

(1) The Agency may require a claim form to be submitted prior to issuing a check to a subscription winner.

(2) The claim form may be sent by mail or e-mail, as determined by the Agency.

(3) A payment for a subscription winner may be made by mail or at Agency headquarters.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.05 Documents Required for Prize Payment.

A. To perfect a claim and receive payment of an Agency prize, a winner shall meet all requirements in this subtitle for claiming.

B. To claim a prize, a winner shall submit:

(1) For other than subscription winners, the actual original ticket, which shall:

(a) Meet the validation requirements of this subtitle; and

(b) If requested, be signed by all winners; and

(2) If requested, photo identification proof that the winner is at least 18 years old.

C. For a prize claimed at an Agency claim center and for any prize over $600 claimed at a retailer, in addition to the documents required under §B of this regulation, a winner shall:

(1) Sign the original ticket;

(2) Provide necessary information to the retailer to produce a terminal-generated claim form;

(3) Submit a fully completed and signed claim form; and

(4) Provide sufficient information to identify the claimant, such as:

(a) The winner’s Social Security number;

(b) Proof of the winner’s Social Security number; and

D. If a prize is to be split among multiple winners, each claimant shall provide the documents and information required in §§B and C of this regulation.

Cross References

36.02.06.02C(2)

36.02.06.06C(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.06 Procedure for Authorized Claiming Locations.

A. An authorized claiming location shall provide, free of charge:

(1) The most current winning numbers; and

(2) A claim form.

B. An Agency claim center shall also provide winning numbers for prior weeks.

C. When a claim is submitted, an authorized claiming location shall review and verify:

(1) The ticket submitted for prize payment;

(2) The documents required for prize payment under Regulation .05 of this chapter;

(3) If a claim form is required, the claim form; and

(4) If the authorized claiming location is a participating retailer under the expanded cashing authority program or an Agency claim center, the lottery terminal screen will indicate whether the winner owes a State obligation or whether the winner is prohibited by COMAR 36.01.01.05D.

D. If the winner owes a State obligation:

(1) A retailer shall tell the winner to go to an Agency claim center to complete the validation process;

(2) For a cash prize, if all other requirements of this subtitle are satisfied, an Agency claim center shall:

(a) Withhold an amount equal to all State obligations from the cash prize and apply it to the State obligations; and

(b) Pay any remaining amount of the prize to the winner as provided in §F(3) of this regulation; and

(3) For a merchandise or experiential prize, if all other requirements of this subtitle are satisfied, an Agency claim center shall:

(a) Require the winner to pay all State obligations before the prize may be awarded;

(b) Apply to the State obligations any cash portion of a prize awarded to the winner; and

(c) If the winner does not pay all State obligations within 5 work days of claiming the prize, disqualify the winner and deem the claim invalidated.

E. An authorized claiming location shall determine whether the winning ticket and, if required, the claim form, are:

(1) In proper form;

(2) Fully filled out;

(3) Submitted within the appropriate period; and

(4) Signed by the proper claimant.

F. An authorized claiming location may pay a prize or a portion of a prize after it determines that:

(1) The winner, ticket, and any required claim form meet the requirements of this chapter;

(2) All required documents have been properly completed and submitted; and

(3) No State obligation is due or unpaid.

G. An authorized claiming location shall:

(1) Retain the original of any required claim form submitted;

(2) Give a copy of the claim form to the claimant as a receipt;

(3) Collect from the winner the ticket being claimed; and

(4) Submit the claim form to the Agency within 10 workdays of paying the prize.

H. An authorized claiming location shall:

(1) Provide prize payment consistent with this section;

(2) If a retailer, pay the winner by coin, currency, or check the amount of a prize up to the amount authorized, as determined by the Agency; and

(3) If an Agency claim center:

(a) Pay the winner, by check, the amount of a prize up to the amount authorized, as determined by the Agency; or

(b) Provide for payment by the Comptroller of Maryland or other appropriate office.

I. If an individual who submits a winning ticket is included on the voluntary exclusion list maintained under COMAR 36.01.03.04, the Agency shall:

(1) Use any prize winnings to pay any State obligation; and

(2) Pay the remainder of the prize to the unclaimed prize fund under COMAR 36.02 07.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.07 Ticket Validation — All Tickets.

A. For a winning ticket submitted to any authorized claiming location to be validated, all of the conditions of this regulation shall be met.

B. The player shall abide by and follow all regulations in this subtitle pertaining to game tickets.

C. The ticket:

(1) Shall be intact;

(2) Shall be properly registered and printed clearly so the Agency can effectively process the game ticket;

(3) Shall be signed by the owner of the ticket;

(4) May not have been previously paid or cancelled;

(5) May not have been previously submitted for cashing or claiming, unless the previous submission:

(a) Used the same Social Security number;

(b) Was at a retailer location; and

(6) Shall contain no:

(a) Mutilation;

(b) Alteration;

(d) Counterfeiting;

(e) Duplication; or

(f) Tampering in any manner; and

(7) Shall pass all other confidential security checks of the Agency.

Cross References

36.02.06.08A

36.02.06.09A

36.02.06.10

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.08 Ticket Validation — Draw Tickets.

A. In addition to the requirements of Regulation .07 of this chapter, for a winning draw ticket submitted to the Agency to be validated, the draw ticket shall satisfy all of the conditions of this regulation.

B. A draw game ticket with that exact date and ticket data may not have been previously paid.

C. The draw ticket shall have been:

(1) Sold for the specific drawing;

(2) Sold in the designated period prior to the specific drawing; and

(3) Generated:

(a) From an Agency ticket terminal or PAT; and

(b) By the Agency through a licensed retailer or as a subscription entry.

D. The draw ticket validation number shall:

(1) Be submitted in its entirety; and

(2) Correspond, using the computer validation file, to the:

(a) Selected playable symbols or numbers; and

(b) Date or date range printed on the game ticket.

E. The ticket data on the draw ticket shall:

(1) Be recorded in the Agency’s central computer system before the drawing; and

(2) Match the computer record in every respect.

F. The official file of winning draw tickets shall match the information that appears on the winning draw ticket, including the:

(1) Playable symbols or numbers;

(2) Validation number data; and

(3) Date of the drawing.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.09 Ticket Validation — Fast Play Game Tickets.

A. In addition to the requirements of Regulation .07 of this chapter, for a winning Fast Play game ticket submitted to the Agency to be validated, the Fast Play game ticket shall satisfy all of the conditions of this regulation.

B. The Fast Play game ticket purchased with that exact date and time and ticket data may not have been previously paid.

C. The Fast Play game ticket shall have been generated:

(1) From an Agency ticket terminal or PAT; and

(2) By the Agency through a licensed retailer.

D. The Fast Play game ticket validation number shall:

(1) Be submitted in its entirety; and

(2) Correspond, using the computer validation file, to the:

(a) Printed symbols or numbers on the ticket; and

(b) Date and time printed on the game ticket.

E. The ticket data on the Fast Play game ticket shall:

(1) Be recorded in the Agency’s central computer system; and

(2) Match the computer record in every respect.

F. The ticket validation number and date of sale shall match in their entirety and correspond to the information stored on the Agency’s central computer system.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.10 Ticket Validation — Instant Tickets.

In addition to the requirements of Regulation .07 of this chapter, for a winning instant ticket submitted to the Agency to be validated, the instant ticket's validation number shall match in its entirety and shall correspond to the information stored on magnetic tape or disk in the Agency's host computer system.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.11 Invalid or Defective Game Tickets.

A. A game ticket that does not pass the validation requirements of this chapter is void and the prize may not be paid.

B. If a ticket cannot be validated:

(1) The claim shall be denied;

(2) The prize may not be paid; and

(3) The Agency shall promptly notify the claimant.

C. If a player purchased a defective game ticket and the Director decides to make an adjustment, the sole remedy shall be replacement of the defective game ticket with a current game ticket of equivalent sales price from the same game type.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.12 Payment of a Lottery Prize.

A. All Tickets and Subscriptions.

(1) A player shall abide by and follow all regulations pertaining to a game and a ticket.

(2) If all requirements of this subtitle are met, upon successful completion of the ticket validation process and the claiming and perfecting process, the winner shall be paid the prize.

(3) Person to Be Paid.

(a) As long as the requirements of all other regulations in this subtitle are met, regardless of the name submitted on a claim form, the Agency shall pay the name appearing in the designated space on the back of the ticket or the name in which a subscription is held or, in the case of a group subscription, the Agency may pay the group manager.

(b) The Agency may require that a claim form be submitted by and in the name of the person appearing on the back of the ticket or in which the subscription is held.

(4) If there is a conflict between the information on the claim form and information on any other document, the Agency may rely on the claim form after the ticket or subscription for which the claim form was submitted to the Agency has been validated as a winning ticket or subscription.

B. Draw Game Ticket. The owner of a winning draw game ticket:

(1) Shall win as specified in the consumer game information for that game; and

(2) Shall be paid the appropriate amount won.

C. Instant Game Ticket. The owner of a winning instant game ticket:

(1) Shall win as specified in the game rules printed on the instant ticket; and

(2) Shall be paid the appropriate amount won.

D. Subscription Prizes.

(1) As determined by the Agency for subscription prize winnings, the Agency may:

(a) Accumulate the prize winnings up to an amount determined by the Director and pay them within a reasonable time after such amount is accumulated or the end of the subscription period after all claims on the subscription are validated;

(b) Send certain prize amounts without requiring the winner to submit a claim form;

(d) Send certain prize amounts only after the winner submits a claim form and certain documentation; and

(e) Pay a prize under a minimal amount by check or in another manner.

(2) For a subscription prize payment that is sent to a winner, the Agency or the Comptroller of Maryland shall send payment within a reasonable time after:

(a) A claim on the subscription is validated; or

(b) All claims on the subscription are validated.

(3) Jackpot Prize Winner on a Subscription.

(a) A player who wins a jackpot on a subscription shall complete a claim form at the Agency’s Headquarters and complete the claiming process as required by the Agency.

(b) The Agency shall forward a payment to the Comptroller of Maryland for payment.

(4) Any member of the Group who is not eligible to purchase a lottery ticket from the Agency forfeits the right to any portion of the prize won by the group, and the ineligible group member’s portion of that prize shall be paid to the unclaimed prize fund.

E. Fast Play Game Ticket. The owner of a winning Fast Play game ticket shall:

(1) Win as specified in the consumer game information for that game; and

(2) Be paid the appropriate amount won.

Cross References

36.01.01.04B(3)(e)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.13 Prizes.

A. Pari-Mutuel Prizes.

(1) As determined by the Director, a prize may be paid on a pari-mutuel basis if certain levels of prize liability are reached.

(2) As determined by the Director, a prize may be paid on a pari-mutuel basis within one prize level, or across designated prize levels.

B. Jackpot Draw Game Prizes.

(1) In a jackpot draw game drawing, if no winning game ticket qualifies for the first prize category, the amount, portion, or percentage allocated for the first prize that is to be added to the next jackpot shall be determined by the Director.

(2) Prize money allocated to a jackpot game’s first prize category shall be divided equally by the number of purchased game plays winning a first prize.

(3) Prize money allocated to, or prize amounts determined for, all other prize categories shall be determined by the Director.

C. The probability or odds of winning governs the determination of when a prize is won and a prize is paid.

D. Progressive Jackpot Games. The Agency may offer progressive jackpot Fast Play games.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.14 Discharge of Agency upon Payment.

A. Definition.

(1) In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated.

(2) Term Defined. “The State” means the State of Maryland, the Agency, and the Commission and their agents, officers, officials, employees, and representatives.

B. The State shall be discharged from all liability, including all liability for the payment of a prize, and any further liability for payment of the prize, upon payment of a prize or any installment of the prize, including payment to a winner who is a minor, a disabled person, or deceased.

C. The discharge of liability under this regulation applies to the holder of a winning lottery ticket or subscription paid in accordance with:

(1) The information set forth on the ticket or subscription’s claim form;

(2) An order from a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(3) This chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.15 Time of Payment.

A. The Director may delay payment of a prize if a question arises regarding a purchaser, claimant, claim, ticket, prize, any other matter, or a change of circumstances regarding any of them.

B. The Director may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for instructions and resolution of such a controversy.

C. Unless the Director delays payment of a prize under §A of this regulation, the Agency shall pay a prize within a reasonable time after the claim is submitted, validated, and perfected.

D. If a prize requires annual installment payments:

(1) The date of the first installment payment shall be within a reasonable time after:

(a) The prize is determined; and

(b) The claim is submitted to the Agency, validated, and perfected; and

(2) Subsequent annual installments shall be made approximately on the date the Agency assigns to the winner in accordance with the type of prize awarded.

E. All delayed payments shall:

(1) Be brought up to date immediately upon the Director's confirmation of the validity of the claim; and

(2) If an annuity, continue to be paid on each original anniversary date and thereafter for the annuity period.

Cross References

36.02.09.05C

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.16 Claims on Behalf of a Minor.

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Adult” has the meaning stated in Estates and Trusts Article, §13-301, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) “Conservator” has the meaning stated in Estates and Trusts Article, §13-301, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(d) “Guardian” has the meaning stated in Estates and Trusts Article, §13-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(e) “Member of the minor's family” has the meaning stated in Estates and Trusts Article, §13-301, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(f) “Minor” has the meaning stated in Estates and Trusts Article, §13-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Claims Submitted.

(1) If a winning ticket owner is a minor, a guardian, conservator, parent, adult member of the minor’s family, or other proper representative shall complete the claim form for the minor.

(2) If the Director determines that the person who completed the claim form on behalf of the minor who is a winner is not the proper person to claim the prize on the minor’s behalf, the Director may:

(a) Require a person who the Director determines is a proper person to claim the minor’s prize on the minor’s behalf to complete a new claim form; and

(b) Determine the appropriate information to be included on the claim form to protect the Agency and the public interest.

(3) If the individual entitled to a prize is a minor and the prize is $5,000 or less, the Director may pay the prize by a check or draft made payable to the order of the minor and delivered to:

(a) An adult member of the minor's family; or

(b) A conservator or guardian of the minor's property.

(4) If the individual entitled to a prize is a minor and the prize is more than $5,000, the Director may pay the prize by depositing the amount of the prize in any financial institution to the credit of either of the following as custodian for the minor:

(a) An adult member of the minor's family; or

(b) A conservator or guardian of the minor's property.

(5) The Director may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to request a determination for the payment of any prize that is, or may become, due to a minor.

(6) If a court of competent jurisdiction orders that payments due and to become due from the Agency to a minor be paid directly to a specified person, the Agency shall pay the prize according to the order of that court.

Cross References

36.02.09.05C

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.17 Claims on Behalf of an Entity.

A. This regulation applies where a prize is won by an entity other than an individual or group of individuals.

B. When the name of an entity is entered on a ticket back as the prize winner, for the entity to be paid the prize, the provisions of this regulation shall apply.

C. If the entity is formed in Maryland and is a type of entity required to file documents with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, the entity shall be in good standing with that Department.

D. As part of the documents to be submitted to the Agency at claiming, the entity shall submit a valid copy of all formation documents, even if they are not required to be filed with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

E. Required formation documents include articles of incorporation, trust terms, partnership agreement, completed IRS Form SS-4 and other documents providing the EIN number, certificates issued by the Secretary of State, and authority given to an individual acting on behalf of the entity.

F. The name of the entity shall be identical to the name of the entity as noted in the legal documents, including terms such as “the”, “and”, and “&”.

G. The name and signature of the authorized representative shall be identical to the name noted in the legal documents.

H. The entity shall submit to the Agency a copy of all documents indicating that the individual completing the claim form has the authority to collect the prize on behalf of and as the representative of the entity, including:

(1) Minutes of a corporation authorizing a named individual to submit the ticket and collect the prize on behalf of the corporation; or

(2) Authority or affidavit of the trust.

I. The name and signature of the authorized representative shall be identical to the name noted in the legal documents.

J. The individual who submits the documentation shall submit proof that the individual is the individual authorized by the entity to collect the prize on behalf of the entity.

K. The signature of an entity shall consist of the name of the entity followed by the name of the individual authorized representative, and the representative’s capacity, which shall be similar to the way it is set out in the authority provision in the legal documents.

L. The individual who signs on behalf of an entity shall submit an affidavit that each owner and each beneficiary of the entity is not a person prohibited by COMAR 36.01.01.05 from being paid a prize.

M. If the Director determines that the individual who completed the claim form on behalf of the entity that is a winner is not the proper individual to claim the prize on the entity’s behalf, the Director may:

(1) Require an individual who the Director determines is a proper individual to claim the entity’s prize on the entity’s behalf to complete a new claim form; and

(2) Determine the appropriate information to be included on the claim form to protect the Agency and the public interest.

N. The Director may rely wholly on:

(1) A certified copy submitted to the Agency of a court of competent jurisdiction's appointment of an individual representative for the entity; or

(2) Any other evidence that an individual is entitled to the payment of prize on behalf of the entity.

O. The Director may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to request a determination about the payment of any prize which is or may become due to an entity.

P. If a court of competent jurisdiction orders that a prize due and to become due from the Agency to an entity be paid directly to a specified individual, the Agency shall pay the prize according to the order of the court.

Q. The entity shall be taxed at the highest withholding tax rate allowable.

R. The Agency shall put into its system the entity’s taxpayer identification number to determine if the entity owes any State obligation.

S. If the entity owes a State obligation, the amount of the State obligation shall be withheld from the prize.

T. For prizes over $25,000 the Agency shall submit all documentation to the Comptroller of Maryland for processing.

U. Documents Submitted to the Agency.

(1) The Agency shall retain a copy of all documents submitted to the Agency by the entity and the entity’s representative.

(2) A document submitted by the entity or the entity’s representative is considered a public record.

Cross References

36.02.09.05C

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.18 Payments to Disabled Persons.

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Conservator” has the meaning stated in Estates and Trusts Article, §13-301, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) “Disabled person” has the meaning stated in Estates and Trusts Article, §13-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. If a prize winner is a disabled person, a guardian, conservator, parent, adult member of the person’s household, or other proper representative shall complete the claim form for the disabled person.

C. If the Director determines that the individual who completed the claim form on behalf of the disabled person is not the proper person to claim the prize on the disabled person’s behalf, the Director may:

(1) Require a new claim form to be completed by a person the Director determines is a proper person to claim the disabled person’s prize on the disabled person’s behalf; and

(2) Determine the appropriate information to be included on the claim form to protect the Agency and the public interest.

D. The Director may require the individual who signs the claim form on behalf of a disabled person to submit an affidavit that the disabled person is not a person prohibited by COMAR 36.01.01.05 from being paid a prize.

E. The Director may rely wholly on:

(1) A certified copy submitted to the Agency of a court of competent jurisdiction's appointment of a guardian or conservator of the disabled person; or

(2) Any other evidence that a person is entitled to the payment of a prize on behalf of the disabled person.

F. The Director may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to request a determination for the payment of any prize which is, or may become, due to a winner who is a disabled person.

G. If a court of competent jurisdiction orders that payments due or to become due to a winner who is a disabled person be paid to a specified person, the Agency shall pay the prize according to the order of the court.

H. Unless permitted by federal law and authorized by the Director, the Agency may not accelerate the payment of a prize beyond its normal dates of payment to a winner who is a disabled person.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.06.19 Prizes Payable After Owner’s Death.

A. This regulation applies when a prize or portion of a prize is payable after a prize winner has died.

B. A prize or a portion of a prize which remains unpaid at the time of a prize winner's death shall be payable to:

(1) The beneficiary designated on the deceased winner's claim form; or

(2) If no beneficiary was designated on the deceased winner’s claim form, the winner’s estate or the duly qualified personal representative of the winner's estate.

C. The Director may rely wholly on:

(1) A certified copy submitted to the Agency of a court of competent jurisdiction's appointment of a personal representative for the deceased winner’s estate; or

(2) Any other evidence that a person is entitled to the payment of a prize on behalf of the deceased person.

D. The Director may require the individual who signs on behalf of a deceased winner to submit an affidavit that the deceased prize winner was not prohibited by COMAR 36.01.01.05 from being paid a prize.

E. The Director may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to request a determination for the payment of any prize which is or may become due to a deceased winner.

F. If a court of competent jurisdiction directs that a prize due and to become due from the Agency to a deceased winner be paid directly to a specified person, the Agency shall pay the prize according to the order of the court.

G. Unless permitted by federal law and authorized by the Director, the Agency may not accelerate the payment of a prize beyond its normal dates of payment after a winner’s death.

H. The person to receive payment on behalf of the deceased person shall submit to the Agency a complete and notarized change of beneficiary form and sufficient information to identify the claimant, such as:

(1) The person’s Social Security number; and

(2) Proof of the Social Security number.

I. Payments due under this regulation shall begin once the Director is satisfied that the payment is lawful and proper.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .18H amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 850)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-101, 9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-113, and 9-122—9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.02.07 Unclaimed Lottery Prizes

COMAR 36.02.07.01 Prize Claiming Period.

A. Unclaimed Monetary Award.

(1) The Director shall retain an unclaimed monetary award for 182 days after:

(a) The drawing;

(b) The date the Fast Play game ticket was sold; or

(2) If no claim for a monetary award is made within 182 days, the Director shall transfer the monetary award to the Unclaimed Prize Fund.

B. Unclaimed Merchandise or Experiential Award.

(1) The Director shall designate the time period for retaining unclaimed merchandise or an experiential award.

(2) If no claim is made for merchandise or an experiential award within the time period designated by the Director, the Director shall designate how the Agency will handle the merchandise or experiential award consistent with any Agency contract or license agreement for the merchandise or experiential award.

(3) If no time period has been designated by the Director for retaining unclaimed merchandise or an experiential award, the period for claiming the award may not exceed 182 days.

C. Unclaimed Prizes Held Other Than 182 Days. The Director may hold a prize in a game or drawing for a period of time other than 182 days if:

(1) The game is not a weekly, daily, or multi jurisdictional lottery drawing;

(2) The Director designated the game as a bonus game or drawing; and

(3) The Director designates the claiming period to be a time other than 182 days.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, and 9-122, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.07.02 Unclaimed Prize Fund.

A. Prize money from a winning ticket that has not been claimed within the claiming period for that game shall accrue to the Unclaimed Prize Fund.

B. The Director may institute bonus prizes using funds from the Unclaimed Prize Fund.

C. Bonus Prizes.

(1) The bonus prizes shall be determined by the Director.

(2) The Director may change the number of bonus prize categories and the allocation of prize money among the prize categories.

(3) The Agency shall announce any change to the number of bonus prize categories and to the allocation of prize money among the prize categories.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D, E amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, and 9-122, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.02.08 Voluntary Assignment of Monetary Prizes

COMAR 36.02.08.01 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Assignee” means a person who:

(a) Enters into a contract for voluntary assignment of a lottery prize payment;

(b) Obtains a court order for voluntary assignment of the lottery prize winner’s lottery prize payment in whole or in part; and

(2) “Assignee affidavit” means a sworn statement of an assignee.

(3) “Assignment” means court-ordered payment of a lottery prize to an assignee or subsequent assignee and may include a divorce decree.

(4) “Assignment Law” means State Government Article, §9-122(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter.

(5) “Assignor” means:

(a) A lottery prize winner who makes the assignment of a lottery prize payment in whole or in part to an assignee or a subsequent assignee; or

(b) An assignee or subsequent assignee who seeks a court order to reassign the same or related lottery prize payment that was previously assigned by court order.

(6) “Assignor affidavit” means a sworn statement made under oath before a notary public by:

(a) A lottery prize winner who seeks to assign the lottery prize payment; or

(b) A person who was an assignee.

(7) “Contract of assignment” means the written instrument that is used to execute an assignment of a lottery prize payment.

(8) “Court” means the circuit court in the county where the Agency’s headquarters is located.

(9) “Lottery prize payment” means a monetary prize that the Agency pays in installments over time that is an annuity.

(10) “Lottery prize winner” means a person who wins a lottery prize payment.

(11) “Petition" means a document filed in court requesting the assignment of a lottery prize payment.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 repealed effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Authority: Criminal Procedure Article, §11-618; Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Finance and Procurement Article, §3-307;State Government Article, §§9-109, 9-110, and 9-122, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.08.02 General.

A. An assignment of a lottery prize payment shall be conducted in accordance with the Assignment Law.

B. The Agency shall treat an assignee as a lottery prize winner.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 repealed effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Authority: Criminal Procedure Article, §11-618; Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Finance and Procurement Article, §3-307;State Government Article, §§9-109, 9-110, and 9-122, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.08.03 Petition for Assignment.

A person seeking to assign a lottery prize payment may file a petition with the court for voluntary assignment of all or part of a lottery prize payment under the Assignment Law.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 repealed effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Authority: Criminal Procedure Article, §11-618; Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Finance and Procurement Article, §3-307;State Government Article, §§9-109, 9-110, and 9-122, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.08.04 Required Submissions.

A. An assignor and assignee shall each file an affidavit with the court as required under the Assignment Law.

B. The assignor and assignee shall provide the Agency with the written notice required under the Assignment Law.

C. Death of Joint Owner. If an owner of a lottery annuity dies after winning the lottery prize, a surviving joint owner shall submit to the Agency:

(1) A certified copy of the death certificate;

(2) Written notice required under §B of this regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 repealed effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Authority: Criminal Procedure Article, §11-618; Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Finance and Procurement Article, §3-307;State Government Article, §§9-109, 9-110, and 9-122, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.08.05 Fees.

A. An assignor, assignee or both shall pay an administrative fee of $2,000 to the Agency to process a request for a voluntary assignment.

B. An assignor, assignee or both shall pay the administrative fee required in §A of this regulation each time any portion of a lottery prize payment is voluntarily assigned or reassigned.

C. An assignor, assignee or both shall pay the fees due to the Agency by certified check or money order at the same time that the petition is submitted to the Agency.

D. The fees established by this regulation may not be waived.

E. The fees paid under this regulation are nonrefundable.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 repealed effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Authority: Criminal Procedure Article, §11-618; Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Finance and Procurement Article, §3-307;State Government Article, §§9-109, 9-110, and 9-122, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.08.06 Special Requirements.

An assignor and an assignee shall provide written documentation to the Agency and the court that the assignment does not include:

A. Child support payment;

B. Criminal restitution;

C. Bankruptcy; or

D. Any other debt, claim, or liability that may be owed to the State of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 repealed effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Authority: Criminal Procedure Article, §11-618; Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Finance and Procurement Article, §3-307;State Government Article, §§9-109, 9-110, and 9-122, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.08.07 Requirements for Court Order.

A. Preparation of the Proposed Court Order. An assignee seeking assignment shall:

(1) Prepare the proposed court order;

(2) Ensure that the court order contains the information required in the Assignment Law;

(3) Submit the proposed court order to the Agency; and

(4) Follow the procedures set out in the Assignment Law.

B. Final Court Order.

(1) Based upon the Agency’s lottery prize payment installment due dates, the assignor and assignee shall submit the final court order to the Agency:

(a) For lottery prize payments due in August, the court order shall be received by the Agency by June 1 of that year;

(b) For lottery prize payments due in November, the court order shall be received by the Agency by September 1 of that year;

(c) For lottery prize payments due in February, the court order shall be received by the Agency by December 1 of the preceding year; and

(d) For lottery prize payments due in May, the court order shall be received by the Agency by March 1 of that year.

(2) The court orders specified in §B(1) of this regulation shall be certified.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 repealed effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 599)
Authority: Criminal Procedure Article, §11-618; Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Finance and Procurement Article, §3-307;State Government Article, §§9-109, 9-110, and 9-122, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.02.09 Instant Ticket Lottery Machines

COMAR 36.02.09.01 Scope.

A. This chapter applies to a retailer that is a veterans’ services organization and applies for and sells tickets from instant ticket lottery machines.

B. In addition to the requirements of this chapter, and State Government Article, §9-112, Annotated Code of Maryland, a veterans’ services organization licensed to sell tickets from an instant ticket lottery machine shall meet the requirements of this subtitle for a retailer licensed by the Agency.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); adopted permanently effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-112, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.09.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Cashout voucher” means a printed slip of paper with a code indicating the amount of money payable to the individual who presents the ticket to an ITLM licensee.

(2) “Contractor” or “Agency’s contractor” means a company selected by the Agency for the design, development, installation, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the Agency’s Instant Ticket Lottery Machine system.

(3) “Instant ticket lottery machine” or “ITLM” means a machine or other device provided to a retailer through the Agency’s contractor as required under State Government Article § 9-112, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(4) “ITLM Licensee” means the holder of a special license to operate instant ticket lottery machines.

(5) “ITLM ticket” means a preprinted ticket purchased from an instant ticket lottery machine.

(6) “Veterans’ facility” means the building where an ITLM licensee places instant ticket lottery machines.

(7) “Veteran’s services organization” means an organization that is:

(a) Tax exempt and organized as a veterans’ organization under 501(c)(19) or 501(c)(4) of the United States Internal Revenue Code; and

(b) Located in:

(i) Allegany County;

(ii) Anne Arundel County;

(iii) Baltimore City;

(iv) Baltimore County;

(v) Calvert County;

(vi) Carroll County;

(vii) Charles County;

(viii) Frederick County;

(ix) Garrett County;

(x) Harford County;

(xi) Howard County;

(xii) Montgomery County;

(xiii) Prince George’s County;

(xiv) Saint Mary’s County; or

(xv) Washington County.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); adopted permanently effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-112, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.09.03 ITLM Licensee Requirements.

A. A veterans’ services organization may not operate instant ticket lottery machines without a special license.

B. A veterans’ services organization may apply for a special license to operate up to 5 instant ticket lottery machines.

C. An ITLM licensee shall locate the instant ticket lottery machines in the veterans’ facility within its principal meeting hall in the county in which the veterans’ organization is located.

E. The Agency may restrict the permissible location within a veterans’ facility.

F. An ITLM licensee shall enter into an agreement with the Agency that provides for the:

(1) Reimbursement of rental or lease fees for the instant ticket lottery machines;

(2) Power, utility, security, and HVAC needs of the instant ticket lottery machines; and

(3) Operation, maintenance, ITLM ticket retention, record keeping, and reporting requirements of the instant ticket lottery machines.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); adopted permanently effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-112, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.09.04 Instant Ticket Lottery Machine Play.

A. An ITLM licensee may allow an individual who is 18 years old or older to play an instant ticket lottery machine.

B. An ITLM licensee shall be:

(1) Knowledgeable about the games available in the instant ticket lottery machine; and

(2) Able to show players how to access help screens in the instant ticket lottery machine.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); adopted permanently effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-112, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.02.09.05 Payment of Prizes.

A. A cashout voucher may be presented for payment only to:

(1) The ITLM licensee where the voucher was printed; or

(2) An Agency claim center as defined in COMAR 36.02.06.01B(1).

B. Only a player who is an individual may present a cashout voucher for payment.

C. The provisions of COMAR 36.02.06.15, COMAR 36.02.06.16, and COMAR 36.02.06.17 do not apply to claims for payment of a prize from an instant ticket lottery machine.

D. Except as provided in §§A—C of this regulation, an ITLM licensee shall pay the individual holder of a cashout voucher in accordance with the claims procedures described in COMAR 36.02.06.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); adopted permanently effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-112, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.03 GAMING PROVISIONS

36.03.01 General

COMAR 36.03.01.01 Scope.

This subtitle applies to the State’s Video Lottery Terminal and Table Games Program.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 25, 2015 (42:10 Md. R. 686)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02(b) and 9-1A-04(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.01.02 Definitions.

A. In addition to the terms defined in State Government Article, §9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland, which have the same meanings in this subtitle, in this subtitle and in COMAR 36.04 and 36.05 the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Beneficial owner” means a person that holds at least a 5 percent interest in an applicant for, or holder of, a license awarded or issued under this subtitle that is evidenced by:

(a) Record ownership;

(b) Stock or other ownership in an entity in a chain of parent and subsidiary, or affiliate entities, any one of which participates in the capital or profits of a video lottery facility operator licensee; or

(c) An interest that entitles a person to benefit substantially and is equivalent to ownership by an agreement, relationship, or other arrangement; or

(d) Compensation of a person, in any financial, legal, or beneficial form, if the compensation is based on revenue generated by a video lottery facility operator licensee, including a percentage share on, or any compensation that is tied to, the performance of a video lottery facility operator licensee’s operations.

(2) “Change in employment status” means, for an individual holding an unexpired video lottery employee license:

(a) Employment at a facility that is different from the facility at which the individual is currently employed;

(b) Re-employment at a facility at which the individual was previously employed; and

(3) “Contractor” or “gaming contractor” means a person who contracts with a video lottery operation licensee to provide services as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor that may include:

(a) Management or operation;

(b) Security;

(c) Service, maintenance, update, or repair of video lottery or table game equipment or associated equipment or software;

(d) Own or control a person described in §B(2)(a)—(c) of this regulation; or

(e) Any other service for which the Commission requires a contractor license.

(4) “Contractor — Tier 1” or “Tier 1 contractor” means a person, other than an employee of a video lottery operation licensee, who contracts with a video lottery operation licensee or other person to:

(a) Manage or operate a video lottery facility;

(b) Provide security for a video lottery facility;

(c) Perform service, maintenance, or repairs of a video lottery terminal, table game device, central operating system, associated equipment, or software;

(d) Provide junket enterprise services; or

(e) Provide any other service that is essential to operation of a video lottery facility that may involve contact with or access to:

(i) A central operating system;

(ii) A facility’s video lottery system;

(iii) A video lottery terminal; or

(iv) An electronic component of a table game.

(5) “Contractor — Tier 2” or “Tier 2 contractor” means a person, other than an employee of a video lottery operation licensee, who contracts with a video lottery operation licensee or other person to provide a service that is essential to the operation of a video lottery facility, but has no contact or access to:

(a) A central operating system;

(b) A facility’s video lottery system;

(d) An electronic component of a table game.

(6) “Controlling entity” means an entity that possesses, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract, by beneficial ownership, or otherwise.

(7) “Counter check” means a negotiable instrument made available by a facility operator to a player for whom credit has been authorized under COMAR 36.03.10.24 of this chapter to effect:

(a) A short-term extension of credit to enable the player to take part in gaming; and

(b) The payment of the credit extended by the transfer of funds from the player’s bank account to the facility operator in accordance with a deposit schedule complying with COMAR 36.03.10.29.

(8) “Dealer” means an employee of a facility operator whose primary function is to directly operate and conduct table games.

(9) “Facility” means a video lottery facility.

(10) “Facility operator” means a person who operates or manages the operation of a video lottery facility.

(11) “Fill” means the distribution of gaming chips, coins, and plaques to a gaming table to replenish the table inventory.

(12) “Floorperson” means an employee of a facility operator whose primary function is to supervise the conduct of table games at multiple tables on the gaming floor.

(13) “Gaming chip” means a roulette chip, poker rake chip, tournament chip, or value chip.

(14) “Gaming day” means a period of time determined by the Commission not to exceed 24 hours marking the beginning and ending times of gaming activities for the purposes of accounting reports and determination by the central monitor and control system of daily proceeds.

(15) “Gaming employee” means an individual who:

(a) Is or is seeking to be employed by an applicant for or holder of an operation license, whose duties relate or will relate to the operation of a facility, and who performs or supervises or will perform or supervise the performance of:

(i) Operating, servicing, or maintaining a video lottery terminal, table game, or associated equipment;

(ii) Accounting, maintaining, or auditing a facility’s financial records;

(iii) Counting or processing video lottery terminal or table game revenue;

(iv) Conducting security or surveillance in or around a facility; or

(v) Operating or maintaining a facility’s information systems;

(b) Is employed by a contractor or manufacturer, whose duties directly relate to the repair, service or distribution of a video lottery terminal, table game, or associated equipment, or is otherwise required to be present on the gaming floor or in a restricted area of the facility;

(d) Is otherwise required by the Commission to be licensed as a gaming employee.

(16) “Gaming floor” means that part of a facility where video lottery terminals or table games have been installed for use or play.

(17) “Independent certified testing laboratory” means a person engaged in the testing and verification of video lottery terminals and the equipment, systems, and software utilized to collect, monitor, interpret, analyze, authorize, issue, redeem, report, and audit data with regard to activity at video lottery terminals that:

(a) Holds a certificate in good standing for compliance with:

(i) International Organization for Standardization # 17025 — General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories; and

(ii) International Organization for Standardization # 17020 — General Criteria for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspections;

(b) Has performed testing and certification of gaming equipment, systems, and software on behalf of a state within the United States for a period of 5 or more years;

(d) Meets all conditions and requirements enumerated in any request for proposals issued by the Commission pertaining to testing, as amended or clarified.

(18) “Jackpot” means any cash, annuity, or merchandise to be paid to a player as a result of a specific combination of characters on a video lottery terminal.

(19) “Junket” means an arrangement:

(a) That is intended to induce an individual who is selected or approved for participation based on the individual’s ability to satisfy financial qualification obligations, willingness to gamble, or any other basis related to propensity to gamble; and

(b) Under which, or as consideration for which, any or all of the cost of transportation, food, lodging, and entertainment for an individual is directly or indirectly paid by a facility operator or an employee or agent of a facility operator.

(20) “Junket enterprise” means a person, other than a facility operator, who employs or otherwise engages the services of a junket representative in connection with a junket to a facility, regardless of whether the activity occurs in the State.

(21) “Junket representative” means an individual who negotiates the terms of, or engages in the referral or selection of an individual who may participate in, a junket to a facility, regardless of whether the activity occurs in the State.

(22) “License” means a license issued under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, to:

(a) An operator of a facility;

(b) A person that contracts with an operator of a facility to provide any of the services related to operating a facility;

(d) A video lottery employee as defined in State Government Article, §9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(e) Any other person whom the Commission requires to be licensed.

(23) “Location Commission” means the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission established by State Government Article, §9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(24) “Manufacturer” has the meaning stated in State Government Article §9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(25) “Manufacturer – Tier 1” or “Tier 1 Manufacturer” means a person that:

(a) Produces:

(i) A video lottery terminal;

(ii) Table game equipment;

(iii) A central monitor and control system; or

(iv) Equipment associated with §B(24)(a)(i)—(iii) of this regulation; or

(b) Distributes or resells:

(i) A video lottery terminal;

(ii) Table game equipment;

(iii) A central monitor and control system; or

(iv) Equipment associated with §B(24)(b)(i) – (iii) of this regulation.

(26) “Manufacturer – Tier 2” or “Tier 2 – Manufacturer” means a person that produces a product:

(a) Intended for sale, lease or other assignment to a licensee and is related to:

(i) Video lottery terminals;

(ii) Table games; or

(iii) Equipment or software associated with §B(25)(a)(i) or (ii) of this regulation.

(b) That does not have the ability to impact the integrity of a game; and

(27) “Nongaming employee” means an individual who is:

(a) Employed or is seeking to be employed by an applicant for or holder of an operation license and whose duties are or will be other than the duties of a gaming employee; or

(b) Otherwise required by the Commission to be licensed as a gaming employee.

(28) “Operation license” means a license awarded by the Location Commission to operate a video lottery facility.

(29) “Plaque” means a rectangular, square, or oval marker that can be used instead of value chips.

(30) “Principal” means:

(a) An officer, director, or person who directly holds a beneficial interest in, or ownership of, the securities of an applicant or licensee;

(b) A person who has a controlling interest in an applicant or licensee or has the ability to elect a majority of the board of directors of a licensee or to otherwise control a licensee;

(c) A lender or other licensed financial institution of an applicant or licensee, other than a bank or lending institution which makes a loan or holds a mortgage or other lien acquired in the ordinary course of business;

(d) An underwriter of an applicant or licensee; or

(e) Another person or employee of an applicant or licensee deemed by the Commission to be a principal.

(31) Principal Employee.

(a) “Principal employee” means a video lottery employee who owns, controls, or manages a licensee, or otherwise exercises control over a video lottery or table game function of a licensee;

(b) “Principal employee” includes an employee of a contractor who performs any function described in §B(3) of this regulation; and

(32) “Principal entity” means a person, other than an individual, that is a principal.

(33) “Restricted area” means that part of a facility directly related to the operation of the gaming floor where access is specifically designated by the Commission as restricted, including:

(a) Cashier’s cage, including a satellite cashiers’ cage and ancillary offices;

(b) Computer space allocated to the central monitor and control system;

(d) Areas designated for the storage or repair of equipment of video lottery terminals or table game devices;

(e) Information technology department operations centers;

(f) Progressive controller locations;

(g) Surveillance monitoring rooms;

(h) Vault and armored car bay locations; and

(i) Any area that the facility operator has designated as restricted in its Commission-approved accounting an internal control systems.

(34) “Signature” means, at a minimum, an employee’s first initial, last name, and Commission license number, written by the employee.

(35) Table Game Equipment.

(a) “Table game equipment” means equipment that is related to the operation of table games and that is owned or leased by a video lottery facility and located on the video lottery facility’s premises, and includes table layouts, cards, dice, chips, shufflers, tiles, wheels, or any mechanical, electrical, or computerized device, apparatus, or supplies used to conduct a table game or designated by the Commission as table game equipment.

(b) “Table game equipment” does not mean:

(i) A table or base that does not have a device that is attributable to a specific table game or is not identified with the facility operator’s logo on the layout; or

(ii) An item described in §B(29)(a) of this regulation that is unfinished or inoperable.

(36) “Terminal” means a computerized unit specifically designed for issuing and processing tickets and for printing of special reports.

(37) “Value chip” means a chip that contains a denomination on each face.

Cross References

36.03.02.14A

36.04.01.01A

36.10.02.08A(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 25, 2015 (42:10 Md. R. 686)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02(b) and 9-1A-04(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.01.03 Unclaimed Video Lottery Terminal Jackpots.

A. In this regulation, “unclaimed jackpot” means any cash, annuity, merchandise, cashable credit as defined in COMAR 36.03.10.01, or gaming ticket as defined in COMAR 36.03.10.01 to be paid or dispensed to a player.

B. A video lottery terminal player shall have a maximum of 182 days from the date an unclaimed jackpot is won to claim it.

C. After 182 days, an unclaimed jackpot shall be distributed as provided under State Government Article, §9-1A-26, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Cross References

36.03.10.51C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 25, 2015 (42:10 Md. R. 686)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02(b) and 9-1A-04(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.01.04 Waivers.

A. General. A person seeking an exemption from a Commission regulation issued under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall request that the Commission waive the regulation.

B. Process.

(1) A person requesting a waiver of a regulation shall submit a written waiver request in a format specified by the Commission.

(2) A written waiver request shall contain at least the following:

(a) The Maryland regulation for which the waiver is sought;

(b) Detailed facts in support of the waiver request;

(d) Any other information requested by the Commission.

(3) Upon receipt of a waiver request that fails to comply with §B(1) or (2) of this regulation, Commission staff shall notify the requestor:

(a) Of any deficiency in the waiver request; and

(b) That the waiver request will not be presented to the Commission unless the identified deficiency is corrected.

(4) Upon receipt of a waiver request that complies with §B(1) and (2) of this regulation, Commission staff shall present the waiver request to the Commission as soon as practicable.

C. Decision.

(1) In deciding whether to grant a waiver request, the Commission may consider:

(a) The particular facts supporting the waiver request;

(b) Whether enforcement of the regulation as to the subject of the waiver request is necessary to protect the public interest or accomplish the policies established by State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(d) Granting the waiver request subject to a condition;

(e) Requiring the requestor to submit any additional information; and

(f) Any other relevant information.

(2) The Commission shall provide the requestor with written notification of its decision.

D. This regulation does not apply to a request for waiver of a licensing requirement under COMAR 36.03.02.11.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 25, 2015 (42:10 Md. R. 686)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02(b) and 9-1A-04(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

36.03.02 Investigation and Licensing

COMAR 36.03.02.01 Process.

A. General Provisions.

(1) Upon filing of an application for a license under this chapter other than an operation license, the applicant shall pay a nonrefundable application fee established by the Commission.

(2) If a license application must be submitted to the Commission by a particular date, the application documents shall be delivered to the Commission not later than 5 p.m. on the last day of this period, and an application submitted after the deadline may not be accepted or considered by the Commission.

(3) An applicant may not submit an application less than 1 year after the Commission has:

(a) Taken final action on a license denial of a previous license application involving the applicant;

(b) Taken final action on a sanction resulting in revocation of a previous license application involving the applicant; or

B. Applications.

(1) Documents submitted to the Commission or the Location Commission under this chapter shall consist of an original and the number of copies required by the relevant commission and shall be in the electronic format required by the relevant commission.

(2) Documents and information submitted to the Commission or the Location Commission in a license application shall be sworn before a notary public as to their truth and validity by the applicant or, if the applicant is not an individual, by the chief executive officer of the applicant.

(3) Upon receipt of an application by the Commission, the Commission staff shall review the application to determine whether it contains all the information required under this chapter.

(4) If the Commission determines that the required information has not been submitted, the Commission staff shall notify the applicant in writing and state the nature of the deficiency.

(5) An applicant notified in accordance with §B(4) of this regulation may submit the documents necessary to complete the application not later than 15 days after issuance of the notification.

(6) The Commission may not consider the application of an applicant who is notified in accordance with §B(4) of this regulation and who fails to submit the requested documents in a timely manner.

(7) The Commission shall consider a timely, complete application.

C. Changes in Application.

(1) If information submitted by an applicant as part of a license application changes or becomes inaccurate before the Commission acts on the application, the applicant shall immediately notify the Commission in writing of the change or inaccuracy.

(2) After an application has been filed by an applicant, the applicant may not amend the application except:

(a) To address a deficiency in accordance with a notice sent under §B(4) of this regulation;

(b) As required by the Commission or the Commission staff for clarification of information contained in the application; or

(c) To address a change in the circumstances surrounding the application that was outside the control of the applicant and that affects the ability of the applicant to comply with the law or the regulations of the Commission.

(3) To amend an application under §C(2)(c) of this regulation, an applicant shall submit to the Commission a written request to amend the application, stating:

(a) The change in the circumstances surrounding the application that necessitates the amendment;

(b) The nature of the amendment; and

(c) The reason why the amendment is necessary to bring the application into compliance with the law or the regulations of the Commission.

(4) The Commission or Commission staff shall grant or deny each request submitted under §C(3) of this regulation.

(5) A request shall be granted if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Commission that:

(a) The circumstances requiring the amendment were outside the control of the applicant;

(b) Before the change in the circumstances surrounding the application, the application complied with the pertinent provisions of the law or the regulations of the Commission; and

(c) The amendment is necessary to bring the application into compliance with the pertinent provisions of the law or the regulations of the Commission.

(6) Except for an application for an operation license, an application for a license may be withdrawn if the:

(a) Applicant submits a written request to the Commission to withdraw the application; and

(b) Written request is submitted before the Commission has:

(i) Denied the application; or

(ii) Terminated a temporary license.

D. Notice of Intended Change in Licensed Video Lottery Employee’s Employment Status.

(1) Within 14 calendar days before a change in employment status, a licensee shall notify the Commission of the intended change in employment by submitting forms and documents required by the Commission in the manner set forth in §B of this regulation.

(2) A licensee submitting notification of an intended change in employment status shall comply with the application requirements and processes set forth in §B of this regulation.

(3) The Commission shall conduct a background investigation of the individual to verify that the individual’s license remains in good standing.

(4) No later than 15 days after the Commission issues the notification that the individual’s license is not in good standing, the licensee shall submit:

(a) Information, documentation, or assurances to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that the licensee remains qualified to hold a license; and

(b) Any other information, documentation, or assurances required by the Commission.

(5) If the licensee has been separated from employment with a facility for more than 6 months and notified the Commission of an intended change in employment status, the licensee shall pay the fee for conducting a criminal history records check specified in Regulation .03B of this chapter.

(6) The Commission may not approve a change in employment status for a video lottery employee licensee who fails to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, all license qualification criteria.

(7) A video lottery employee may not effect a change in employment status without prior Commission approval.

E. Burden of Proof.

(1) An applicant and licensee shall always bear the burden of proof to show by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant or licensee complies with the laws and regulations of the Commission regarding eligibility and qualifications for the license, including:

(a) When an applicant submits a license application;

(b) At a hearing on a recommended denial of a license;

(d) At a hearing on a recommended revocation of a license; and

(e) In any other instance where qualifications for a license issued under a provision of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, are at issue.

(2) Subject to State Government Article, §9-1A-14(c)(8), Annotated Code of Maryland, the Commission may deny a video lottery employee license to an applicant whose past or present conduct would bring the State into disrepute.

(3) The Commission may deny a license to an applicant whose gaming license has been suspended or revoked in another jurisdiction.

F. Administrative Costs of Background Investigations.

(1) Promptly upon receipt of an invoice from the Commission, an applicant for a license or a licensee who has notified the Commission of an intended change in employment status shall reimburse the Commission for:

(a) The administrative costs associated with performing background investigations of the applicant, the licensee who has notified the Commission of an intended change in employment status, and any individual required to provide information under Regulation .04 of this chapter; and

(b) Any payments made by the Commission to a person approved by the Commission to conduct the background investigations.

(2) Failure to reimburse the Commission shall be grounds for disqualification of an applicant or disapproval of a licensee’s change in employment status.

(3) The Commission may require an advance deposit from an applicant or a licensee who has notified the Commission of an intended change in employment status for the Commission’s estimate of the administrative costs of conducting the applicant’s or licensee’s background investigation.

(4) The Commission shall refund any unused amount of the advance deposit.

G. Payment and Collection. Applicants shall pay the administrative costs and fees required under this regulation by:

(1) Wire transfer;

(2) Money order;

(3) Certified check; or

(4) Any other manner designated by the Commission.

H. Continuing Obligations.

(1) Applicants who are awarded a license shall, during the term of their licensures, conform to all of the information contained in their license applications.

(2) If information submitted by an applicant who is issued a license changes during the term of the license, the licensee shall immediately submit written notification of the change to the Commission.

(3) In addition to the requirements of this regulation, a holder of an operation license must also comply with the requirements of COMAR 36.03.03.

(4) Failure to comply with the obligations of §G(1), (2), or (3) of this regulation shall be grounds for the Commission taking enforcement action against the licensee under COMAR 36.03.04.

Cross References

36.03.02.06M(3)

36.03.02.12D(1)(c)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.02 Personal and Background Information.

A. Except as otherwise provided by this regulation, the application documents shall include the information under §B of this regulation, for an individual who is:

(1) The applicant;

(2) A director, officer, or key management individual employed by the applicant;

(3) A partner of the applicant;

(4) An owner of an interest of 5 percent or more in the applicant; or

(5) A principal.

B. An individual listed under §A of this regulation shall furnish the following:

(1) Full name and any previous names or aliases;

(2) Date of birth;

(3) Physical description;

(4) Home and business addresses and telephone numbers;

(5) Driver's license number and state of issuance;

(6) Social Security number;

(7) Passport or identification photo;

(8) Fingerprints for a criminal records check:

(a) For a State resident, from an electronic fingerprinting service approved by the Commission; or

(b) For an out-of-State resident, one FBI and one State fingerprint card, taken within the previous 45 days before submission to the Commission; and

(9) Any other document or information required by the Commission.

C. If the applicant is a corporation, the application documents shall state the:

(1) State in which the applicant is incorporated; and

(2) Name and address of the applicant's agent for service of process in Maryland.

D. If an applicant is a nonprofit corporation, only an individual who is a director or officer of the applicant shall provide the information required under §B of this regulation.

E. A licensee who has notified the Commission of an intended change in employment status shall provide the information as set forth in §B of this regulation.

F. The Commission may require an applicant to furnish the information listed in §B of this regulation with regard to the applicant's family and associates.

G. Inadvertent, nonsubstantive errors that might be made in furnishing the information required by this regulation may not be used as a reason by the Commission for disqualifying the applicant.

Cross References

36.03.02.12C(3)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.03 Information for Background Investigation.

A. If directed by the Commission, an individual shall also submit three complete legible sets of the individual's fingerprints and complete a background form supplied by the Commission which includes a statement disclosing whether the individual has ever been:

(1) Arrested;

(2) Convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received probation before judgment for, a felony or misdemeanor, other than a misdemeanor traffic offense;

(3) Sanctioned by a government agency related to gaming;

(4) Found liable in connection with a civil action related to gaming;

(5) A debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding; or

(6) Denied a bond.

B. The forms submitted in compliance with this regulation shall be accompanied by the:

(1) Fee authorized under Criminal Procedure Article, §10-221(b)(7), Annotated Code of Maryland, for access to Maryland criminal history records;

(2) Mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check; and

(3) Mandatory processing fee required by Interpol for an international criminal history records check.

C. If an applicant for any license under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, is a citizen of any country other than the United States, the background investigation required under State Government Article, §9-1A-07(d), Annotated Code of Maryland, shall include an international criminal history records check.

Cross References

36.03.02.01D(5)

36.03.02.12C(4)

36.03.02.12D(1)(d)

36.03.02.12D(2)(c)

36.03.02.12D(3)(c)

36.03.02.12I(3)(d)

36.03.02.12I(4)(a)(iii)

36.03.02.12I(4)(b)(ii)

36.03.02.12I(4)(c)(ii)

36.03.02.12J(4)(b)(i)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.04 Consent for Investigation.

A. An individual who is required to provide personal and background information under this chapter shall provide a statement that irrevocably gives consent to the Commission, the Location Commission, the Maryland State Police, and persons authorized by the Commission to:

(1) Verify all information provided in all documents or forms submitted to the Commission; and

(2) Conduct a background investigation of the individual.

B. An applicant or licensee shall authorize the Commission and, if appropriate, the Location Commission to have access to any and all information the applicant or licensee has provided to any other jurisdiction while seeking a similar license in that other jurisdiction, as well as the information obtained by that other jurisdiction during the course of any investigation it may have conducted regarding the applicant.

Cross References

36.03.02.01F(1)(a)

36.03.02.08C

36.03.02.12C(5)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.05 Organizational Documents.

A. If the applicant is a corporation, the application documents shall include a:

(1) Statement of when the corporation was organized;

(2) Copy of the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the corporation;

(3) Statement and documentation of whether the corporation has been reorganized or reincorporated during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the application documents are submitted to the Commission; and

(4) Statement and documentation of whether the corporation has filed restated articles of incorporation.

B. If the applicant is an unincorporated business association, the application documents shall include a:

(1) Copy of each organizational document of the applicant, including any partnership agreement; and

(2) Description of any oral agreements involving the organization of the applicant.

Cross References

36.03.02.13F(3)(c)

36.03.02.14E(3)(c)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.06 Owners.

A. If the applicant is an unincorporated business association, the application documents shall identify:

(1) Each person who exercises voting rights in the applicant; and

(2) Each person who directly or indirectly owns 5 percent or more of the business association.

B. If the applicant is authorized to issue capital stock, the applicant shall state, for each class of stock authorized, the:

(1) Total number of shares;

(2) Par value, if any;

(3) Voting rights;

(4) Current rate of dividend; and

(5) Number of shares outstanding and the market value of each share.

C. If the applicant is a corporation, the application documents shall identify each person who:

(1) Exercises voting rights in the corporation; and

(2) Directly or indirectly owns 5 percent or more of the corporation.

D. The application documents shall include a certified copy of each voting trust or voting agreement in which capital stock of the applicant is held and shall state the:

(1) Name and address of each stockholder participating in the trust or agreement;

(2) Class of stock involved; and

(3) Total number of shares held by the trust or agreement.

E. The application documents shall describe the terms of any proxy by which any capital stock may be voted and shall state the:

(1) Name and address of the person holding the proxy;

(2) Name and address of the stockholder who granted the proxy;

(3) Class of stock for which the proxy may vote; and

(4) Total number of shares voted by the proxy.

F. The application documents shall state any provisions, and the procedures by which these provisions may be modified, for the redemption, repurchase, retirement, conversion, or exchange of an ownership interest.

G. The application documents shall state whether the applicant's stock may be traded through options and whether the corporation or a stockholder has executed an agreement or contract to convey any of the corporation's or the stockholder's stock at a future date.

H. The application documents shall include a copy or a description of each agreement or contract disclosed under §G of this regulation.

I. The application documents shall include a copy of each prospectus, pro forma, or other promotional material given to potential investors about the video lottery facility.

J. The application documents shall provide full disclosure for any stock options that may exist or have been granted.

K. The application documents shall disclose all principal entities of the applicant.

L. Principal Entities as Approved Institutional Investors.

(1) A principal entity may request the Commission to waive the requirement of conducting a full background investigation of the principal entity.

(2) The Commission may approve a principal entity's request for a waiver if the principal entity:

(a) Meets one of the definitions of institutional investor in State Government Article, §9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) Satisfactorily completes and submits an institutional investor waiver application as required by the Commission.

(3) A principal entity for which the Commission has approved a waiver request under §L(2) of this regulation is an approved institutional investor.

(4) An institutional investor may maintain an approved waiver as an institutional investor by:

(a) Maintaining an ownership interest in an applicant or licensee; and

(b) Providing the Commission with the statement of ownership percentage it reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission:

(i) Annually, before the last day of April; or

(ii) As otherwise directed by the Commission.

(5) If an approved institutional investor complies with §L(4) of this regulation, the Commission's approval is valid for 5 years from the date of approval, and:

(a) The waiver may apply to one or more applicants or licensees in which the entity is an institutional investor; and

(b) The institutional investor shall submit an institutional waiver application every 5 years from the date of the Commission's last approval.

(6) If an approved institutional investor does not meet the requirements of §L(4) of this regulation with respect to one or more applicants or licensees:

(a) The approved institutional investor shall notify the Commission in writing if the institutional investor's ownership interest falls below 5 percent; and

(b) The Commission may require the institutional investor to submit a new waiver application if the institutional investor acquires an ownership interest of 5 percent or greater in any applicant or licensee.

M. Qualified Principal Entities.

(1) This section does not apply to a principal entity that is an approved institutional investor under §L of this regulation.

(2) If the Commission investigates a principal entity’s application for qualification and determines that the principal entity is qualified:

(a) The Commission shall recognize the qualification determination for 5 years from the date the principal entity is found qualified; and

(b) If the same qualified principal entity is identified in a subsequent license application within the 5-year period described in §M(2)(a) of this regulation, the principal entity is not required to submit a new principal entity disclosure form.

(3) A qualified principal entity shall comply with the continuing obligation requirements described in Regulation .01 of this chapter.

(4) If a qualified principal entity no longer meets a qualification requirement, the Commission may require the principal entity to:

(a) File a new principal entity disclosure form;

(b) Submit to a new background investigation; and

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.07 Directors, Officers, and Partners.

A. If the applicant is not an individual, the application documents shall include a list of the individuals who are serving, or who are designated to serve, during the first year after the date the application documents are submitted to the Commission or the Location Commission, as a director, officer, partner, an individual having key management responsibility, or any other principal.

B. For each individual listed under §A of this regulation, the applicant shall provide:

(1) The individual's name and address;

(2) Each position or office of the applicant held by the individual;

(3) The individual's principal occupation during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the application documents are submitted to the Commission; and

(4) The nature and extent of any ownership interest that the individual has in the applicant.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.08 Controlling Entity.

The application documents shall:

A. State whether another entity has a beneficial ownership in the applicant, as defined in Business Regulation Article, §11-301, Annotated Code of Maryland;

B. Describe the:

(1) Nature of the beneficial ownership; and

(2) Extent of control exercised by the beneficial owner; and

C. Include information and documents required under Regulations .04—.09 of this chapter as to each beneficial owner and principal entity.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.09 Outside Interests.

A. The application documents shall state whether the applicant, a director, an officer, or a partner of the applicant, or an owner of 5 percent or more of an interest in the applicant:

(1) Has ever held an ownership interest in a licensee of the Commission; or

(2) Is currently engaged in the business of gaming in another state, and the nature and extent of that involvement.

B. The applicant shall describe the nature of participation stated under §A of this regulation.

Cross References

36.03.02.08C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.10 Alternative Licensing Standards.

A. General.

(1) The Commission may establish an abbreviated process for licensing an applicant who holds a valid license in another state if the Commission determines that the licensing standards of the other state:

(a) Are comprehensive;

(b) Are thorough; and

(c) Provide similar adequate safeguards to those in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) Except for an operation or manufacturer license applicant, the Commission may:

(a) Waive some or all of the requirements in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) Issue a license to a person having a similar license in another state.

(3) The Commission may delegate its authority to decide whether to apply an alternative license standard to staff.

B. Process.

(1) An applicant or licensee requesting the application of alternative licensing requirements shall submit a written request in a format specified by the Commission.

(2) A written waiver request shall contain at least the following:

(a) The state in which the applicant holds a valid license;

(b) An explanation of the unique circumstances justifying the request; and

(3) Upon receipt of a request that fails to comply with §B(1) and (2) of this regulation, staff shall notify the requestor:

(a) Of any deficiency; and

(b) That the waiver request will not be presented to the Commission unless the identified deficiency is corrected.

C. Decision.

(1) Upon receipt of a waiver request that complies with §B of this regulation, staff shall:

(a) Present the waiver request to the Commission as soon as practicable; or

(b) If the Commission has delegated to staff the authority to decide the waiver request, decide the waiver request as soon as practicable.

(2) After the Commission or staff decides whether to grant the waiver request, staff shall notify the requestor.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.11 Exemption or Waiver of License Requirement.

A. General.

(1) The Commission may:

(a) Grant an exemption to a licensing requirement;

(b) Waive a licensing requirement; or

(2) Except for an operation or manufacturer license applicant, the Commission may grant an exemption or waive a requirement under this regulation only after the Commission determines that the requirement or grounds for denial of a license as applied to the applicant are not necessary in order to protect the public interest or accomplish the policies established by State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) The Commission may delegate its authority to decide a waiver of a licensing requirement to staff.

B. Process.

(1) A person requesting an exemption or waiver shall submit a written request in a format specified by the Commission.

(2) A written request shall contain at least the following:

(a) The COMAR section for the standard for which the exemption or waiver is sought;

(b) Detailed facts in support of the request;

(d) Any other information requested by staff or the Commission.

(3) Upon receipt of an exemption or waiver request that fails to comply with §B(1) or (2) of this regulation, staff shall notify the requestor:

(a) Of any deficiency; and

(b) That the request will not be presented to the Commission unless the identified deficiency is corrected.

C. Decision.

(1) Upon receipt of a request that complies with §§A and B of this regulation, staff shall:

(a) Present the request to the Commission as soon as practicable; or

(b) If the Commission has delegated to staff the authority to decide the waiver request, [decide the waiver request] make a decision as soon as practicable.

(2) At any time before or after a waiver or exemption has been granted, the Commission may:

(a) Limit or place restrictions on the exemption or waiver as the Commission considers necessary in the public interest; and

(b) Require the licensee who is granted the exemption or waiver to cooperate with the Commission and to provide the Commission with any additional information required by the Commission as a condition of the waiver or exemption.

(3) After the Commission or staff decides whether to grant or deny the request, staff shall notify the requestor of the decision.

Cross References

36.03.01.04D

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.12 Video Lottery Employee Licenses.

A. General. Unless an individual holds a valid video lottery employee license that is in good standing issued by the Commission, the individual may not be employed by a licensed facility operator, manufacturer, or contractor as a video lottery employee.

B. License Categories. The Commission may issue a video lottery employee license that is a:

(1) Principal employee license;

(2) Gaming employee license;

(3) Nongaming employee license;

(4) Temporary principal employee license; or

(5) Temporary gaming employee license.

C. Requirements. The Commission may issue a video lottery employee license to an individual who has or has had on their behalf:

(1) Paid all required application and license fees;

(2) Submitted a completed license application to the Commission;

(3) Furnished the personal and background information required under Regulation .02 of this chapter;

(4) Provided the documentation required under Regulation .03 of this chapter;

(5) Executed the consent for investigation required under Regulation .04 of this chapter;

(6) Unless exempt, obtained a bond required under Regulation .15 of this chapter;

(7) Received at least a conditional offer of employment as a video lottery employee from a licensed facility operator, manufacturer, or contractor;

(8) Demonstrated that within the 365 days before the application is submitted, the applicant has not served as a Commission member or been employed by the Agency;

(9) For an applicant for a nongaming employee license, documented that the applicant has obtained an offer of at least conditional employment from a licensed facility operator, manufacturer or contractor, or a registered or certified vendor, and that the employer has:

(a) Obtained a bond if required under Regulation .15 of this chapter; and

(b) Performed, at a minimum, a Social Security database check, criminal check, employment verification, and national database search; and

(10) Provided the Commission with sufficient information, documentation, and assurances to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that the individual:

(a) Except as provided in §L of this regulation, has not been mandatorily disqualified under State Government Article, §9-1A-14(c), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(b) Has met the applicable requirements of State Government Article, §9-1A-07(c), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

D. Application and License Fees.

(1) For a principal employee, $5,287.25, of which the:

(a) Application fee is $2,500;

(b) License fee is $750;

(c) Refundable advance deposit authorized under Regulation .01E(3) of this chapter for the administrative costs of conducting the applicant's background investigation is $2,000; and

(d) Required fee for conducting a criminal history records check specified in Regulation .03B of this chapter is $37.25.

(2) For a gaming employee, $437.25, of which the:

(a) Application fee is $250;

(b) License fee is $150; and

(3) For a nongaming employee, $187.25, of which the:

(a) Application fee is $50;

(b) License fee is $100; and

E. Employment of a Video Lottery Employee Licensee.

(1) A video lottery employee license authorizes the licensee to be employed as a principal, gaming or nongaming employee in the State.

(2) Nothing in this chapter precludes a licensee from being employed by more than one video lottery facility or sports wagering licensee, concurrently or consecutively, while the individual’s license is in good standing.

(3) A video lottery employee’s second or subsequent employment with a licensee or a sports wagering licensee does not change the term of the individual’s license.

(4) Without filing an application for a sports wagering employee license, a video lottery employee may be employed by a sports wagering licensee if:

(a) The individual will perform work for the sports wagering licensee that is comparable to work performed as a video lottery employee; and

(b) The individual’s license is in good standing.

(5) Under State Government Article, §9-1A-24(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, a video lottery employee who is 18 to 20 years old may enter, or remain on, the gaming floor if the employee is working.

F. A licensed video lottery employee, or temporary licensee, may not play a video lottery terminal or table game at, or receive a jackpot from, a facility:

(1) Where the individual is employed;

(2) That is operated by the individual's employer; or

(3) Where the individual is currently assigned to work.

G. A sports wagering employee who is employed as a video lottery facility employee is subject to the restrictions in:

(1) Section F of this regulation; and

(2) COMAR 36.10.06.07.

H. A licensee has a continuing duty to inform the Commission of an act or omission that the licensee knows or should know constitutes a violation of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Commission's regulations.

I. Term; Renewal.

(1) The term of a video lottery employee license is 5 years from the date of initial licensure.

(2) The Commission may stagger the terms of licenses.

(3) Except for a sponsored principal or sponsored gaming employee, or temporary licensee, the Commission may renew the license if, before the term of the license expires, the licensee:

(a) Applies for renewal;

(b) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;

(d) Submits to a background investigation under Regulation .03 of this chapter; and

(e) Pays the fees described in §I(4) of this regulation.

(4) The fee required for processing a licensing renewal is:

(a) For a principal employee, $2,787.25, of which the:

(i) License fee is $750;

(ii) Refundable advance deposit for administrative costs of conducting the applicant’s background investigation is $2,000; and

(iii) Required fee for conducting a criminal history records check specified in Regulation .03B of this chapter is $37.25.

(b) For a gaming employee, $187.25, of which the:

(i) License fee is $150; and

(ii) Required fee for conducting a criminal history records check specified in Regulation .03B of this chapter is $37.25.

(i) License fee is $60; and

(ii) Required fee for conducting a criminal history records check specified in Regulation .03B of this chapter is $37.25.

(5) Except as provided in §H(5) of this regulation, a video lottery employee shall submit an application for renewal to the Commission at least 90 days before the video lottery employee's license expires.

(6) A principal employee shall submit an application for renewal to the Commission at least 6 months before the principal employee's license expires.

J. Temporary License.

(1) The Commission may issue to a video lottery employee license applicant a temporary license to permit the individual to work legally as a video lottery employee before the Commission completes the full licensing process.

(2) A licensed facility operator, manufacturer, or contractor may submit an application for a temporary license on behalf of an individual who is seeking a principal or gaming employee license.

(3) An application for a temporary license shall be in a format designated by the Commission and shall include:

(a) A completed application for a principal or gaming employee license;

(b) Payment of the fees required under §D of this regulation;

(c) Documentation to verify that the applicant has obtained an offer of at least conditional employment from a licensed facility operator, manufacturer or contractor, or a registered or certified vendor, and that the employer has:

(i) Obtained a bond if required under Regulation .15 of this chapter; and

(ii) Performed, at a minimum, a Social Security database check, criminal check, employment verification, and national database search; and

(d) Documentation that the applicant has acknowledged, in writing, that the State is not financially responsible for any consequences resulting from termination of a temporary license under State Government Article, §9-1A-14(d)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(4) The Commission may grant a temporary license after:

(a) Receiving all items required under §I(3) of this regulation; and

(b) Performing on the individual a:

(i) Criminal background investigation under Regulation .03 of this chapter; and

(ii) Financial stability investigation.

(5) A temporary license:

(a) Expires 180 days after the date of issue; and

(b) May be extended by the Commission for one period of 180 days.

(6) A temporary license may not be issued if:

(a) An applicant has an immediately known present or prior activity, criminal record, reputation, habit, or association that would disqualify the applicant from holding a video lottery employee license under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, or regulations promulgated under that subtitle;

(b) An applicant poses a serious imminent risk of harm to the integrity, security, or profitability of the State's video lottery terminal or table game operations; or

(c) There are reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant will not be able to establish the applicant's qualifications by clear and convincing evidence under State Government, §9-1A-07, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(7) By written notice to a temporary licensee, Commission staff may terminate, without a hearing and without following the denial process under Regulation .16 of this chapter, the temporary license of an applicant for:

(a) Failure to pay a required fee;

(b) Failure to submit required documentation to Commission staff within 30 days of submitting the application;

(d) Engaging in conduct that obstructs Commission staff from completing the applicant's background investigation; or

(e) Violating any provision of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Commission's regulations.

(8) Commission staff's written notice of termination of a temporary license is the final action of the Commission.

(9) If, during the course of conducting an applicant's background investigation, Commission staff reasonably believes there is a basis for recommending that the application for a video lottery employee license be denied, Commission staff shall:

(a) Notify the temporary licensee; and

(b) Follow the process for denial of a license under Regulation .16 of this chapter.

K. Relinquishment of a License.

(1) An individual who is licensed as a video lottery employee may relinquish the license.

(2) A licensee shall relinquish a license in writing by submitting to Agency staff a document that:

(a) Includes the licensee’s name and date of request;

(b) Clearly expresses the individual’s desire to knowingly and voluntarily relinquish, end, or otherwise give up the individual’s licensure; and

(3) Agency staff may accept a relinquishment request that is consistent with §K(2) of this regulation.

(4) Agency staff shall update the Agency’s records to show the voluntary relinquishment.

(5) By submitting a written relinquishment request of a video lottery employee license under §K(2) of this regulation, the individual acknowledges that:

(a) The State is not financially responsible for any consequences resulting from the relinquishment of the individual’s license;

(b) Regardless of relinquishment, the Agency shall maintain an individual’s licensing records, to which public access is governed by General Provisions Article, §4-201, et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland;

(c) Although relinquishment ends an individual’s obligation to comply with the Commission’s licensing requirements, relinquishment does not change or affect any other obligation.

(6) Agency staff may deny a relinquishment request from an individual who is not in good standing.

(7) An individual who has relinquished a video lottery employee license may request that the Commission return the license to active status, and the Commission may require the individual to:

(a) Submit fingerprint cards; and

(b) Provide any other information that staff requires.

L. Exemption from Mandatory Disqualification.

(1) Definition. In this section, “problem-solving court” means:

(a) A judiciary program under the Office of Problem-Solving Courts of the Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts; or

(b) A program from another state that:

(i) Provides a collaborative, therapeutic, nonadversarial approach to judicial supervision of eligible offenders; and

(ii) Is comparable to a judiciary program described in §L(1)(a) of this regulation.

(2) Except for a crime involving gambling, an applicant for a video lottery employee license is not disqualified from licensure under State Government Article, §9-1A-14(c)(1)(iii) or (iv), Annotated Code of Maryland, for a nonviolent misdemeanor offense for which the applicant has:

(a) Been convicted or is on active parole, probation, or prosecution; and

(b) Participated in and completed a problem-solving court program described in §L(1) of this regulation.

(3) An applicant shall provide the Commission with documentation to verify the applicant’s exemption from disqualification under §L(2) of this regulation.

Cross References

36.10.01.02B(96)

36.10.06.07B(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.13 Manufacturer Licenses.

A. General.

(1) Unless a manufacturer holds a valid manufacturer’s license issued by the Commission or Agency staff before conducting business with a licensee or the State, the manufacturer may not offer any video lottery terminal, table game device, central monitor and control system, associated equipment or software, or goods or services that directly relate to the operation of video lottery terminals or table games under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) The following persons must meet the Commission's manufacturer license requirements:

(a) A manufacturer; and

(b) Each person that owns, controls, or is a representative of a manufacturer.

B. Qualification Requirements. Agency staff may issue a manufacturer license to a manufacturer that has:

(1) Paid the application and license fee under §C of this regulation;

(2) Unless exempt, obtained a bond required under Regulation .15 of this chapter;

(3) Furnished the Commission or Agency staff with the information and documentation required under this chapter;

(4) Established by clear and convincing evidence that each person identified in §A(2) of this regulation has:

(a) Qualified under State Government Article, §9-1A-07(c), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) Not been disqualified under State Government Article, §9-1A-08, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(5) Provided the Commission or Agency staff with sufficient information to establish that the manufacturer has otherwise qualified for a manufacturer license; and

(6) Established that its system, associated equipment or software, or goods or services meet the specifications and procedures in COMAR 36.03.12.

C. Application and License Fees.

(1) The application fee for a:

(a) Tier 1 manufacturer is $10,000; and

(b) Tier 2 manufacturer is $1,200.

(2) The license fee or a:

(a) Tier 1 manufacturer of a central monitor and control system is $25,000;

(b) Tier 1 manufacturer of a video lottery terminal or table game equipment is $5,000;

(d) Tier 1 manufacturer that distributes or resells a video lottery terminal, a table game device, a central monitor and control system, or associated equipment and software is $1,000; and

(e) Tier 2 manufacturer is $800.

D. The manufacturer license authorizes the licensee to manufacture or distribute a video lottery terminal, table game equipment, central monitor and control system, and associated equipment and software to the Commission or a facility operator in the State.

E. A licensee has a continuing duty to inform the Commission of an act or omission that the licensee knows or should know constitutes a violation of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Commission's regulations.

F. Term; Renewal; License Renewal Fee.

(1) The term of a Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturer license is 5 years from the date of initial licensure.

(2) The Commission may stagger the terms of licenses.

(3) Agency staff may renew the license if the manufacturer licensee:

(a) Submits an application for renewal to the Commission at least 6 months before the manufacturer’s license expires;

(b) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;

(d) Pays a license renewal fee.

(4) The license renewal fee for a:

(a) Tier 1 manufacturer of a central monitor and control system is $25,000;

(b) Except as provided in §F(4)(a) of this regulation, Tier 1 manufacturer is $5,000; and

G. Background Investigation Deposit.

(1) A $2,000 background investigation deposit is required at the time an applicant files a manufacturer license application.

(2) If the deposit is exhausted prior to completion of the background investigation, the applicant will be billed for any additional investigative costs the Commission incurs.

Cross References

36.07.02.12C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.14 Contractor Licenses.

A. General. If a video lottery operation licensee engages a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor to provide services described in COMAR 36.03.01.02B(2), the contractor shall qualify under the standards and provisions set forth in State Government Article, §§9-1A-07 and 9-1A-08, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Qualification Requirements. Agency staff may issue Tier 1 or Tier 2 a contractor license to a person that has provided the Commission or Agency staff with sufficient information to establish by clear and convincing evidence that it:

(1) Is qualified under State Government Article, §9-1A-07(c), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) Has not been disqualified under State Government Article, §9-1A-08, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. The Commission may charge a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor for the administrative costs associated with performing a background investigation.

D. Application and License Fees.

(1) For a Tier 1 contractor:

(a) The application fee is $1,500;

(b) The license fee is $2,500; and

(2) For a Tier 2 contractor:

(a) The application fee is $750;

(b) The license fee is $800; and

E. Term; Renewal; Fees.

(1) The term of a Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractor license is 5 years from the date of the initial licensure.

(2) The Commission may stagger the terms of licenses.

(3) Agency staff may renew the license if the contractor licensee:

(a) Submits an application for renewal to the Commission at least 6 months before the contractor's license expires;

(b) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;

(d) Pays a license renewal fee.

(4) The license renewal fee for a:

(a) Tier 1 contractor is $2,500; and

(b) Tier 2 contractor is $800.

(5) The background investigation deposit for license renewal of a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor is $2,000.

F. A Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractor is exempt from:

(1) Bond requirements under Regulation .15 of this chapter; and

(2) Labor peace agreement requirements under State Government Article, §9-1A-07(c)(7)(v), Annotated Code of Maryland, unless the contractor is engaged:

(a) As a lessee;

(b) As a tenant; or

Cross References

36.03.10.20G(2)

36.10.06.04F

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.15 Bonds.

A. The Commission may require an applicant or licensee to obtain a bond before the Commission issues or reissues a license.

B. A video lottery employee may be exempted if the employee is not directly involved in video lottery operations and is employed:

(1) As a nongaming employee; or

(2) In any other category of video lottery employee for whom the Commission determines the bond is not necessary to protect the public interest.

C. A bond shall be for the benefit of the State for the faithful performance of the requirements imposed by State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and any regulations issued under that subtitle.

D. For an operator of a facility, or an entity that contracts with the operator of a facility to provide any of the services related to operating the facility, the amount of the bond may not exceed three times the initial licensing fee under State Government Article, §9-1A-36(j), Annotated Code of Maryland.

E. For a manufacturer, the amount of the bond shall be specified in the Commission’s contract with manufacturers of video lottery terminals.

F. For a gaming employee, who is not covered by a bond under §D of this regulation, the amount of the bond:

(1) Shall be determined by the Commission based on the employee’s level of responsibility and the State’s risk of exposure to liability for the employee’s performance; and

(2) May not exceed three times the gaming employee’s initial licensing fee.

G. For any other licensee, the amount of the bond shall be determined by the Commission.

H. The Commission may not issue or reissue a license unless it has received satisfactory proof of a bond.

I. The Commission may apply a bond to the payment of an unpaid liability of the applicant or licensee.

Cross References

36.03.02.12C(6)

36.03.02.12C(9)(a)

36.03.02.12J(3)(c)(i)

36.03.02.13B(2)

36.03.02.14F(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.16 Denial of a License.

A. Denial of a Video Lottery Employee, Manufacturer, or Contractor License.

(1) In addition to the hearing requirements in §B of this regulation, the following process shall precede a hearing on the denial of a video lottery employee, manufacturer, or contractor license.

(2) After reviewing an application submitted for a video lottery employee, manufacturer, or contractor license, the Director may recommend that the Commission deny the application of an applicant who:

(a) Has not established by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant meets applicable qualifications; or

(b) Has violated:

(i) A provision of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(ii) A regulation adopted pursuant to State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(iii) A condition set by the Commission.

(3) If the Director recommends that the Commission deny a video lottery employee, manufacturer, or contractor license, the Director, or the Director's designee, shall promptly provide the applicant with written notice of the:

(a) Recommendation for denial;

(b) Basis for the recommendation; and

(4) An applicant may submit to the Commission a written request for a reconsideration meeting within 15 days of the date of the notice described in §A(3) of this regulation.

(5) If an applicant fails to timely submit a request under §A(4) of this regulation, the Commission may adopt as final the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee.

(6) During a reconsideration meeting, an applicant may:

(a) Be represented by counsel; and

(b) Present evidence as to why the license should be granted;

(7) If after the reconsideration meeting the applicant is dissatisfied with the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee, the applicant may submit to the Commission, in writing:

(a) A request for hearing before the Commission on the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee; and

(b) The applicant's legal and factual bases for disagreeing with the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee.

(8) An applicant may submit a hearing request to the Commission within 15 days of the date of the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee after the reconsideration meeting.

(9) If an applicant fails to timely submit a written hearing request under §A(8) of this regulation, the Commission may adopt as final the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee.

(10) Upon receipt of a timely written hearing request, the Director shall provide the applicant a hearing notice for a hearing before the Commission.

(11) The Director's hearing notice, and the Commission hearing at which the recommended denial will be considered, shall comply with the requirements of COMAR 36.01.02.06.

(12) The Commission shall:

(a) Grant the license after determining that the applicant is qualified; or

(b) Deny the license after determining that the applicant:

(i) Is not qualified or is disqualified; or

(ii) Has violated a provision described in §A(2)(b) of this regulation.

(13) Following a hearing at which a license is denied, the Commission shall:

(a) Prepare an order denying the license with a statement of the reasons and specific findings of fact; and

(b) Provide the applicant with written notification of its final action.

B. The Commission's final action on a license denial is subject to judicial review as provided in State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland

Cross References

36.03.02.12J(7)

36.03.02.12J(9)(b)

36.03.03.10C(6)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.17 Vendor Registration.

A. Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meaning indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Commission” means Agency staff in this regulation.

(2) Vendor.

(a) “Vendor” means a person that:

(i) Provides goods or services at a value of $50,000 or more to a video lottery operation applicant or licensee; and

(ii) Is not required to be licensed as a manufacturer or contractor under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, or this chapter.

(b) “Vendor” does not include:

(i) Public utilities that provide water, sewerage, electricity; or natural gas;

(ii) Insurance companies that provide insurance to a video lottery applicant or licensee or its employees;

(iii) Employee benefit and retirement plans, including 401(k) plans and employee stock purchase programs;

(iv) Professional associations that receive funds from the video lottery applicant or licensee for the cost of enrollment, activities, and membership;

(v) Units of federal, State, county, or municipal government;

(vi) Manufacturers of alcoholic beverages;

(vii) State-chartered or federally chartered banks or savings and loan associations;

(viii) Providers of professional services, including accountants, attorneys, engineers or architects, and others identified by Agency staff to be providers of professional services;

(ix) Telecommunication, satellite, or internet services;

(x) Parcel shipping and delivery services;

(xi) Persons that engage in efforts to influence legislative or administrative action on behalf of a video lottery operation applicant or licensee for economic consideration;

(xii) Educational or training opportunities for facility employees;

(xiii) Professional or amateur entertainers, sports figures, social media personalities, or other celebrities engaged by a video lottery operation licensee to appear at a licensee-sponsored entertainment or promotional event;

(xiv) Representatives of a media outlet or provider of a simulcast service;

(xv) A vendor that provides, or anticipates providing, within a calendar year a combined total value of nongaming related goods and services to State video lottery operation applicants or licensees of less than $50,000; or

(xvi) A vendor for whom the Commission determines is not necessary in order to protect the public interest.

C. Except as provided in §§D and G of this regulation, a vendor that conducts business with a video lottery operation applicant or licensee shall be registered with the Commission.

D. Certain Vendors Exempt from Registration Requirements.

(1) A vendor is exempt from registration requirements if it provides, or anticipates providing, goods or services that a video lottery operator purchases solely to be given to a player.

(2) A vendor exempted under this section may only provide the following goods and services to a video lottery facility operator:

(a) Leisure or recreational travel;

(b) Lodging;

(d) Entertainment;

(e) Dining;

(f) Clothing;

(g) Jewelry;

(h) Gift cards; or

(i) Other gift items.

(3) A video lottery operator that purchases goods or services from a vendor exempted under this section:

(a) Is subject to the requirements of COMAR 36.03.10.09; and

(b) Shall identify in a report submitted under COMAR 36.03.10.09 each exempted vendor from which it purchased goods or services during the reporting period.

E. Vendor Registration.

(1) A vendor that provides, or anticipates providing, nongaming related goods and services to a single video lottery operation applicant or licensee shall be registered with the Commission.

(2) The video lottery operation applicant or licensee to which a vendor provides, or anticipates providing, the nongaming related goods and services shall submit to the Commission a completed registration form in a format designated by the Commission that includes:

(a) Vendor name;

(b) Vendor business address;

(d) Total value of goods or services provided to video lottery applicants or licensees in the State within a calendar year;

(e) Documentation that:

(i) The vendor’s business is in good standing or active with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation; or

(ii) The vendor is not a legal entity that is required to register with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation;

(f) Registration fee of $100; and

(g) Any other information the Commission requires.

(3) Upon receipt of the registration fee and completed registration form, the Commission shall provide the applicant or licensee with written notification of whether it has registered the vendor.

F. Except as provided in §G of this regulation, a vendor may not provide goods or services related to a video lottery operation applicant or licensee until it is registered with the Commission.

G. Emergency Notification. An applicant or licensee may accept goods or services from a vendor that is not registered by the Commission if:

(1) The applicant or licensee encounters an emergent threat to public health, safety, or welfare that is outside its control and requires immediate provision of goods or services by a vendor; and

(2) Except as provided in §C of this regulation:

(a) No later than the next State business day after the vendor’s emergency provision of goods or services, the applicant or licensee shall submit to the Commission a vendor emergency notification form that includes an explanation of the need for its emergency use of a vendor that is not registered with the Commission; and

(b) Within 20 business days of submitting the vendor emergency notification form, the applicant or licensee shall submit to the Commission a vendor registration form.

H. A vendor’s registration:

(1) Remains in effect for 5 years from the date the Commission approves the registration;

(2) May be renewed by the Commission if the vendor submits the required form, and renewal fee required in §I of this regulation, as required under §D

(3) Shall automatically expire if a vendor does not comply with renewal requirements under this regulation; and

(4) Is subject to cancellation by the Commission if the Commission determines that the vendor's continued conduct of business with a video lottery operation applicant or licensee is contrary to the public interest of the State or the policies in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, or this subtitle.

I. Renewal Fee. The renewal fee for a vendor is $100.

J. The Commission’s decision to deny or cancel a vendor registration, or to deny the renewal of a vendor registration, does not give rise to an appeal right under the contested case provisions of the Maryland Administrative Procedure Act.

K. The Commission may maintain and make publicly available a list of:

(1) Registered vendors; and

(2) Vendors that are prohibited from doing business with a video lottery operation applicant or licensee because the Commission has denied or cancelled their application or registration.

L. A video lottery operation applicant or licensee shall:

(1) Submit to the Commission a monthly vendor payments report in a format prescribed by the Commission; and

(2) Ensure that a vendor appearing on its monthly vendor payments report is:

(a) Registered;

(b) Exempt.

Cross References

36.05.02.16P(4)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.02.18 Identification Cards for Video Lottery Employees.

A. The Commission shall issue an identification card to an individual who is licensed as a video lottery employee.

B. Identification Card.

(1) An identification card shall display a photograph of the licensee and, at a minimum, indicate:

(a) The individual's name;

(b) By color, pattern, or symbol, the licensing category; and

(2) An identification card is evidence that the licensee is authorized to be employed in the designated licensing category by a licensed facility operator, manufacturer, or contractor.

(3) An identification card is the property of the Commission.

C. Licensee Obligations. A licensee:

(1) Shall wear or otherwise prominently display the licensee’s identification card at all times while working unless otherwise approved by the Commission for a specific date and time;

(2) Shall immediately report a loss or theft of the card to the licensee’s employer and the Commission;

(3) May not allow another individual to possess the card; and

(4) Shall comply with an order of the Commission to surrender the card.

D. Replacement Identification Card.

(1) If an identification card issued under this regulation is lost or stolen:

(a) The licensee shall immediately:

(i) Report the loss or theft to the licensee’s employer; and

(ii) In a form or format designated by the Commission, submit to the Commission a written description of the circumstances of the loss or theft; and

(b) After verifying the licensee’s identity, the Commission may issue a new identification card to the licensee.

(2) If an identification card issued under this regulation is temporarily unavailable to the licensee:

(a) The licensee shall immediately:

(i) Report the temporary unavailability of the card to the licensee’s employer; and

(ii) In a form or format designated by the Commission, submit to the Commission a written description as to why the card is temporarily unavailable;

(b) After verifying the licensee’s identity, the Commission may issue an emergency credential to the licensee that is valid for 1 work day; and

(c) The licensee shall surrender the emergency credential to the Commission at the end of the work day on which the licensee received the card.

(3) If the Commission issues a replacement or temporary identification card to a licensee, the licensee’s employer shall pay the Commission:

(a) $40 for the cost of a replacement identification card; or

(b) $20 for the cost of a temporary identification card.

E. Surrender and Reissuance of Identification Card.

(1) The employer of the video lottery employee who was issued an identification card under this regulation shall ensure that the licensee’s identification card is surrendered to the Commission if the:

(a) Commission suspends or revokes the license;

(b) License is not renewed;

(d) Licensee is otherwise ordered to surrender the identification card.

(2) If an identification card is not surrendered as required under §D(2)(c) or E(1) of this regulation, the licensee’s employer may be subject to enforcement action under COMAR 36.03.04.

(3) If an identification card was surrendered when the licensee separated employment from the licensee’s employer, the Commission may issue the licensee another identification card if the:

(a) Licensee obtains employment with a licensed facility operator, manufacturer, or contractor;

(b) Term of the license has not expired; and

(i) The licensee’s identity;

(ii) That the license was in good standing when the card was surrendered; and

(iii) That the license has not expired and remains in good standing.

(4) Nothing in this regulation shall preclude the Commission from taking enforcement action against a licensee based on the circumstances related to the licensee’s separation from employment or information obtained while reviewing a licensee’s notification of an intended change in employment status.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A, C amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .06M adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 947)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2015 (42:15 Md. R. 1014); amended permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A, E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H, I amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, E amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .14D, E amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective July 4, 2016 (43:13 Md. R. 714)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .17D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18C—E amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .18E amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Authority: : State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-12—9-1A-16, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.03.03 Video Lottery Operation License

COMAR 36.03.03.01 General.

A. This chapter articulates the standards which the Commission shall use to:

(1) Qualify an applicant for a video lottery facility operation license; and

(2) Renew a video lottery facility operation license.

B. After being awarded an operation license by the Location Commission, a facility operation license holder shall maintain compliance with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); amended permanently effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F repealed effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-23, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.03.02 Definition.

A. In addition to the terms defined in COMAR 36.03.01.02, in this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated.

B. Term Defined. “Application” means a written request for an operation license, and includes a proposal submitted to the Location Commission in response to a solicitation from that Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); amended permanently effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F repealed effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-23, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.03.03 Application.

A. An applicant for an operation license shall submit an application in the form and format established by the Location Commission.

B. The Commission shall receive an application for an operation license from the Location Commission.

C. The Commission shall review an application to determine whether the applicant is qualified to hold an operation license.

D. Upon making a determination as to an applicant's qualifications to hold an operation license, the Commission shall notify the Location Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); amended permanently effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F repealed effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-23, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.03.04 Qualification by the Commission.

A. In determining the qualifications of an applicant for an operation license, the Commission shall consider the information submitted by the applicant in response to the Location Commission's solicitation.

B. An applicant for an operation license shall present in its application sufficient information, documentation, and assurances to establish the following qualification criteria by clear and convincing evidence:

(1) The applicant's financial stability, integrity, and responsibility;

(2) The integrity of any financial backers, investors, mortgagees, bondholders, and holders of other evidences of indebtedness that bears a relation to the application;

(3) The applicant's good character, honesty, and integrity;

(4) Sufficient business ability and experience of the applicant; and

(5) The viability and appropriateness of the applicant's labor practices.

C. The Commission shall disqualify an applicant for an operation license on the basis of any of the following criteria:

(1) Failure of the applicant to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant and each person who owns or controls the applicant are qualified;

(2) Failure of the applicant or any person required to be qualified as a condition of a license to provide information, documentation, and assurances required by or requested by the Commission or the Location Commission;

(3) Failure of the applicant or any person required to be qualified as a condition of a license to reveal any fact material to qualification;

(4) Supplying, by the applicant or any person required to be qualified as a condition of a license, information that is untrue or misleading as to a material fact concerning the qualification criteria;

(5) Conviction of the applicant, or of any person required to be qualified as a condition of a license, of an offense under the laws of any jurisdiction that is a criminal offense involving moral turpitude or a gambling offense;

(6) Current prosecution of the applicant, or a person who is required to be qualified as a condition of a license, for an offense described under §C(5) of this regulation, provided that, at the request of the applicant, the Commission may defer its decision on the application during the pendency of the charge;

(7) Pursuit by the applicant, or a person who is required to be qualified as a condition of a license, of economic gain in an occupational manner or context that is in violation of the laws of the State, if the pursuit creates a reasonable belief that participation of the applicant in video lottery operations would be inimical to the policies of State law and this chapter;

(8) Identification of the applicant, or a person who is required to be qualified as a condition of a license, as a career offender, a member of a career offender cartel, or an associate of a career offender or career offender cartel, in a manner that creates a reasonable belief that the association is of a nature as to be inimical to the policies of State law and this chapter;

(9) The commission of an act by the applicant, or a person who is required to be qualified as a condition of a license, within the prior 7 years, that would constitute an offense described under §C(5) of this regulation, even if the act was not prosecuted or may not be prosecuted under the criminal laws of any jurisdiction; or

(10) Willful defiance by the applicant, or a person who is required to be qualified as a condition of a license, of a legislative investigatory body or other official investigatory body of the United States, or a jurisdiction within the United States, when the body is engaged in the investigation of crimes relating to gambling, official corruption, or organized crime activity.

D. If the Commission identifies potential problems in the information submitted by the applicant with regard to a subject area that is not relevant to §B or C of this regulation, the Commission shall notify the Location Commission of these potential problems.

E. The Commission shall notify the Location Commission upon making a determination that an applicant is or is not qualified to hold an operation license.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); amended permanently effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F repealed effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-23, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.03.05 Issuance of License; Term.

A. The Commission shall issue an operation license to the applicant selected for award by the Location Commission.

B. For an original license for a location that was awarded by the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission and issued by the Commission, the term of a license is 15 years from the date issued.

C. As described in Regulation .10 of this chapter, upon timely and proper application, the Commission shall renew the operation license of a qualified operator.

D. A renewal term of a license is 15 years from expiration of the existing term.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); amended permanently effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F repealed effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-23, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.03.06 Continuing Obligations.

A. Upon issuance or renewal of an operation license, a license holder shall exercise all diligence in fulfilling the specific requirements set out in the Location Commission’s request for proposals and the specific details in its license application, including all of the details in the final proposal that the license holder submitted to, and was approved by, the Location Commission.

B. As required under State Government Article, §9-1A-19(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, an operation licensee may not sell or otherwise transfer more than 5 percent of the legal or beneficial interests of the licensee unless the Commission approves the transfer in advance.

C. Failure to comply with the specific details referred to in §A or B of this regulation shall be grounds for the Commission invoking against the licensee the sanctions described in COMAR 36.03.04.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); amended permanently effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F repealed effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-23, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.03.07 Automated Teller Machines.

A. Placement; Limitations.

(1) Subject to surveillance requirements in COMAR 36.03.10.11 and 36.03.11.04, a facility operator may place automated teller machines on the gaming floor within the facility.

(2) Gaming Floor. The proximity of an automated teller machine to a video lottery terminal or table game that is on a gaming floor is subject to the following limitations:

(a) An automated teller machine may be placed no closer than 7 feet to a video lottery terminal or table game; and

(b) There may be no more than one automated teller machine for every 75 video lottery terminals and table game seats.

B. Withdrawal Limits. Exclusive of transaction fees or surcharges, the maximum amount that a player may withdraw from an account by using an automated teller machine located on the gaming floor is no more than $2,500 per gaming day.

C. Negotiable Instruments Prohibited.

(1) In this regulation, "negotiable instruments” means an electronic benefit card, debit card, or similar instrument issued by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of accessing temporary cash assistance.

(2) An automated teller machine may not accept a negotiable instrument.

Cross References

36.03.11.05C(6)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); amended permanently effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F repealed effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-23, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.03.08 Predatory Marketing.

A. Definition. In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated.

B. Term Defined.

(1) “Predatory marketing practice” means an advertisement or promotion of an activity, product, or service related to play of a video lottery terminal or table game that is:

(a) False or deceptive;

(b) Illegal; or

(i) Who is under the age of 21 years;

(ii) Whose name is included on the voluntary exclusion list maintained by the Commission under COMAR 36.01.03;

(iii) Whose name is included on the mandatory exclusion list maintained by the Commission under COMAR 36.03.07; or

(iv) Who is otherwise prohibited by law or court order from being on the premises of any video lottery operation licensed by the State.

(2) “Predatory marketing practice” includes an advertisement or promotion of an activity, product, or service related to play of a video lottery terminal or table game that:

(a) Uses or depicts an individual who is, or appears to be, under the age of 21 years;

(b) By font, color, placement, or any other means:

(i) Obscures or fails to disclose any material condition or limiting factor associated with the activity, product, or service that is being marketed; or

(ii) Obscures the gambling assistance message required under COMAR 36.03.06.

C. A facility operator may not:

(1) Engage in a predatory marketing practice; or

(2) Contract with another person to engage in a predatory marketing practice.

Cross References

36.03.06.03B(3)

36.03.06.03B(4)

36.03.06.03B(5)

36.03.09.02J

36.05.03.11Q(7)

36.10.10.03B(4)

36.10.10.03B(5)

36.10.10.03B(6)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); amended permanently effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F repealed effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-23, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.03.09 Noninterference.

A. Interference. Unless allowed by the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, a licensee may not knowingly, directly or indirectly, interfere with, hinder, obstruct, impede, or take any action to delay the implementation or establishment of a video lottery facility.

B. Prohibition. The restrictions specified in §A of this regulation shall:

(1) Prohibit, as unlawful indirect conduct, activity:

(a) By an entity in which the licensee owns a beneficial or proprietary interest; or

(b) By an entity in which an affiliate of the licensee owns a beneficial or propriety interest; and

(2) Be deemed to prohibit as unlawful, activity:

(a) By an entity in which the licensee owns a beneficial or proprietary interest; or

(b) By an entity in which an affiliate of the licensee owns a beneficial or propriety interest.

C. Civil Penalty or Sanction. A knowing violation of §A of this regulation may be used by the Commission to take enforcement action under COMAR 36.03.04.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); amended permanently effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F repealed effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-23, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.03.10 Renewal of Operation License.

A. General.

(1) Unless otherwise specified, nothing in this chapter changes a requirement set forth in applicable law or regulation.

(2) Unless the Commission finds that the licensee is not qualified to hold a license, the Commission shall renew an operation license.

B. Notice of Intent to Apply for Renewal.

(1) If a licensee seeks renewal of its operation license, the licensee shall submit to the Commission a timely and proper notice of intent to apply for renewal:

(a) At least 2 years, but not more than 5 years, before the expiration of a license term; and

(b) In a form and format required by the Commission.

(2) The notice of intent shall include:

(a) Name under which the licensee operates;

(b) Identification of all persons that are legal or beneficial owners as defined in State Government Article, §9-1A-05(d), Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 36.03.01;

(i) Intends to apply for license renewal;

(ii) Is currently in compliance with all applicable requirements in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle;

(iii) Acknowledges that the Agency may begin investigating the licensee’s qualifications upon receiving the notice of intent;

(iv) Acknowledges that the licensee is responsible for reimbursing the Agency for the cost of the investigation;

(v) Attests to the truth and accuracy of the notice of intent; and

(vi) Agrees to the release of information; and

(d) Any other information the Commission requires.

C. Application to Renew Video Lottery Operation License.

(1) If a licensee submitted a timely and proper notice of intent to apply for renewal of the operation license, the licensee may submit an application to renew the license.

(2) A licensee shall submit an application to renew:

(a) At least 1 year, but not more than 5 years, before the expiration of a license term; and

(b) In a form and format required by the Commission.

(3) The application shall include:

(a) Proof of the $1,000,000 performance bond;

(b) Proof of the $2,000,000 payment bond;

(d) Any other information the Commission requires.

(4) After completing the investigation of qualifications under §D of this regulation, the Agency shall provide the Commission with the investigation results and a recommendation about the licensee’s qualifications.

(5) If the Agency recommends the Commission find the licensee qualified, the Commission shall issue a license renewal.

(6) If the Agency recommends that the Commission find the licensee not qualified, the Commission shall notify the licensee of the recommendation and provide the licensee with due process required for denial of a license application in COMAR 36.03.02.16.B.

D. Investigation of Qualifications.

(1) The Commission may choose to commence its investigation no sooner than 2 years before expiration of the licensee’s current license.

(2) If an application is submitted prior to 2 years before the expiration of the licensee’s existing license, the licensee shall:

(a) Update its license application within 2 years of the expiration of the existing license; and

(b) Provide any additional information required by the Commission.

(3) The Agency shall:

(a) Conduct the investigation of the licensee’s qualifications in the same manner as under COMAR 36.03.02; and

(b) Apply the qualification criteria in Regulation .04B and C of this chapter.

(4) A licensee shall pay a deposit and submit reimbursement to the Commission for the costs of the investigation.

E. License Renewal Fee.

(1) If the Commission renews a video lottery facility operation license, the licensee shall pay the license renewal fee in equal annual installments, as provided in State Government Article, §9-1A-13(d)(6), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) For each 5-year period of the 15-year renewal term, the video lottery licensee shall pay an amount calculated as the most recent 3-year average of:

(a) 0.75 percent of the amounts wagered less the amounts paid as prizes for VLTs and banked table games; and

(b) Plus 0.75 percent of the facility share of non-banked table game revenues.

(3) On or before the date the Commission renews the license, the licensee shall pay the first installment of the license renewal fee, representing 20 percent of the total fee due.

(4) Subsequent payments shall be paid on the anniversary of the license renewal.

(5) At the conclusion of each 5-year period, a new 3-year average will be calculated as the basis for the renewal fee payments over the next 5 years.

Cross References

36.03.03.05C

36.03.08.02B(1)(g)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective August 12, 2014 (41:18 Md. R. 1008); amended permanently effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F repealed effective March 14, 2016 (43:5 Md. R. 388)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-23, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.03.04 Enforcement

COMAR 36.03.04.01 General.

This chapter establishes a framework within which the Commission may take enforcement action against a licensee that results in a reprimand, fine, or condition placed on a licensee, or a suspension or revocation of a license.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-25, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.04.02 Definitions.

A. In addition to the terms defined in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, which have the same meanings in this chapter, in this chapter the following terms have the meaning indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Penalty” means a per day fine, not exceeding $5,000 for each separate violation, that the Commission may impose on a licensee under State Government Article, §9-1A-25(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) “Sanction” means non-monetary enforcement action that the Commission may take against a licensee for a violation specified in State Government Article, §9-1A-25(a), Annotated Code of Maryland, and includes suspension or revocation of a license, reprimand, or imposition of a condition on a licensee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-25, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.04.03 Violations.

A licensee may not:

A. Violate:

(1) A provision of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) A regulation adopted under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(3) A directive of the Commission or the Director;

B. Take, or attempt to take, any action that is intended to:

(1) Change or influence the outcome of a video lottery terminal or table game;

(2) Influence any person or unit of government that is involved in implementing or enforcing State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(3) Interfere with the regular operation of:

(a) The central monitor and control system;

(b) A video lottery terminal;

(d) A table game; or

C. Fail to:

(1) Conform to the information contained in a license application;

(2) Meet a licensing requirement;

(3) Promptly submit to the Commission a change to the information contained in a license application;

(4) Adequately remedy a deficiency of which the licensee has received notice under Regulation .04E of this chapter; or

(5) Maintain a video lottery employee license in good standing.

Cross References

36.03.04.04A

36.03.04.07A(1)

36.03.04.08B(2)

36.03.04.09A

36.03.04.10A

36.03.04.10A(1)

36.03.04.10A(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-25, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.04.04 Notice of Violation.

A. After receiving a report of a licensee’s alleged violation of Regulation .03 of this chapter, the agency shall:

(1) Notify the licensee of the alleged violation; and

(2) Investigate the report.

B. The Director may designate staff to serve on a review board that:

(1) Reviews the investigation of an alleged violation conducted under §A of this regulation; and

(2) Makes a recommendation to the Director for addressing the alleged violation.

C. The review board’s recommendation to the Director may include:

(1) Requiring the licensee to implement a corrective action plan;

(2) Issuing the licensee a warning letter;

(3) Entering into a settlement agreement with the licensee;

(4) Recommending that the Director initiate Commission proceedings to impose a penalty or sanction on the licensee; or

(5) Any other appropriate action.

D. After reviewing the board’s recommendation, the Director may:

(1) Initiate Commission proceedings to impose a penalty or sanction on the licensee; or

(2) Direct staff to:

(a) Implement the board’s recommendation; or

(b) Take other appropriate action.

E. A licensee shall be provided a notice of the violation that describes the statute, regulation, or directive allegedly violated, along with the Director’s recommendation for addressing the alleged violation.

F. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require that:

(1) The licensee receive an opportunity to meet with staff to discuss an informal settlement of a violation; or

(2) The agency undertake a corrective action plan or attempt to reach a settlement with the licensee before the Director initiates Commission proceedings for imposition of a penalty or sanction against a licensee.

Cross References

36.03.04.03C(4)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-25, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.04.05 Corrective Action Plan.

A. If the Director directs staff to implement a corrective action plan with a licensee, agency staff shall give written notice to a licensee that includes:

(1) A description of the alleged violation;

(2) A description of the possible sanctions; and

(3) The requirement for the licensee to submit a corrective action plan to the Director.

B. Contents of Corrective Action Plan. A corrective action plan shall include:

(1) Periodic monitoring or progress reports;

(2) Timelines for completing corrective action;

(3) Implementation of measures to guard against recurrence of the alleged violation; and

(4) Any other measures necessary to resolve the alleged violation.

C. Time for Implementing a Corrective Action Plan.

(1) Within 10 days of receipt of a notice under §A of this regulation, the licensee shall submit a corrective action plan to the Director, or the Director’s designee.

(2) The Director, or the Director’s designee, shall review the corrective action plan and inform the licensee whether the corrective action plan is acceptable.

(a) If the corrective action plan is acceptable, the licensee shall execute it immediately.

(b) If the corrective action plan is not acceptable, the licensee shall submit a revised plan immediately.

(3) If the licensee fails to submit an acceptable corrective action plan within the time described under §C(1) of this regulation, the Director may:

(a) Provide the licensee with additional time within which to submit a revised corrective action plan; or

(b) Initiate proceedings before the Commission for imposition of a penalty or sanction on the licensee.

(4) If the Director, or the Director’s designee, provided a licensee with a notice under §A of this regulation and did not receive a timely written response, the Commission may adopt a recommendation by the Director for imposition of a penalty or sanction.

D. Corrective Action Plan Outcome.

(1) After a licensee has completed, to the satisfaction of the Director or the Director’s designee, a corrective action plan, the alleged violation is resolved, except that the alleged violation may be:

(a) The basis of a subsequent corrective action plan, settlement, penalty, or sanction if a similar violation occurs; or

(b) Raised during a Commission hearing as part of the agency’s enforcement record for the licensee.

(2) If at any time during the corrective action period the Director, or the Director’s designee, determines that the licensee has made insufficient progress toward fulfilling a requirement of the corrective action plan, the Director may:

(a) For good cause, extend the time for completion of a corrective action plan; or

(b) Initiate proceedings before the Commission for imposition of a penalty or sanction on the licensee.

(3) If at the end of the corrective action period the licensee has failed to satisfactorily complete the corrective action plan, the Director may initiate proceedings before the Commission for imposition of a penalty or sanction on the licensee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-25, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.04.06 Settlement.

A. The Commission may provide a licensee with the opportunity to discuss with staff a means of entering into a settlement agreement between the licensee and the Commission by which the violation is settled without a penalty or sanction.

B. A settlement agreement:

(1) Shall be signed by an authorized representative of the licensee and the Director or the Director’s designee; and

(2) May not be considered final and binding until approved by the Commission.

C. If a licensee violates a term of a settlement agreement, nothing in this regulation shall be construed to prevent the Commission from imposing a penalty or sanction against the licensee for that, or the underlying, violation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-25, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.04.07 Commission Action.

A. General. The Director may initiate Commission proceedings for imposition of a penalty or sanction against a licensee if a licensee:

(1) Violates a provision of Regulation .03 of this chapter;

(2) Fails to timely or satisfactorily complete a corrective action plan required by the Commission;

(3) Violates a term of a settlement agreement; or

(4) Engages in any conduct that exposes the State’s gaming program to a serious and imminent risk of harm to its integrity, security, or profitability.

B. Initiation of Commission Proceedings. The Director shall initiate Commission proceedings for the imposition of a penalty or sanction on a licensee by scheduling a Commission hearing in accordance with COMAR 36.01.02.06 on the alleged violation and providing the licensee with written notice of the:

(1) Recommendation for imposition of the penalty or sanction;

(2) Basis for the recommendation for imposition of the penalty or sanction;

(3) Consequences of a decision by the Commission to impose a penalty or sanction;

(4) Date, time and location of the hearing; and

(5) Applicable hearing rights.

Cross References

36.03.04.08B

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-25, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.04.08 Emergency Suspension.

A. The Director may emergently suspend a license if the Director determines that suspension is necessary in order to protect the State’s gaming program against a serious and imminent risk of harm to its integrity, security, or profitability.

B. Emergency Suspension—Process. If the Director emergently suspends a license, the Director shall promptly schedule a Commission hearing on the emergency suspension and provide the licensee with the written notice required under Regulation .07B of this chapter, along with notice directing the licensee that:

(1) The licensee shall immediately cease performing under the license; and

(2) Failure to comply with the Director’s directive to cease performing under the license constitutes a separate violation of Regulation .03 of this chapter for which an additional penalty or sanction may be imposed.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-25, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.04.09 Imposition of Penalties and Sanctions.

A. Consequences. For a violation of Regulation .03 of this chapter, the Commission may impose a:

(1) Penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each day and each violation;

(2) Sanction, including:

(a) Revocation of a license;

(b) Suspension of a license for a period of time;

(d) Condition that must be met within a specified time as to:

(i) Training;

(ii) Staffing;

(iii) Supervision;

(iv) Compliance with internal controls;

(v) Probationary periods; or

(vi) Any other directive to address the violation.

B. Penalty—Required Considerations. To determine the amount of a penalty to impose on a licensee, the Commission shall consider:

(1) The seriousness of the violation;

(2) The harm caused by the violation; and

(3) Whether the person who committed the violation acted in good faith.

C. Sanction—Considerations. To determine the appropriate sanction to impose on a licensee, the Commission may consider the factors in §B of this regulation, and:

(1) Whether a violation was willful;

(2) Whether the licensee had, or should have had, control of the situation;

(3) Whether the violation may have occurred in connection with unclear or insufficient:

(a) Information;

(b) Training;

(d) Requirements;

(4) Any extraordinary circumstances;

(5) Prior disciplinary history with the Commission;

(6) Profit that resulted, or may have resulted, from the violation;

(7) Harm that resulted, or may have resulted, from the violation;

(8) How the violation was detected;

(9) Tailoring the discipline to address the violation;

(10) Action taken by the licensee to prevent recurrence of the violation;

(11) Action taken by the Commission to address similar violations; and

(12) Any other information that the Commission finds relevant.

D. Ignorance No Defense. Because a licensee is presumed to be familiar with applicable statutes and regulations governing the State’s video lottery terminal program, a claim of ignorance of the law may not be used as a defense to a finding of a violation or to the imposition of a penalty or sanction.

E. Imposition of penalty and sanction. A penalty and a sanction may be imposed for each violation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-25, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.04.10 Commission Action.

A. Commission action against a licensee for a violation of Regulation .03 of this chapter shall be conducted as specified in COMAR 36.01.02.06, and the Commission shall:

(1) Make a finding whether the licensee violated a provision of Regulation .03 of this chapter; and

(2) If the licensee violated a provision of Regulation .03 of this chapter, decide whether, and to what extent, to impose a penalty or sanction.

B. A licensee may seek judicial review of the Commission’s decision.

C. A licensee against whom the Commission ordered the imposition of suspension or revocation of a license shall immediately comply with the Commission’s order.

D. A licensee against whom the Commission imposed a penalty shall remit to the Commission payment in full of the penalty within 30 calendar days.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-24, and 9-1A-25, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.03.05 Unannounced Inspections

COMAR 36.03.05.01 General.

This chapter establishes the manner and method by which the Commission may conduct an unannounced inspection of the premises, records, and equipment of a licensee and related entities in order to evaluate and verify a licensee’s compliance with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the regulations promulgated by the Commission for the Video Lottery Terminal Program.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.05.02 Inspections.

A. A licensee is subject to unannounced inspections conducted by the Commission in order to evaluate and verify the licensee’s compliance with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland and the regulations promulgated by the Commission for the Video Lottery Terminal Program.

B. The Commission or a designee may conduct an unannounced inspection without a warrant and take any of the following actions:

(1) Conduct an inspection of premises in which:

(a) Video lottery or table game operations are conducted;

(b) Authorized video lottery terminals, table game equipment, a central monitor and control system, or associated equipment and software are:

(i) Designed;

(ii) Built;

(iii) Constructed;

(iv) Assembled;

(v) Manufactured;

(vi) Sold;

(vii) Distributed; or

(viii) Serviced; or

(2) Conduct an inspection of a video lottery terminal, table game equipment, a central monitor control system, or associated equipment and software in, about, on, or around the premises specified in §B(1) of this regulation;

(3) From the premises specified in §B(1) of this regulation, summarily seize, remove, impound, or assume physical control of, for the purposes of examination and inspection:

(a) A video lottery terminal;

(b) Table game equipment;

(d) Associated equipment and software;

(4) Inspect, examine, and audit books, records, and documents concerning a licensee’s video lottery or table game operations, including the financial records of a:

(a) Parent corporation;

(b) Subsidiary corporation; or

(5) Seize, impound, or assume physical control of:

(a) Books;

(b) Records;

(d) Cash boxes and their contents;

(e) A counting room or its equipment;

(f) Other physical objects relating to video lottery operations; or

(g) Any record or object that a licensee is required by law or license terms to maintain.

C. During an inspection, a licensee and its employees, agents, and representatives:

(1) Shall:

(a) Make available for inspection, copying, or physical control a record that a licensee is required to maintain;

(b) Authorize any person having financial records relating to the licensee to provide those records to the Commission; and

(2) May not knowingly interfere with the authorized activity of the Commission during an unannounced inspection.

D. An unannounced inspection may be conducted:

(1) Any time during reasonable business hours; and

(2) Periodically, as determined by the Commission.

E. The refusal of a licensee or a licensee’s employees or agents to provide the Commission with the access necessary to perform an unannounced inspection may be the basis for enforcement action under COMAR 36.03.04.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.05.03 Records and Reports.

A. Within a reasonable time after the conclusion of the unannounced inspection, the Commission’s inspectors shall submit a written report of the inspection to:

(1) The Commission;

(2) The Director; and

(3) The licensee who was the subject of the Commission’s unannounced inspection.

B. A written report of an unannounced inspection shall be considered a public record to the extent allowable under State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 6, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.03.06 Enforcement of Voluntary Exclusion Program

COMAR 36.03.06.01 Enforcement.

A. The Commission shall notify each State facility operator of the placement of an individual on the voluntary exclusion list established in COMAR 36.01.03.

B. A facility operator may disclose information about an individual on the voluntary exclusion list to:

(1) The Commission;

(2) The facility’s:

(a) Manager;

(b) Security department;

(d) Employees who are directly responsible for excluding unauthorized individuals from the facility; and

(3) If the facility operator pursues criminal charges against an individual on the voluntary exclusion list who is suspected of trespassing at a video lottery facility, to:

(a) A law enforcement officer; or

(b) A person who is legally authorized to be involved in the criminal prosecution of an individual on the voluntary exclusion list who is suspected of trespassing at a video lottery facility.

C. If a facility operator uses technology for the purpose of complying with §E of this regulation, the facility operator shall ensure that the technology:

(1) Complies with all applicable State requirements; and

(2) Is designed to prevent unauthorized access to confidential records.

D. If an individual on the voluntary exclusion list is found on the premises of a video lottery facility, the operator:

(1) Shall immediately notify the Commission; and

(2) May pursue criminal charges against the individual for trespassing or any other appropriate criminal charge.

E. A facility operator may not:

(1) Permit an individual on the voluntary exclusion list to:

(a) Enter into the video lottery facility; or

(b) Play a video lottery terminal or table game;

(2) Knowingly fail to exclude from the premises an individual on the voluntary list; or

(3) Disclose information about individuals on the voluntary exclusion list beyond the disclosures that are authorized under §B of this regulation.

Cross References

36.03.06.02D

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B, C amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, D amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.06.02 Responsible Gaming Plan.

A. A facility shall establish a responsible gaming plan that sets forth the facility’s plan for addressing problem gambling at the facility that shall include at least the following elements of the plan:

(1) Goals;

(2) Procedures and deadlines for implementation;

(3) Identification of facility personnel responsible for implementation;

(4) Responsibilities of facility personnel identified as responsible for implementation;

(5) Training for facility personnel on problem gambling and voluntary exclusion;

(6) Means of controlling access to records pertaining to voluntary exclusion;

(7) Means of educating players about:

(a) Problem gambling;

(b) Problem gambling treatment resources, including treatment and prevention programs established under State Government Article, §9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(8) Placement of responsible gambling awareness materials in the facility as required under Regulation .03 of this chapter;

(9) Ensuring that an individual in the Voluntary Exclusion Program is not permitted to:

(a) Enter the video lottery facility;

(b) Play a video lottery terminal or table game; or

(10) The facility’s response to the discovery of an individual who is enrolled in the voluntary exclusion program on facility property, which may include pursuing criminal charges against the individual; and

(11) Any other element required by the Commission.

B. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission the responsible gaming plan required under §A of this regulation at least 60 days before video lottery terminal operations are to commence.

C. A facility operator shall submit any amendments to a facility’s responsible gaming plan to the Commission prior to implementation.

D. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission an annual report describing the facility’s responsible gaming plan, which shall include a statement regarding compliance with Regulation .01C of this chapter.

Cross References

36.03.06.03B(8)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B, C amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, D amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.06.03 Requirements.

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation the following terms have the meaning indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Advertisement” means any material that is:

(i) Disseminated to the public through broadcasting, publication, mail, or any other means; and

(ii) Intended to encourage video lottery terminal or table game play.

(b) “Billboard advertisement” means a roadside sign, aviation banner, or event banner that is intended to encourage video lottery terminal or table game play.

(d) “Online advertisement” means an advertisement on a website, an application, in social media, or otherwise on the internet, that is intended to encourage video lottery terminal or table game play.

(e) “Printed advertisement” means an advertisement that appears in or on a sign, direct mailing, poster, brochure or other written material and is intended to encourage video lottery terminal or table game play.

(f) “Responsible gambling awareness materials” means a sticker, a brochure, a wallet card, or other material that conveys only problem gambling resource information.

(g) “Underage warning message” means the language that prohibits individuals under the age of 21 on the gaming floor”.

B. A facility operator shall:

(1) Post signage approved by the Commission that prominently bears the gambling assistance message and the underage warning message at each customer entrance to the gaming floor;

(2) Include the gambling assistance message on an advertisement that is intended to encourage video lottery terminal or table game play at its facility;

(3) Ensure that a printed advertisement bears the gambling assistance message and meets requirements of COMAR 36.03.03.08;

(4) Ensure that a billboard bearing a printed advertisement bears the gambling assistance message and meets requirements of COMAR 36.03.03.08;

(5) Ensure that a radio, television, or video advertisement bears the gambling assistance message and meets requirements of COMAR 36.03.03.08;

(6) Ensure that the gambling assistance message is printed on a paper product that is associated with player consumption of food or beverage if the paper product is:

(a) Special ordered; and

(b) Branded with the facility's logo;

(7) Ensure that the gambling assistance message is printed on ticket stock;

(8) Place in the facility responsible gambling awareness materials according to its responsible gaming plan required under Regulation .02 of this chapter; and

(9) Ensure that an advertisement does not include language that suggests an outcome is guaranteed or without risk; and

(10) Ensure that an advertisement includes a gambling assistance message that:

(a) For a printed advertisement, the font height is the greater of:

(i) The majority of the text in the advertisement; or

(ii) Three percent of the height or width of the advertisement.

(b) For a billboard advertisement, the font height of the gambling assistance message shall be at least 5 percent of the height or width, whichever is greater, of the face of the billboard;

(i) Be visible for the entire duration of the advertisement, with a font size that is at least 3 percent of the image height or width, whichever is greater; or

(ii) From the first instance video lottery terminal, table game play or a facility operator is displayed, appear on the final screen for at least the final three seconds of the advertisement with a font height that is at least 8 percent of the image height or width, whichever is greater;

(d) For websites and social media, the gambling assistance message shall:

(i) Be posted on each webpage or profile page, and on any gaming-related advertisement posted on the webpage or profile page, with a font height that is at least the same size as the majority of the text used on the webpage or profile page; or

(ii) Meet the font height and shall comply with the requirements in §B(10)(a) of this regulation..

Cross References

36.03.06.02A(8)

36.03.10.52B(7)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B, C amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A, D amended effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.03.07 Mandatory Exclusion

COMAR 36.03.07.01 General.

This chapter establishes a mechanism by which the Commission:

A. Maintains a list of individuals who are to be mandatorily excluded or ejected from a video lottery facility; and

B. Establishes standards that require a video lottery operation licensee to:

(1) Exclude or eject an individual from the premises of a video lottery facility; and

(2) Ensure that intoxicated individuals and individuals under the age of 21 are not allowed:

(a) To play video lottery terminals or table games; and

(b) In areas of the video lottery facility where video lottery terminals or table games are located.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C—E amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07D amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.07.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Excluded individual” means an individual whose name and identifying information have been placed on the mandatory exclusion list.

(2) “Mandatory exclusion list” means a list that is maintained by the Commission and identifies those individuals whom the Commission has directed be mandatorily excluded or ejected by a video lottery operation licensee from any video lottery operation licensed in the State.

(3) Unredeemed Item.

(a) “Unredeemed item” means a token, voucher, check, ticket, chip, coupon, or similar item that has monetary value, and that a player has:

(i) Won by playing a video lottery terminal or table game;

(ii) Inserted into a video lottery terminal;

(iii) Played at a table game; or

(iv) Received by converting cash, check, or wire transfer at a video lottery facility.

(b) “Unredeemed item” does not include cash.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C—E amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07D amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.07.03 Mandatory Exclusion List.

A. The Commission shall establish a mandatory exclusion list.

B. The Director may place on the mandatory exclusion list an individual who:

(1) Is a career offender;

(2) Has been convicted of a criminal offense under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States that is a criminal offense involving moral turpitude or a gambling offense;

(3) Would adversely affect the interests of the State, the licensee, or the individual if the individual were to be present at a video lottery facility;

(4) Is the subject of any administrative or judicial order directing the individual to stay away from a video lottery or other gaming facility;

(5) Presents a threat to the safety of any individual on the premises of a video lottery facility;

(6) Engages in, or has a documented history of engaging in, disruption of video lottery or table game play;

(7) The Director or a facility operator has a reasonable belief has cheated, or attempted to cheat, at a facility by engaging in conduct including:

(a) Altering or misrepresenting the outcome of a game or event on which bets have been placed;

(b) Placing, cancelling, increasing, or decreasing a bet based on knowledge that is not available to other players;

(c) Claiming or collecting a prize from a video lottery facility that the individual did not win or earn or that the individual was not otherwise authorized to claim or collect;

(d) Manipulating a video lottery terminal, a table game, a central monitor and control system, or associated equipment or software to affect the outcome of a game or bet; or

(e) Altering the elements of chance or methods of selection or criteria that determine the outcome of a game or bet; or

(8) Engages in any conduct that may adversely affect public confidence in, or perception of, video lottery or table game operations in the State.

C. In evaluating whether to place an individual on the mandatory exclusion list, the Director may specify monetary amounts and circumstances, including:

(1) The nature of the incident;

(2) Whether the individual was a video lottery employee licensee at the time of the incident;

(3) If the individual was a licensee, whether the individual was working at a video lottery facility while the individual engaged in conduct described in §B of this regulation;

(4) Whether the incident directly impacts:

(a) A video lottery facility;

(b) A player; or

(5) The amount or type of loss to:

(a) A video lottery facility;

(b) A player; or

(6) Whether the individual made restitution;

(7) Whether the individual was involved in a prior incident that meets the criteria of §B of this regulation;

(8) Whether a video lottery facility has other information the Director finds relevant; and

(9) Any other information the Director finds relevant.

D. The entry of an individual on the mandatory exclusion list shall include sufficient information to identify the excluded individual.

E. The information used to identify an excluded individual may include:

(1) The individual’s:

(a) Name and any nickname or alias;

(b) Residential address;

(d) Gender;

(e) Physical description, including any birthmarks, scars, or tattoos;

(f) Race or ethnic origin;

(g) For non-United States citizens, country of origin; and

(h) Photograph;

(2) Date of placement on the mandatory exclusion list;

(3) Brief statement of the basis for placing the individual on the mandatory exclusion list; and

(4) Any other information the Commission requires.

F. The mandatory exclusion list and related records are public records under General Provisions Article, §4-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Cross References

36.03.07.04A

36.03.07.04A(2)

36.03.07.04B(3)

36.03.07.04D(4)(b)

36.03.07.04E(1)

36.03.07.04E(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C—E amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07D amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.07.04 Inclusion on Mandatory Exclusion List.

A. Upon receipt of information that reasonably indicates an individual meets any criteria under Regulation .03B of this chapter, and after making any considerations described in Regulation .03 of this chapter, the Director shall:

(1) Evaluate the information;

(2) Ensure that the information required under Regulation .03E of this chapter sufficiently identifies the individual; and

(3) Decide whether to place the individual on the mandatory exclusion list.

B. Prior to placing an individual on the mandatory exclusion list, the Director or the Director’s designee may provide a video lottery facility with:

(1) Information used to identify an individual who may be excluded;

(2) The factual basis for placing an individual on the mandatory exclusion list; and

(3) An opportunity to provide the Director with information identified in Regulation .03 of this chapter.

C. If the Director decides to place an individual on the mandatory exclusion list, staff shall deliver to the individual by U.S. mail a written notice explaining:

(1) The factual basis for placing the individual on the mandatory exclusion list;

(2) The availability of a reconsideration meeting with the Director or the Director’s designee;

(3) The requirements for submitting a request for a reconsideration meeting;

(4) If a timely request for a reconsideration meeting is not submitted, the individual’s name shall be placed on a mandatory exclusion list and the name will be distributed to all facility operators in the State and be publicly available; and

(5) That the excluded individual shall be:

(a) Prohibited from entering any video lottery facility, and from playing any video lottery terminal or table game, in the State;

(b) Subject to criminal charges for trespassing or any other appropriate criminal charge; and

(i) Redeem or liquidate an unredeemed item with monetary value that the individual has received since being placed on the mandatory exclusion list; and

(ii) Surrender to the Problem Gambling Fund established under State Government Article, §9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland, any unredeemed items and prizes in the possession of the individual or received by the individual at a video lottery facility after placement on the mandatory exclusion list.

D. Reconsideration Meeting.

(1) An individual may submit to the Director a written request for a reconsideration meeting within 15 days of the date of the individual’s receipt of the notice described in §C of this regulation.

(2) If an individual fails to timely submit a request under §D(1) of this regulation, the individual shall be placed on the mandatory exclusion list.

(3) A reconsideration meeting may be held by the Director or the Director’s designee;

(4) During a reconsideration meeting, an individual may:

(a) Be represented by counsel; and

(b) Present evidence as to why the individual does not meet the criteria under Regulation .03B of this chapter.

(5) The Director or the Director’s designee shall deliver to the individual by U.S. mail a written notice of the decision following the reconsideration meeting.

(6) An individual dissatisfied with the result of a reconsideration meeting may submit a written request to the Commission for an appeal hearing.

(7) The request for an appeal hearing shall:

(a) Be submitted within 15 days of the date of the individual’s receipt of the written notice of the decision following the reconsideration meeting; and

(b) Describe the individual’s legal and factual bases for disagreeing with placement on the mandatory exclusion list.

(8) If an individual fails to timely submit a written request for an appeal hearing under §D(7) of this regulation, the individual shall be placed on the mandatory exclusion list.

(9) Upon receipt of a timely written request for an appeal hearing, the Director or the Director’s designee shall provide the individual with a notice for the appeal hearing.

E. Appeal Hearing.

(1) If after an appeal hearing the Commission decides that the excluded individual does not meet any criteria under Regulation .03B of this chapter, the individual’s name may not be placed on the mandatory exclusion list.

(2) If after an appeal hearing the Commission decides that the excluded individual meets any criteria under Regulation .03B of this chapter:

(a) The individual’s name shall remain on the mandatory exclusion list;

(b) The Commission shall notify all facility operators in the State of the individual’s addition to the mandatory exclusion list;

(d) The individual may request to be removed from the mandatory exclusion list only as provided in Regulation .05 of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C—E amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07D amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.07.05 Removal from Mandatory Exclusion List.

A. After an excluded individual has been on the mandatory exclusion list for at least 5 years, the individual may request removal from the mandatory exclusion list.

B. An excluded individual’s request under §A of this regulation shall be submitted to the Director in writing and shall include a detailed statement about why there is:

(1) Good cause for removal of the individual from the list; and

(2) A material change in the individual’s circumstances since the individual’s name was placed on the list.

C. The Director or the Director’s designee shall investigate the request and make a recommendation to the Commission whether to grant or deny the request.

D. If the Director or the Director’s designee recommends removing the individual from the list, the Commission may approve the recommendation without a hearing, and Agency staff shall:

(1) Remove the individual from the mandatory exclusion list;

(2) Deliver to the individual by U.S. mail a notice of removal from the mandatory exclusion list; and

(3) Notify the State’s facility operators of the individual’s removal from the mandatory exclusion list.

E. If the Director or the Director’s designee recommends continued inclusion on the mandatory exclusion list, the excluded individual may submit a written request for an appeal hearing to the Commission.

F. Appeal Hearing.

(1) The request for an appeal hearing shall:

(a) Be submitted within 15 days of the date of the individual’s receipt of the written notice of the recommendation of the Director or the Director’s designee; and

(b) Describe the individual’s legal and factual bases for disagreeing with the recommendation.

(2) If an individual fails to timely submit a written request for an appeal hearing under §F(1)(a) of this regulation, the individual shall remain on the mandatory exclusion list.

(3) Upon receipt of a timely written request for an appeal hearing, the Director shall provide the individual with a hearing notice for a hearing.

G. If after a hearing the Commission denies the individual’s request for removal, it shall deliver to the individual by U.S. mail a notice that the:

(1) Request was denied; and

(2) Individual shall remain on the mandatory exclusion list.

H. Separate from the individual’s ability to request removal under §A of this regulation, the Director shall periodically review the mandatory exclusion list and may consider the following in order to determine if an individual should be removed:

(1) Whether the individual is living;

(2) Whether there are changed circumstances; or

(3) Any other relevant information.

Cross References

36.03.07.04E(2)(d)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C—E amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07D amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.07.06 Judicial Review.

The Commission’s decision under Regulations .04E(2) and .05G of this chapter may be subject to judicial review.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C—E amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07D amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.07.07 Enforcement.

A facility operator may not:

A. Knowingly fail to exclude or eject from the facility premises an excluded individual;

B. Fail to notify the Commission if an excluded individual is excluded or ejected from the facility;

C. Permit an intoxicated individual or individual under the age of 21 to:

(1) Play a video lottery terminal or table game; or

(2) Be in areas of the video lottery facility where video lottery terminals or table games are located;

D. Knowingly allow the following individuals to collect a jackpot:

(1) An excluded individual; or

(2) An individual under the age of 21; or

E. Fail to obtain any unredeemed items and prizes in the possession of an excluded individual and transfer them to the Problem Gambling Fund established under State Government Article, §9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C—E amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07D amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.07.08 Facility Exclusion Plan.

A. A facility operator shall establish a plan for identifying and:

(1) Excluding or ejecting from a facility:

(a) Excluded individuals; and

(b) Individuals who may be eligible for placement on the mandatory exclusion list; and

(2) Ensuring that intoxicated individuals and individuals under the age of 21 are not allowed:

(a) To play video lottery terminals; and

(b) In areas of the video lottery facility where video lottery terminals or table games are located.

B. The plan required under §A of this regulation shall include at least the following elements:

(1) Goals;

(2) Procedures and deadlines for implementation;

(3) Identification of facility personnel responsible for implementation;

(4) Responsibilities of facility personnel identified as responsible for implementation;

(5) Training for facility personnel on the requirements of this chapter;

(6) Regular monitoring of the mandatory exclusion list;

(7) Prompt reports to the Commission about the presence on facility premises of an individual who:

(a) Is included on the mandatory exclusion list; and

(b) Is required to be prevented from playing video lottery terminals or table games;

(8) Prompt reports to the Commission about an individual who is permanently excluded from the facility;

(9) The facility’s response to the discovery of an individual who is on the mandatory exclusion list on facility property, which may include pursuing criminal charges against the individual; and

(10) Any other element required by the Commission.

C. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for its approval:

(1) The exclusion plan required under §A of this regulation at least 60 days before video lottery terminal operations are to commence;

(2) Any amendments to a facility’s exclusion plan prior to implementation; and

(3) An annual report describing the operation of the facility’s exclusion plan.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C—E amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, C amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .07D amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective June 23, 2014 (41:12 Md. R. 670); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland

36.03.08 Collection of Taxes, Fees, and Penalties

COMAR 36.03.08.01 General.

This chapter establishes the manner and method by which the Commission may collect from an applicant or licensee a tax, fee or civil penalty established under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the manner by which a facility operator may reconcile proceeds under State Government Article, §9-1A-26, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective August 13, 2018 (45:16 Md. R. 776)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-26, and 9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.08.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Fee” means an amount established by the Commission that an applicant or licensee is required to pay and includes:

(a) A license fee under State Government Article, §9-1A-07(b), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(b) A fee associated with an applicant's criminal history records check under State Government Article, §9-1A-20(d), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(d) An annual fee of $425 for each authorized video lottery terminal on a video lottery terminal operator’s license, to be paid by a video lottery operation licensee as required by State Government Article, §9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 36.04.02.02;

(e) For the highest number of table games in use on a single gaming day in the applicable calendar year, an annual fee of $500 to be paid by a video lottery operation licensee for each table game as authorized by State Government Article, §9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(f) Except for an initial license fee for a video lottery operation license, any other fee imposed by the Commission under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(g) A renewal of a video lottery facility license under COMAR 36.03.03.10.

(2) “Penalty” has the meaning stated in COMAR 36.03.04.02.

(3) “Proceeds” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, §9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective August 13, 2018 (45:16 Md. R. 776)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-26, and 9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.08.03 Obligation to Pay.

A. A tax that is due and payable shall be paid by an applicant or licensee and collected in accordance with State and federal law.

B. For a fee or penalty:

(1) The Commission shall issue an invoice or other order to pay; and

(2) An applicant or licensee shall remit payment to the Commission within 30 days after the date of the invoice or order to pay.

C. Reconciliation of Proceeds.

(1) In reconciling proceeds as described in this section, a facility operator shall account for video lottery terminal proceeds separately from table game proceeds.

(2) If a facility operator returns to successful players more than the amount of money bet through video lottery terminal or table game play on a gaming day, the facility operator may subtract the difference between the amount bet and the amount returned to players from its proceeds of up to 7 following gaming days.

(3) A facility operator may not subtract losses pursuant to §C(2) of this regulation for more than 7 consecutive gaming days.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective August 13, 2018 (45:16 Md. R. 776)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-26, and 9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.08.04 Collection and Deposit of Payments.

A. An applicant or licensee shall pay a fee or civil penalty by:

(1) Wire transfer;

(2) Money order;

(3) Certified check made payable to the “State of Maryland”; or

(4) Any other manner designated by the Commission.

B. The Commission shall deposit payment of:

(1) Except as provided in §B(3) of this regulation, an application, license, renewal, or other fee into a bank account that the State Treasurer designates to the credit of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency Fund to cover the Commission’s administrative costs related to licensing;

(2) A fee into the Problem Gambling Fund established in the Maryland Department of Health under State Government Article, §9-1A-33(b), Annotated Code of Maryland:

(a) An annual fee of $425 for a video lottery terminal; and

(b) An annual fee of $500 for a table game; and

(3) A fee for renewing a video lottery facility operator license as authorized in State Government Article, §9-1A-13, Annotated Code of Maryland, into the Education Trust Fund established in State Government Article, §9-1A-30, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. The Commission may recover from an applicant or licensee whose payment of a fee or penalty is overdue:

(1) The unpaid amount of the fee or penalty;

(2) Revenues lost to the State as the result of the nonpayment;

(3) Attorney's fees; and

(4) Any other penalty, interest, cost, and expense allowable by law.

D. The failure of a licensee to timely pay a fee or penalty is a violation of a directive of the Commission.

E. The Commission's election to seek recovery under §C of this regulation for a licensee's failure to pay a fee or penalty does not preclude the Commission or the State from enforcing other rights, or seeking other remedies, for the same failure to pay.

F. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude the Commission from withholding or reducing the distribution of proceeds to an operator under State Government Article, §9-1A-27, Annotated Code of Maryland, or instituting as set-off, counterclaim, fines, penalties, or any other legally permitted deduction, for a licensee's:

(1) Failure to pay a fee or penalty;

(2) Unsatisfactory performance;

(3) Failure to timely fulfill all of the Commission's requirements; or

(4) Material breach of a term or condition of a license.

G. The Commission shall account for collection of a fee or penalty in accordance with applicable law.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C adopted as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2017 (44:16 Md. R. 807); amended permanently effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 867)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective August 13, 2018 (45:16 Md. R. 776)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .04B, D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-13, 9-1A-26, and 9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.03.09 Junkets

COMAR 36.03.09.01 Junket Agreements and Final Reports.

A. A facility operator shall ensure that:

(1) A junket agreement between a facility operator and a junket enterprise, or junket representative, is in writing; and

(2) An executed copy of the junket agreement is submitted to the Commission before a junket arrives at the video lottery facility.

B. A junket agreement shall include at least the following provisions:

(1) If the Commission disapproves a term of the junket agreement, or determines that a junket enterprise or junket representative has engaged in an activity prohibited under Regulation .02 of this chapter:

(a) The Commission shall notify the facility operator that is a party to the junket agreement of the disapproval or determination; and

(b) The operations under the agreement shall be suspended as of the date of the Commission’s disapproval until it is amended by the parties to the satisfaction of the Commission.

(2) The junket enterprise or junket representative shall:

(a) Maintain good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation; and

(b) Obtain and maintain all required business licenses and permits;

(3) The services of the junket enterprise and junket representative will comply with all applicable laws.

C. Junket final reports shall:

(1) Be prepared by a facility operator for a junket engaged in or on its property, and shall include:

(a) The origin of a junket and its date and time of arrival and departure;

(b) The name of all junket enterprises and junket representatives involved in the junket;

(d) The nature, amount, and value of complimentary services, accommodations, and other items provided by the facility to a junket participant; and

(e) The total amount of services or other items of value provided to or for the benefit of a patron participating in a junket that was paid for by the junket enterprise, a junket representative, or an agent or employee of a junket enterprise or junket representative;

(2) Be prepared and signed by an employee of the facility operator;

(3) Be prepared within 7 days of completion of the junket; and

(4) Upon request of the Commission, be submitted to the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01 and .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.02 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-12, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.09.02 Prohibited Activities.

A facility operator shall ensure that a junket enterprise or a junket representative, or an agent or employee of a junket enterprise or a junket representative, does not:

A. Unless approved in writing by the Commission, accept compensation on any basis other than theoretical win;

B. Engage in collection efforts;

C. Solicit, receive, or accept any fee or gratuity from a patron for the privilege of participating in a junket or for performance of any function for which the junket enterprise or junket representative is licensed;

D. Unless disclosed in writing to the facility operator for which the junket was arranged, pay for transportation or any other service or item of value that is provided to or for the benefit of a patron participating in a junket;

E. Extend credit to, or grant credit on behalf of a facility operator to, a patron participating in a junket;

F. Accept an advance of money or a loan from a patron participating in a junket;

G. Engage in conduct that would bring the State into disrepute;

H. Pursue economic gain in an occupational manner or context that is in violation of the laws of the State, if the pursuit creates a reasonable belief that participation of the junket enterprise or junket representative would be inimical to the policies of State law or the State’s video lottery terminal operations;

I. Engage in activities that create a reasonable belief that the junket enterprise or junket representative is, or is an associate of, a career offender or a member of a career offender cartel.

J. Engage in a predatory marketing practice prohibited under COMAR 36.03.03.08; or

K. Perform junket services under an agreement that has not been reduced to writing.

Cross References

36.03.09.01B(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01 and .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.02 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-12, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.03.10 Video Lottery Facility Minimum Internal Control Standards

COMAR 36.03.10.01 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Bill validator” means an element of a video lottery terminal designed and configured to accept any combination of currency, gaming tickets, promotional play instruments, or other instruments authorized by the Commission for activating credits on a video lottery terminal.

(2) “Cash” means currency and coin.

(3) “Cash equivalent” means a:

(a) Certified check, cashier’s check, treasurer’s check, travelers check, or money order that is:

(i) Payable to the facility operator, “bearer”, or “cash”;

(ii) Drawn for a specific amount;

(iii) Currently dated not postdated;

(iv) Payable on demand; and

(v) Without an endorsement; and

(b) Certified check, cashier’s check, treasurer’s check, or money order that is:

(i) Made payable to the presenting player;

(ii) Drawn for a specific amount;

(iii) Currently dated not postdated;

(iv) Payable on demand;

(v) Endorsed by the presenting player; and

(vi) Without an endorsement other than that of the presenting player.

(4) “Cash storage box” means a secure tamper resistant container in a bill validator into which currency, gaming tickets, promotional play instruments, or other instruments authorized by the Commission for activating credits on a video lottery terminal are deposited.

(5) “Cashable credit” means a credit on a video lottery terminal which activates play and is convertible to cash at the conclusion of play.

(6) Complimentary Services.

(a) “Complimentary services” means any lodging, service, or item which:

(i) Is offered by a facility operator directly or indirectly to a player at no cost or at a reduced cost; and

(ii) Is not generally available to the public.

(b) “Complimentary services” does not include:

(i) Noncashable credits issued to a player as part of a player incentive or reward program; and

(ii) Lodging available to the public through convention or government rates.

(7) “Customer deposit account” means a player-specific account established in a facility operator’s cashiers’ cage accountability into which a player may deposit cash or funds accepted by means of personal check, wire transfer, cash equivalent, or other negotiable instrument.

(8) “Gaming ticket” means an instrument that upon insertion into a video lottery terminal bill validator entitles the player inserting the gaming ticket to credits on a video lottery terminal corresponding to the amount printed on the gaming ticket.

(9) “Gaming ticket system” means the collective hardware, software, communications technology, and other ancillary equipment owned or leased by a facility operator to facilitate the issuance or redemption of a gaming ticket.

(10) “Noncashable credit” means a credit on a video lottery terminal which activates play but is not convertible to cash at the conclusion of play.

(11) “Promotional play” means an award by a facility operator of noncashable credits on a video lottery terminal:

(a) Directly or indirectly to a player; and

(b) With or without regard to the:

(i) Identity of the player; or

(ii) Player’s level of gaming activity.

(12) “Promotional play system” means the collective hardware, software, communications technology and other ancillary equipment owned or leased by a facility operator to facilitate the award of promotional play at a video lottery terminal or table game by means of a:

(a) Promotional play instrument; or

(b) Download from the system to the video lottery terminal.

(13) “Replacement check” means a personal check accepted by a facility operator in a counter check substitution, consolidation, or redemption transaction under Regulation .28 of this chapter.

(14) “Signature”, for a facility employee or contractor, means:

(a) At a minimum, the first initial, last name, and Commission license number, written by the facility employee or contractor; or

(b) The unique identification code issued to the facility employee or contractor by the facility operator if the document to be signed is authorized by the Commission to be generated by a video lottery system and the method of signature is approved or required by the Commission.

(15) “Video lottery system” means the collective hardware, software, communications technology, and other ancillary equipment owned or leased by a facility operator to collect, monitor, interpret, analyze, authorize, issue, redeem, report, and audit data with regard to activity at video lottery terminals, including, but not limited to, a:

(a) Video lottery terminal data system;

(b) Casino management system;

(d) Promotional play system; and

(e) Player tracking system.

(16) “Wire transfer” means a transfer of funds by means of the Federal Reserve Bank wire system in accordance with the requirements of 12 C.F.R. 210.25 et seq.

Cross References

36.03.01.03A

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.02 Accounting Records.

A. A facility operator shall maintain complete, accurate, and legible records of all transactions pertaining to the revenues and expenses of a facility.

B. General ledger records shall be maintained on a double entry system of accounting with transactions recorded on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

C. Subsidiary ledgers and records supporting general ledger records shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

D. Subsidiary ledgers and records shall include, at a minimum, documents that:

(1) Support the financial statements and all transactions impacting the financial statements including contracts or agreements with manufacturers, contractors, and management companies;

(2) Pertain to proceeds including generation of, accounting for, and transmission into the State Lottery Fund;

(3) Identify for each video lottery terminal and table game on a week-to-date, month-to-date, and year-to-date basis:

(a) Handle;

(b) Payout;

(d) Win percentage; and

(e) Average payout percentage;

(4) Summarize the cost, by category of service, of complimentary services under Regulation .09 of this chapter;

(5) Identify all costs and expenses associated with the operation of a facility;

(6) Are prepared in compliance with the internal controls approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter; and

(7) Relate to:

(a) Loans and other amounts payable by a facility operator;

(b) Player disputes including player complaint forms filed with the Commission under Regulation .47 of this chapter;

(c) Negotiable instruments accepted, deposited, returned as uncollected or ultimately written-off by a facility operator under this chapter; and

(d) Investments in property and equipment for the benefit of a facility.

Cross References

36.01.01.01B(15)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.03 Forms and Documents.

A. A form or document required by this chapter, including stored data, shall have:

(1) All information placed on the form or document recorded in ink or another permanent form; and

(2) The title of the form or document and the name of the facility imprinted or preprinted on it.

B. If under this chapter multiple copies are required of a form or document, all copies shall have the name of the recipient receiving the copy preprinted on the bottom of the copy in order to differentiate between the copies.

C. If under this chapter a form or document is required to be accounted for by series number or copies of a form or document are required to be compared for agreement, the accounting department shall report exceptions in writing to the responsible department and facility’s internal audit department not later than 2 days after identification of the exception.

D. A facility operator may prepare more copies of a form or document than required by this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.04 Content of Internal Controls.

A. A facility operator shall develop a written description of its administrative and accounting procedures, including the system of internal controls over video lottery terminal and table game operations.

B. A facility operator’s internal controls are subject to review and approval under Regulation .05 of this chapter.

C. Internal controls shall, at a minimum, include:

(1) Administrative controls and record keeping that document the authorization of transactions;

(2) Accounting controls that provide reasonable assurance that:

(a) Transactions or financial events which occur in connection with the operation of a video lottery terminal or table game are:

(i) Executed in accordance with the facility operator’s authorization protocols;

(ii) Recorded to permit preparation of financial statements in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and the requirements of this chapter; and

(iii) Recorded to permit proper and timely reporting and calculation of proceeds and to maintain accountability for assets;

(b) Access to assets is permitted only in accordance with the facility operator’s authorization protocols; and

(c) The recorded accountability for assets is compared with existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with regard to a discrepancy;

(3) Procedures and controls for ensuring:

(a) That a video lottery terminal accurately and timely communicates all required activities and financial details to the:

(i) Central monitor and control system; and

(ii) Video lottery system;

(b) That all functions, duties, and responsibilities are segregated and performed in accordance with sound financial practices by qualified personnel; and

(c) Through the use of a surveillance and a security department, that the facility is secure at all times during normal operation and during any emergency due to malfunctioning equipment, loss of power, natural disaster, or any other cause;

(4) Access controls which address, at a minimum:

(a) Content of, and administrative responsibility over, the manual or computerized access control matrix governing employee access to restricted areas;

(b) Issuance of a temporary access credential; and

(5) A record retention policy in accordance with Regulation .08 of this chapter;

(6) Procedures and controls over the movement of cash and the count room;

(7) Procedures and standards for conducting internal audits; and

(8) Other procedures and controls the Commission may require to be included in a facility operator’s internal controls.

D. A facility operator shall make available a current version of its Commission-approved internal controls, in hard copy or through secure computer access, to:

(1) All mandatory departments required under Regulation .10E(6) of this chapter; and

(2) The Commission’s on-site office.

E. A facility operator shall maintain, in hard copy or electronic form, all superseded internal controls together with the written representations required under Regulation .05 of this chapter, for at least 5 years subsequent to the date the internal controls were superseded.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.05 Review of Internal Controls.

A. At least 60 days before video lottery terminal or table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit its internal controls to the Commission for review and written approval.

B. The internal controls shall be accompanied by:

(1) A certification by the facility operator’s chief executive officer or chief legal officer that the submitted internal controls conform to the requirements of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter;

(2) A certification by the facility operator’s director of finance that the submitted internal controls:

(a) Establish a consistent overall system of internal controls;

(b) Provide reasonable assurance that financial reporting conforms to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States; and

(c) Conform to the requirements of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter; and

(3) An opinion letter by an independent certified public accountant expressing an opinion as to:

(a) The effectiveness of the design of the submitted system of internal controls over financial reporting;

(b) Whether the submitted system of internal controls conforms to the requirements of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter; and

(c) If applicable, whether a deviation from the requirements of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, or this chapter identified by the independent certified public accountant in the course of its review of the submitted system of internal controls is material.

C. A facility operator may not commence operations until its internal controls are approved in writing by the Commission.

D. If the Commission determines that a submitted internal control is deficient the:

(1) Commission shall provide the facility operator with written notice of the deficiency; and

(2) Facility operator shall revise the internal control as appropriate and resubmit to the Commission for review.

E. A facility operator may not implement a change or amendment in its approved internal controls without the prior written approval of the Commission.

F. A facility operator’s initial internal controls submission and a change or amendment to its approved internal controls shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with a process and time frame developed and implemented by the Commission.

G. The process developed by the Commission under §F of this regulation shall, at a minimum, require the facility operator to:

(1) Submit a redlined copy of any section of the approved internal controls to be changed or amended with added text underlined and deleted text lined out;

(2) Document on the redlined copy the date the Commission approved the section to be changed or amended and the date the revision was submitted to the Commission for review;

(3) Submit a narrative explaining the reason for the change or amendment which includes the facility operator’s target date for implementation;

(4) Submit the written representations required in §B(1) and (2) of this regulation with regard to the proposed change or amendment;

(5) Maintain a log of all changes or amendments in approved internal controls which includes the initial approval date and the effective date of any change or amendment approved by the Commission; and

(6) Mark each page of approved internal controls with the date on which it was approved by the Commission.

Cross References

36.03.10.02D(6)

36.03.10.04B

36.03.10.04E

36.03.10.09C

36.03.10.17D

36.03.10.19D

36.03.10.20H

36.03.10.21C

36.03.10.22C

36.03.10.23D

36.03.10.24S

36.03.10.25H

36.03.10.26B

36.03.10.27B

36.03.10.28I

36.03.10.29E

36.03.10.31D

36.03.10.35D

36.03.10.36E

36.03.10.37D

36.03.10.38F

36.03.10.39G

36.03.10.40H

36.03.10.41D

36.03.10.43D

36.03.10.45D

36.03.10.51B

36.04.01.27C

36.04.01.28B(2)

36.04.01.29A(3)

36.04.01.31C

36.05.02.16P(4)(b)

36.05.03.23D

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.06 Standard Financial and Statistical Reports.

A. The Commission may require a facility operator to submit daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of financial and statistical data.

B. Reports required under this regulation shall be in a form and submitted in accordance with a time frame specified by the Commission.

C. Unless otherwise specified by the Commission, reports to the Commission shall be signed by the:

(1) Chief executive officer if the facility operator is a corporation;

(2) General partner if the facility operator is a partnership;

(3) Manager if the facility operator is a limited liability company;

(4) Chief executive officer or functional equivalent if the facility operator is any other form of business association; or

(5) Owner if the facility operator is a sole proprietorship.

D. A facility operator shall submit a report to the Commission on the due date specified by the Commission unless an extension has been approved in writing by the Commission.

E. The Commission may, on written notice to a facility operator, require an interim report to be submitted in a form and in accordance with a time frame specified by the Commission.

Cross References

36.03.10.07C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.07 Annual Audit and Other Regulatory Reports.

A. A facility operator shall cause its annual financial statements to be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by an independent certified public accountant.

B. The annual financial statements shall be:

(1) Prepared on a comparative basis for the current and prior fiscal year and present financial position and results of operations in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States; and

(2) If the revenue and assets of the Maryland facility operator operations are less than 75 percent of the combined total of the operator’s parent, Maryland specific audited annual financial statements of the facility operator revenue and assets.

C. The audited financial statements shall include a footnote reconciling and explaining any difference between the financial statements included in any report submitted to the Commission under Regulation .06 of this chapter and the audited financial statements.

D. A facility operator shall with regard to adjustments resulting from the annual audit:

(1) Disclose to the Commission all adjustments whether or not recorded in the accounting records; and

(2) Record the adjustment in the accounting records of the year to which the adjustment relates.

E. No later than 90 days after the end of its fiscal year, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission:

(1) A copy of its audited financial statements; and

(2) Any management letter or report prepared with regard to the financial statements by its independent certified public accountant.

F. A facility operator shall require the independent certified public accountant auditing its financial statements or other qualified entity approved by the Commission to render the following additional reports:

(1) A report identifying:

(a) Material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in the facility operator’s Commission-approved internal controls noted in the course of the examination of the financial statements; and

(b) Recommendations as to how to eliminate each material weakness or significant deficiency identified; and

(2) A report assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the facility operator’s information technology security controls and system configurations with recommendations as to how to eliminate each material weakness or significant deficiency identified.

G. A facility operator shall prepare a written response to the reports required by §F of this regulation which includes details as to any corrective action taken.

H. No later than 120 days after the end of its fiscal year, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission a copy of:

(1) The reports required under §F of this regulation;

(2) The response required under §G of this regulation; and

(3) Any other report on internal controls or other matters relative to its accounting or operating procedures rendered by its independent certified public accountant.

I. If a facility operator or any of its affiliates are publicly held, the facility operator shall submit to the Commission a copy of:

(1) Any report required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including:

(a) Form S-1;

(b) Form 8-K;

(d) Form 10-K;

(e) Proxy statement;

(f) Information statement; and

(g) Registration statement; and

(2) Any other report required to be filed with a domestic or foreign securities regulatory agency.

J. A report required to be filed under §I of this regulation shall be submitted to the Commission no later than 10 days after the date of filing with the applicable agency.

K. A facility operator shall submit a written report to the Commission if an independent certified public accountant who is engaged as the principal accountant to audit its financial statements:

(1) Resigns;

(2) Is dismissed as the facility operator’s principal accountant; or

(3) Is replaced by another independent certified public accountant as principal accountant.

L. A report required to be filed under §K of this regulation shall include:

(1) The date of the resignation, dismissal, or new engagement;

(2) Whether in connection with the audits of the 2 most recent years preceding a resignation, dismissal, or new engagement there were any disagreements, resolved or unresolved, with the former accountant on:

(a) Accounting principles or practices;

(b) Financial statement disclosure; or

(3) The nature of any disagreement disclosed in §L(2) of this regulation;

(4) Whether the principal accountant’s report on the financial statements for either of the past 2 years contained an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion or was qualified;

(5) The nature of any adverse opinion, disclaimer of opinion, or qualification; and

(6) A letter from the former principal accountant addressed to the Commission stating whether the principal accountant concurs with the statements made by the facility operator in the report to the Commission submitted under this section.

M. A report required to be filed under §K of this regulation shall be submitted to the Commission no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the resignation, dismissal, or new engagement occurred.

N. No later than 7 days after the date of filing with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a facility operator shall provide the Commission with access to each Suspicious Activity Report-Casino filed under 31 CFR §103.21.

O. A facility operator or a director, officer, employee, or agent of a facility operator who reports suspicious activity under 31 CFR §103.21 may not notify an individual involved in the suspicious activity that the suspicious activity has been reported.

P. No later than 7 days after the date of filing with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a facility operator shall provide the Commission with access to each Currency Transaction Report by Casino filed under 31 CFR §103.22.

Q. At least 30 days before video lottery terminal operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission a copy of its compliance program required under 31 CFR §103.64.

R. On or before the effective date, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission any change or amendment to its compliance program required under 31 CFR §103.64.

Cross References

36.03.10.50B(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.08 Record Retention.

A. Definition.

(1) In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated.

(2) Term Defined. “Books and records” means any document pertaining to, prepared in, or generated by a facility operator, without regard to the medium through which the record is generated or maintained, including all general ledger records, subsidiary records and ledgers, computer-generated data, forms, documents, internal audit reports and work papers, correspondence, and personnel records.

B. All original books and records shall be:

(1) Prepared and maintained in a complete, accurate, and legible form;

(2) Stored in a format that ensures readability, regardless of whether the technology or software that created or maintains it has become obsolete;

(3) Retained in a secure location equipped with a fire notification system:

(a) At the facility; or

(b) An off-site location approved by the Commission under §G of this regulation for the express purpose of document storage;

(4) Kept immediately available for inspection by the Commission during all hours of operation;

(5) Organized and indexed in a manner designed to provide immediate accessibility to the Commission; and

(6) Destroyed only after expiration of the minimum retention period required under this regulation.

C. The Commission may, on submission of a written request or alternate record retention schedule by a facility operator, authorize destruction prior to the expiration of the minimum retention period required under this regulation.

D. Unless a request for destruction or alternate record retention schedule is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission, a facility operator shall retain indefinitely original books and records documenting:

(1) Ownership of the facility;

(2) Internally initiated investigations and due diligence;

(3) Personnel matters;

(4) Signature cards of current employees; and

(5) Destruction of documents including:

(a) The identity of the document;

(b) Period of retention; and

E. Unless a request for destruction or alternate record retention schedule is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission, a facility operator shall retain for a minimum of 5 years all original books and records not:

(1) Identified for indefinite retention under §D of this regulation; or

(2) Subject to an exemption under §F of this regulation.

F. Exceptions. The following exceptions apply to the retention period in §D of this regulation:

(1) A minimum retention period of 4 years shall apply to documentation pertaining to cashiers’ cage transactions;

(2) A minimum retention period of 3 years shall apply to:

(a) Signature cards of terminated employees;

(b) Insurance records relating to claims by players;

(i) Employee duty logs;

(ii) Visitor logs;

(iii) Incident logs;

(iv) Recording logs; and

(v) Equipment malfunction reports; and

(d) Documentation pertaining to gaming tickets or promotional play instruments reported to the Commission as possibly counterfeit, altered, or tampered with;

(3) A minimum retention period of 30 days shall apply to:

(a) Cancelled promotional play instruments for which all reconciliations required by the facility operator’s approved internal controls have been conducted and resolved;

(b) Voided gaming tickets; and

(4) A minimum retention period of 7 days shall apply to gaming tickets redeemed at a video lottery terminal or ticket redemption unit.

G. On submission of a written request by the facility operator, the Commission may approve a location outside the facility to store original books and records.

H. A facility operator requesting to store original books and records outside the facility shall submit to the Commission:

(1) A description of the proposed location, including details with regard to security and fire notification systems;

(2) Details with regard to the ownership of the proposed storage facility; and

(3) Procedures for Commission access to original books and records retained at the proposed location.

I. A facility operator may not store books and records outside the facility without the prior written approval of the Commission.

J. On submission of a written request by a facility operator, the Commission may approve a microfilm, microfiche, or other suitable media system for the copying and storage of original books and records.

K. A facility operator submitting a system for the copying and storage of original books and records shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that the:

(1) Processing, preservation, and maintenance methods to be utilized will make books and records readily available for review and reproduction;

(2) Inspection and quality control methods to be utilized will ensure that when books and records are viewed or reproduced they will exhibit a high degree of legibility and readability;

(3) Equipment necessary to readily locate, read, and reproduce books and records is available to the Commission at the facility or approved off-site storage location; and

(4) Detailed index of all microfilmed, microfiched, or other stored data maintained and arranged to facilitate the immediate location of particular books and records is available to the Commission at the facility or approved off-site storage location.

L. A facility operator may not utilize a microfilm, microfiche, or other suitable media system for the copying and storage of original books and records without the prior written approval of the Commission.

M. A facility operator may utilize the services of a contractor for the destruction of books and records permitted to be destroyed under this regulation.

N. Nothing in this regulation shall be construed as relieving a facility operator of any obligation to prepare or maintain books and records required by any other federal, State, or local governmental entity.

Cross References

36.03.10.04C(5)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.09 Complimentary Services.

A. Definition.

(1) A facility operator shall be under the authority of the County Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Authority for the county in which the facility is located with regard to the sale to individuals of food and alcoholic beverages;

(2) Except as provided in this section, a facility operator may not provide food or alcoholic beverages to individuals at no cost;

(3) Food or alcoholic beverages offered by a facility operator for sale to individuals may be offered only at prices that are determined by the County Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Authority to be commensurate with the price of similar types of food and alcoholic beverages at restaurants in the county in which the facility is located; and

(4) A facility operator may provide food at no cost to individuals to the same extent allowed under Article 2B, §12-106, Annotated Code of Maryland, for a person engaged in the sale or barter of spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liquors and licensed in Maryland.

B. A facility operator shall develop, maintain in writing, and implement adequate internal controls over the authorization and provision of complimentary services.

C. A facility operator shall at all times make available to the Commission the internal controls required under §C of this regulation but is not required to include them in the system of internal controls submitted to the Commission for approval under Regulation .05 of this chapter.

D. A facility operator shall collect and retain data pertaining to the cost of, and number of individuals provided with, each category of complimentary services.

E. Report.

(1) A facility operator shall submit to the Commission a quarterly report summarizing complimentary services provided during the reporting period.

(2) The report shall include year-to-date totals of complimentary services provided.

(3) The report must be submitted:

(a) On or before the 15th day of the month following the end of each quarter; or

(b) At the request of the Commission.

F. The report required under §F of this regulation shall:

(1) Separate complimentary services into the following categories:

(a) Rooms;

(b) Food and Beverage;

(d) Gifts:

(i) Cash; and

(ii) Noncash; and

(e) Other; and

(2) Determine the cost of complimentary services provided to a player as follows:

(a) Complimentary services offered by a facility operator in the normal course of business shall be reported at an amount based upon the full retail price normally charged for the service by the facility operator;

(b) Complimentary services not offered for sale by the facility operator in the normal course of business but provided directly by the facility operator to the player shall be reported at an amount based upon the actual cost to the facility operator of providing the service;

(c) Complimentary services provided directly or indirectly on behalf of a facility operator by a third party not related to the facility operator shall be reported at an amount based upon the actual cost to the facility operator of having the third party provide the service; and

(d) Complimentary services provided directly or indirectly on behalf of a facility operator by a third party related to the facility operator shall be reported at an amount based upon the actual cost to the third party of providing the service.

G. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission a report identifying a player who, together with guests, received $5,000 or more in complimentary services within a period of 5 consecutive days.

H. The report required by §G of this regulation shall:

(1) State the reason complimentary services were provided;

(2) Include the player’s rating in the facility operator’s player rating system at the time the complimentary services were provided;

(3) Disclose the total amount, including year-to-date totals, provided in complimentary services separated into the following categories:

(a) Rooms;

(b) Food and Beverage;

(d) Gifts:

(i) Cash; and

(ii) Noncash; and

(e) Other; and

(4) Be submitted:

(a) At least quarterly, by the 15th day of the month following the end of each quarter; or

(b) At the request of the Commission.

Cross References

36.03.02.17D(3)(a)

36.03.02.17D(3)(b)

36.03.10.02D(4)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.10 Table of Organization.

A. For the purposes of this regulation, the title used to describe a department head is intended to indicate responsibility for the functions of the enumerated department and does not obligate the facility operator to the use of that particular title.

B. Subject to the requirements of this regulation, a facility operator shall tailor its table of organization to meet its needs and policies.

C. At least 30 days before video lottery terminal or table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval a table of organization depicting all direct and indirect reporting lines for:

(1) The chief executive officer required under §E(5) of this regulation;

(2) Mandatory departments required under §E(6) of this regulation;

(3) The cashiers’ cage manager required under §M of this regulation;

(4) Employees authorized to verify credit applications under Regulation .25 of this chapter; and

(5) Employees authorized to extend credit or to approve credit limit increases under Regulation .24 of this chapter.

D. A facility operator may not commence operations until the table of organization submitted under §C of this regulation is approved in writing by the Commission.

E. A facility operator’s table of organization shall include:

(1) A system of personnel and chain of command which permits management and supervisory personnel to be held accountable for actions or omissions within their areas of responsibility;

(2) The segregation of incompatible functions, duties, and responsibilities so that no individual is in a position to both:

(a) Commit an error or to perpetrate a fraud; and

(b) Conceal the error or fraud in the normal course of the individual’s duties;

(3) All functions, duties, and responsibilities of qualified personnel;

(4) Areas of responsibility which are not so extensive as to be impractical for one individual to monitor;

(5) A chief executive officer:

(a) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(b) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(6) The following mandatory departments and supervisors:

(a) A surveillance department supervised by a director of surveillance:

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(ii) Subject to the reporting requirements of §G of this regulation;

(iii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(iv) Responsible for the surveillance of all aspects of video lottery terminal and table game operations;

(b) An internal audit department supervised by a director of internal audit:

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(ii) Subject to the reporting requirements of §G of this regulation;

(iii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(iv) Responsible for assessing compliance with approved internal controls, applicable laws and regulations, the reliability of financial reporting, deterring and investigating fraud, and the safeguarding of assets;

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(ii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(iii) Responsible for the quality, reliability, accuracy, and security of all video lottery systems and associated equipment and software utilized by the facility operator regardless of whether the data, software, or systems are located in or outside the facility;

(d) A security department supervised by a director of security:

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(ii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(iii) Responsible for the overall security of the facility;

(e) An accounting department supervised by a director of finance:

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(ii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(iii) Responsible for all accounting and finance functions including the control and supervision of the cashiers' cage, satellite cages, and count room; and

(f) A gaming operations department supervised by a director of gaming operations:

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(ii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(iii) Responsible for the operation and conduct of gaming at video lottery terminals and table games.

F. Nothing in this regulation shall preclude a facility operator from establishing a video lottery terminals and table games department supervised by a director of video lottery terminal operations and a director of table games operation.

G. The director of surveillance and the director of internal audit required under §E(6) of this regulation shall be independent of the chief executive officer regarding matters of policy, purpose, responsibility, and authority and shall report directly to an:

(1) Individual based for employment purposes at the facility with no incompatible functions; or

(2) Audit committee of:

(a) The facility operator; or

(b) A Commission-authorized licensed affiliate of the facility operator.

H. The individual or audit committee to whom the director of surveillance and the director of internal audit report under §G of this regulation shall also control the hiring, termination, and salary of the director.

I. The director of surveillance and the director of internal audit may report to the chief executive officer with regard to daily operations.

J. Mandatory departments and the supervisors over them shall cooperate with, yet perform independently of, all other mandatory departments and supervisory positions.

K. A facility operator may designate more than one individual to serve jointly as the director of a mandatory department required by §E of this regulation.

L. A joint director of a mandatory department under §K of this regulation shall be:

(1) Based for employment purposes at the facility; and

(2) Individually and jointly accountable and responsible for the operation of the department.

M. A department that is not mandatory may operate under, or in conjunction with, a mandatory department where the table of organization is consistent with the requirements of §E of this regulation.

N. A facility operator’s cashiers’ cage manager shall be licensed as a principal employee.

O. Unless another principal employee required by this regulation is present at the facility, on any shift for which the cashiers’ cage manager is not present in the facility, the cashiers’ cage shift manager responsible for the cashiers’ cage shall be licensed as a principal employee.

P. A facility operator may not implement a change in the table of organization approved by the Commission under §D of this regulation without the prior written approval of the Commission.

Q. A facility operator shall ensure that an individual employed at the facility is trained in the policies, procedures, and internal controls relevant to the individual’s function.

R. Vacancy. If there is a vacancy in the chief executive officer position or any mandatory department director position required by §E of this regulation, the following shall apply:

(1) No later than 5 days after the date of a vacancy, a facility operator shall notify the Commission in writing of:

(a) The vacant position;

(b) The date on which the position will become or became vacant; and

(2) No later than 30 days after the date of a vacancy, a facility operator shall fill the vacant position on a temporary basis;

(3) No later than 120 days after the original date of the vacancy, a facility operator shall fill the vacant position on a permanent basis; and

(4) No later than 5 days after filling a vacancy, a facility operator shall notify the Commission in writing of:

(a) The vacant position filled;

(b) The name of the individual designated to fill the position;

(d) Whether the vacancy has been filled on a temporary or permanent basis.

Cross References

36.03.10.04D(1)

36.03.10.16A(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.11 Surveillance System Design Standards.

A. A facility operator shall install in its facility a surveillance system that complies with the requirements of this regulation.

B. A facility operator’s surveillance system shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission under Regulation .12 of this chapter.

C. A facility operator’s surveillance system shall include:

(1) Light sensitive cameras enabled by:

(a) Lenses of sufficient magnification to read a video lottery terminal reel strip and credit meter;

(b) Lighting which is continuous and of sufficient quality to produce clear video recordings and still pictures; and

(i) Play and transactions conducted at video lottery terminals;

(ii) Transactions conducted in the cashiers' cage and any satellite cage including the face of each individual transacting business with a cashier;

(iii) Transactions conducted at ticket redemption units, automated jackpot payout machines, and automated teller machines;

(iv) Activity in the count room;

(v) Movement of cash and cash storage boxes within the facility;

(vi) Entrances and exits to the facility and the gaming floor;

(vii) Activities in all other restricted areas; and

(viii) Other areas and events designated by the Commission;

(2) A monitor room located in the facility:

(a) Staffed by employees of the facility operator’s surveillance department 24 hours per day; and

(b) Equipped with:

(i) A communication system capable of monitoring all security department communications;

(ii) Connections, direct or through a documented communication protocol with the security department, to all facility alarm systems;

(iii) A surveillance failure notification system that provides an audible, as well as a visual notification, of any failure in the surveillance system or the digital video recording media storage system;

(iv) An emergency power system, tested by the facility operator in the presence of the Commission at least once a year, which can be used to operate the surveillance system in the event of a power failure;

(v) Computer terminals permitting event notification to, and read only access by authorized surveillance department employees to, the facility operator’s video lottery system;

(vi) An updated photo library, consisting of photographs that are no more than 5 years old, of all current employees of the facility;

(vii) A copy of the facility operator’s gaming floor plan required under COMAR 36.03.11.05;

(viii) A copy of the procedures addressing the evacuation of the facility in the event of fire or other emergency required under Regulation .14 of this chapter; and

(ix) Copies of the surveillance system contingency plans required under Regulation .12 of this chapter;

(3) Digital video recording capability equipped to:

(a) Superimpose the date and time on all monitoring and recording;

(b) Identify and locate, through the use of a meter, counter, or other device or method, a particular event which was recorded;

(c) Identify on video recording disks or other storage media the type of media player and software prerequisite to viewing the digital images; and

(d) Be authenticated through use of an embedded video verification encryption code or watermark;

(4) Audio recording capability in the count room that is:

(a) Installed and disclosed to employees of the facility; and

(b) Consistent with Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, §§10-401—10-414, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(5) An access system which:

(a) Controls:

(i) Physical and logical access to the surveillance system; and

(ii) Physical access to the surveillance monitor room; and

(b) Restricts access to the security administration capabilities of the system.

D. A facility operator shall configure its surveillance system to record all areas and transactions enumerated in §C(1)(c) of this regulation with a resolution of 4 common image format at a minimum of:

(1) For a standard definition camera, 30 frames per second; or

(2) For a high definition camera, 15 frames per second.

E. A facility operator may configure its surveillance system to record activity in areas of the facility not covered by §D of this regulation at a reduced frame rate with a resolution of 4 common image format, as follows:

(1) Public areas shall be recorded at a minimum frame rate of 15 frames per second; and

(2) Areas not accessible to the public shall be recorded at a minimum frame rate of 7.5 frames per second.

F. Except as provided in §G of this regulation, a facility operator shall retain surveillance recordings:

(1) For a minimum of 7 days for transactions or events in the areas covered under §E of this regulation; and

(2) For a minimum of 14 days for transactions or event in the areas covered under §D of this regulation.

G. Upon the request of the Commission or a law enforcement agency that has proper jurisdiction over the facility, a recording shall be retained and stored in accordance with the directives of the Commission or law enforcement agency pertaining to that recording.

H. Except as provided in this regulation, the surveillance system shall be under the exclusive control of the facility operator’s surveillance department.

I. A facility operator shall provide the Commission with timely and unfettered access to its surveillance monitor room, surveillance system, and all transmissions.

J. A facility operator shall timely comply with a request from the Commission to:

(1) Use, as necessary, any monitor room in the facility;

(2) Display on the monitors in its monitor room or in the Commission’s on-site monitor room any event capable of being captured by the surveillance system;

(3) Relinquish control of a camera or monitor;

(4) Discontinue monitoring a particular camera or recording activity captured by it;

(5) Make a video recording or photograph of any event capable of being captured by the surveillance system; and provide the recording:

(a) In a compact disc;

(b) Using a secure drive; or

(6) Restrict or deny access to a recording or photograph.

K. A surveillance system may not be remotely accessed from a location outside the surveillance monitor room without the prior written approval of the Commission.

L. An entrance to a surveillance monitor room may not be visible from the gaming floor.

Cross References

36.03.03.07A(1)

36.03.10.12A(1)

36.03.10.12C(1)

36.03.10.37B

36.03.10.38G(11)(c)

36.03.10.41B

36.03.10.44B(2)

36.05.03.23E(5)(c)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.12 Surveillance Department Operating Procedures.

A. At least 60 days before video lottery terminal or table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval:

(1) A surveillance system meeting the requirements of Regulation .11 of this chapter including, at a minimum, details pertaining to:

(a) Camera configuration inside and outside the facility;

(b) Monitor room configuration;

(d) Authentication of digital recordings, including Commission access to the system’s video verification encryption code or watermark;

(e) Audio recording format; and

(f) System access controls; and

(2) Surveillance department operating procedures conforming to this regulation.

B. A facility operator may not commence operations until its surveillance system and surveillance department operating procedures are approved in writing by the Commission.

C. A facility operator’s surveillance department operating procedures shall, at a minimum, require:

(1) Coverage of all areas and transactions enumerated in Regulation .11 of this chapter;

(2) Contingency plans addressing:

(a) Full and partial failure of the surveillance system including:

(i) A contact list with telephone numbers for individuals required to be notified in the event of a failure; and

(ii) Facility closure protocols; or

(iii) An electronic format equipped with software that documents changes made by each user; and

(b) Planned shutdown of the surveillance system;

(3) A surveillance incident log:

(a) Maintained by monitor room employees in:

(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed;

(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; or

(iii) An electronic format equipped with software that documents changes made by each user; and

(b) Documenting the scheduled coverage in §C(1) of this regulation and all other nonroutine surveillance activity as follows:

(i) Date and time surveillance is commenced;

(ii) Name and Commission license number of the individual initiating, performing, or supervising the surveillance;

(iii) Reason for the surveillance;

(iv) Whether the suspicious activity involves an alleged regulatory violation or criminal activity;

(v) Name, if known, alias, or description of an individual being monitored;

(vi) Description of the activity in which the individual being monitored is engaged;

(vii) Reading on a meter, counter, or device that identifies the point on the video recording at which the event was recorded;

(viii) Time at which a video recording is commenced and terminated, if different than when surveillance is commenced or terminated;

(ix) Date and time surveillance is terminated;

(x) Summary of the results of the surveillance; and

(xi) Description of the time, date, and cause of any equipment or camera malfunction which occurred during the conduct of surveillance;

(4) A surveillance room entry log:

(a) To be signed by an individual entering the surveillance monitor room who is not a surveillance department employee assigned to the monitor room’s work shift at the time of entry;

(b) Maintained by monitor room employees in:

(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; or

(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; and

(i) Date and time of entering the monitor room;

(ii) The entering individual's name and department or affiliation;

(iii) The reason for entering the monitor room;

(iv) The name of the individual authorizing the individual's entry into the monitor room; and

(v) The date and time of exiting the monitor room;

(5) That surveillance monitor room employees notify:

(a) Security department supervisory personnel within 5 minutes of an incident of equipment failure affecting coverage of the facility; and

(b) The Commission within 30 minutes of an incident of equipment failure affecting coverage of the facility citing:

(i) Date and time;

(ii) Cause of the malfunction; and

(iii) Time the facility operator’s security department was notified of the malfunction;

(6) That the facility operator confirm in writing a notice given verbally to the Commission under §C(5) of this regulation; and

(7) That, on a daily basis, the facility operator synchronize the date and time on the surveillance system to the date and time on the central monitor and control system and its video lottery system.

D. A facility operator may not implement a change or amendment in its surveillance system or surveillance department operating procedures approved by the Commission under §B of this regulation without the prior written approval of the Commission.

E. Surveillance department employees shall be reasonably segregated and independent of all other departments at the facility.

F. A surveillance department employee may not transfer to any other department in the facility without the prior written approval of the Commission.

Cross References

36.03.10.11B

36.03.10.11C(2)(b)(ix)

36.03.10.38G(11)(b)

36.05.03.23E(5)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.13 Surveillance Department Minimum Staffing.

A. At least 60 days before video lottery terminal or table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit its surveillance department minimum staffing plan to the Commission for review and written approval.

B. A facility operator may not commence operations until its surveillance department minimum staffing plan is approved in writing by the Commission.

C. A surveillance department minimum staffing plan shall assess, on a per-shift basis, the minimum number of on duty surveillance department employees necessary to:

(1) Provide adequate and effective surveillance of all activities in and outside the facility;

(2) Ensure the physical safety of employees of and invitees to the facility;

(3) Comply with all applicable laws and regulations including Commission-approved internal controls and operating procedures;

(4) Monitor the facility to ensure that the following individuals are identified, prohibited from entering the facility, and, if necessary, immediately removed from the facility:

(a) An intoxicated individual;

(b) An individual who is mandatorily excluded in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(c) An individual who is voluntarily excluded in accordance State Government Article, §9-1A-24(e), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(5) Monitor the gaming floor to ensure that an individual under the age of 21 years is identified, prohibited from accessing the gaming floor in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1A-24(c), Annotated Code of Maryland, and, if necessary, immediately removed from the gaming floor.

D. A facility operator’s proposed surveillance department minimum staffing plan shall consider:

(1) Square footage and layout of the facility;

(2) Number and configuration of video lottery terminals and table games;

(3) Use of fixed and roving security posts;

(4) Activity level on a per-shift basis and identify it as slow, normal, or peak;

(5) Department supervisory needs; and

(6) A limit of one employee per monitor station.

E. A facility operator may not implement a change or amendment in the surveillance department minimum staffing plan approved by the Commission under §B of this regulation without the prior written approval of the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.14 Security Department Operating Procedures.

A. At least 60 days before video lottery or table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval its security department operating procedures.

B. A facility operator may not commence operations until its security department operating procedures are approved in writing by the Commission.

C. A facility operator’s security department operating procedures shall, at a minimum, include:

(1) A security zone plan for the facility, employing fixed security posts and roving security officers designed to ensure:

(a) The physical safety of employees of and invitees to the facility;

(b) The safeguarding of assets;

(c) Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including Commission approved internal controls and operating procedures;

(d) That the following individuals are identified, prohibited from entering the facility, and, if necessary, immediately removed from the facility:

(i) An intoxicated individual;

(ii) An individual who is mandatorily excluded in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(iii) An individual who is voluntarily excluded in accordance State Government Article, §9-1A-24(e), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(e) That an individual under the age of 21 years is identified, prohibited from accessing the gaming floor in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1A-24(c), Annotated Code of Maryland, and, if necessary, immediately removed from the gaming floor;

(2) Procedures and controls addressing:

(a) Facility access controls including:

(i) An access badge system;

(ii) If utilized, specifications pertaining to a computerized access control system; and

(iii) Administrative responsibility over a manual or computerized access control system;

(b) A temporary access credential;

(d) Emergency alarm and fire command responsibilities including communication protocols with the surveillance department;

(e) Evacuation of the facility in the event of fire or other emergency;

(f) The identification and immediate removal of an intoxicated individual, an individual under the age of 21 years, an individual who is mandatorily excluded, and an individual who is voluntarily excluded;

(g) Player disputes under Regulation .47 of this chapter; and

(h) The notice requirements of §C(4) of this regulation;

(3) A security department incident log:

(a) Maintained by security department employees in:

(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; or

(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; and

(b) Documenting the following:

(i) Assignment number of the incident;

(ii) Date and time;

(iii) Name and Commission license of the department member covering the incident;

(iv) Nature of the incident; and

(v) Resolution of the incident; and

(4) A requirement that a facility operator notice the Commission on detection of:

(a) An individual engaged in, attempting to engage in, or suspected of cheating, theft, embezzlement, or other illegal activities;

(b) An individual possessing a firearm, electronic control device, dangerous weapon, or other device or object prohibited under Regulation .48 of this chapter; or

(i) Under the age of 21 years;

(ii) Intoxicated;

(iii) Mandatorily excluded in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(iv) Voluntarily excluded in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1A-24(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Cross References

36.03.10.11C(2)(b)(viii)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.15 Security Department Minimum Staffing.

A. At least 60 days before video lottery terminal or table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit its security department minimum staffing plan to the Commission for review and written approval.

B. A facility operator may not commence operations until its security department minimum staffing plan is approved in writing by the Commission.

C. A security department minimum staffing plan shall assess, on a per-shift basis, the minimum number of on-duty security department employees necessary to:

(1) Ensure the physical safety of employees of and invitees to the facility;

(2) Effectively safe guard assets;

(3) Comply with all applicable laws and regulations including Commission-approved internal controls and operating procedures;

(4) Monitor the facility to ensure that the following individuals are identified, prohibited from entering the facility, and, if necessary, immediately removed from the facility:

(a) An intoxicated individual;

(b) An individual who is mandatorily excluded in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(c) An individual who is voluntarily excluded in accordance State Government Article, §9-1A-24(e), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(5) Monitor the gaming floor to ensure that an individual under the age of 21 years is identified, prohibited from accessing the gaming floor in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1A-24(c), Annotated Code of Maryland and, if necessary, immediately removed from the gaming floor.

D. A facility operator’s proposed security department minimum staffing plan shall consider:

(1) Square footage and layout of the facility;

(2) Number and configuration of video lottery terminals and table games;

(3) Use of fixed and roving security posts;

(4) Activity level on a per-shift basis and identify it as slow, normal, or peak; and

(5) Department supervisory needs.

E. A facility operator may not implement a change or amendment in the security department minimum staffing plan approved by the Commission under §B of this regulation without the prior written approval of the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.16 Internal Audit Department Standards.

A. At least 60 days before video lottery terminal operations are set to commence, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission for review and approval internal audit department operating standards and procedures that:

(1) Meet the requirements of Regulation .10E(6)(b) of this chapter;

(2) Conform to this regulation; and

(3) Ensure that an internal audit is conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States.

B. A facility operator's internal audit department operating procedures and standards shall, at a minimum, require the internal audit department to:

(1) Work independently of the departments of the facility that are subject to audit;

(2) Assess whether the facility's internal controls comply with applicable law and Commission directives;

(3) Test the facility's compliance with its internal controls;

(4) Immediately report a deficiency in, or noncompliance with, the facility's internal controls to:

(a) The audit committee;

(b) The chief executive officer;

(d) The Commission;

(5) Recommend resolution for eliminating a deficiency in, or noncompliance with, the facilitys internal control system;

(6) Meet periodically with the audit committee or director of internal audit;

(7) Perform audits of:

(a) Unless an alternate risk assessment and audit plan is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission, all departments of the facility that are designated under §§C and D of this regulation; and

(b) A department of the facility designated by the Commission;

(8) Prepare an audit report for each audit conducted;

(9) Accurately document the audit process and results in an audit report that, at a minimum, shall include:

(a) Audit objectives;

(b) Audit procedures and scope;

(d) A recommendation for addressing a deficiency in, or noncompliance with, the facility's internal controls;

(e) Resolution of all exceptions; and

(f) Management's response;

(10) Submit audit reports to the Commission on a schedule specified by the Commission; and

(11) Verify that:

(a) A deficiency or noncompliance revealed during an audit has been corrected; and

(b) An exception disclosed during an audit has been resolved.

C. The audit department shall audit at least semiannually the functions and operations of the facility's:

(1) Cashiers' cage;

(2) Main bank;

(3) Collection of cash storage boxes;

(4) Cash count;

(5) Revenue audit;

(6) Operations department;

(7) Key control; and

(8) Table game operations.

D. The audit department shall audit at least annually:

(1) Responsible gaming program;

(2) Security department;

(3) Currency transaction reporting;

(4) Suspicious activity reporting;

(5) Information technology controls;

(6) Surveillance department; and

(7) Player tracking system.

E. The internal audit department shall conduct an audit on an unannounced basis when possible.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.17 Access to Central Monitor and Control System Equipment.

A. Central monitor and control system equipment shall reside in an area physically segregated from other systems and equipment utilized by the facility operator which conforms to the requirements of COMAR 36.03.11.03.

B. At least 10 days before video lottery terminal operations are to commence, the Commission shall issue to the facility operator a list of individuals that it has approved to have access to the central monitor and control system equipment under State Government Article, §9-1A-02(c)(5), Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. A facility operator may not implement a change or amendment in its approved access list without the prior written approval of the Commission.

D. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing physical access to central monitor and control system equipment located in the facility.

E. Central monitor and control system equipment may be accessed by:

(1) An individual on the list described under §B of this regulation;

(2) A compliance agent of the Commission; and

(3) Commission staff authorized by the Director.

F. The facility operator’s internal controls shall require:

(1) All keys which access the segregated area where the central monitor and control system equipment resides to be maintained by representatives of the:

(a) Commission; and

(b) Central monitor and control system operator; and

(2) An individual requiring access to the segregated area where the central monitor and control system equipment resides who is not included on the Commission-approved access list maintained under §B of this regulation to be:

(a) Authorized by the Commission; and

(b) At all times, escorted by a Commission compliance agent, or Commission staff authorized by the Director; and

G. The Commission shall maintain an entry log for the segregated area where the central monitor and control system equipment resides which is:

(1) Kept inside the segregated area in a book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; and

(2) Utilized by an individual entering the segregated area to record:

(a) Date and time of entering;

(b) Entering individual’s name and department or affiliation;

(d) Name of the individual authorizing the individual’s entry into the segregated area; and

(e) Date and time of exiting.

Cross References

36.10.13.10E(2)(b)(vii)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.18 Cashiers’ Cage Design Standards.

A. A facility operator shall have on, adjacent, or proximate to the gaming floor a physical structure known as a cashiers' cage to house the cashiers and to serve as the central location in the facility for:

(1) The custody of the cash, accounting records, and forms and documents required under this chapter to conduct video lottery and table game operations;

(2) The initial financial consolidation of all transactions pertaining to video lottery terminal and table game activity; and

(3) Other functions normally associated with the operation of a cashiers' cage.

B. A cashiers’ cage shall include the following design features:

(1) A manually triggered silent alarm system connected:

(a) Directly to the security department; or

(b) Directly, or through a documented communication protocol, to the monitor room of the surveillance department;

(2) A double door entry and exit system that will not permit an individual to pass through the second door until the first door is securely locked, as follows:

(a) The first door leading from the gaming floor shall be controlled by the security department, the surveillance department, or a Commission-approved computerized access control system.

(b) The second door leading into the cashiers’ cage shall be controlled by the cashiers' cage or a Commission-approved computerized access control system.

(c) The double door entry and exit system shall be equipped with surveillance capability sufficient to allow monitoring of:

(i) All ingress and egress; and

(ii) The interior compartment; and

(d) Both doors of the double door entry and exit system shall be equipped with:

(i) Separate locks with a key or release mechanism which is different on each door; and

(ii) Locks which are operational in the event of a power failure; and

(3) Any entrance to the cashiers’ cage that is not a double door entry and exit system shall be equipped as an alarmed emergency exit door.

C. A facility may have one or more satellite cages physically separate from the cashiers' cage which:

(1) May perform all of the functions of a cashiers' cage authorized by this chapter; and

(2) Shall be equipped with an alarm system in compliance with §B(1) of this regulation.

D. A facility operator shall make readily available to the Commission:

(1) An access control matrix indicating which employee job descriptions are authorized to have access to the cashiers’ cage and any satellite cage; and

(2) A list of employees, with license number, who are authorized:

(a) To have access to the:

(i) Cashiers’ cage and any satellite cage;

(ii) Keys to the manual locks securing the double door entry and exit system; and

(iii) Release button on magnetic locks securing the double door entry and exit system;

(b) To activate or deactivate alarm systems for the cashiers' cage and any satellite cage; and

(c) To grant access to the cashiers’ cage and any satellite cage through the access control matrix or a computerized access control system.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.19 Accounting Controls for a Cashiers’ Cage.

A. A facility operator may only conduct transactions with individuals at its cashiers’ cage and any satellite cage during the hours of operation approved by the Commission for the facility under COMAR 36.03.11.02.

B. A facility operator shall at all times maintain in its cashiers’ cage a reserve cash bankroll sufficient to pay all winning wagers.

C. A facility operator shall:

(1) Compute its reserve cash bankroll requirement based on a calendar year; and

(2) Submit its computation to the Commission:

(a) At least 30 days prior to the commencement of video lottery or table game operations; and

(b) On or before January 30 of each year subsequent to the year in which operations are commenced.

D. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the segregation of the cashiers’ cage and the general conduct of cashiers’ cage transactions.

E. A facility operator’s internal controls shall require:

(1) The cashiers' cage and any satellite cage to be physically segregated by personnel and function as follows:

(a) General cashiers shall be responsible for:

(i) An individual imprest inventory of cash;

(ii) Receipt and payout of cash, negotiable instruments, gaming tickets, and other documentation from and to players subject to the limitations imposed under this chapter;

(iii) Preparation of jackpot documents; and

(iv) Other functions designated by the facility operator which are not incompatible with the functions of a general cashier; and

(b) Main bank cashiers shall be responsible for:

(i) Receipt of cash, negotiable instruments, gaming tickets, jackpot, and other documentation from general cashiers in exchange for cash or documentation;

(ii) Replenishment of ticket redemption units and automated jackpot payout machines;

(iii) Receipt of unsecured cash and unsecured gaming tickets;

(iv) Receipt of cash and documentation from the count room;

(v) Preparation of the overall cashiers’ cage reconciliation;

(vi) Preparation of bank deposits;

(vii) Compliance with reserve cash bankroll requirements;

(viii) Receipt of original and redemption copies of counter checks;

(ix) Receipt from general cashiers of documentation supporting counter check substitution, consolidation, or redemption; and

(x) Other functions designated by the facility operator which are not incompatible with the functions of a main bank cashier;

(2) Each general cashier and main bank cashier to prepare a cashiers’ count sheet on each shift:

(a) Recording the amount of the inventory in the window or bank;

(b) Reconciling the total closing inventory with the total opening inventory; and

(i) Outgoing general or main bank cashier; and

(ii) Incoming general or main bank cashier;

(3) At the end of the gaming day, the cashiers’ cage to forward a copy of each cashiers’ count sheet and related documentation to the accounting department for:

(a) Agreement of opening and closing inventories; and

(b) Comparison of forms or documents; and

(4) No more than 48 hours after the discovery of an employee’s unresolved cage or count room overage or shortage of $500 or more, a facility operator shall submit a written report to the Commission describing:

(a) The reason for the overage or shortage and corrective action taken or adjustment made; or

(b) That a notice of investigation is ongoing and the written report will be submitted within the following 48 hours.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.20 Checks Accepted from a Player.

A. A facility operator may accept a negotiable instrument in the form of a check meeting the requirements of this regulation from a player to enable the player to take part in gaming.

B. A facility operator may accept a check only during the hours of operation approved by the Commission for the facility under COMAR 36.03.11.02.

C. A facility operator may accept a personal check that is:

(1) Made payable to the facility operator;

(2) Drawn on a bank, savings and loan association, or credit union subject to federal or State banking regulation;

(3) Drawn for a specific amount;

(4) Currently dated, not postdated; and

(5) Payable on demand.

D. Subject to the requirements of §§E and J of this regulation, a facility operator may accept a check issued by a:

(1) Facility operator; and

(2) Person that:

(a) Is an affiliate of the facility operator; and

(b) Holds a valid gaming license in another jurisdiction.

E. A facility operator shall only accept a check under §D of this regulation which has been issued to an individual as:

(1) Employment compensation; or

(2) A payout in connection with gaming activity.

F. A facility operator may not:

(1) Except as provided under §C of this regulation, accept a check that is payable to an individual, including:

(a) A Social Security check;

(b) An unemployment insurance check;

(d) A public assistance check; or

(2) Except for a check issued under §§E, J, and K of this regulation, accept from a player under this regulation a check or multiple checks which in the aggregate exceed $50,000 during a gaming day.

G. For a personal check equaling or exceeding $5,000, a facility operator shall confirm the availability of funds by:

(1) Directly contacting the bank, savings and loan association, or credit union upon which the check is drawn;

(2) Obtaining an authorization and guarantee of the check from a check verification and warranty service licensed as a contractor under COMAR 36.03.02.14; or

(3) Alternate procedures addressing acceptance and verification of personal checks submitted in writing and approved by the Commission.

H. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter, procedures addressing the acceptance and verification of checks meeting the requirements of this regulation.

I. A facility operator's internal controls shall require a check accepted from a player by a general cashier to be:

(1) If a personal check other than an electronic check, restrictively endorsed for deposit only to the bank account designated for this purpose by the facility operator and:

(a) Initialed by the accepting general cashier;

(b) Date and time stamped;

(d) If a personal check equaling or exceeding $5,000, confirmed for availability of funds under §G of this regulation;

(2) Verified for signature authenticity by a general cashier who shall:

(a) Obtain from the player one form of identification that is a valid, unexpired government-issued photographic identification; and

(b) Satisfactorily compare the:

(i) Signature of the player on the personal check or endorsing the payroll or payout check with the signature on an identification credential; and

(ii) Player's physical appearance with the photograph contained on the valid, unexpired government-issued photographic identification presented by the player;

(3) If presented by a player as a payroll or payout check under §E of this regulation, confirmed to have been issued as employment compensation or as a payout in connection with gaming activity; and

(4) Immediately exchanged for:

(a) Cash;

(b) If the facility operator has the capability, a gaming ticket;

(d) A customer deposit account in accordance with this chapter.

J. A facility operator that is a designated Agency customer resource center may accept an Agency check for Lottery prize winnings for up to $25,000 under COMAR 36.02.06.01.

K. On a single gaming day, a facility operator may accept a check or multiple checks which:

(1) In the aggregate do not exceed $250,000; and

(2) Were issued to an individual as a payout in connection with gaming activity by:

(a) A facility operator; or

(b) A person that:

(i) Is an affiliate of a facility operator; and

(ii) Holds a valid gaming license in another jurisdiction. A. A facility operator may accept a negotiable instrument in the form of a check meeting the requirements of this regulation from a player to enable the player to take part in gaming.

B. A facility operator may accept a check only during the hours of operation approved by the Commission for the facility under COMAR 36.03.11.02.

C. A facility operator may accept a personal check that is:

(1) Made payable to the facility operator;

(2) Drawn on a bank, savings and loan association, or credit union subject to federal or State banking regulation;

(3) Drawn for a specific amount;

(4) Currently dated, not postdated; and

(5) Payable on demand.

D. Subject to the requirements of §§E and J of this regulation, a facility operator may accept a check issued by a:

(1) Facility operator; and

(2) Person that:

(a) Is an affiliate of the facility operator; and

(b) Holds a valid gaming license in another jurisdiction.

E. A facility operator shall only accept a check under §D of this regulation which has been issued to an individual as:

(1) Employment compensation; or

(2) A payout in connection with gaming activity.

F. A facility operator may not:

(1) Except as provided under §C of this regulation, accept a check that is payable to an individual, including:

(a) A Social Security check;

(b) An unemployment insurance check;

(d) A public assistance check; or

G. For a personal check equaling or exceeding $5,000, a facility operator shall confirm the availability of funds by:

(1) Directly contacting the bank, savings and loan association, or credit union upon which the check is drawn;

(2) Obtaining an authorization and guarantee of the check from a check verification and warranty service licensed as a contractor under COMAR 36.03.02.14; or

(3) Alternate procedures addressing acceptance and verification of personal checks submitted in writing and approved by the Commission.

I. A facility operator's internal controls shall require a check accepted from a player by a general cashier to be:

(1) If a personal check other than an electronic check, restrictively endorsed for deposit only to the bank account designated for this purpose by the facility operator and:

(a) Initialed by the accepting general cashier;

(b) Date and time stamped;

(d) If a personal check equaling or exceeding $5,000, confirmed for availability of funds under §G of this regulation;

(2) Verified for signature authenticity by a general cashier who shall:

(a) Obtain from the player one form of identification that is a valid, unexpired government-issued photographic identification; and

(b) Satisfactorily compare the:

(i) Signature of the player on the personal check or endorsing the payroll or payout check with the signature on an identification credential; and

(ii) Player's physical appearance with the photograph contained on the valid, unexpired government-issued photographic identification presented by the player;

(3) If presented by a player as a payroll or payout check under §E of this regulation, confirmed to have been issued as employment compensation or as a payout in connection with gaming activity; and

(4) Immediately exchanged for:

(a) Cash;

(b) If the facility operator has the capability, a gaming ticket;

(d) A customer deposit account in accordance with this chapter.

J. A facility operator that is a designated Agency customer resource center may accept an Agency check for Lottery prize winnings for up to $25,000 under COMAR 36.02.06.01.

K. On a single gaming day, a facility operator may accept a check or multiple checks which:

(1) In the aggregate do not exceed $500,000; and

(2) Were issued to an individual as a payout in connection with gaming activity by:

(a) A facility operator; or

(b) A person that:

(i) Is an affiliate of a facility operator; and

(ii) Holds a valid gaming license in another jurisdiction.

Cross References

36.03.10.22D(5)

36.03.10.23E(4)

36.03.10.28B(2)

36.03.10.28C

36.04.01.27D(3)(b)(ii)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.21 Wire Transfers.

A. A facility operator may accept a negotiable instrument in the form of a wire transfer or ACH transfer from a player to enable the player to take part in gaming or to pay an outstanding debt to a facility operator.

B. A facility operator shall record in its cashiers’ cage accountability any funds accepted by wire transfer or ACH transfer with no documented business purpose other than to enable a player to take part in gaming within 24 hours of receipt of the wire transfer.

C. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the acceptance, verification, and sending of wire transfers or ACH transfers meeting the requirements of this regulation.

D. A facility operator’s internal controls shall:

(1) Require preparation of a cashiers’ cage wire transfer or ACH transfer log to record the following information pertaining to a wire transfer or ACH transfer accepted by a facility operator on behalf of a player:

(a) A sequential number assigned by the facility operator to the wire transfer or ACH transfer accepted;

(b) Date and time notice of the wire transfer or ACH transfer was received;

(d) Amount transferred;

(e) Name of the player for whose benefit the funds were accepted;

(f) The name of the financial institution from which the funds were transferred;

(g) The method by which the facility operator was notified of the receipt of the wire transfer or ACH transfer;

(h) If noticed by telephone, the name and title of the individual providing notice;

(i) The signature of the cashiers' cage employee receiving and recording the information required by this section; and

(j) If applicable, a notation that the wire transfer or ACH transfer has been returned under §E of this regulation;

(2) Require that a cashiers’ cage supervisor other than the cashiers’ cage employee who initially documented acceptance of the wire transfer or ACH transfer:

(a) Independently confirm:

(i) Date, time, and method by which the facility operator was notified of the wire transfer or ACH transfer; and

(ii) If noticed by telephone, the name and title of the individual providing notice;

(b) Record the date and time of confirmation in the wire transfer or ACH transfer log; and

(3) Document the procedures used to:

(a) Establish, verify, and document the identity of a player sending a wire transfer or ACH transfer;

(b) Make the wire transfer or ACH transfer proceeds available to a player at the cashiers’ cage; and

(4) Require preparation of a cashiers’ cage wire transfer or ACH transfer log to record the following information pertaining to a wire transfer or ACH transfer sent by a facility operator on behalf of a player:

(a) A sequential number assigned by the facility operator to the wire transfer or ACH transfer sent;

(b) Name of the player;

(d) Amount wired;

(e) Source of funds;

(f) The name and address of the financial institution to which the funds were wired;

(g) Account number to which the funds are credited;

(h) If the request to send a wire transfer or ACH transfer is made in person at the cashiers’ cage, the signature of the player;

(i) If the request to send a wire transfer or ACH transfer is not made in person at the cashiers’ cage, documentation supporting the receipt of a request by the facility operator to send a wire transfer or ACH transfer on behalf of a player;

(j) The signature of the cashiers' cage employee receiving and recording the information required by this regulation; and

(k) The signature of the cashiers’ cage supervisor or accounting department supervisor authorizing the wire transfer or ACH transfer; and

(5) Document the procedures used to:

(a) Establish, verify, and document the identity of a player requesting that a wire transfer or ACH transfer be sent;

(b) Send the wire transfer or ACH transfer; and

E. A facility operator shall take immediate action to return to a player by wire transfer or ACH transfer funds initially accepted by wire transfer or ACH transfer under the following circumstances:

(1) The wired funds received by the facility operator have no documented business purpose other than to enable a player to take part in gaming;

(2) All or a substantial portion of the wired funds remain in the facility operator's cashiers' cage accountability more than 14 days following transfer to that accountability; and

(3) The player has engaged in minimal or no video lottery or table game play since receipt of the wire transfer or ACH transfer.

F. A wire transfer or ACH transfer returned in accordance with §E of this regulation shall be sent to the same individual, financial institution, and account number from which the funds were debited.

G. Return of a wire transfer or ACH transfer shall be recorded in the wire transfer or ACH transfer log maintained under §D of this regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.22 Cash Equivalents.

A. A facility operator may accept a negotiable instrument in the form of a cash equivalent from a player to enable the player to take part in gaming.

B. A facility operator may accept a cash equivalent only during the hours of operation approved by the Commission for the facility under COMAR 36.03.11.02.

C. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the acceptance and verification of cash equivalents meeting the requirements of this chapter.

D. A facility operator’s internal controls shall:

(1) Enumerate the type of cash equivalents complying with this chapter to be accepted;

(2) Detail the specific verification procedures required by each issuer;

(3) Require that a general cashier:

(a) Perform the specific verification procedures required by each issuer;

(b) Prepare and maintain documentation evidencing the verification of a cash equivalent accepted; and

(4) Detail the criteria for cashiers' cage supervisor involvement in the verification process; and

(5) Include procedures for verifying the authenticity of a player’s signature on a cash equivalent in conformance with the signature authentication procedures in Regulation .20 of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.23 Customer Deposits.

A. A facility operator may establish a customer deposit account for a player to enable the player to take part in gaming.

B. A facility operator shall perform all procedures required by this chapter before depositing funds accepted by means of check, wire transfer, cash equivalent, or other negotiable instrument into a customer deposit account.

C. A facility operator may accept a customer deposit only during the hours of operation approved by the Commission for the facility under COMAR 36.03.11.02.

D. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the acceptance of customer deposits meeting the requirements of this regulation.

E. A facility operator’s internal controls shall:

(1) Require acceptance of customer deposits at:

(a) The cashiers’ cage; or

(b) An off-site customer service location;

(2) Require preparation of a receipt documenting:

(a) Amount deposited;

(b) Date of the deposit; and

(3) Provide for full or partial withdrawal of a customer deposit:

(a) By a player at the cashiers’ cage; or

(b) Upon receipt by the facility operator of a written request for withdrawal for which validity has been established; and

(4) Include procedures for documenting acceptance and withdrawal of customer deposits including a verification of the authenticity of a player’s signature on a customer deposit withdrawal document in conformance with the signature authentication procedures in Regulation .20 of this chapter.

Cross References

36.03.10.50A(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.24 Credit Authorization.

A. For the purposes of this regulation, “derogatory information” means any information associated with a credit account indicating that the account is partially or completely uncollectible, has had checks returned unpaid, or has required settlement, lien, judgment, or other collection efforts by a gaming operator.

B. A facility operator may not extend a line of credit to a player to enable the player to take part in gaming which exceeds the player’s authorized credit limit.

C. A facility operator may extend credit to a player if a:

(1) Player submits a credit application in writing in accordance with this regulation;

(2) Facility operator complies with the:

(a) Credit application verification requirements of Regulation .25 of this chapter; and

(b) Credit authorization and credit file documentation requirements of this regulation;

(3) Credit is issued:

(a) By acceptance of a negotiable instrument in the form of a counter check under Regulation .26 or .27 of this chapter; and

(b) During the hours of operation approved by the Commission for the facility under COMAR 36.03.11.02; and

(4) Player’s outstanding counter check balance does not at any time exceed the player’s authorized credit limit.

D. A facility operator shall accept a credit application submitted by a player:

(1) During the hours of operation approved by the Commission for the facility under COMAR 36.03.11.02;

(2) By mail; and

(3) By electronic submission.

E. A facility operator shall create and maintain a credit file for a player applying for an extension of credit or authorized counter check privileges.

F. A credit file shall:

(1) Be prepared, either manually or by computer, by a general cashier or credit department representative with no incompatible functions including the ability to authorize credit or approve a change in a credit limit;

(2) Contain the credit application submitted by the player documenting, at a minimum, the following:

(a) Name;

(b) Residential address;

(d) Personal checking account information including:

(i) Name and routing number of a bank, savings and loan or credit union subject to federal or State banking regulation on which a counter check is to be drawn;

(ii) Account number; and

(iii) A representation that the player is individually authorized to draw on the account;

(e) Credit limit requested by the player;

(f) Good faith estimate of:

(i) Outstanding indebtedness including gaming related credit limits and outstanding balances; and

(ii) The amount and source of income and assets that support the requested credit limit; and

(g) Signature of the player:

(i) Acknowledging the request for an extension of credit and counter check privileges;

(ii) Certifying that all information provided on the application is true and accurate;

(iii) Authorizing the facility operator to conduct the due diligence it deems appropriate prior to the credit decision; and

(iv) Acknowledging that the player may be subject to civil or criminal liability if any material information provided is willfully false; and

(3) Document, in accordance with §J of this regulation, the credit limit initially authorized by the facility operator for a player and any change in that credit limit.

G. A facility operator may:

(1) Consider a checking account of a sole proprietorship owned by a player to be a personal checking account; and

(2) Not consider a partnership or corporate checking account to be a personal checking account even if a player is individually authorized to draw on the account.

H. Prior to authorizing an extension of credit, the facility operator shall verify the information on the credit application submitted by the player in accordance with Regulation .25 of this chapter.

I. A facility operator shall restrict authority to extend credit or to approve a change in a credit limit to the following employees:

(1) If the facility operator’s table of organization includes a separate credit department, cage credit director, credit manager, cage/credit shift manager, or credit executive who has no involvement with the verifications required under Regulation .25 of this chapter;

(2) A principal employee or a credit manager who has no involvement in the verifications required under Regulation .25 of this chapter; and

(3) A credit committee composed of principal employees:

(a) Which may authorize credit as a group; and

(b) Whose members may not act individually to authorize credit unless an individual meets the requirements of §I(1) or (2) of this regulation.

J. A facility operator shall record in a player’s credit file the initial decision to authorize an extension of credit including:

(1) The credit limit assigned to the player;

(2) Date and time the credit limit was activated;

(3) Information used to support the extension of credit including the source of the information, if such information is not otherwise recorded in the credit file under Regulation .25 of this chapter;

(4) If applicable, a brief explanation as to why:

(a) The credit limit authorized deviates from the credit limit requested by the player in the credit application; and

(b) Credit was authorized when the verification process conducted under Regulation .25 of this chapter disclosed derogatory information; and

(5) The signature or authorization code of the employee authorizing the extension of credit.

K. A facility operator shall require a request for a change in credit limit to be in writing and include:

(1) Date and time of the request;

(2) New limit requested by the player; and

(3) Signature of the player.

L. Prior to approving a change in a player’s authorized credit limit, a facility operator shall:

(1) Verify the player’s current gaming related credit limits and outstanding balances in accordance with Regulation .25 of this chapter unless the facility operator verified that same information earlier in the same gaming day;

(2) If a player’s increased credit limit will exceed $2,500, verify the player's outstanding indebtedness in accordance with Regulation .25 of this chapter unless the facility operator verified the player’s outstanding indebtedness in the previous 12 months;

(3) Verify the player’s personal checking account information in accordance with Regulation .25 of this chapter unless the facility operator verified the player’s checking account information in the previous 24 months;

(4) Review player rating system data regarding the amount and frequency of play subsequent to the initial extension of credit; and

(5) Document in the player’s credit file:

(a) If approved, the change in credit limit;

(b) If disapproved, the reason the credit limit was not changed;

(d) The player’s rating in the player rating system on the date the change in credit limit was authorized; and

(e) The signature or authorization code of the employee responsible for the assessment of the request for a change in credit limit.

M. A facility operator may approve a “this trip only” increase in a credit limit without performing the verifications required by §L of this regulation if:

(1) The increase:

(a) Is in effect for a single trip to the facility consisting of consecutive gaming days; and

(b) Does not exceed 25 percent of the currently authorized credit limit; and

(2) The increase is documented in the player’s credit file including the signature or authorization code of the employee approving the “this trip only” credit limit increase.

N. A facility operator may approve a “this trip only” increase in a credit limit after performing the verifications required by §L of this regulation if:

(1) The increase:

(a) Is in effect for a single trip to the facility consisting of consecutive gaming days; and

(b) Exceeds 25 percent of the currently authorized credit limit; and

(2) The increase is documented in the player’s credit file including the signature or authorization code of the employee approving the “this trip only” credit limit increase.

O. A facility operator may not accept a counter check from a player before the decision to authorize an extension of credit, approve a change in a credit limit, or approve a “this trip only” credit limit increase is recorded in the credit file, including the signature or authorization code of the employee authorizing the extension of credit or credit limit increase.

P. A facility operator shall suspend the counter check privileges of a player:

(1) On receipt of:

(a) Derogatory information;

(b) Information that indicates that a player’s financial position has materially deteriorated; or

(2) Who has been inactive at the facility’s video lottery terminals and table games for more than 24 months.

Q. A facility operator may reinstate the counter check privileges of a player suspended under §P of this regulation after:

(1) Completion of the verification requirements of Regulation .25 of this chapter;

(2) Receipt as a result of those verifications of information supporting the authorized credit limit; and

(3) If applicable, payment in full of a returned check.

R. If derogatory information develops pertaining to a player’s account at a facility, a facility operator shall report the derogatory information to the same casino credit bureau it utilizes to verify gaming related credit limits and outstanding balances under Regulation .25 of this chapter within 24 hours of development of the derogatory information.

S. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the issuance of credit including:

(1) Identifying the employee positions authorized to extend credit or approve a change in a credit limit; and

(2) Creation and maintenance of the credit file.

Cross References

36.03.01.02B(7)

36.03.10.10C(5)

36.03.10.25A

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.25 Verification of Credit Application Information.

A. Prior to authorizing an extension of credit and counter check privileges under Regulation .24 of this chapter, a facility operator shall verify the information on the credit application submitted by the player in accordance with this regulation.

B. The verification of credit application information required under this regulation:

(1) Shall be conducted by a general cashier or credit department representative with no incompatible functions including the ability to authorize credit or approve a change in a credit limit;

(2) Shall be documented in the player’s credit file by recording the following:

(a) Source of the verification;

(b) Date and time;

(d) Signature of the verifying general cashier or credit department representative; and

(3) May be performed telephonically if the facility operator:

(a) Requests documentation confirming the information verified telephonically;

(b) Documents the request for confirming information in the player’s credit file; and

C. If a player’s credit limit will exceed $2,500, the facility operator shall verify the player’s residential address with:

(1) A consumer credit bureau;

(2) The player’s bank; or

(3) An alternative source which may not include examination of additional identification credentials or other documentation presented by the player at the facility.

D. The facility operator shall:

(1) Verify the player’s current gaming related credit limits and outstanding balances with:

(a) A casino credit bureau; or

(b) Each gaming operator with whom the player has an outstanding limit;

(2) Document the player’s current gaming related credit limits and outstanding balances in the credit file by recording for each gaming related credit limit:

(a) The date the player’s credit account was established;

(b) Amount of the current authorized credit limit;

(d) Any derogatory information noted in the player’s account; and

(3) If applicable, document in the credit file that no gaming related credit limit or outstanding balance information is available on the player.

E. A facility operator shall:

(1) Verify the player’s outstanding indebtedness with a:

(a) Consumer credit bureau; or

(b) Casino credit bureau; and

(2) Document the player’s outstanding indebtedness in the credit file by recording:

(a) If available, the current balance of each debt obligation; and

(b) Any derogatory information noted.

F. A facility operator shall:

(1) Verify the player’s personal checking account information with:

(a) The player’s bank; or

(b) A bank verification service; and

(2) Document the player’s personal checking account information by recording in the credit file:

(a) Confirmation that the account is a personal account on which the player may draw individually;

(b) Account number;

(d) If available, average balance of the account for the last 12 months;

(e) Balance in the account; and

(f) Name and title of the person supplying the information.

G. A facility operator shall verify that the player is not an individual who is:

(1) Under 21 years of age;

(2) Voluntarily suspended from counter check privileges under Regulation .32 of this chapter;

(3) Mandatorily excluded in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(4) Voluntarily excluded in accordance State Government Article, §9-1A-24(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.

H. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures:

(1) Identifying those employees authorized to conduct the verifications required under this regulation; and

(2) Addressing the verification process required under this regulation.

Cross References

36.03.10.10C(4)

36.03.10.24C(2)(a)

36.03.10.24H

36.03.10.24I(1)

36.03.10.24I(2)

36.03.10.24J(3)

36.03.10.24J(4)(b)

36.03.10.24L(1)

36.03.10.24L(2)

36.03.10.24L(3)

36.03.10.24Q(1)

36.03.10.24R

36.03.10.28B(1)

36.03.10.32H

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.26 Counter Check Issuance at the Cashiers’ Cage.

A. Subject to the requirements of this chapter, a facility operator may accept a negotiable instrument in the form of a counter check from a player at the cashiers’ cage to enable the player to take part in gaming.

B. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the issuance of a counter check at the cashiers’ cage.

C. A facility operator’s internal controls shall include:

(1) The use of a three-part computer-generated counter check that:

(a) Consists of an original, issuance, and accounting copy;

(b) Is initiated on receipt by a general cashier of a request for counter check document; and

(2) Procedures and controls addressing the identification of a player which include:

(a) A requirement that a one-part request for counter check document be prepared which includes:

(i) Amount requested;

(ii) If a facility operator has the capability of offering a gaming ticket as an alternative to cash, an indication as to the desired form of payment; and

(iii) Signature of the player;

(b) A requirement that a general cashier obtain from the player a valid form of unexpired government-issued photographic identification;

(i) Signature of the player on the counter check request document with the signature on the identification credential; and

(ii) Player’s physical appearance with the photograph contained on the valid, unexpired government-issued photographic identification presented by the player;

(d) A requirement that a general cashier record on the counter check request document the:

(i) Number on the player’s government-issued photographic identification; and

(ii) Signature of the general cashier;

(e) An option for a general cashier who has on that same shift previously verified the identity of a player by credential review in accordance with §C(2)(b) of this regulation to satisfy the requirements of this regulation by recording on the counter check request document:

(i) The series number of the counter check for which the identity of the player was established by credential review; and

(ii) Signature of the general cashier;

(f) An option for a facility operator who has created a signature file on a player prior to the completion by the player of a request for counter check document to satisfy the requirements of this regulation by having the general cashier:

(i) Confirm that the player’s signature on the counter check request document matches the signature in the signature file; and

(ii) Sign the counter check request document; and

(g) A requirement that a credential review in accordance with §C(2)(b) and (c) of this regulation is a prerequisite to creation of a player signature file;

(3) A requirement that prior to issuing a counter check a general cashier confirm with a check bank cashier or through the video lottery system that the amount requested does not exceed the player’s credit limit;

(4) A requirement that all copies of a computer-generated counter check include the following information:

(a) Name of the player;

(b) Name of the bank, savings and loan, or credit union on which the counter check is to be drawn;

(d) Amount of the counter check;

(e) Location of preparation of the counter check;

(f) Signature of a cashiers’ cage supervisor; and

(g) Signature or identification code of the preparer of the counter check;

(5) A requirement that the back of the original copy of the counter check contain a restrictive endorsement “for deposit only” to the facility operator’s designated bank account;

(6) Procedures and controls over the counter check issuance process which require:

(a) A cashiers’ cage supervisor to sign all copies of the counter check after confirming that the counter check was prepared for the amount the player recorded on the counter check request document;

(b) A player to sign all copies of the counter check in the presence of the same general cashier who verified the player’s identification and prepared the counter check;

(i) Cash;

(ii) If a facility operator has the capability, a gaming ticket; or

(iii) A customer deposit account in accordance with this chapter; and

(d) A general cashier to distribute the copies of the counter check as follows:

(i) The original copy of the counter check shall be expeditiously transferred to the check bank directly or to a security department employee for transportation to the cashiers’ cage if the counter check is issued in a satellite cage;

(ii) The issuance copy of the counter check shall be maintained by the general cashier to serve as documentation supporting the exchange of cash, a gaming ticket, or a customer deposit for the counter check; and

(iii) The accounting copy of the counter check shall be attached by the general cashier to the counter check request document and forwarded to the accounting department;

(7) If utilized, procedures and controls addressing:

(a) Use of a signature exemplar;

(b) Creation of a player signature file; and

(8) Procedures and controls addressing:

(a) Voided counter checks;

(b) The use and location of accounting drop boxes; and

(9) Details which establish the ability of the facility operator’s video lottery system to ensure that a three-part computer-generated counter check is not susceptible to change or deletion from the system after preparation; and

(10) Procedures utilized to issue a manual counter check which:

(a) Are to be utilized only when the video lottery system is unable to generate a counter check;

(b) Conform to the requirements of this regulation;

(c) Require use of a serially pre-numbered three-part counter check consisting of an original, issuance, and accounting copy, residing in a book, wiz machine, or functional equivalent;

(d) Require manual counter checks to be maintained in a secured locked cabinet in the cashiers’ cage; and

(e) Require the key to the cabinet in §C(10)(d) of this regulation to be:

(i) Controlled by the security department or the cage department employees responsible for the control of and accounting for the unused supply of counter checks; and

(ii) Limited to sign out by a cashiers’ cage shift manager or cashiers’ cage manager.

D. Electronic Credit System.

(1) A facility operator may use an electronic credit system approved by the Commission to process electronic counter check transactions.

(2) The facility operator may access the player’s file in the electronic credit system using a portable device or other method approved by the Commission.

(3) The electronic credit system shall be capable of maintaining independently, or in conjunction with another computer system, as approved by the Commission:

(a) A digital photograph and signature of the player;

(b) Encrypted employee and player personal identification numbers;

(d) A record of each electronic transaction, printable in the check bank, which shall include at least:

(i) Date and time;

(ii) Transaction type;

(iii) Document number;

(iv) Location;

(v) Player name and account number; and

(vi) Amount;

(e) A record of each electronic transaction for which the player has successfully entered the player’s personal identification number and digital signature in the system;

(f) A record of voided transactions and the reason for the void; and

(g) Any other information the Commission requests.

Cross References

36.03.10.27C(1)(b)

36.03.10.27D(1)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.27 Counter Check Issuance at a Video Lottery Terminal or Table Game.

A. Subject to the limitations of this chapter, a facility operator may accept a negotiable instrument in the form of a counter check from a player at a video lottery terminal or table game to enable the player to take part in gaming.

B. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter, procedures addressing the issuance of a counter check at a video lottery terminal or table game.

C. A facility operator’s internal controls for a counter check exchanged for value chips or plaques at a gaming table shall include:

(1) Use of a player signature file which shall:

(a) Be established prior to the completion by a player of a request for counter check document at the table game; and

(b) Require an identification credential review in accordance with Regulation .26C(2) of this chapter;

(2) Procedures and controls addressing the identification of the player which include:

(a) A requirement that a floorperson satisfactorily compare the:

(i) Signature of the player on a form with the signature on the identification credential; and

(ii) Player’s physical appearance with the photograph contained on the valid form of unexpired government-issued photographic identification presented by the player;

(b) A requirement that a floorperson record on the form the:

(i) Number on the player’s government-issued photographic identification; and

(ii) Signature of the floorperson;

(i) Obtain the player’s signature, on a form, which shall be compared to the signature contained within a player signature file;

(ii) Sign the form indicating that the signature of the player on the form matches the signature in the player signature file; and

(iii) Attach the form to the accounting copy of the counter check exchanged by the player prior to forwarding it to the accounting department;

(d) A requirement that after the player’s identity has been verified by the floorperson or above, staff shall:

(i) Ensure that subsequent verification of the player’s identity during the same shift and in the same gaming pit is satisfied by the employee who performed the initial verification signing a form attesting to the player’s identity before each subsequent counter check is exchanged;

(ii) Ensure that the form includes the player’s name and the serial number of the initial counter check exchanged by the player; and

(iii) Ensure that the form attaches to the accounting copy of the subsequent counter check prior to forwarding the accounting copy to the accounting department; and

(e) A requirement that a floorperson or above attest to the identity of the player which includes:

(i) The floorperson or above record the floorperson’s or above’s gaming license number and sign a form or the counter check attesting to the player’s identity; and

(ii) If used, the form is attached to the accounting copy of the counter check exchanged by the player prior to forwarding it to the accounting department;

(3) A requirement that prior to issuing a counter check, the floorperson or above determines the player’s remaining credit limit from the cage or casino management system;

(4) A requirement that all copies of a computer-generated counter check include the following information:

(a) Name of the player;

(b) Name of the bank, savings and loan, or credit union on which the counter check is to be drawn;

(d) Amount of the counter check;

(e) Location of preparation of the counter check;

(f) Signature of a gaming operations department supervisor; and

(g) Signature or identification code of the preparer of the counter check;

(5) A requirement that the floorperson or above present the original and all duplicate copies of the counter check to the player for signature;

(6) A requirement that the back of the original copy of the counter check contain a restrictive endorsement “for deposit only” to the facility operator’s designated bank account after being transferred to the check bank; and

(7) Procedures and controls over the counter check issuance process which require:

(a) A floorperson to receive the signed counter check directly from the player;

(b) The issuance copy of the counter check to be immediately given to the dealer or boxperson to be exchanged for value chips or gaming plaques;

(d) The original copy of the counter check to be expeditiously transported to the cage where the original copy shall be maintained and controlled by the cage cashier designated to act as the check bank; and

(e) The accounting copy of the counter check to be maintained and controlled by the pit clerk or above until forwarded to the accounting department.

D. A facility operator’s internal controls for a counter check exchanged for cash or gaming ticket directly at a video lottery terminal shall include:

(1) Use of a player signature file which shall:

(a) Be established prior to the completion by a player of a request for counter check document at the video lottery terminal; and

(b) Require an identification credential review in accordance with Regulation .26C(2) of this chapter;

(2) Procedures and controls addressing the identification of the player which include:

(a) A gaming operations supervisor to obtain the amount of the requested counter check and the player’s signature on a one-part counter check request form and transport the counter check request form directly to the cage cashier; and

(b) A cage cashier to compare the signature on the one-part counter check request form to the signature contained within a player signature file;

(3) Procedures and controls over the counter check issuance process which require:

(a) A general cashier to:

(i) Prepare the counter check in accordance with this regulation;

(ii) Summon to the cashiers’ cage a verifying employee from the security department or gaming operations department provided the verifying employee is not the gaming operations department supervisor who transported the counter check request document to the cashiers’ cage;

(iii) Present the counter check request document, all copies of the counter check and the cash, gaming ticket, chip, or plaque to the gaming operations department supervisor and the verifying employee;

(iv) Obtain the signature of the gaming operations department supervisor on all copies of the counter check confirming that the amount of the counter check agrees with the amount on the counter check request document;

(v) Obtain the signature of the verifying employee on the counter check request document confirming that the amount of cash, gaming ticket, chip, or plaque to be transported to the player agrees with the amount on the counter check and on the counter check request document; and

(vi) Release to the verifying employee the counter check request document, all copies of the counter check, and the cash, gaming ticket, chip, or plaque for transportation, in the presence of the gaming operations department supervisor who transported the counter check request to the cashiers’ cage, to the player;

(b) A verifying employee to present all copies of the counter check to the player for signature in the presence of the gaming operations department supervisor;

(c) A gaming operations department supervisor to compare the player’s signature on the counter check to the signature on the counter check request document;

(d) A verifying employee to immediately exchange the counter check for:

(i) Cash; or

(ii) If a facility operator has the capability, a gaming ticket;

(e) A gaming operations department supervisor to:

(i) Sign the back of the accounting copy confirming the exchange with the player; and

(ii) Drop the accounting copy of the counter check into an accounting drop box for forwarding to accounting;

(f) A verifying employee to immediately return the original and issuance copies of the counter check to a general cashier; and

(g) A general cashier to:

(i) Expeditiously transfer the original copy of the counter check to the check bank directly or to a security department employee for transportation to the cashiers’ cage if the counter check is issued in a satellite cage; and

(ii) Attach the counter check request document to the accounting copy of the counter check to serve as documentation supporting the exchange of cash, gaming ticket, for the counter check.

E. Electronic Credit System.

(1) A facility operator may use an electronic credit system approved by the Commission to process electronic counter check transactions.

(2) The facility operator may access the player’s file in the electronic credit system using a portable device or other approved method.

(3) The electronic credit system shall be capable of maintaining independently, or in conjunction with another computer system, as approved by the Commission:

(a) A digital photograph and signature of the player;

(b) Encrypted employee and player personal identification numbers;

(d) A record of each electronic transaction, printable in the check bank, which shall include at least:

(i) Date and time;

(ii) Transaction type;

(iii) Document number;

(iv) Location;

(v) Player name and account number; and

(vi) Amount;

(e) A record of each electronic transaction for which the player has successfully entered the player’s personal identification number and digital signature in the system;

(f) A record of voided transactions and the reason for the void; and

(g) Any other information the Commission requests.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.28 Counter Check Substitution, Consolidation, and Redemption.

A. A player to whom a counter check has been issued by a facility operator may use a personal check meeting the requirements of §B of this regulation to:

(1) Substitute for a counter check which has not been deposited by the facility operator;

(2) Consolidate two or more counter checks which have not been deposited by the facility operator; and

(3) Redeem, partially or in full, a counter check which has not been deposited by a facility operator.

B. A personal check accepted by a facility operator in a substitution, consolidation, or redemption transaction shall:

(1) Be drawn on an account which has been verified in accordance with Regulation .25 of this chapter;

(2) Except as provided in §C of this regulation, comply with the requirements of Regulation .20 of this chapter; and

(3) Be redeemed or deposited in accordance with Regulation .29 of this chapter.

C. If a personal check is accepted in an amount less than or equal to the amount of a counter check being partially or fully redeemed, the $50,000 limitation on acceptance of personal checks in Regulation .20F(2) of this chapter does not apply.

D. A player who has issued a replacement check to a facility operator may present another replacement check in a substitution, consolidation, or partial redemption transaction involving the original replacement check.

E. A replacement check accepted by a facility operator in a substitution, consolidation, or partial redemption transaction shall be:

(1) Dated with the date of the initial counter check being substituted, consolidated, or partially redeemed; or

(2) If the check is subject to Commission-approved internal controls which ensure that the date of the initial counter check being substituted, consolidated, or partially redeemed is used to determine the date on which the replacement check is deposited under Regulation .29 of this chapter, currently dated.

F. A facility operator may not accept a replacement check in substitution, consolidation, or partial redemption for the purpose of avoiding or delaying the deposit requirements for a counter check or replacement check under Regulation .29 of this chapter.

G. If a player has more than one counter check or replacement check which has not been deposited, the most recently dated check shall be redeemed first, except that:

(1) If more than one check bears the same date, the player may choose the order in which to redeem the checks;

(2) If, pursuant to Commission-approved internal controls, a facility operator does not require a replacement check used in a substitution, consolidation, or partial redemption transaction to be dated with the date of the initial counter check being substituted, consolidated, or partially redeemed, then the date of the initial counter check and not the date of the replacement check shall be used to determine the order in which outstanding checks are redeemed; and

(3) If a facility operator receives a check through the mail or by other means approved by the Commission and the player requests that it be applied to a transaction having an earlier redemption date, the facility operator may apply the check according to the player’s request.

H. A facility operator may conduct a substitution, consolidation, and full or partial redemption transaction:

(1) At the cashiers’ cage during the hours of operation approved by the Commission for the facility under COMAR 36.03.11.02;

(2) By mail;

(3) At an off-site customer service location; or

(4) In a table game pit.

I. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures and controls addressing the substitution, consolidation, and full or partial redemption of a counter check.

J. A facility operator may allow a player to redeem a counter check at a gaming table in exchange for gaming chips.

K. A facility operator’s internal controls for redeeming a counter check at a gaming table shall include:

(1) A requirement that a redemption occur:

(a) On the same gaming day the counter check is issued; and

(b) In the same gaming pit where the counter check was issued and held for pit redemption;

(2) A requirement that a general cashier or casino clerk:

(a) Remove the original and all duplicate copies of the counter check from its secured location in the pit;

(b) Prepare a two-part serially prenumbered pit redemption form in accordance with this regulation; and

(c) Present the pit redemption form and the original and all duplicate copies of the counter check to the dealer or boxperson, in the presence of a floorperson or above;

(3) Procedures and controls over the counter check redemption process which require:

(a) A dealer or boxperson to verify that the amount of chips received from the player agrees with the amount of the original counter check and the pit redemption form;

(b) The dealer or boxperson to place the gaming chips from the player into the table inventory;

(d) The dealer or boxperson to deposit the original of the pit redemption form in the drop box;

(e) The floorperson to return the original counter check to the player;

(f) The floorperson to return the duplicate copies of the counter check and the duplicate copy of the pit redemption form to the general cashier or casino clerk;

(g) The general cashier or casino clerk to forward the duplicate copies of the counter check to the check bank for processing; and

(h) The cashiers’ cage to forward the duplicate copy of the pit redemption form to the casino accounting department at the end of the gaming day; and

(4) A requirement that the general cashier or casino clerk record the following information on a two-part serially prenumbered pit redemption form residing in a book, wiz machine, or functional equivalent:

(a) The date and time of redemption;

(b) The identification number of the table game;

(d) The counter check number and amount;

(e) The signature of the general cashier or casino clerk;

(f) The signature of the table game dealer or boxperson; and

(g) The signature of the floorperson or above.

L. Electronic Credit System.

(1) A facility operator may use an electronic credit system approved by the Commission to process electronic counter check transactions.

(2) The facility operator may access the player’s file in the electronic credit system using a portable device or other method approved by the Commission.

(3) The electronic credit system shall be capable of maintaining independently, or in conjunction with another computer system, as approved by the Commission:

(a) A digital photograph and signature of the player;

(b) Encrypted employee and player personal identification numbers;

(d) A record of each electronic transaction, printable in the check bank, which shall include at least:

(i) Date and time;

(ii) Transaction type;

(iii) Document number;

(iv) Location;

(v) Player name and account number; and

(vi) Amount;

(e) A record of each electronic transaction for which the player has successfully entered the player’s personal identification number and digital signature in the system;

(f) A record of voided transactions and the reason for the void; and

(g) Any other information the Commission requests.

Cross References

36.03.10.01B(13)

36.03.10.29B(1)

36.03.10.50A(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.29 Deposit of Counter Checks.

A. A facility operator shall deposit a counter check in its bank account or present the counter check directly to the player’s bank:

(1) No later than:

(a) 14 days after the date of the check for a check of $1,000 or less;

(b) 21 days after the date of the check for a check greater than $1,000 but not more than $2,500;

(d) 60 days after the date of the check for a check greater than $10,000; or

(2) In accordance with a deposit schedule agreed to between the facility operator and the player if the deposit schedule:

(a) Does not authorize deposit more than 60 days after the date of the check;

(b) May not be amended or modified to change the deposit date of a counter check after acceptance of the counter check from the player; and

(i) Agreed to and approved by the employee who extended the credit; and

(ii) Documented in the credit file.

B. A facility operator shall deposit a replacement check accepted from a player in a substitution, consolidation, or partial redemption transaction in its bank account or present the replacement check directly to the player’s bank:

(1) On the deposit date of the initial counter check in accordance with Regulation .28D of this chapter; and

(2) In accordance with one of the deposit options of §A of this regulation.

C. A facility operator shall deposit in its bank account or present directly to the player’s bank a personal check accepted in full redemption of a counter check on the next day.

D. A facility operator:

(1) If there are a series of consolidation or redemption transactions with a player, may substitute a current counter check for the earliest dated counter check returned to the player in the first of the series of consolidation or redemption transactions; and

(2) In computing the time periods in §§A, B, and C of this regulation, shall consider the last day of the period to be included unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or a State or federal holiday, in which event the time period runs until the next banking day.

E. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures and controls addressing the deposit of counter checks and replacement checks.

F. A facility operator’s internal controls shall include:

(1) Procedures and controls addressing:

(a) Release of a counter check or replacement check for presentment to a player’s bank to:

(i) A principal employee of the facility operator; or

(ii) An attorney; and

(b) Correction, prior to deposit or presentment or on redeposit of a returned check, of data entry errors in:

(i) Bank name;

(ii) Bank routing number;

(iii) Bank account number; or

(iv) Micro-encoding number; and

(2) A prohibition against correcting information that identifies the verified bank account on which the counter check was originally drawn.

Cross References

36.03.01.02B(7)(b)

36.03.10.28B(3)

36.03.10.28E(2)

36.03.10.28F

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.30 Returned Checks.

A. All checks returned after deposit shall be:

(1) Returned directly to an accounting department employee with no incompatible functions; and

(2) Maintained by a check bank cashier with no incompatible functions.

B. A facility operator shall:

(1) Limit collection efforts pertaining to a returned check to the following persons:

(a) A gaming or principal licensed employee of the accounting department with no incompatible functions; and

(b) An attorney representing the facility operator;

(2) Notice the employee or attorney authorized to conduct collection efforts of any verbal or written communication with a player regarding collection efforts;

(3) Document all collection efforts in the player’s credit file; and

(4) Send a statement to a player at reasonable intervals.

C. After reasonable collection efforts, returned checks may be considered uncollectible for accounting purposes if the write off is authorized by the:

(1) Chief executive officer; and

(2) Director of finance or another designated principal employee who does not possess authority to authorize credit or approve a change in a credit limit.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.31 Accounting Controls in a Check Bank.

A. In addition to the documentation requirements of Regulations .24 and .25 of this chapter, a facility operator shall record in a player’s credit file all transactions affecting a player's outstanding indebtedness to the facility operator, and the credit file shall include:

(1) Transactions recorded in chronological order;

(2) Credit transactions segregated from customer deposit transactions; and

(3) Documentation of:

(a) For counter checks, the date, amount, and series number;

(b) For each substitution check:

(i) The date, amount, and check number of the substitute check; and

(ii) The series number of the counter check or check number of the replacement check returned to the player;

(i) The date, amount, and check number of the consolidation check; and

(ii) The series numbers of the counter check or check number of the replacement check returned to the player;

(d) For each redemption check:

(i) The date, amount, and check number of the redemption check;

(ii) An indication as to whether the redemption was partial or full; and

(iii) The series number of the counter check or check number of the replacement check returned to the player;

(e) Date, amount, and series or check number of each check:

(i) Deposited; and

(ii) Returned;

(f) If a check has been returned, the reason for its return;

(g) Player’s outstanding balance after each transaction;

(h) Date, amount, and series or check number of a check which has been partially or completely written off by the facility operator; and

(i) If a write off, the reason for the write off.

B. A facility operator shall maintain original copies of counter checks and replacement checks accepted in substitution, consolidation, and redemption transactions in its check bank.

C. A facility operator’s check bank shall prepare and maintain for each shift, manually or by computer, a log of all counter checks exchanged and of all replacement checks received in substitution, consolidation, and redemption transactions which includes the following:

(1) The balance of the checks on hand in the check bank at the beginning of each shift;

(2) For counter checks accepted and for replacement checks received in substitution, consolidation, or redemption on the shift:

(a) Date of the check;

(b) Name of the drawer of the check;

(d) If a counter check, the series number;

(e) If a replacement check, the check number; and

(f) If applicable, an indication that the check was accepted in a substitution, consolidation, or redemption transaction;

(3) For checks deposited, substituted, consolidated, or redeemed by a player on the shift:

(a) Date on which the check was deposited, substituted, consolidated, or redeemed;

(b) Name of the drawer of the check;

(d) If a counter check, the series number;

(e) If a replacement check, the check number; and

(f) An indication as to whether the check was deposited, substituted, consolidated, or redeemed; and

(4) The balance of the checks on hand in the check bank at the end of each shift.

D. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing accounting controls over the check bank, including end of shift and end of gaming day deposits and reconciliations.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.32 Player Request for Suspension of Credit Privileges.

A. A player may voluntarily suspend the player’s credit privileges at a Maryland facility by submitting a written request to the facility in a form specified by the facility.

B. A request for suspension of credit privileges shall be made:

(1) In person at a facility; or

(2) By mail if:

(a) Submitted with a signature signed before a notary public or other individual empowered by law to take oaths; and

(b) Accompanied by a certificate of acknowledgement by the notary public or other individual empowered by law to take oaths attesting to the identity of the individual making the request.

C. The facility receiving a player’s request for suspension of credit privileges shall maintain a master list of all individuals who have requested suspension of credit privileges under this regulation.

D. A facility operator shall suspend the credit privileges of an individual requesting suspension within 24 hours of receipt of notice that the individual’s name has been added to the facility’s master list.

E. A facility operator shall:

(1) Maintain the most current master list in its cashiers’ cage; and

(2) Within 24 hours of receipt of notice that an individual has requested a suspension of credit privileges, record the suspension in the player’s credit file.

F. No less than 60 days after the request for suspension of credit privileges, a player whose credit privileges have been suspended under this regulation may request reinstatement of credit privileges by submitting a written request to the facility.

G. The facility shall on receipt of a request for reinstatement update its master list of individuals to document the request for reinstatement.

H. A facility operator may not reinstate the credit privileges of a player removed from facility’s master list without performing the verifications required by Regulation .25 of this chapter.

I. Information furnished to or obtained by the facility under this regulation shall be deemed confidential and may not be disclosed except to facility personnel whose duties and functions require access to the information.

J. A facility operator requested to provide information regarding the status of a player’s credit account may not disclose any information other than to identify the credit account as voluntarily suspended.

Cross References

36.03.10.25G(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.33 Prohibition on the Use of Credit Cards and Debit Cards.

A video lottery terminal or table game may not be played or activated in any way by insertion, directly or indirectly, or use of a:

A. Credit card;

B. Debit card; or

C. Electronic transfer of funds from a credit card or debit card.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.34 Player Tracking System.

A. For the purposes of this regulation, a player tracking system means the collective hardware, software, communications technology, and other ancillary equipment owned or leased by a facility operator to collect, monitor, interpret, analyze, authorize, report, and audit data pertaining to:

(1) Player activity generally at video lottery terminals and table games; and

(2) Individual player activity at video lottery terminals and table games where the player has registered with the facility operator for inclusion in the player tracking system.

B. A facility operator shall utilize a player tracking system meeting the requirements of this subtitle.

C. A facility operator may not collect or monitor the activity of an individual who it knows, suspects, or has reason to know or suspect is:

(1) Under the age of 21 years;

(2) Mandatorily excluded in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1A-24(d), Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(3) Voluntarily excluded in accordance State Government Article, §9-1A-24(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. A facility operator shall provide a player with a record of video lottery terminal and table game spending levels if:

(1) The player:

(a) Has registered with the facility for inclusion in the player tracking system; and

(b) Submits a signed request for the spending level documentation at:

(i) The cashiers' cage; or

(ii) Other location at the facility approved by the Commission; and

(2) The identification of the player and the authenticity of the player's signature on the request is established by an employee satisfactorily comparing the:

(a) Player's information recorded on the spending level request documentation with the information contained on the valid, unexpired government-issued photographic identification presented by the player; and

(b) Player's physical appearance with the photograph contained on the valid, unexpired government-issued photographic identification presented by the player.

E. A facility operator shall provide a player with a record of video lottery terminal and table game spending levels if the player:

(1) Has registered online with the facility operator for the establishment of an account; and

(2) Enters a unique login credential at a:

(a) Self-service kiosk; or

(b) Facility operator’s player rewards website.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.35 Gaming Ticket.

A. A facility operator may issue a gaming ticket and utilize a gaming ticket system meeting the requirements of this subtitle.

B. A facility operator shall:

(1) Issue a gaming ticket which does not expire for 182 days after the date of issuance;

(2) Configure its gaming ticket system to:

(a) Prevent issuance of a gaming ticket exceeding $10,000; and

(b) Require gaming tickets of $5,000 or more to be redeemed only at the cashiers’ cage;

(3) Configure a ticket redemption unit under Regulation .38 of this regulation to:

(a) Redeem only a gaming ticket of less than $5,000; and

(b) Direct a player attempting to redeem a gaming ticket of $5,000 or more to the cashiers’ cage; and

(4) Redeem at its cashiers’ cage a gaming ticket of $5,000 or more by:

(a) Cash or check; or

(b) Check on the request of a player.

C. A facility operator shall immediately report to the Commission evidence that a gaming ticket has been counterfeited, tampered with, or altered in any way which would affect the integrity, fairness, or reliability of the gaming ticket.

E. A facility operator’s internal controls shall:

(1) Require a gaming ticket to include:

(a) Name or trade name of the facility operator;

(b) Date and time of issuance;

(d) Unique series number automatically generated by the gaming ticket system;

(e) Asset number of the video lottery terminal dispensing the gaming ticket;

(f) At least one anticounterfeiting measure, which appears on one or both sides of the gaming ticket;

(g) Locations where the gaming ticket may be redeemed and any restrictions applicable to redemption;

(h) A bar code or magnetic strip which enables the gaming ticket system to identify the numeric information required by this section; and

(i) Notice to the player of the terms of expiration; and

(2) Include procedures and controls which:

(a) Require a gaming ticket system to perform the following prior to payment:

(i) Verify the validity of the series number and amount of the gaming ticket; and

(ii) Electronically cancel the gaming ticket;

(b) Require the gaming ticket system to be configured:

(i) To permit access to the complete series number of an unredeemed gaming ticket only to gaming ticket system administrative employees and accounting department employees not assigned to the cashiers’ cage; and

(ii) To maintain a record of all unredeemed gaming tickets for a minimum of 2 years from the date of issuance of the gaming ticket unless a request to remove or relocate system records is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission;

(i) Calculation and transmittal by the facility operator of its outstanding expired unredeemed gaming ticket balance to the State;

(ii) An election by a facility operator to pay a gaming ticket when the gaming ticket system is inoperable or otherwise unable to verify the validity of the gaming ticket at the time of payment; and

(iii) An election by a facility operator to pay a gaming ticket where the gaming ticket system fails to verify and electronically cancel the gaming ticket when it is presented by the player and scanned for verification; and

(d) Require generation, at the conclusion of each gaming day, of reports detailing:

(i) Gaming tickets issued;

(ii) Gaming tickets redeemed and cancelled by redemption location;

(iii) Unredeemed liability for gaming tickets;

(iv) Readings on gaming ticket related video lottery terminal meters;

(v) Meter readings compared to number and amount of issued and redeemed gaming tickets; and

(vi) Any exceptions.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.36 Promotional Play.

A. A facility operator may:

(1) Issue promotional play if it is not awarded as cashable credit; and

(2) Utilize a promotional play system meeting the requirements of this subtitle.

B. A facility operator may not issue to a player promotional play equaling or exceeding $5,000 per gaming day without approval from the chief executive or the chief executive’s designee.

C. A facility operator shall immediately report to the Commission evidence that a promotional play instrument has been counterfeited, tampered with, or altered in any way which would affect the integrity, fairness, or reliability of the promotional play instrument.

D. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission in a form and in accordance with a time frame specified by the Commission a quarterly report summarizing:

(1) Promotional play awarded for the period including:

(a) Total amount in promotional play awarded in noncashable credits; and

(b) Other forms of promotional play; and

(2) Promotional play redeemed by players for the period including:

(a) Total amount in promotional play redeemed in noncashable credits; and

(b) Other forms of promotional play redeemed.

E. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing:

(1) Methods utilized to:

(a) Issue promotional play; and

(b) Redeem promotional play; and

(2) A promotion play instrument including a requirement that it document:

(a) Name or trade name of the facility operator;

(b) Amount in noncashable credits;

(d) Locations where a promotional instrument may be redeemed and any restrictions applicable to redemption;

(e) A bar code or magnetic strip which enables the promotional play system to identify the numeric information required by this section; and

(f) Notice to the player of the terms of expiration.

F. Limitation on Free Promotional Play.

(1) Through the first full fiscal year of a facility’s operations, the proceeds of a facility excludes money given away by a licensee as free promotional play and used by players to bet in a video lottery terminal or at a table game.

(2) After the first full fiscal year of a facility’s operations, the amount of money given away as free promotional play in a fiscal year may not exceed a percentage of the facility’s proceeds received in the prior fiscal year under State Government Article, §9-1A-27(a)(2), (c)(1)(ii), and (d)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, that equates to 20 percent of total video lottery terminal and table game proceeds the facility generated in the prior fiscal year.

(3) An amount of money given away as free promotional play in a fiscal year exceeding the percentage defined in §F(2) of this regulation of the facility’s proceeds of the prior fiscal year shall be allocated as proceeds under State Government Article, §9-1A-27, Annotated Code of Maryland.

G. No later than 90 days after the end of the fiscal year, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission a written:

(1) Report of its use of free promotional play during the prior fiscal year; and

(2) Recommendation for any adjustment to the limitation on free promotional play established under §F(2) of this regulation.

H. For purposes of §§F and G of this regulation, “fiscal year” means the fiscal year of the facility operator.

Cross References

36.03.10.37C(1)

36.03.10.38B(2)(a)

36.04.01.24C(4)

36.05.03.15D(6)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.37 Ticket Redemption Unit.

A. A facility operator may utilize a ticket redemption unit meeting the requirements of this subtitle.

B. A facility operator shall locate a ticket redemption unit on the gaming floor or cashier’s cage, subject to the surveillance coverage requirements of Regulation .11 of this chapter.

C. A ticket redemption unit:

(1) Shall in accordance with Regulation .36 of this chapter be configured to:

(a) Redeem a gaming ticket of less than $5,000; and

(b) Direct a player attempting to redeem a gaming ticket of $5,000 or more to the cashiers’ cage; and

(2) May be configured to function as a bill breaker changing bills of one denomination into bills of a smaller denomination.

D. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted under Regulation .05 of this chapter, procedures addressing a ticket redemption unit.

E. A facility operator’s internal controls shall address:

(1) Distribution of cash to a ticket redemption unit;

(2) Removal of gaming tickets and cash accepted by a ticket redemption unit;

(3) Reconciliations associated with the replenishment process;

(4) Generation of the following reports by a ticket redemption unit or ancillary system or application for the reconciliation period, which may be by gaming day, shift, or drop cycle:

(a) A gaming ticket transaction report which details:

(i) Disposition, as paid, partially paid, or unpaid, of gaming tickets accepted by a ticket redemption unit;

(ii) Gaming ticket validation number;

(iii) Date and time of redemption;

(iv) Amount requested; and

(v) Amount dispensed;

(b) A reconciliation report which details:

(i) Date and time;

(ii) Unique asset identification number of the ticket redemption unit;

(iii) Total amount of cash in the currency and coin cassettes;

(iv) Total number of bills accepted by denomination; and

(v) Total amount of gaming tickets accepted; and

(c) A gaming ticket and currency storage box report which details the following data whenever a storage box is removed from the ticket redemption unit:

(i) Date and time;

(ii) Unique asset identification number of the ticket redemption unit;

(iii) Unique identification number for each storage box in the ticket redemption unit;

(iv) Total amount of currency dispensed;

(v) Total number of bills dispensed by denomination;

(vi) Total amount of gaming tickets accepted;

(vii) Total count of gaming tickets accepted; and

(viii) Details required to be included in the gaming ticket transaction report required under §E(4)(a) of this regulation; and

(5) A transaction history report which details all critical player transaction history including the date, time, amount, and disposition of each complete and incomplete transaction.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.38 Jackpot Payout.

A. Definition.

B. A facility operator shall utilize a multipurpose jackpot or credit meter payout document meeting the requirements of this regulation to pay:

(1) A jackpot not totally and automatically paid by a video lottery terminal; or

(2) Credits accumulated by a player on a video lottery terminal if:

(a) The number of accumulated credits exceeds the amount which may be paid utilizing a gaming ticket under Regulation .36 of this chapter;

(b) Due to malfunction, the credits cannot be paid by the video lottery terminal; or

C. A facility operator shall:

(1) Prepare and timely file IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, in accordance with IRS rules and regulations;

(2) Withhold payment of a jackpot prize to satisfy a player’s financial obligation to the State, such as the payment of child support arrearage or other requirements of State law; and

(3) Immediately report to the Commission any incident in which a video lottery terminal fails to lock up and preclude play following a single jackpot event:

(a) Requiring the filing of an IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, as required by the IRS; or

(b) At an amount lower than the IRS requires for reporting, as approved by the Agency.

D. A facility operator shall pay a jackpot or credit meter payout of:

(1) $50,000 or more by check; and

(2) Less than $50,000 by:

(a) Cash or check; or

(b) On the request of a player, any combination of cash, gaming ticket, check, or other method of payment approved by the Commission.

E. A facility operator may withhold a player’s outstanding indebtedness to the facility from a jackpot prize or credit meter payout after satisfying a player’s financial obligation to the State, as required in §C(2) of this regulation;

F. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the payment of a jackpot or credit meter payout not totally and automatically paid by a video lottery terminal.

G. A facility operator’s internal controls shall include:

(1) The use of a two-part computer-generated jackpot or credit meter payout document initiated on the request of a gaming operations department attendant or gaming operations department supervisor or above after verifying the:

(a) Winning combination of characters on the video lottery terminal or table game and the amount of the jackpot; or

(b) Number of accumulated credits;

(2) Unless a request for an alternate verification procedure is submitted in writing and approved by the Commission, a requirement that, if a jackpot or credit meter payout is $1,200 or more but less than $15,000, a security department employee or a gaming operations department attendant or gaming operations department supervisor or above other than the preparer of the document sign the jackpot or credit meter payout document after verifying the payment of the jackpot or credit meter payout to the player and:

(a) Winning combination of characters on the video lottery terminal and the amount of the jackpot; or

(b) Number of accumulated credits;

(3) A provision that only the preparer is required to sign the jackpot or credit meter payout document if:

(a) A jackpot or credit meter payout is less than $10,000;

(b) A facility operator’s slot or casino management system can independently verify a jackpot or credit meter payout;

(c) The facility operator’s slot or casino management system and the central monitor and control system are fully operational; and

(d) Overrides or adjustments are not required;

(4) A requirement that, if a jackpot or credit meter payout is $15,000 or more but less than $35,000, a security department employee or a gaming operations department supervisor or above other than the preparer of the document sign the jackpot or credit meter payout document after verifying the payment of the jackpot or credit meter payout to the player and:

(a) Winning combination of characters on the video lottery terminal and the amount of the jackpot; or

(b) Number of accumulated credits;

(5) A provision that, if a jackpot or credit meter payout document generated under §G(1) of this regulation is requested by a gaming operations department supervisor or above, the verification required by §G(4) of this regulation may be completed by a gaming operations department attendant, a gaming operations department supervisor or above, or a security department employee;

(6) A requirement that, if a jackpot or credit meter payout is $35,000 or more, an operations department shift manager or higher level operations department employee other than the preparer of the document sign the jackpot or credit meter payout document after verifying the payment of the jackpot or credit meter payout to the player and:

(a) Winning combination of characters on the video lottery terminal and amount of the jackpot; or

(b) Number of accumulated credits;

(7) A provision that, if a jackpot or credit meter payout document required under §G(1) of this regulation is requested by a gaming operations department shift manager or higher level gaming operations department employee, the verification required by §G(6) of this regulation may be completed by a gaming operations department attendant, a gaming operations department supervisor or above, or a security department employee;

(8) A requirement that the following information be on a two-part computer-generated jackpot or credit meter payout document:

(a) Date and time;

(b) Asset number of the video lottery terminal or table game on which the jackpot was registered or credits accumulated;

(c) Winning combination of characters constituting the jackpot or a code corresponding to the winning combination of characters constituting the jackpot or an indication that a credit meter payout is to be made;

(d) Amount to be paid;

(e) Unique transaction number generated by the video lottery system;

(f) Signature or identification code of the preparer of the document;

(g) If the payout is $1,200 or more, the signature or identification code of a verifying witness in accordance with this regulation; and

(h) Unless an automated jackpot payout machine or a cash wallet is utilized to effect the payment, the signature or identification code of the cashier issuing the funds;

(9) If utilized, procedures and controls applicable to a jackpot or credit meter payout:

(a) Using an automated jackpot payout machine meeting the requirements of Regulation .42 of this chapter; and

(b) By a gaming operations department attendant from a cash wallet impressed with $10,000 or less;

(10) If utilized, procedures and controls to be implemented if the facility operator resets the video lottery terminal or credit meter before the player is paid;

(11) A requirement that the surveillance department:

(a) Be notified of a jackpot or credit meter payout of $25,000 or more;

(b) Log all notices regarding a jackpot or credit meter payout in the surveillance log required under Regulation .12 of this chapter; and

(c) Obtain and retain in accordance with Regulation .11 of this chapter a photograph of the face of the player receiving the payout;

(12) Details pertaining to:

(a) Payment of a jackpot or credit meter payout at the:

(i) Cashiers’ cage;

(ii) Video lottery terminal; and

(iii) Table game;

(b) The use of an accounting drop box; and

(c) Audit procedures to be performed by the facility operator’s accounting department at the conclusion of each gaming day;

(13) Procedures addressing unclaimed jackpots or accumulated credits abandoned on a video lottery terminal or table game;

(14) Details which establish the ability of the facility operator’s video lottery system to:

(a) Ensure that a two-part computer-generated jackpot or credit meter payout document is not susceptible to change or deletion from the system after preparation;

(b) Process and document system overrides or adjustments to jackpot or credit meter payouts including:

(i) Overrides or adjustments where the payout requested does not match the payout amount sent from the video lottery terminal to the video lottery system; and

(ii) Identification of the level of employee having override authority; and

(15) Procedures utilized to issue a manual jackpot or credit meter payout document which:

(a) Are to be used only when the video lottery system is unable to generate an jackpot or credit meter payout document;

(b) Conform to the jackpot payout or credit meter payout verification and signature requirements of this regulation;

(c) Involve use of a three-part serially prenumbered manual jackpot or credit meter payout document residing in a book, wiz machine, or functional equivalent;

(d) Require manual jackpot or credit meter payout books or their functional equivalent to be maintained in a secured locked cabinet in the cashiers’ cage; and

(e) Require the key to the cabinet in §G(15)(d) of this regulation to be:

(i) Controlled by the security department or the accounting department; and

(ii) Limited to sign out by a gaming operations department supervisor or above.

H. Electronic Jackpot or Credit Meter Payout System.

(1) A facility operator may use an electronic jackpot or credit meter payout system approved by the Commission to process jackpot or credit meter payout transactions.

(2) A facility operator may process jackpot or credit meter payouts using a portable device or other method approved by the Commission.

(3) The electronic jackpot or credit meter payout system shall be capable of maintaining independently, or in conjunction with another computer system:

(a) A record of each IRS Form W-2G in accordance with §C of this regulation;

(b) A record of each jackpot or credit meter payout document in accordance with §G of this regulation;

(d) A record of a voided transaction and the reason for the void; and

(e) Any other information the Agency staff requires.

Cross References

36.03.10.41C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.39 Annuity Jackpot.

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Annuity jackpot” means a video lottery terminal or table game jackpot in which a player wins the right to receive fixed cash payments at specified intervals; and

(b) “Discount rate” means a discount rate equal to the United States Treasury constant maturity rate for 20-year United States government securities for the week ending prior to the date of the jackpot, as identified in the applicable H.15 Statistical Release issued by the Federal Reserve Board plus 0.5 percent.

B. A facility operator may not offer an annuity jackpot without the prior written approval of the Commission.

C. A facility operator submitting a request for approval of an annuity jackpot to the Commission shall submit details pertaining to the annuity jackpot including:

(1) The specific terms of:

(a) The annuity; and

(b) Any cash payout option;

(2) The written trust agreement supporting the trust fund used to make future cash payments on the annuity jackpot, including details pertaining to:

(a) Administration and funding of the trust agreement;

(b) Liability for payments owed to a player; and

(3) Internal controls addressing the offer and award of an annuity jackpot in accordance with §G of this regulation; and

(4) Documentation supporting that the average payout percentage on the video lottery terminal offering the annuity jackpot will comply with this subtitle.

D. A facility operator that offers an annuity jackpot payable over 10 years or more may offer a player the option to be paid in a single cash payout provided that payout is equal to the present value of the annuity jackpot as calculated in §E of this regulation.

E. The present value of a cash payout option on an annuity jackpot shall be determined by:

(1) Applying the discount rate to each of the future annuity jackpot payments;

(2) Multiplying the number of years until each jackpot payment would otherwise have been received; and

(3) Adding to that amount the amount of the first cash payment that would otherwise have been received.

F. A facility operator shall pay a cash payout requested by a player in lieu of an annuity jackpot in accordance with Regulation .39 of this chapter.

G. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the offer and award of an annuity jackpot.

H. A facility operator’s internal controls shall include:

(1) Procedures to be followed by a player to exercise a cash payout option; and

(2) Procedures utilized to document payment of an annuity jackpot.

Cross References

36.03.10.40G

36.04.01.29E(7)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.40 Merchandise Jackpot.

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Merchandise” means goods, commodities, or other things of value; and

(b) “Merchandise jackpot” means a video lottery terminal or table game jackpot in which a player wins:

(i) Merchandise;

(ii) A combination of a cash payout and merchandise; or

(iii) An option to choose between a cash payout and merchandise.

B. A facility operator may not offer a merchandise jackpot without the prior written approval of the Commission.

C. A facility operator submitting a request for approval of a merchandise jackpot to the Commission shall submit details pertaining to the merchandise jackpot including:

(1) The specific terms of:

(a) The merchandise offer; and

(b) Any cash payout option;

(2) Documentation supporting the acquisition of the merchandise and its cash equivalent value under §D of this regulation;

(3) Internal controls addressing the offer and award of a merchandise jackpot in accordance with §H of this regulation; and

(4) Documentation supporting that the average payout percentage on the video lottery terminal offering the merchandise jackpot will comply with this subtitle.

D. If a facility operator offers a merchandise jackpot consisting of merchandise or an optional cash payout, the optional cash payout shall equal the cash equivalent value of the merchandise determined in accordance with §E of this regulation.

E. The cash equivalent value of merchandise shall be determined as follows:

(1) Merchandise that the facility operator sells directly to the public in the normal course of business shall be valued at an amount equal to the full retail price normally charged for the merchandise;

(2) Merchandise that the facility operator does not sell directly to the public in the normal course of business, but which is provided directly to a player by the facility operator, shall be valued at an amount equal to the actual cost to the facility operator of the merchandise;

(3) Merchandise that is provided directly or indirectly to a player on behalf of a facility operator by a third party not related to the facility operator shall be valued at an amount equal to the actual cost to the facility operator of having the third party provide the merchandise; and

(4) Merchandise that is provided directly or indirectly to a player on behalf of a facility operator by a third party who is related to the facility operator shall be valued as if the related party were the facility operator under §E(1) and (2) of this regulation.

F. For the purpose of determining proceeds, the cash equivalent value of any merchandise paid as, or as a portion of, a jackpot shall be included in total winnings paid.

G. A facility operator shall pay a cash payout portion of a merchandise jackpot and a cash payout requested by a player in lieu of a merchandise jackpot in accordance with Regulation .39 of this chapter.

H. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the offer and award of a merchandise jackpot.

I. A facility operator’s internal controls shall include:

(1) Procedures to be followed by a player to exercise a cash payout option; and

(2) Procedures utilized to document payment of a merchandise jackpot.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.41 Automated Jackpot Payout Machine.

A. A facility operator may utilize an automated jackpot payout machine meeting the requirements of this subtitle.

B. A facility operator may locate an automated jackpot payout machine on the gaming floor subject to the surveillance coverage requirements of Regulation .11 of this chapter.

C. A facility operator shall, in accordance with Regulation .38D of this chapter, configure an automated jackpot payout machine to only process a jackpot or credit meter payout of less than $50,000.

D. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the payment of a jackpot or credit meter payout utilizing an automated jackpot payout machine.

E. A facility operator’s internal controls shall include procedures and controls documenting:

(1) A jackpot or credit meter payout transaction at an automated jackpot payout machine; and

(2) Reconciliation and replenishment of an automated jackpot payout machine.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.42 Access to Bill Validators, Cash Storage, and Table Game Drop Boxes.

A. Access.

(1) A facility operator shall control access to a bill validator, a cash storage box housed in a video lottery terminal, and a table game drop box in accordance with this regulation.

(2) Access to a bill validator shall be controlled by:

(a) At least one lock; and

(b) Requiring the key to the lock to be maintained by the security department.

(3) The cash storage box shall be secured to a bill validator by two separate locks, the keys to which are different from each other, and, for the lock on the belly door or main door of the video lottery terminal:

(a) The key shall be controlled by the slots department in:

(i) A manual key box; or

(ii) An automated key tracking system;

(b) Immediately prior to the commencement of the drop, the slots department may issue its belly door or main door key to the accounting department;

(c) A key transferred from the slots department to the accounting department shall be returned immediately following the conclusion of the drop;

(d) The facility operator shall establish sign in and sign out procedures in its internal controls documenting the transfers; and

(e) If an automated key tracking system is used, a facility operator shall require dual access from the security department and accounting department to obtain keys.

(4) The lock on the release mechanism securing the cash storage box to the bill validator shall be controlled by the security department.

(5) Access to the contents of a cash storage box shall be controlled by:

(a) At least one lock; and

(b) Requiring the key to the lock to be maintained by the accounting department.

B. Control. A facility operator shall either:

(1) Assign to a cash storage box an asset number that:

(a) Is permanently imprinted or affixed to the outside of the cash storage box; and

(b) Corresponds to the asset number of the video lottery terminal in which the cash storage box is installed; or

(2) With the written approval of the Commission, utilize a computerized system for:

(a) Assigning a unique identification number to a cash storage box; and

(b) Attributing it to the video lottery terminal in which the cash storage box is installed.

C. Unique identification number. A facility operator shall ensure that an asset number or unique identification number on a cash storage box is clearly visible to:

(1) An employee involved in removing or replacing a cash storage box; and

(2) The surveillance department.

D. Emergency cash storage box. A facility operator may maintain an emergency cash storage box without an asset number or a unique identification number if:

(1) The word “emergency” is permanently imprinted or affixed on the box; and

(2) When put into use, the cash storage box is temporarily marked with the asset number of the video lottery terminal in which it is installed.

E. Table Game Drop Box.

(1) A table game shall have a secure tamper-resistant table game drop box attached to it in which the following shall be deposited:

(a) Cash exchanged for gaming chips and plaques at the gaming table;

(b) Issuance copies of counter checks exchanged at the gaming table for gaming chips and plaques;

(d) Other table game wagering instruments approved by the Commission.

(2) A table game drop box shall have:

(a) One lock securing the contents deposited into it;

(b) A separate lock securing the table game drop box to the gaming table, the key to which must be different from the keys to the locks securing the contents of the table game drop box;

(c) A slot opening through which currency, value chips, or poker rake chips for nonbanking games, other table game wagering instruments approved by the Commission, and required instruments can be inserted into it;

(d) A mechanical device that automatically closes and locks the slot opening upon removal of the table game drop box from the gaming table; and

(e) Permanently imprinted or impressed thereon, and clearly visible to surveillance, either:

(i) A number corresponding to a unique permanent number on the gaming table to which the table game drop box is attached and at least one letter indicating the type of game; and

(ii) The word “emergency”.

(3) In addition to the requirements of §E(2)(e) of this regulation, a table game drop box may also be identified by a bar code label that is securely affixed to the table game drop box and shall be:

(a) At a minimum, encoded with the information required under §E(2)(e) of this regulation; and

(b) Prepared in accordance with the facility operator’s approved internal controls.

(4) The security department shall control the key used to release a table game drop box from a table game in a manual key box or an automated key tracking system.

(a) Immediately prior to the commencement of the table game count process, the security department may issue its release key to the count room supervisor for the purpose of resetting the release mechanism on empty table game drop boxes;

(b) A key transferred by the security department shall be immediately returned after the conclusion of the table game drop box count;

(c) In its internal controls, a facility operator shall establish sign-in and sign-out procedures governing key transfers and control of a key during breaks taken by count room personnel; and

(d) If an automated key tracking system is used, a facility operator shall require dual access from the security department and accounting department to obtain keys.

(5) The keys to the table game drop box locks required under §E(2)(a) of this regulation shall be controlled by the accounting department.

(6) Before using a table game drop box labeled “Emergency” for a table game, a facility manager shall:

(a) Obtain verbal approval of Commission compliance personnel; and

(b) Temporarily mark the emergency table game drop box with the number of the gaming table and at least one letter indicating the game type.

Cross References

36.03.10.38G(9)(a)

36.04.01.21D(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.43 Collection of Cash Storage and Table Game Drop Boxes.

A. At least 30 days before video lottery terminal or table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission in writing a drop schedule setting forth:

(1) Specific pick-up days and times for collection of cash storage and table game drop boxes and requirements that:

(a) Cash storage boxes may not be commingled with table game drop boxes;

(b) Unless a drop box is from a table game pit that was never opened for gaming on that gaming day, table game drop boxes shall be collected once each gaming day; and

(c) The facility operator notify the Commission by telephone and in writing 1 hour in advance of changes to the table game drop box collection schedule required under §A(1)(b) of this regulation.

(2) Specifications as to what areas of the gaming floor will be covered on each pick-up day; and

(3) Specific transportation routes to be utilized from the gaming floor to the count room on each pick-up day.

B. A facility operator shall notify the Commission:

(1) In writing, of a permanent change in the drop schedule including a pick-up day or time, area of the floor to be dropped, or transportation route; and

(2) Prior to any temporary deviation from the drop schedule.

C. A facility operator shall make readily available to the Commission:

(1) An access control matrix indicating which employee job descriptions are authorized to participate in the cash storage and table game drop box collection process; and

(2) A list of employees, with license numbers, who are authorized to participate in the cash storage and table game drop box collection process.

D. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the collection of cash storage and table game drop boxes.

E. A facility operator’s internal controls shall:

(1) Detail the actual procedures to be performed and documentation to be generated by drop team employees collecting cash storage and table game drop boxes:

(a) In accordance with the drop schedule; and

(b) On an emergency basis; and

(2) Require:

(a) Cash storage and table game drop boxes to be transported directly to, and secured in:

(i) The count room; or

(ii) A trolley storage area approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.03.11;

(b) The cash storage and table game drop box collection process to involve the participation of at least three employees, at least one of whom is an employee of the:

(i) Security department; and

(ii) Accounting department;

(c) Prior to the movement of a trolley containing cash storage boxes from the gaming floor into the count room, an accounting department supervisor to verify that the number of cash storage boxes being transported from the gaming floor equals the number of cash storage boxes scheduled for collection that day;

(d) Prior to the movement of a trolley containing table game drop boxes from the gaming floor into the count room, an accounting department supervisor or floorperson or above to verify that the number of table game drop boxes being transported from the gaming floor equals the number of table game drop boxes scheduled for collection; and

(e) Prior to changing the type of table game offered, or removing a video lottery terminal or table game from the gaming floor, that an emergency drop shall be conducted.

F. A facility operator shall transport cash storage and table game drop boxes in an enclosed trolley secured by one lock that has a key which is controlled by the security department.

G. A facility operator shall store cash storage and table game drop boxes not attached to a bill validator, including emergency cash storage and table game drop boxes that are not actively in use:

(1) In the count room in an area approved by the Commission;

(2) In a trolley storage area approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.03.11; or

(3) In another location at the facility approved by the Commission.

H. The cabinet or trolley used for storage under §G of this regulation shall be secured by one lock that has a key which is controlled by the security department in:

(1) A manual key box; or

(2) An automated key tracking system.

I. Immediately prior to the commencement of the count process, the security department may issue its key to the storage cabinet or trolley required under §G of this regulation to a count room supervisor for the purpose of allowing count room personnel to gain access to the cash storage or table game drop boxes to be counted.

J. A trolley storage area utilized to store cash storage or table game drop boxes prior to the count process shall meet the design standards for a count room under Regulation .44 of this chapter.

K. Except for security officers, the drop and count team members assigned to the collection of cash storage or table game drop boxes shall wear a one-piece, pocketless jumpsuit.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.44 Count Room Design Standards.

A. A facility operator shall have a count room designated, designed, and used for counting the contents of cash storage and table game drop boxes at a location approved by the Commission.

B. A count room shall conform to the following standards:

(1) Be constructed of materials and have an interior design which provides maximum security over the assets stored, and the activities conducted in, the room;

(2) Meet the surveillance requirements of Regulation .11 of this chapter including audio coverage of the count process; and

(3) Be constructed with doors equipped with:

(a) An alarm system which tracks all ingress to and egress from the room and:

(i) Directly alerts the security department; or

(ii) Directly, or through a documented communications protocol, alerts the surveillance department; and

(b) A locking mechanism with key backup, or a key that is:

(i) Different from the key to any other door to the count room;

(ii) Different from the keys to the locks securing each cash storage and table game drop box; and

(iii) Controlled by the security department or the accounting department.

C. A facility operator shall install in its count room a table constructed of clear glass or similar transparent material to be used for the emptying, counting, and recording of the contents of cash storage and table game drop boxes.

Cross References

36.03.10.43J

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.45 Accounting Controls for a Count Room.

A. Count Schedule. At least 30 days before video lottery terminal or table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission a count schedule setting forth the specific times during which cash storage and table game drop boxes are to be counted and recorded.

B. Notifications. A facility operator shall:

(1) Notify the Commission in writing of any permanent change in the count schedule; and

(2) Notify the Commission of any temporary deviation from the count schedule.

C. Count Frequency.

(1) A facility operator shall count the contents of each cash storage box at least once every 7 days unless an alternative count schedule is submitted in writing to and approved in writing by the Commission.

(2) A facility operator shall count the contents of each table game drop box at least once each gaming day unless an alternative count schedule is submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Commission.

(3) Unless no gaming is conducted or otherwise offered at the video lottery facility, a facility operator shall count the contents of each table game drop box at least once each gaming day.

(4) The following shall be counted and recorded separately:

(a) Table game drop boxes from banking games; and

(b) Table game drop boxes from nonbanking games.

D. Procedures. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing the counting and recording of cash storage and table game drop boxes.

E. Internal Controls. A facility operator’s internal controls shall:

(1) Detail all hardware, software, and related equipment utilized by the facility operator to conduct the count;

(2) Detail the actual procedures to be performed and documentation to be generated by:

(a) Count team employees conducting the counting process; and

(b) The main bank cashier in verifying and accepting the count;

(3) Require computerized equipment utilized to count and strap currency, gaming tickets, and promotional play instruments to:

(a) Conduct two separate counts;

(b) If the separate counts are not in agreement, document the discrepancy;

(c) Be capable of determining the amount of a gaming ticket or promotional play instrument by independently examining information printed on the gaming ticket or promotional play instrument and:

(i) Calculating the amount internally; or

(ii) Obtaining the amount directly from a gaming ticket system or promotional play system in a secure manner; and

(d) If a gaming ticket system or promotional play system is utilized to obtain the amount of a gaming ticket or promotional play instrument, require the system to perform a calculation or integrity check to ensure that the amount of the gaming ticket or promotional play instrument has not been altered in the system in any manner since the time of issuance;

(4) Require a count room employee to:

(a) Wear a one-piece, pocketless garment;

(b) Carry only a handbag or other container constructed of transparent material; and

(c) Remove the count room employee’s hands from, or return them to, a position on or above the count table or counting equipment only after holding the backs and palms of the hands straight out and exposing them to the view of other employees of the count team and a surveillance camera; and

(5) Prior to the commencement of the count, require a count room employee to notify the surveillance department and receive confirmation that recording of the count process has commenced.

F. Table Game Drop Box Count Requirements.

(1) The Commission may require that the table game drop box be conducted in the presence of a Commission compliance representative.

(2) After the contents of each table game drop box from a banking table game are counted, a member of the count team shall record, on a three-part Daily Banking Table Game Count Report or electronic equivalent prepared on a computer system, the following:

(a) Value of each denomination of currency counted;

(b) Total value of all denominations of currency counted;

(d) Total number of banking table game drop boxes opened and counted; and

(e) Current date.

(3) After the contents of each table game drop box from a nonbanking table game are counted, a member of the count team shall record the following on a three-part Daily Nonbanking Table Game Count Report or electronic equivalent prepared on a computer system:

(a) Value of poker rake chips counted;

(b) Value of value chips counted;

(d) Gaming date of the items being recorded;

(e) Total number of nonbanking table game drop boxes opened and counted; and

(f) Current date.

(4) After the preparation of the Daily Banking Table Game Count Report and the Daily Nonbanking Table Game Count Report, the count team members and the count room supervisor shall sign the reports attesting to the accuracy of the information recorded thereon.

(5) After the contents of all table game drop boxes have been counted, all cash, value chips, and poker rake chips shall be presented in the count room by a count team member to a main bank cashier or cage supervisor who, prior to having access to the information recorded on the Daily Banking Table Game Count Report and Daily Nonbanking Table Game Count Report, and in the presence of the count team members and, if required, a Commission compliance representative, shall recount the currency, value chips, and poker rake chips as follows:

(a) The main bank cashier or cage supervisor may bulk count all strapped currency;

(b) The Commission compliance representative may direct that currency straps be recounted by the main bank cashier or cage supervisor if a discrepancy is discovered during the initial bulk recount; and

(c) All partial straps, loose currency, mutilated or torn currency, value chips, and poker rake chips shall be recounted by the main bank cashier or cage supervisor.

(6) Upon completion of the recount, the main bank cashier or cage supervisor shall attest to the accuracy of the count by signature on the Daily Banking Table Game Count Report and Daily Nonbanking Table Game Count Report.

(7) The Daily Banking Table Game Count Report and the Daily Nonbanking Table Game Count Report shall be distributed as follows:

(a) Immediately after leaving the count room, the count room supervisor shall deliver the original to revenue audit or place it in a secure locked box controlled by revenue audit;

(b) The Commission compliance representative who observed the count shall retain the second copy; and

(8) Immediately after leaving the count room, the count room supervisor shall deliver any additional documents contained in the table game drop boxes to revenue audit or place the documents in a secured locked box controlled by revenue audit, including:

(a) Requests for fills;

(b) Fill slips;

(d) Credit slips;

(e) Issuance copies of counter checks; and

(f) Table inventory slips.

(9) A count room employee shall conduct a thorough inspection of the count room, and all counting equipment in the count room, to verify that no currency, chips, checks, vouchers, coupons, or other documentation remains in the room.

G. A gaming ticket or promotional play instrument accepted by a cash storage or table game drop box shall be counted and included in the calculation of proceeds without regard to the validity of the gaming ticket or promotional play instrument.

H. A promotional play instrument which is not cancelled upon acceptance or during the count process shall be cancelled prior to the conclusion of the count.

I. A facility operator shall report in writing to the Commission within 72 hours of the count:

(1) Any variance between the actual count of cash, gaming tickets, and promotional play instruments in a cash storage box as determined in the count room and the amount for that particular cash storage box recorded on the:

(a) Facility operator’s video lottery terminal; and

(b) If the data has been made available to the facility operator, the central monitor and control system;

(2) The reason for the variance; and

(3) Corrective action taken or adjustments made.

Cross References

36.05.03.16E(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.46 Signs.

A. A facility operator shall construct all signs required under this regulation using a color scheme and font size reasonably expected to produce a sign which is readily visible to and readable by an individual entering the facility.

B. A facility operator shall post signs containing the following messages in a conspicuous location not more than 20 feet from each customer entrance to the facility: “An individual, including an off-duty officer or agent of a local, state or federal law enforcement agency, may not possess a weapon or other device designed to be used to inflict pain or cause injury in (name of facility) without the prior written approval of the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission.”

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.47 Player Complaints.

A. A facility operator shall attempt to timely resolve a dispute with a player concerning operation of a video lottery terminal, table game, or payment of alleged winnings.

B. A facility operator who is unable to satisfactorily resolve a dispute with a player within 3 days of notice of the dispute shall notify the Commission of the dispute.

C. On receipt of notice by the facility operator of the dispute, the Commission shall provide the player with a Commission player complaint form together with instructions for completing and submitting the form.

D. The Commission shall investigate a complaint submitted to the Commission and notify the player and facility operator of its determination.

E. The Commission may provide a player with a complaint form at any time upon request.

Cross References

36.03.10.02D(7)(b)

36.03.10.14C(2)(g)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.48 Possession of a Weapon in a Facility.

A. Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, an individual may not possess in a facility:

(1) A firearm as defined in Public Safety Article, §5-101, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) An electronic control device as defined in Criminal Law Article, §4-109, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(3) A dangerous weapon as defined in Criminal Law Article, §4-101, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(4) Any other device or object designed to be used to inflict pain or cause injury.

B. The prohibition in §A of this regulation:

(1) Applies to all employees and contractors of the facility operator including security department employees; and

(2) Does not apply to:

(a) An on-duty officer or agent of a local, State or federal law enforcement agency having proper jurisdiction over the facility when the officer or agent is acting in an official capacity;

(b) An individual who is employed by an armored car company or other entity that is under contract with the facility to transport cash or a cash equivalent; or

C. An individual requesting Commission authorization to possess a weapon identified in §A of this regulation in a facility shall submit to the Commission in writing a request documenting:

(1) A compelling need to possess a weapon in the facility;

(2) That the individual is lawfully in possession of the weapon under applicable federal and State law; and

(3) That the individual has received training in the possession and use of the weapon.

Cross References

36.03.10.14C(4)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.49 Acceptance of Tips or Gratuities.

A. Except as otherwise provided in this regulation:

(1) A supervisory video lottery employee of a facility is prohibited from soliciting or accepting a tip or gratuity directly from a player;

(2) A video lottery employee is prohibited from soliciting a tip or gratuity from a player; and

(3) A facility operator may permit an employee who is authorized to accept a gratuity from a player to accept a gaming ticket if the gaming ticket is redeemed:

(a) At the cashiers’ cage; and

(b) With approval of the employee’s department supervisor, if the amount of the gaming ticket exceeds $100.

B. At least 30 days before table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission for approval internal controls relating to the acceptance of tips or gratuities by dealers at banking and nonbanking table games.

C. Except as provided in §G of this regulation, a dealer shall immediately deposit all tips and gratuities into a transparent locked box reserved for tips and gratuities, and:

(1) If roulette chips are received as a tips or gratuity, the marker button indicating the specific value of the roulette chips may not be removed until after the dealer, in the presence of a floorperson or above, has converted the roulette chips into value chips which shall then be immediately deposited in the transparent locked box reserved for tips and gratuities;

(2) Tip and gratuities shall be:

(a) Collected and accounted for at least once each gaming day; and

(b) Placed in a common pool for distribution pro rata among all dealers in accordance with §E of this regulation; and

(3) A facility operator may include dealer supervisors in the common pool described in §C(3) of this regulation.

D. Upon receipt of a tip or gratuity from a player, the dealer shall extend the dealer’s arm in an overt motion and deposit the tip or gratuity in the locked box reserved for tips and gratuities.

E. Tips and gratuities placed in a common pool shall be distributed pro rata among the dealers in the pool based on the number of hours worked and based on any standards for distribution established by a facility operator, which may include:

(1) Hours of vacation time, personal leave time, or any other authorized leave of absence in the number of hours worked by each employee; and

(2) Different full-time or part-time employees.

F. A distribution of tips and gratuities from a common tip pool shall occur no more than once every 7 calendar days.

G. Notwithstanding the requirements in §C of this regulation, a facility operator that offers the game of poker:

(1) May establish a separate common pool for tips and gratuities received by its poker dealers; or

(2) If it allows a poker dealer to retain the poker dealer’s own tips and gratuities:

(a) Shall require tips and gratuities received by a poker dealer to be deposited in a transparent locked box assigned to the particular dealer; and

(b) Shall require that the transparent locked box be moved from table to table with the dealer.

H. If a facility operator elects to follow the requirements of §G(2) of this regulation, at the end of the poker dealer's shift:

(1) The dealer shall take the transparent locked box assigned to the dealer to a cage cashier; and

(2) The cage cashier shall open the container and count the tips and gratuities in the presence of the poker dealer, and record the total amount of the tips and gratuities received by the dealer, and:

(a) Return the tips and gratuities to the dealer; or

(b) Retain all or a portion of the tips and gratuities for inclusion in the dealer's paycheck.

I. If a facility operator elects to follow the requirements of §G(2) of this regulation and has established a gaming industry tip and compliance agreement, §H of this regulation does not apply.

J. A facility operator shall specify in its internal controls how dealer tips and gratuities will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.50 Off-Site Customer Service Location.

A. A facility operator may establish an off-site customer service location for a player to:

(1) Establish a customer deposit account and make a deposit under Regulation .23 of this chapter; and

(2) Pay a counter check under Regulation .28 of this chapter.

B. A facility operator that uses an off-site customer service location shall have internal controls that require:

(1) Establishment of a compliance program required under COMAR 36.03.10.07.Q, that is updated to include the off-site customer service location operation;

(2) Identification of the:

(a) Address of the off-site customer service location;

(b) Date the off-site customer service location is expected to open;

(d) Off-site customer service location telephone number(s);

(e) Off-site customer service location normal hours of operation; and

(f) An organization chart listing all positions that will have responsibility over Maryland operations related to the off-site customer service location;

(3) Commencement of an off-site customer service location operation only after receiving Commission approval;

(4) An employee independent of the off-site customer service location operation and the cage department to submit a monthly listing and reconciliation of all outstanding credit instruments that have been transferred to branch offices to the credit issuances and payments recorded by the cage;

(5) An Off-Site Customer Service Location Report to be maintained by the licensee and updated quarterly to include the following for each off-site customer service location:

(a) Address and telephone numbers;

(b) If applicable, opening and closing date;

(d) Off-site customer service location normal hours of operation; and

(e) Year-to-date and previous calendar year dollar amounts of the following Maryland specific transactions received or disbursed, and controlled by, the off-site customer service location:

(i) Cash deposits, noncash deposits, and total deposits;

(ii) Cash withdrawals, noncash withdrawals, and total withdrawals; and

(iii) Cash payments on credit instruments, noncash payments on credit instruments, and total payments on credit instruments;

(6) The Off-Site Customer Service Location Report to be submitted to the Commission no later than 30 days after the end of the calendar year;

(7) An off-site customer service location to maintain the following records for Maryland video lottery operations:

(a) A separate monthly log, by day, of payments received on credit instruments that includes:

(i) Player’s name on an account to which a payment is being applied;

(ii) Name of individual making a payment;

(iii) Date of payment;

(iv) Amount of payment; and

(v) Whether a payment was by cash, check or other financial instrument;

(b) A separate monthly log, by day, of all funds deposited and withdrawn that includes:

(i) Player’s name on an account to which the funds are being applied;

(ii) Name of the individual making the payment;

(iii) Date of deposit or withdrawal;

(iv) Amount of deposit or withdrawal;

(v) Whether the transfer of funds was made by cash, check, or other financial instrument; and

(vi) New ending account balance; and

(c) Monthly record of currency exchange rate gains and losses and money changer fees in conjunction with a player’s payment on a credit instrument that includes:

(i) Player’s name;

(ii) Date of receipt; and

(iii) Amount of payment; and

(8) Any costs associated with the Commission’s audit or review of an off-site customer service location operation to be reimbursed by the licensee to the Commission.

C. An off-site customer service location may not open until the Commission approves:

(1) The internal controls described in §B of this regulation; and

(2) An activation request submitted by the facility to the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.51 Donation of Coins from Gaming Payouts.

A. A facility operator shall offer players the opportunity to donate to the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund by providing at least one donation box or container that is:

(1) Clearly marked as accepting donations for the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund;

(2) Equipped with an opening that is large enough for players to donate coins, cash, gaming chips, gaming tickets, or other items that are redeemable for cash at the facility;

(3) Capable of being locked;

(4) Securely attached to a stationary object or otherwise secured to prevent unauthorized removal of the box or container; and

(5) Located near an exit, cage, customer service window or kiosk, or in any other part of the facility that experiences high player traffic.

B. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures and controls addressing the donation and security of items described in §A(2) of this regulation as donations to the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund.

C. An item that was deposited into a Maryland Veterans Trust Fund box or container described in §A of this regulation may not be distributed as an unclaimed video lottery terminal jackpot under COMAR 36.03.01.03.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.10.52 Promotional Offers and Tournaments.

A. A facility operator shall submit terms and conditions of each promotion or tournament to the Commission no later than 14 days before the planned start of the promotion or tournament.

B. Submission shall include:

(1) A description of the promotion or tournament;

(2) The dates and times of the promotion or tournament;

(3) The participation requirements for the promotion or tournament;

(4) If applicable, the procedure for a claim or to redeem the promotional offer;

(5) Registration procedures;

(6) Limitations on participation;

(7) The gambling assistance message required by COMAR 36.03.06.03; and

(8) Any other information the Commission requires.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.49 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F, L amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .07N, P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08F amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .11J amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .14C amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .16C, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .19E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, I amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F, G, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K adopted effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .20K amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .21D amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .24D, I amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .24P, Q amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .26C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .26D adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .27C amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27D amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27E adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695); July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .28C, G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .28H amended effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .28J adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .29A, D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .31B amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .32 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .34E adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .35B amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .36D amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .36F amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .37B amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .38 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .38C amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056); May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .38D amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .38F amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .38G amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .38H adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41C amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .42A, E amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .42E amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .43 amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .43A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .43B, G amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .43K adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .44A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .45C amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .49A amended effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .49 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .49D amended effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2018)
Administrative History: Regulation .50 adopted effective March 13, 2017 (44:5 Md. R. 294)
Administrative History: Regulation .51 adopted effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .52 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Family Law Article, §10-113.1; State Government Article, §§9-1A-01, 9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.03.11 Facility Standards

COMAR 36.03.11.01 Definitions.

The terms defined in State Government Article, §9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland, have the same meanings in this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, E amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-11, and 9-1A-23, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.11.02 Hours of Operation.

A. A facility operator may not offer fewer hours of operation than provided for in State law without the prior written approval of the Commission.

B. A facility operator that has received Commission approval to offer fewer hours of operation under §A of this regulation may, upon written notice to the Commission, extend its hours of operation up to and including those allowable under State law.

Cross References

36.03.10.19A

36.03.10.20B

36.03.10.22B

36.03.10.23C

36.03.10.24C(3)(b)

36.03.10.24D(1)

36.03.10.28H(1)

36.03.11.06E(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, E amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-11, and 9-1A-23, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.11.03 Facility Design Standards.

A. A facility operator shall, at its own expense, construct its facility in accordance with specifications established by the Commission, including:

(1) Computer space for the central monitor and control system contractor that is:

(a) Equipped with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning;

(b) Supplied with power including an uninterruptible backup power supply;

(c) Secured with a key or alternative locking mechanism maintained and controlled by representatives of the Commission and central monitor and control system operator in accordance with this subtitle;

(d) Equipped with a door that, when opened, audibly signals the facility operator’s surveillance monitoring room; and

(e) Covered by a surveillance system enabled to record all entry and exit to the computer space and activity in the area;

(2) Equipment storage space for the central monitor and control system contractor;

(3) Equipment storage and repair space for video lottery terminal contractors;

(4) Cable infrastructure access to the gaming floor;

(5) All necessary wiring for the gaming floor, except that wiring which the Commission requires to be installed by a Commission contractor;

(6) A base and high backed seat for each video lottery terminal;

(7) At least 400 square feet of office space for use by Commission staff that is located immediately adjacent to the gaming floor and is equipped with:

(a) Partitioned work space, computers, telephones, copy capability, and supplies sufficient to meet the Commission’s data processing and related needs;

(b) Computer terminals permitting read only access by authorized Commission staff to any computerized slot monitoring system, casino management system, or player tracking system used by the facility operator; and

(8) A surveillance system approved in writing by the Commission that is:

(a) Configured to provide surveillance of all video lottery terminal and table game related activities within the facility in accordance with standards established by the Commission;

(b) Enabled with a digital video recording format in accordance with standards established by the Commission; and

(c) Equipped with a monitoring station for the exclusive use of the Commission which is configured with full camera control capability over the surveillance system and is capable of overriding the camera control capability of the facility operator;

(9) An alarm system connected to all emergency exits from the gaming floor which:

(a) Produces a distinguishable warning sound that is discernible in the vicinity of an exit when the emergency door is opened; and

(b) Requires deactivation and reset by means of a key or alternative locking mechanism maintained and controlled by the security department;

(10) An area for the detention of individuals taken into custody by any law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the facility;

(11) Adequate space for use by the Commission in connection with conducting background investigations of applicants or licensees;

(12) Any signage required by the Commission;

(13) Communication systems capable of effecting timely communication between the facility and the Commission, law enforcement exercising proper jurisdiction over the facility, and emergency first responders; and

(14) Any other equipment or design feature required by the Commission.

B. State Lottery Games.

(1) A facility operator shall provide at least two locations at the facility for the sale of State Lottery games that are offered by or through the Commission.

(2) State Lottery game sales locations shall be situated as near as practicable to a cashiers’ cage.

Cross References

36.03.10.17A

36.03.11.04A

36.03.11.06E(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, E amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-11, and 9-1A-23, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.11.04 Table Games Surveillance Requirements.

A. Surveillance System. In addition to the surveillance system requirements in Regulation .03 of this chapter and COMAR 36.03.10, a facility operator that offers table games shall have a surveillance system that includes:

(1) Light sensitive cameras with lenses of sufficient magnification to allow the certificate holder to clandestinely monitor in detail:

(a) The gaming conducted at each gaming table in the licensed facility with sufficient clarity and coverage to simultaneously:

(i) Identify patrons and dealers; and

(ii) View the table and determine the configuration of wagers, card, dice and tile values and game outcomes;

(b) The movement of cash, gaming chips, and plaques, tip boxes, and drop boxes within the facility; and

(2) Stationary cameras dedicated to each table game offered by the facility, which shall be:

(a) Except for Craps, Baccarat, Roulette and Big Six Wheel, for each table game, at least one stationary camera;

(b) For a Craps table, at least two stationary cameras, with one camera covering each end of the table;

(i) That is 72 inches or longer, at least two stationary cameras, with one camera covering each end of the table; or

(ii) That is less than 72 inches, at least one stationary camera covering the table;

(d) For a Roulette table, at least two stationary cameras, with one camera covering the Roulette wheel and one camera covering the Roulette table layout;

(e) For a Big Six Wheel, at least two stationary cameras, with one camera covering the Big Six Wheel and one camera covering the Big Six Wheel table layout;

(f) Additional cameras as required by the Commission, which may include cameras with 360-degree pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities; and

(g) Single stationary cameras that:

(i) Are capable of clearly identifying the entire table layout, conduct, and outcome of the game; and

(ii) May be used by a facility operator in lieu of cameras identified in §A(2)(b)—(e) of this regulation.

B. Required Recordings. A facility’s surveillance system must continuously record transmissions from cameras used to observe the:

(1) Gaming conducted at table games;

(2) Collection of drop boxes and tip boxes;

(3) Distribution of cards, dice, and tiles to gaming pits;

(4) Inspection of cards, dice, and tiles in the gaming pits and at the gaming tables;

(5) Retrieval of cards, dice, and tiles from the gaming pits at the end of the gaming day; and

(6) Delivery of cards, dice, and tiles to the location designated and approved by the Commission for inspection, cancellation, destruction, or, if applicable, packaging for reuse.

C. Retention.

(1) The surveillance recordings required under §B of this regulation shall be retained for a minimum of 14 days.

(2) A surveillance recording of suspicious activity, suspected or alleged regulatory violations, or suspected or alleged criminal activity shall be retained for a minimum of 30 days.

(3) A surveillance recording shall be made available for review upon request by law enforcement.

D. Commission approval of monitoring rooms.

(1) Prior to the commencement of table game operations, a facility shall submit to the Commission a revised minimum staffing submission for the facility operator’s surveillance monitor rooms.

(2) The minimum staffing submission must consider the size and layout of the licensed facility as well as the number of table games and must at all times provide for surveillance of activities inside and outside the licensed facility.

(3) A facility operator may not implement a surveillance plan, or an amendment to a surveillance plan or minimum staffing submission, without prior Commission approval.

Cross References

36.03.03.07A(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, E amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-11, and 9-1A-23, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.11.05 Gaming Floor Plan.

A. At least 60 days before video lottery terminal or table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit a floor plan depicting its gaming floor and all restricted areas to the Commission for review and written approval.

B. A facility operator may not commence operations until its gaming floor plan is approved in writing by the Commission.

C. A gaming floor plan that a facility operator submits to the Commission shall:

(1) Be drawn to 1/8 inch scale, unless another scale is approved by the Commission;

(2) Be certified by an architect licensed to practice in Maryland;

(3) Depict the gaming floor with a notation as to:

(a) Total square feet;

(b) Total square feet utilized for the placement of video lottery terminals and table games;

(d) Each video lottery terminal or table game location, identified by number and notation as to whether it is proposed for present use or reserved for future use;

(e) Number of video lottery terminal and table game locations proposed for use on the gaming floor;

(f) Number of video lottery terminal and table game locations reserved for future use;

(g) Each seat on the gaming floor;

(h) Perimeter of the gaming floor;

(i) A clearly delineated route for an individual who is not allowed to play video lottery terminals or table games to bypass the gaming floor;

(j) Each automated bill breaker, gaming ticket redemption, coupon redemption, and jackpot payout machine; and

(k) Each security department zone, including a notation as to whether it is a fixed or roving post;

(4) Depict all restricted areas within the facility with a notation as to:

(a) Cashiers' cage, any satellite cashiers' cage, and ancillary offices, inclusive of each cashiers' cage window location and location number;

(b) Computer space allocated to the central monitor and control system;

(d) An area designated for the storage or repair of equipment or video lottery terminals or table game equipment;

(e) Information technology department operations centers;

(f) Progressive controller locations;

(g) Surveillance monitoring room;

(h) Vault and armored car bay locations; and

(i) Any area designated as restricted by the facility operator in its Commission-approved internal controls;

(5) Depict each surveillance camera with a notation as to camera type and location number; and

(6) Depict each automated teller machine installed in accordance with COMAR 36.03.03.07.

D. If a gaming floor includes an outdoor area, in addition to the requirements of §C of this regulation an operator shall submit to the Commission a gaming floor plan that includes:

(1) The amenities that the operator intends to offer in the outdoor area;

(2) An affidavit from the chief executive officer attesting that the outdoor area and its intended use meet all applicable local and State requirements; and

(3) A plan for player and equipment safety during inclement weather.

E. A facility operator may not implement any change to its approved gaming floor plan without the prior written approval of Agency staff.

Cross References

36.03.10.11C(2)(b)(vii)

36.03.11.06E(4)

36.03.11.08C

36.04.02.01B(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, E amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-11, and 9-1A-23, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.11.06 Issuance of an Operation License.

A. A facility operator may not commence video lottery operations until the Commission has issued an operation license.

B. The operation license issued by the Commission shall specify:

(1) Date and time at which operations may commence;

(2) Maximum square footage of gaming floor; and

(3) Maximum number of video lottery terminals which may be operated by the facility operator under the operation license.

C. The initial 15-year term of an operation license shall commence with the date the Commission issues an operation license.

D. The Commission may issue an operation license subject to conditions.

E. The Commission may issue an operation license after determining that:

(1) The facility operator’s proposed hours of operation comply with State Government Article, §9-1A-23, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Regulation .02 of this chapter;

(2) The facility complies with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Regulation .03 of this chapter;

(3) All video lottery terminals and associated equipment have been tested and comply with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and any standards established by the Commission;

(4) The gaming floor plan complies with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Regulation .05 of this chapter;

(5) The facility operator’s internal controls comply with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 36.03.10;

(6) The facility operator is prepared to implement the internal controls, surveillance, and security procedures that are necessary to ensure that the operation of the video lottery terminals and video lottery facility is conducted safely and legally;

(7) The facility operator’s employees are:

(a) Licensed and registered with the Commission; and

(b) Trained in the performance of their responsibilities;

(8) The facility is prepared in all respects to receive the public;

(9) The facility operator has complied with any additional pre-opening conditions imposed by the Commission; and

(10) The facility operator has successfully completed a test period.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, E amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-11, and 9-1A-23, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.11.07 Permanent Facility.

A. A facility operator shall commence operation of video lottery terminals in a permanent facility within 18 months after the date the Commission issues an operation license.

B. The permanent facility must be located at the location for which the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission awarded a video lottery operation license.

C. The Commission may approve an extension of time for the commencement of operations if:

(1) A facility operator submits a written request for an extension; and

(2) The Commission determines that extenuating circumstances exist that are beyond the control of the facility operator which have prevented the facility operator from complying with §A of this regulation.

D. The Commission may:

(1) Approve an extension of 6 months to comply with §A of this regulation; and

(2) Not grant more than two extensions to a facility operator.

E. If a facility operator fails to comply with the requirements of this regulation, its operation license shall be revoked and shall automatically revert to the State.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, E amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-11, and 9-1A-23, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.11.08 Temporary Facility.

A. The Commission may issue an operation license for a temporary facility.

B. A temporary facility must comply with the requirements this chapter.

C. Upon the written submission of a facility operator, the Commission may authorize a deviation from the requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter when it issues an operation license for a temporary facility.

D. A facility shall be operational in a permanent facility no later than 30 months after the Commission issues an operation license.

E. If the Commission issues an operation license for a temporary facility, the facility operator shall be responsible for all costs associated with the transition from a temporary facility to a permanent facility, including the cost of relocating the:

(1) Central control monitor and control computer system;

(2) Video lottery terminals; and

(3) Associated equipment.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, E amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-11, and 9-1A-23, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.12.01 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) Transport; Transportation.

(a) “Transport” or “transportation” means any shipping, transfer, delivery, or other movement of a video lottery terminal or table game equipment into or out of the State, or between facilities within the State.

(b) “Transport” or “transportation” does not include the movement of a video lottery facility or table game equipment within a facility.

(2) “Written notice” means information provided to the Commission in an electronic or written form or format designated by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, and 9-1A-21, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.12.02 Compliance with Federal Law.

A person who transports a video lottery terminal or table game equipment shall comply with applicable provisions of 15 U.S.C. §§1171—1178, commonly known as the Johnson Act.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, and 9-1A-21, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.12.03 Transportation.

A. Unless otherwise directed by the Commission, a person shall submit a written notice to the Commission prior to transporting a video lottery terminal or table game equipment.

B. A person proposing to transport a video lottery terminal or table game equipment shall submit to the Commission a written notice containing:

(1) Name and address of person initiating transportation;

(2) Reason for transportation;

(3) Method of transportation;

(4) Name of and address of carrier;

(5) Anticipated beginning and end dates of transportation;

(6) Name and address of destination;

(7) Name and address of manufacturer;

(8) Manufacturer's serial number;

(9) Model number;

(10) Description; and

(11) Any other information requested by the Commission.

C. The person proposing to transport or transporting a video lottery terminal or table game equipment shall promptly provide the Commission with written notice of any changes to the information already submitted as required under §B of this regulation.

D. A person transporting a video lottery terminal or table game equipment shall plainly and clearly label the package so that the name and address of the shipper and recipient, and the contents of the package, may be readily ascertained during an inspection of the outside of the package.

E. After delivery of a video lottery terminal or table game equipment, the facility to which the terminal is delivered shall promptly provide the Commission with written notice that includes:

(1) Date video lottery terminal or table game equipment was received;

(2) Date video lottery terminal or table game equipment will be placed into operation; and

(3) Any other information requested by the Commission.

F. Storage.

(1) If a video lottery terminal or table game equipment will not be placed into operation upon delivery to a facility, the facility shall provide the Commission with written notice that includes:

(a) Identification of the video lottery terminal or table game equipment;

(b) Reason for storage;

(d) Any other information requested by the Commission.

(2) A facility shall store a video lottery terminal or table game equipment only in a manner that the Commission has approved.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, and 9-1A-21, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.12.04 Registration.

A. The Commission shall maintain a register of each video lottery terminal and specified table game equipment placed in operation in the State.

B. The table game equipment for which the Commission shall maintain a register under §A of this regulation is:

(1) Table games that contain an approved table layout;

(2) Automated table game shuffling devices;

(3) Table game progressive controllers; and

(4) Any other table game equipment specified by the Commission.

C. For each video lottery terminal placed into operation, the Commission shall incorporate the video lottery terminal into the Commission's central monitoring system.

D. For each piece of video lottery and table gaming equipment specified in §B of this regulation that is placed into operation, the Commission shall:

(1) Assign a registration control number; and

(2) Affix a Commission registration tag.

E. A video lottery terminal or gaming table may not be transported out of the State unless the Commission:

(1) Approves the action; and

(2) If the video lottery terminal is being permanently removed from the State, removes the registration tag.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, and 9-1A-21, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.12.05 Testing.

A. The Commission may test video lottery terminals and associated equipment for:

(1) Accuracy;

(2) Compatibility with the central monitor and control system; and

(3) Any other function that the Commission determines may be necessary to validate the proper functionality and performance of the terminals and equipment.

B. The Commission may test table game rules and table game equipment for:

(1) Accuracy; and

(2) Any other function the Commission determines is necessary to validate the proper functionality and performance of table game equipment.

Cross References

36.05.03.16B(12)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, and 9-1A-21, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.03.12.06 Request for Authorization.

A. A facility shall obtain prior written Commission authorization before taking any of the following actions with respect to a video lottery terminal or table game equipment in its facility:

(1) Placing a video lottery terminal or table game into operation;

(2) Relocating a video lottery terminal or table game within the facility;

(3) Converting a game theme or table layout;

(4) Converting a play denomination on a video lottery terminal;

(5) Changing percentage payout;

(6) Changing an erasable programmable read only memory chip;

(7) Changing a jackpot lockup amount;

(8) Changing a configuration;

(9) Performing a substantial replacement of parts;

(10) Implementing any variation, composite, or new feature of a table game; or

(11) Performing any other action that materially alters or interrupts the operation of a video lottery terminal or table game.

B. Before the Commission may authorize an action described in §A of this regulation, a facility shall submit to the Commission written notice of the request that includes:

(1) Description of proposed action;

(2) Location of action;

(3) Start and end dates and times;

(4) Estimated “go live” date for the video lottery terminal or table game;

(5) Approval of the manufacturer of the affected video lottery terminal or table game equipment;

(6) Approval of the operator of the central monitor and control system for video lottery terminals; and

(7) Any other information requested by the Commission.

C. Notice of Changes. A facility shall promptly provide the Commission with written notice of any changes to the information already submitted under §A or B of this regulation.

D. Commission Response to Request for Authorization.

(1) The Commission may impose additional requirements on the facility or the manufacturer before authorizing the action.

(2) The Commission may deny approval of the action.

(3) A facility shall notify the Commission if the action is not completed as approved by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, and 9-1A-21, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.04.01 Video Lottery Technical Standards

COMAR 36.04.01.01 Definitions.

A. In addition to the terms defined in State Government Article, §9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland and in COMAR 36.03.01.02, which have the same meaning in this subtitle, in this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Double-up” means an optional wager on a video lottery terminal, the availability of which is triggered by a preceding winning event, in which the player has a mathematically equal probability of doubling the amount wagered or losing the entire amount placed at risk.

(2) “Linked” means to connect with.

(3) “Modification” means a change or alteration that:

(a) Affects the conduct of play or operation of equipment, a system, or software including a change or alteration to a:

(i) Control program;

(ii) Graphics program; or

(iii) Payout percentage; and

(b) Does not include the replacement of one approved component with an identical component.

(4) “Progressive controller” means a device independent of the operating system of a video lottery terminal that calculates and transmits to a video lottery terminal the amount of an available progressive jackpot based on:

(a) A pre-established rate of progression; and

(b) Denomination of the video lottery terminal.

(5) “Progressive jackpot” means a jackpot offered by a video lottery terminal that may increase uniformly in value based on wagers as the video lottery terminal is played.

(6) “Random number generator” means a computational or physical functionality within the operating system of an electronic device which ensures the observed unpredictability and absence of pattern in a set of elements or events that have definite probabilities of occurrence.

(7) “RAM” means random access memory.

(8) “RAM clear” means a process that results in the zeroing out of any:

(a) Meter information;

(b) Configuration information; or

(9) “Skill” means the application of intelligence and specific knowledge to achieve the best result when a video lottery terminal offers a choice of options during game play.

(10) “Theme” means a concept, subject matter, and methodology of design of a video lottery terminal.

(11) “Version” means a sequence number or designation assigned to equipment, a system, or software to identify the initial release of the equipment, system, or software and to track changes or revisions to the initial release.

(12) “Wide area progressive system” means a system independent of the operating system of a video lottery terminal that calculates and transmits to video lottery terminals linked in two or more facilities in or outside the State the amount of an available progressive jackpot based on:

(a) A pre-established rate of progression; and

(b) Denomination of the video lottery terminal.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.02 Testing, Certification, and Approval of Equipment, a System, or Software.

A. A manufacturer may not offer the equipment, systems, or software enumerated in §E of this regulation, or a modification to a Commission-approved version of that equipment, system or software, for sale, lease, distribution, or use in a facility without it having been:

(1) Tested and certified by an independent certified testing laboratory; and

(2) Approved in writing by the Commission.

B. A facility operator may not purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire the right to install, utilize, or make available for use the equipment, systems, or software enumerated in §E(3) of this regulation, or a modification to a Commission-approved version of that equipment, system, or software, without it having been:

(1) Tested and certified by an independent certified testing laboratory; and

(2) Approved in writing by the Commission.

C. A facility operator may not modify, alter, or tamper with the central monitor and control system or a video lottery terminal.

D. Modification, alteration, or tampering with the central monitor and control system or a video lottery terminal may result in the immediate suspension of an operation license by the Commission.

E. The testing, certification, and approval requirements of this regulation shall, at a minimum, apply to:

(1) The central monitor and control system;

(2) A video lottery terminal;

(3) The interoperability between a video lottery terminal and:

(a) A video lottery terminal data system;

(b) A casino management system;

(d) A promotional play system;

(e) A player tracking system;

(f) A ticket redemption unit;

(g) An automated jackpot payout machine;

(h) An external bonusing system;

(i) A cashless funds transfer system; and

(j) A progressive controller; and

(4) Other equipment, systems, or software designated for testing and certification by the Commission.

F. A prototype of equipment, a system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved under §E of this regulation, or a modification to a Commission-approved version of that equipment, system, or software shall, at a minimum, be tested for:

(1) Overall operational integrity;

(2) Conformance with State Government Article, §9-1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle;

(3) The technical standards enumerated in any Request for Proposals, issued by the Commission pertaining to the equipment, system, or software, as amended or clarified; and

(4) If applicable, compatibility and compliance with the central monitor and control system communication protocol designated by the Commission, including the ability to communicate with the central monitor and control system on a real-time basis for:

(a) Meter retrieval; and

(b) Video lottery terminal:

(i) Status; and

(ii) Activation and deactivation.

G. Until such time as the Commission determines it has assembled a list of approved equipment, systems, and software sufficient to meet the needs of facility operators under State Government Article, §9-1A-21(d), Annotated Code of Maryland, notwithstanding the requirements of Regulations .03 and .04 of this chapter, the Commission may permit an abbreviated testing and approval process in accordance with the requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter.

H. If a facility operator develops any equipment, system, or software that is functionally equivalent to that enumerated in §E(3) of this regulation, or modifies a Commission-approved version of that equipment, system, or software, the facility operator shall be subject to the testing, certification, and approval requirements of this chapter to the same extent as if the equipment, system, or software were developed or modified by a manufacturer.

I. A manufacturer shall pay all costs of testing, certification, and approval under this chapter including, but not limited to, all costs associated with:

(1) Transportation;

(2) Equipment and technical services required by an independent certified testing laboratory to conduct the testing and certification process; and

(3) Implementation testing.

Cross References

36.04.01.03B(1)

36.04.01.03E(1)

36.04.01.04B(1)

36.04.01.04E(1)

36.04.01.05A

36.04.01.07A

36.04.01.08A

36.04.01.31E

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.03 Submission of Equipment, a System, or Software for Testing and Certification.

A. A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for equipment, a system, or software other than a video lottery terminal shall submit the equipment, system, or software to an independent certified testing laboratory.

B. The submission required by §A of this regulation shall include the following:

(1) A request for testing and certification under Regulation .02F of this chapter;

(2) A prototype of the equipment, system, or software identical in all mechanical, electrical, electronic, and other respects to that for which Commission approval is sought;

(3) Technical and operator manuals;

(4) A description of all security methodologies incorporated into the design of the equipment, system, or software including, if applicable:

(a) Password protection;

(b) Encryption methodology for all alterable media;

(d) Network redundancy; and

(e) Back-up and recovery procedures;

(5) A schematic or network diagram of the major components of the equipment, system, or software with a:

(a) Description of each component's functionality; and

(b) Software object report;

(6) A description of the data flow, in narrative and in schematic form, including:

(a) Data cabling; and

(b) If applicable, communications methodology for multi-site applications;

(7) A list of:

(a) Computer operating systems;

(b) Third-party software; and

(8) System software and hardware installation procedures;

(9) A description of the method used to authenticate software;

(10) All source code;

(11) If applicable, a description of the features offered by the equipment, system, or software with regard to:

(a) Player and employee card functions; and

(b) Reconciliation procedures;

(12) If applicable, a description of any interoperability testing conducted by the manufacturer, including test results identified by manufacturer, model, and software identification and version number, for the submitted equipment, system, or software's connection to any of the following:

(a) Video lottery terminal;

(b) Video lottery terminal data system;

(d) Gaming ticket system;

(e) Promotional play system;

(f) Player tracking system;

(g) Ticket redemption unit;

(h) Automated jackpot payout machine;

(i) External bonusing system;

(j) Cashless funds transfer system; and

(k) Progressive controller;

(13) If applicable, a description, accompanied by diagrams, schematics, and specifications, of the creation of a:

(a) Gaming ticket and the redemption options available; and

(b) Promotional play instrument and the redemption options available; and

(14) If requested by the Commission or an independent certified testing laboratory:

(a) Any specialized hardware, software, or other equipment, inclusive of technical support and maintenance, required to conduct the testing and certification process; and

(b) Additional documentation pertaining to the equipment, system, or software being tested.

C. A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for a modification to a Commission-approved version of equipment, a system, or software other than a video lottery terminal shall submit the proposed modification to an independent certified testing laboratory.

D. An independent certified testing laboratory selected by a manufacturer or the Commission to test a modification may be, but need not be, the testing laboratory that performed the initial prototype testing.

E. The submission required by §C of this regulation shall include the following:

(1) A request for testing and certification under Regulation .02F of this chapter;

(2) The equipment, system, or software proposed for modification;

(3) A description of the proposed modification, accompanied by applicable diagrams, schematics, and specifications;

(4) A narrative disclosing the purpose for the modification;

(5) If requested by the Commission or an independent certified testing laboratory:

(a) Any specialized hardware, software, or other equipment, inclusive of technical support and maintenance, required to conduct the testing and certification process; and

(b) Additional documentation pertaining to the testing of the proposed modification.

F. At the conclusion of testing of a prototype or modification of equipment, a system, or software other than a video lottery terminal, an independent certified testing laboratory shall issue to the Commission a certification report in an:

(1) Electronic form; and

(2) Format acceptable to the Commission.

G. Upon receipt of a certification report from an independent certified testing laboratory, but prior to a decision to approve a prototype or modification of equipment, a system, or software other than a video lottery terminal, the Commission may require a trial period, as follows:

(1) A trial period shall be of a scope and duration the Commission deems appropriate to assess the operation of the prototype or modification in a live gaming environment;

(2) A trial period shall be subject to compliance by the manufacturer and the facility operator with specific terms and conditions required by the Commission, which may include:

(a) Development and implementation of product specific accounting and internal controls; and

(b) Periodic data reporting to the Commission;

(3) The Commission may authorize the receipt of compensation by a manufacturer during a trial period; and

(4) The Commission may order termination of a trial period at any time upon a determination by the Commission that:

(a) A manufacturer or facility operator has not complied with the terms and conditions required by the Commission; or

(b) Equipment, a system, or software is not performing as expected.

H. Upon receipt of a certification report from an independent certified testing laboratory, the Commission may:

(1) Approve the prototype or modification, with or without specific conditions;

(2) Reject the prototype or modification;

(3) Require additional testing; or

(4) Require a trial period under §G of this regulation.

I. Commission approval of a prototype or modification does not constitute a guarantee of its safety or reliability.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.04 Submission of a Video Lottery Terminal for Testing and Certification.

A. A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for a video lottery terminal shall submit the video lottery terminal to an independent certified testing laboratory.

B. The submission required by §A of this regulation shall include the following:

(1) A request for testing and certification under Regulation .02F of this chapter;

(2) A prototype of the video lottery terminal identical in all mechanical, electrical, electronic, and other respects to that for which Commission approval is sought;

(3) Technical and operator manuals;

(4) A description of the video lottery terminal including:

(a) Diagrams, schematics, and specifications; and

(b) Documentation with regard to the manner in which the video lottery terminal was tested and emulated by the manufacturer prior to submission;

(5) A copy, on electronically readable media, of all:

(a) Executable software, including data and graphics information;

(b) Source code for programs that have no commercial use other than as a component of a video lottery terminal; and

(i) Reel strips or card images;

(ii) Rules and instructions; and

(iii) Pay tables;

(6) A mathematical explanation of the average and theoretical return to the player, listing all:

(a) Assumptions; and

(b) Steps in the formula including the treatment of bonus pays;

(7) A description of:

(a) Security methodologies incorporated into the design of a video lottery terminal including, if applicable:

(i) Encryption methodology for all alterable media;

(ii) Auto-authentication of software; and

(iii) Recovery capability of a video lottery terminal on power interruption;

(b) Tower light functions indicating the corresponding condition;

(d) Use and function of available:

(i) Dip switch settings; and

(ii) Configurable options;

(8) A description, accompanied by supporting test results, of the random number generator or generators used to determine the results of a wager, including a detailed explanation of:

(a) Operational methodology; and

(b) The manner by which the random number generator including the random number selection process is impervious to:

(i) Outside influences;

(ii) Interference from electro-magnetic, electrostatic, and radio frequencies; and

(iii) Influence from ancillary equipment by means of data communications;

(9) If a video lottery terminal requires or permits player skill in the theoretical derivations of the payout return, the source of strategy;

(10) If required, a cross-reference between the meters denoted on the video lottery terminal and the meters required by:

(a) Regulation .16 of this chapter; and

(b) The technical standards enumerated in any Request for Proposals issued by the Commission pertaining to a video lottery terminal, as amended or clarified;

(11) Program storage media including:

(a) EPROMs;

(b) EEPROMs; and

(12) Proof that a video lottery terminal has been inspected and approved for customer safety by a reputable testing laboratory;

(13) If applicable, a description of any interoperability testing conducted by the manufacturer, including test results identified by manufacturer, model and software identification and version number, for the submitted video lottery terminal’s connection to any of the following:

(a) Video lottery terminal data system;

(b) Casino management system;

(d) Promotional play system;

(e) Player tracking system;

(f) Ticket redemption unit;

(g) Automated jackpot payout machine;

(h) External bonusing system;

(i) Cashless funds transfer system; and

(j) Progressive controller;

(14) A description of the manner in which the video lottery terminal was or will be tested for compatibility and compliance with the central monitor and control system communication protocol designated by the Commission including the ability to communicate with the central monitor and control system on a real time basis for:

(a) Meter retrieval; and

(b) Video lottery terminal:

(i) Status; and

(ii) Activation and deactivation;

(15) Specialized hardware, software, or testing equipment, inclusive of technical support and maintenance, requested by an independent certified testing laboratory including, but not limited to:

(a) An emulator for a specified microprocessor;

(b) Personal computers;

(d) Target reel strips; and

(e) Door defeats; and

(16) If requested by the Commission or an independent certified testing laboratory, additional documentation pertaining to the video lottery terminal being tested including, but not limited to:

(a) Hardware block diagrams of the major subsystems;

(b) A complete set of schematics for all subsystems;

(d) Technical specifications for any microprocessor or microcontroller.

C. A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for a modification to a Commission-approved version of a video lottery terminal, including a change in theme, shall submit the modification to an independent certified testing laboratory.

D. An independent certified testing laboratory selected by a manufacturer or the Commission to test a modification may, but need not be, the testing laboratory that performed the initial prototype testing.

E. The submission required by §C of this regulation shall include the following:

(1) A request for testing and certification under Regulation .02F of this chapter;

(2) The video lottery terminal proposed for modification;

(3) A description of the proposed modification to the video lottery terminal, accompanied by applicable diagrams, schematics, and specifications;

(4) If a change in theme is involved, a copy of the graphical images displayed on the video lottery terminal including, if applicable:

(a) Reel strips and card images;

(b) Rules and instructions; and

(5) If a change in the manner in which the average payout percentage is achieved, or a change in the theoretical return to the player is otherwise involved, a mathematical explanation of the return to the player, listing all:

(a) Assumptions; and

(b) Steps in the formula including the treatment of bonus pays;

(6) If the proposed modification requires or permits player skill in the theoretical derivations of the payout return, the source of strategy;

(7) A description of the manner in which the video lottery terminal was or will be tested for compatibility and compliance with the central monitor and control system communication protocol designated by the Commission including the ability to communicate with the central monitor and control system on a real time basis for:

(a) Meter retrieval; and

(b) Video lottery terminal:

(i) Status; and

(ii) Activation and deactivation; and

(8) If requested by the Commission or an independent certified testing laboratory:

(a) Any specialized hardware, software, or other equipment, inclusive of technical support and maintenance, required to conduct the testing and certification process; and

(b) Additional documentation pertaining to the testing of the proposed modification.

F. At the conclusion of testing of a prototype or modification to a video lottery terminal, an independent certified testing laboratory shall issue to the Commission a certification report in an:

(1) Electronic form; and

(2) Format acceptable to the Commission.

G. Upon receipt of a certification report from an independent certified testing laboratory, but prior to a decision to approve a prototype or modification to a video lottery terminal, the Commission may require a trial period, as follows:

(1) A trial period shall be of a scope and duration the Commission deems appropriate to assess the operation of the video lottery terminal in a live gaming environment;

(2) A trial period shall be subject to compliance by the manufacturer and the facility operator with specific terms and conditions required by the Commission, which may include:

(a) Development and implementation of product specific accounting and internal controls; and

(b) Periodic data reporting to the Commission;

(3) The Commission may authorize the receipt of compensation by a manufacturer during a trial period; and

(4) The Commission may order termination of the trial period at any time upon a determination by the Commission that:

(a) A manufacturer or facility operator has not complied with the terms and conditions required by the Commission; or

(b) The video lottery terminal is not performing as expected.

H. Upon receipt of a certification report from an independent certified testing laboratory, the Commission may:

(1) Approve the prototype or modification, with or without specific conditions;

(2) Reject the prototype or modification;

(3) Require additional testing; or

(4) Require a trial period under §G of this regulation.

I. Commission approval of a prototype or modification of a video lottery terminal does not constitute a guarantee of its safety or reliability.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.05 Abbreviated Testing and Certification.

A. Except with regard to the Commission’s central monitor and control system, a manufacturer may, during the period specified in Regulation .02G of this chapter, seek Commission approval of a prototype or proposed modification under an abbreviated testing and certification process for any equipment, system, or software required to be tested and certified under Regulation .02E of this chapter.

B. A manufacturer shall submit the equipment, system or software to an independent certified testing laboratory.

C. The submission required by §B of this regulation shall include the following:

(1) A request for abbreviated testing and certification under this regulation naming the state within the United States on whose regulations and technical standards the manufacturer proposes the Commission rely;

(2) A prototype of the equipment, system, or software identical in all mechanical, electrical, electronic, and other respects to that for which Commission approval is sought;

(3) A certification signed by the chief engineer of the manufacturer, or the engineer in charge of the division of the manufacturer responsible for producing the equipment or system submitted, representing that:

(a) The prototype or proposed modification is identical in all mechanical, electrical, electronic and other respects to one which has been tested and certified by:

(i) A testing laboratory operated by the named state; or

(ii) An independent certified testing laboratory on behalf of the named state;

(b) The manufacturer is licensed in good standing in the named state;

(c) The submitted equipment, system, or software has all regulatory approvals prerequisite to sale, lease, or distribution in the named state;

(d) The testing standards of the named state are comprehensive, thorough and involve substantially similar technical requirements and safeguards as those required by:

(i) State Government Article, §9-1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle; and

(ii) The technical standards enumerated in any Request for Proposals issued by the Commission pertaining to the equipment, system, or software, as amended or clarified; and

(e) The manufacturer has fully disclosed any conditions or limitations placed by the named state on the operation or placement of the equipment, system, or software:

(i) At the time of approval; or

(ii) Subsequent to approval;

(4) Copies of the submission package, and any amendments thereto, filed in the named state including any:

(a) Checklists;

(b) Correspondence, review letters or certification letters issued by:

(i) The testing laboratory operated by the named state; or

(ii) An independent certified testing laboratory on behalf of the named state; and

(5) If applicable, a description of any interoperability testing conducted by the manufacturer, including test results identified by manufacturer, model and software identification and version number, for the submitted equipment or system’s connection to a:

(a) Video lottery terminal;

(b) Video lottery terminal data system;

(d) Gaming ticket system;

(e) Promotional play system;

(f) Player tracking system;

(g) Ticket redemption unit;

(h) Automated jackpot payout machine;

(i) External bonusing system;

(j) Cashless funds transfer system; and

(k) Progressive controller;

(6) If the submission involves a video lottery terminal, a description of the manner in which the video lottery terminal was or will be tested for compatibility and compliance with the central monitor and control system communication protocol designated by the Commission including the ability to communicate with the central monitor and control system on a real time basis for:

(a) Meter retrieval; and

(b) Video lottery terminal:

(i) Status; and

(ii) Activation and deactivation; and

(7) If requested by the Commission or an independent certified testing laboratory:

(a) Any specialized hardware, software, or other equipment, inclusive of technical support and maintenance, required to conduct the testing and certification process; and

(b) Additional documentation pertaining to the equipment, system, or software being tested.

D. At the conclusion of testing of a prototype or modification, an independent certified testing laboratory conducting abbreviated testing and certification shall issue to the Commission a certification report in an:

(1) Electronic form; and

(2) Format acceptable to the Commission.

E. The certification report issued under §D of this regulation shall state:

(1) Whether the independent certified testing laboratory concurs with the manufacturer that the testing standards of the named state are comprehensive, thorough and involve substantially similar technical requirements and safeguards as those required by:

(a) State Government Article, §9-1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle; and

(b) The technical standards enumerated in any Request for Proposals issued by the Commission pertaining to the equipment, system, or software, as amended or clarified;

(2) Whether the documentation required by §C(3) of this regulation is complete;

(3) With respect to any deficiency noted relating to §E(1) or (2) of this regulation, the nature of the non-compliance; and

(4) The results of any supplemental testing performed, including interoperability testing with the central monitor and control system.

F. Upon receipt of a certification report from an independent certified testing laboratory, the Commission may act with regard to:

(1) Acceptance of the testing standards of the named state; and

(2) The specific equipment, system, or software by:

(a) Approving the prototype or modification, with or without specific conditions;

(b) Rejecting the prototype or modification;

(d) Requiring a trial period under this chapter.

G. Commission approval of a prototype or proposed modification does not constitute a guarantee of its safety or reliability.

Cross References

36.04.01.02G

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.06 Concatenated Binary Files and Related Documentation.

A manufacturer shall deliver each video lottery terminal to the Commission with:

A. The concatenated binary file signature corresponding to the Commission-approved version of the video lottery terminal in a form satisfactory to the:

(1) Commission; and

(2) Central monitor and control system operator; and

B. A file, in a form satisfactory to the Commission, describing the video lottery terminal including:

(1) Manufacturer’s:

(a) Serial number;

(b) Model number;

(d) Version number;

(2) Denomination or a designation as multi-denomination;

(3) Cabinet style;

(4) An indication as to whether the video lottery terminal is a:

(a) Progressive; or

(b) Wide area progressive;

(5) Configured for use with a:

(a) Gaming ticket system;

(b) External bonusing system; and

(6) Other information required by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.07 Emergency Modification of Equipment, a System, or Software.

A. Notwithstanding the requirements of Regulations .03C and .04C of this chapter, the Commission may, on submission of a written request by a manufacturer, authorize installation of a modification to equipment, a system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved by the Commission under Regulation .02E of this chapter, on an emergency basis.

B. A written request submitted by a manufacturer to the Commission shall document the:

(1) Equipment, system, or software proposed for emergency modification including:

(a) Software identification number; and

(b) Version number;

(2) Facility;

(3) Reason for the emergency modification; and

(4) Proposed date and time of installation.

C. A manufacturer may not install an emergency modification without the written approval of the Commission.

D. No more than 15 days following receipt of Commission authorization on an emergency modification, a manufacturer shall submit a modification identical to that receiving emergency authorization for testing, certification and approval under this chapter.

Cross References

36.04.01.31E(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.08 Notice of Known or Suspected Defect.

A. A manufacturer shall immediately notify the Commission of any known or suspected defect or malfunction in equipment, system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved by the Commission under Regulation .02E of this chapter.

B. A manufacturer shall:

(1) Confirm in writing any notice given to the Commission verbally pursuant to §A of this regulation; and

(2) If required by the Commission, notify a facility operator of any known or suspected defect or malfunction in equipment, a system, or software installed in its facility.

C. A facility operator shall immediately notify the Commission of any known or suspected defect or malfunction in equipment, system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved by the Commission under Regulation .02E of this regulation.

D. A facility operator shall confirm in writing any notice given to the Commission verbally pursuant to §C of this regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.09 Revocation.

A. The Commission may, at any time, revoke an approval granted to equipment, a system, or software under Regulation .03, .04 or .05 of this chapter on a determination by the Commission that the equipment, system, or software does not comply with:

(1) State Government Article, §9-1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle;

(2) The technical standards enumerated in any Request for Proposals issued by the Commission pertaining to the equipment, system, or software, as amended or clarified; and

(3) The central monitor and control system communication protocol designated by the Commission including the ability to communicate with the central monitor and control system on a real time basis for:

(a) Meter retrieval; and

(b) Video lottery terminal:

(i) Status; and

(ii) Activation and deactivation.

B. The Commission may, at any time, impose additional conditions on the operation or placement of Commission-approved equipment, systems, or software.

C. A revocation by the Commission of an approval under §A of this regulation does not give rise to an appeal right.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.10 Communication Requirements.

A. A manufacturer shall enable a video lottery terminal to communicate with the Commission’s central monitor and control system through any gaming industry communication protocols designated by the Commission.

B. Unless the Commission notifies a manufacturer in writing to the contrary, SAS v.6.02 shall be the designated communication protocol.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.11 Average Payout Percentage.

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Game cycle” means the finite set of all possible combinations of symbols on a video lottery terminal, including spinning reels or card images or other forms of video display or both.

(b) “Theoretical payout percentage” means the total value of jackpots expected to be paid by a video lottery terminal divided by the total value of video lottery terminal wagers expected to be made on that video lottery terminal during the game cycle.

(c) “Wager level” means all credit combinations available on a video lottery terminal from the minimum bet to the maximum bet.

B. A video lottery terminal shall have an average payout percentage which:

(1) Is 85 percent or more; and

(2) Does not exceed 100 percent.

C. Notwithstanding the requirements of §B of this regulation, in no event may a video lottery terminal have a theoretical payout percentage of less than 85 percent.

D. Unless the paytables have been previously approved by the Commission, a facility may not make available for play a video lottery terminal with an average payout percentage which exceeds 95 percent without the written approval of the Commission.

E. A facility’s gaming floor shall be configured to collectively achieve, at all times, an average payout percentage which:

(1) Exceeds 85 percent; and

(2) Does not exceed 95 percent.

F. The Commission and the facility operator shall, in selecting video lottery terminals and configuring a facility’s gaming floor, rely on the video lottery terminal’s theoretical payout percentage.

G. Once a facility is operational, the Commission shall:

(1) Conduct periodic reviews to ensure that average payout percentages, on an average annual basis, comply with the requirements of this regulation; and

(2) If necessary, require the modification or replacement of a video lottery terminal to ensure compliance with the average payout percentage requirements of this regulation.

H. A payout percentage that may be affected by reason of skill shall meet the payout percentage requirements of this regulation factoring in a method of play that provides the greatest return to a player.

I. A video lottery terminal:

(1) May not:

(a) Offer a winning combination where the odds exceed 50,000,000 to one; and

(b) Alter any function based on an internal computation of payout percentage; and

(2) Shall be designed to ensure that all possible combinations in the game cycle are independent of each other.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.12 Maximum Bet.

A. A video lottery terminal may not accept a maximum bet on a single game event in excess of $500 without the written approval of the Commission.

B. The $500 maximum bet in §A of this regulation does not apply to a double-up option on a winning wager.

C. For an electronic table game, each wager on a separate outcome is a single game event.

Cross References

36.04.01.15B(3)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.13 Video Lottery Terminal Lock-up.

A. A video lottery terminal shall be configured to lock-up and preclude further play following a single jackpot:

(1) That requires the filing of an IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, as required by the IRS; or

(2) At an amount lower than the IRS requires for reporting, as approved by the Agency.

B. A single jackpot event shall include the exhaustion of all available double-up and bonus wager options on a winning wager.

C. A video lottery terminal may be configured to permit the transfer, upon lock-up, of a jackpot amount to the credit meter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.14 Random Number Generator.

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Chi-squared analysis” means a statistical test for goodness of fit which measures the difference between a theoretical result and an observed result.

(b) “Correlation test” means a statistical test that determines whether each card, number, symbol or stop position is independently chosen without regard to another card, number, symbol, or stop within that game play.

(d) “Series correlation test” means a statistical test that determines whether each card, number, symbol or stop position is independently chosen without regard to another card, number, symbol, or stop in the previous game.

B. A video lottery terminal shall determine the occurrence of a specific card, number, symbol, or stop by utilizing:

(1) One random number generator; or

(2) Two or more random number generators working collectively.

C. A video lottery terminal’s selection process shall be considered random if it meets the following statistical requirements:

(1) A chi-squared analysis meeting a 99 percent confidence level;

(2) A runs test meeting a 99 percent confidence level;

(3) A correlation test meeting a 99 percent confidence level;

(4) A series correlation test meeting a 99 percent confidence level; and

(5) Any other test of randomness determined appropriate by the Commission.

D. A random number generator including its random number selection process shall be designed in a manner that ensures it is impervious to:

(1) Outside influences;

(2) Interference from electro-magnetic, electrostatic, and radio frequencies; and

(3) Influence from ancillary equipment by means of data communication.

E. Once a random selection process has occurred, a video lottery terminal:

(1) Shall display an accurate representation of the randomly selected outcome; and

(2) May not make a secondary decision which affects the result shown to the player at the video lottery terminal.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.15 Rules of Play.

A. Definition.

(1) In this regulation the following term has the meaning indicated.

(2) Term Defined. “Strategy choice” means a particular play option on a video lottery terminal that requires the use of skill to consistently achieve the best result.

B. A video lottery terminal shall be equipped to display to a player while idle the:

(1) Schedule of credits awarded with each winning combination;

(2) Applicable rules of play; and

(3) Any maximum bet limit imposed under Regulation .12 of this chapter.

C. The Commission may prohibit the display of any rules of play it determines to be:

(1) Incomplete;

(2) Confusing;

(3) Misleading; or

(4) Inconsistent with the rules of play required by the Commission.

D. For rules of play, the schedule of credits awarded with each winning combination may not include possible aggregate awards achievable from free plays.

E. A video lottery terminal that includes a strategy choice shall include in its rules of play mathematically sufficient information for a player to use optimal skill unless the player:

(1) Is not required to make an additional wager; and

(2) Cannot lose any credits earned prior to the strategy choice.

F. A manufacturer or facility operator may not attach a sticker or other removable device that concerns rules of play to the face, glass, or screen of a video lottery terminal without the prior written approval of the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.16 Video Lottery Terminal Meters.

A. A video lottery terminal shall be equipped with:

(1) The meter functions enumerated in §§C, D, and F of this regulation;

(2) Meters which:

(a) Continuously and automatically increment in credits equal to:

(i) The denomination of the video lottery terminal; or

(ii) Cents; and

(b) Are accessible and legible without access to the interior of the video lottery terminal; and

(3) A device, mechanism, or method for retaining electronically accounting data for all meters required under this regulation for a period of not less than 10 days subsequent to a power loss.

B. A video lottery terminal may not be equipped with any device, mechanism, or method which allows or causes the electronic accounting meters required under this regulation to automatically clear or zero out.

C. A video lottery terminal shall be equipped with the following cumulative meters, all of which shall be at least ten digits in length:

(1) A coin-in meter that:

(a) Accumulates the total number of credits wagered whether the wager involves:

(i) Currency;

(ii) A gaming ticket;

(iii) A promotional play instrument;

(iv) Downloaded credits; or

(v) Credits won; and

(b) Does not accumulate subsequent double-up wagers or other wagers of intermediate winnings accumulated during a game event;

(2) A series of meters which collectively account for the number of credits won:

(a) A coin-out meter that accumulates the total number of credits paid out automatically by the video lottery terminal as a result of winning wagers including a payout:

(i) By gaming ticket; and

(ii) Directly to a credit meter;

(b) A progressive payout meter that accumulates the total number of credits paid out automatically by the video lottery terminal as a result of a progressive jackpot;

(c) An external bonus payout meter that accumulates the total number of credits paid out automatically by the video lottery terminal as a result of an external bonusing system award;

(d) An attendant paid jackpot meter that accumulates the total number of credits hand paid by a facility operator as the result of a single winning combination that exceeds the physical or configured capability of the video lottery terminal;

(e) An attendant paid cancelled credit meter that accumulates the total number of credits hand paid by a facility operator as the result of a player initiated cash-out that exceeds the physical or configured capability of the video lottery terminal;

(f) An attendant paid progressive jackpot meter that accumulates the total number of credits hand paid by a facility operator as a result of a progressive jackpot that exceeds the physical or configured capability of the video lottery terminal; and

(g) An attendant paid external bonus payout meter that accumulates the total number of credits hand paid by a facility operator as a result of an external bonusing system award that exceeds the physical or configured capability of the video lottery terminal;

(3) A cashable gaming ticket in count meter that accumulates the number of cashable gaming tickets accepted by a video lottery terminal;

(4) A cashable gaming ticket in value meter that accumulates the total number of cashable credits on gaming tickets accepted by a video lottery terminal;

(5) A cashable gaming ticket out count meter that accumulates the number of cashable gaming tickets issued by a video lottery terminal;

(6) A cashable gaming ticket out value meter that accumulates the total number of cashable credits on gaming tickets issued by a video lottery terminal;

(7) A noncashable gaming ticket in count meter that accumulates the number of noncashable gaming tickets accepted by a video lottery terminal;

(8) A noncashable gaming ticket in value meter that accumulates the total number of noncashable credits on gaming tickets accepted by a video lottery terminal;

(9) A noncashable gaming ticket out count meter that accumulates the number of noncashable gaming tickets issued by a video lottery terminal;

(10) A noncashable gaming ticket out value meter that accumulates the total number of noncashable credits on gaming tickets issued by a video lottery terminal;

(11) A cashable promotional play instrument in count meter that accumulates the number of cashable promotional play instruments accepted by a video lottery terminal;

(12) A cashable promotional play instrument in value meter that accumulates the total number of cashable credits on promotional play instruments accepted by a video lottery terminal;

(13) A noncashable promotional play instrument in count meter that accumulates the number of noncashable promotional play instruments accepted by a video lottery terminal;

(14) A noncashable promotional play instrument in value meter that accumulates the total number of noncashable credits on promotional play instruments accepted by a video lottery terminal;

(15) A cashable downloadable in count meter that accumulates the total number of electronic transfers involving cashable credits accepted by a video lottery terminal through a cashless funds transfer system;

(16) A cashable downloadable in value meter that accumulates the total number of cashable credits accepted by a video lottery terminal through a cashless funds transfer system;

(17) A cashable downloadable out count meter that accumulates the total number of electronic transfers involving cashable credits issued by a video lottery terminal to player accounts through a cashless funds transfer system;

(18) A cashable downloadable out value meter that accumulates the total number of cashable credits issued by a video lottery terminal to player accounts through a cashless funds transfer system;

(19) A noncashable downloadable in count meter that accumulates the total number of electronic transfers involving noncashable credits accepted by a video lottery terminal through a cashless funds transfer system;

(20) A noncashable downloadable in value meter that accumulates the total number of noncashable credits accepted by a video lottery terminal through a cashless funds transfer system;

(21) A noncashable downloadable out count meter that accumulates the total number of electronic transfers involving noncashable credits issued by a video lottery terminal to player accounts through a cashless funds transfer system;

(22) A noncashable downloadable out value meter that accumulates the total number of noncashable credits issued by a video lottery terminal to player accounts through a cashless funds transfer system;

(23) A bill in count meter than accumulates the total number of bills accepted by a video lottery terminal;

(24) A bill in value meter than accumulates the total dollar amount of currency accepted by a video lottery terminal;

(25) Denomination in count meters that accumulate, by denomination, the total number of bills accepted by a video lottery terminal;

(26) Denomination in value meters that accumulate, by denomination, the total dollar amount of currency accepted by a video lottery terminal; and

(27) Other meters required by the Commission.

D. A video lottery terminal shall be equipped with the following noncumulative meters:

(1) A credit meter which advises a player of the total number of credits, cashable and noncashable, available for wagering on the video lottery terminal;

(2) A credits wagered meter that advises a player of the total number of credits wagered in a particular game or round of video lottery terminal play;

(3) A win meter that advises a player of the total number of credits won in the immediately concluded game or round of video lottery terminal play; and

(4) A credits paid meter which advises a player of the total value of the last:

(a) Cash out initiated by a player;

(b) Hand paid jackpot; and

E. The noncumulative meters required by §D of this regulation shall be:

(1) Visible from the exterior of the video lottery terminal; and

(2) At least eight digits in length.

F. A video lottery terminal shall be equipped with a meter at least eight digits in length which stores, in a manner and for a duration acceptable to the Commission, the number of games played after the following events:

(1) Power reset;

(2) Door close; and

(3) RAM clear.

G. The Commission may approve a video lottery terminal which combines one of more of the meters enumerated in §C of this regulation if the Commission determines that the combined meters do not preclude the capture of all critical transactions occurring on a video lottery terminal.

H. If a video lottery terminal has been enabled for tournament play, the results of tournament play may not increment the cumulative meters required under §C of this regulation.

Cross References

36.04.01.04B(10)(a)

36.04.01.28G(2)

36.04.01.28G(3)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.17 RAM Clear.

A manufacturer may not perform a RAM clear on a video lottery terminal without:

A. Prior notice to the central monitor and control system operator; and

B. Recordation and transmission to the central monitor and control system operator of accounting meter data immediately prior to the RAM clear.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.18 Video Lottery Terminal Tower Lights and Error Conditions.

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Administrative mode” means a video lottery terminal has been deliberately placed by a manufacturer in an unplayable state to access the set up or recall functions of the video lottery terminal;

(b) “Disabled mode” means a video lottery terminal has been deliberately placed, by a manufacturer or the central monitor and control system, in an unplayable state for any reason other than access to the set up or recall functions of the video lottery terminal; and

(c) “Tilt mode” means a video lottery terminal has placed itself in an unplayable state due to malfunction or error condition and may not be returned to a playable state without the intervention of a manufacturer.

B. A video lottery terminal shall be equipped with a tower light located at the top of its cabinet used to identify the operational status of the video lottery terminal including, but not limited to:

(1) A jackpot payout;

(2) A credit meter payout that exceeds the physical or configured capability of the video lottery terminal to pay;

(3) Main door open;

(4) Player requesting attendant services;

(5) Administrative mode;

(6) Disabled mode; and

(7) Tilt mode.

C. A tower light shall be visible to:

(1) A player; and

(2) The facility operator’s surveillance department.

D. The tower light of a bar-top style video lottery terminal may be:

(1) Shared among a group of video lottery terminals; or

(2) Substituted by:

(a) A flush-mounted light located on the top panel of the video lottery terminal;

(b) An audible alarm; or

(c) Other Commission-approved means of visibly or audibly identifying the operational status of the video lottery terminal.

E. The Commission may, on submission of a written request by a manufacturer, approve an alternative means for identifying the operation status enumerated in §A of this regulation.

F. A manufacturer shall deliver a video lottery terminal with documentation that identifies each light or light combination on its tower light and the operational status corresponding to that light or light combination.

G. Nothing in this regulation shall preclude a manufacturer from equipping a video lottery terminal with a light or light combinations not required by this regulation for use by a facility operator for gaming floor communication provided the manufacturer notifies the Commission in writing of any internal communication protocols involving tower lights developed by a manufacturer for a facility prior to implementation.

H. A video lottery terminal shall be equipped, while idle and in play mode, to do the following with regard to an error condition identified in §J, K, L, or M of this regulation:

(1) Detect the error condition;

(2) Identify the specific error condition by:

(a) Tower light; or

(b) Other Commission-approved means; and

(3) Communicate the specific error condition to the:

(a) Central monitor and control system; and

(b) Facility operator’s video lottery terminal data system.

I. The following error conditions may be cleared automatically by the video lottery terminal upon completion of a new play sequence:

(1) Power reset;

(2) Door open; and

(3) Door just closed.

J. The following error conditions shall result in placement of the video lottery terminal in disabled mode, shall prevent play and shall only be cleared by a manufacturer:

(1) Low RAM battery;

(2) Printer failure;

(3) Presentation error;

(4) Program error or defective program storage media;

(5) Reel spin error;

(6) Removal of the control storage media; and

(7) RAM defective or corrupted.

K. The following error conditions shall result in placement of the video lottery terminal in disabled mode, shall prevent play and shall be cleared by a manufacturer or facility operator:

(1) Printer mechanism paper jam; and

(2) Bill validator jam.

L. The following error conditions need not result in placement of the video lottery terminal in disabled mode, may not preclude play if the error condition is determined not to prohibit completion of the transaction and shall be cleared by a manufacturer or facility operator:

(1) Printer mechanism paper level is low; and

(2) Printer mechanism is out of paper.

M. A manufacturer of a video lottery terminal shall affix a description of the error code corresponding to each error condition inside a video lottery terminal.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.19 Last Game Recall.

A. A video lottery terminal shall be capable of recalling and displaying a complete play history for the most recent game event and at least three games immediately preceding the most recent game event.

B. The play history required by §A of this regulation shall:

(1) Be presented in the same sequence as the original game play;

(2) Be available when the video lottery terminal is in:

(a) Idle mode;

(b) Administrative mode;

(d) Tilt mode; and

(3) Include:

(a) Game outcome in graphics or text;

(b) The base game and all intermediate play decisions;

(d) Wagers placed per line;

(e) Number of lines on which wagers were placed;

(f) Credits won;

(g) Credits cashed out;

(h) Any progressive jackpot awarded; and

(i) All double-up, bonus, and extended play activity.

C. Notwithstanding the requirements of §B(3) of this regulation, a video lottery terminal offering a variable number of intermediate play steps in a game event shall satisfy the requirements of this regulation if it is capable of recalling and displaying the last 50 intermediate steps in each of the four base game events retained.

D. A video lottery terminal shall be capable of recalling and displaying a complete transaction history for the last 35 transactions with an electronic funds transfer system.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.20 Video Lottery Terminal Entry Logs.

A. Unless a request for an alternate procedure is submitted in writing and approved by the Commission, a manufacturer shall equip a video lottery terminal with a maintenance log for use in documenting each time a:

(1) Video lottery terminal is entered; or

(2) Device connected to a video lottery terminal which may affect the operation of the video lottery terminal is accessed.

B. A maintenance log shall be:

(1) Signed by each individual accessing an area enumerated in §A of this regulation including representatives of a manufacturer, a contractor, a facility operator, or the Commission;

(2) Maintained in a book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed, or in a functional equivalent that has been reviewed and approved by the Commission:

(a) In the main cabinet of the video lottery terminal; and

(b) On the cover of which are fields to record:

(i) The video lottery terminal’s manufacturer’s serial number;

(ii) Commission asset number; and

(iii) A log book sequence number;

(3) Utilized to document the following:

(a) Date and time of entry;

(b) Entering individual's signature;

(4) Retained by a facility operator for a minimum of 3 years from the date of the last entry unless a request for destruction is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission.

C. A manufacturer shall equip a progressive controller not housed within the cabinet of a video lottery terminal with a maintenance log which documents each time the Commission-approved compartment in which the progressive controller resides is accessed which is:

(1) Signed by each individual accessing the compartment housing the progressive controller including representatives of a manufacturer, a contractor, a facility operator, or the Commission;

(2) Maintained in a book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed:

(a) In the Commission-approved compartment in which the progressive controller resides; and

(b) On the cover of which are fields to record:

(i) The progressive controller’s manufacturer’s serial number;

(ii) Commission asset number; and

(iii) A log book sequence number;

(3) Utilized to document the following:

(a) Date and time of entry to the compartment housing the progressive controller;

(b) Entering individual's signature;

(c) Reason for entering the compartment housing the progressive controller including the identification of areas inspected or repaired; and

(4) Retained by a facility operator for a minimum of 3 years from the date of the last entry unless a request for destruction is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.21 Video Lottery Terminal Security.

A. If a manufacturer ships a video lottery terminal with software already installed, prior to transporting it the manufacturer shall seal the video lottery terminal with a prenumbered seal.

B. Access to the main door securing the interior of a video lottery terminal shall be controlled by at least one lock:

(1) The key to which is:

(a) Different from any other key securing access to a video lottery terminal component including a:

(i) Belly door;

(ii) Bill validator; or

(iii) Cash storage box; and

(b) Limited to access by a:

(i) Manufacturer; and

(ii) Facility operator; and

(2) Provided and installed by a facility operator except a facility operator may supply a manufacturer with a lock for installation during the manufacturing process.

C. Access to the logic door securing the video lottery terminal’s main processing unit shall be controlled by at least one lock:

(1) The key to which is:

(a) Different from any other key securing access to a video lottery terminal component including a:

(i) Belly door;

(ii) Bill validator; or

(iii) Cash storage box; and

(b) Limited to access by a:

(i) Manufacturer; and

(ii) Facility operator; and

(2) Provided and installed by a facility operator, except a facility operator may supply a manufacturer with a lock for installation during the manufacturing process.

D. Locks to a bill validator and a cash storage box shall be:

(1) Accessed and controlled in accordance with COMAR 36.03.10.42; and

(2) Provided and installed by a facility operator except a facility operator may supply a manufacturer with a lock for installation during the manufacturing process.

E. A video lottery terminal shall be designed with access to hardware switches controlling functions critical to the operation of a video lottery terminal limited to access by a manufacturer and the Commission including, but not limited to, switches, jumpers, and other mechanisms utilized to alter:

(1) Pay tables;

(2) Payout percentages; and

(3) Meters.

F. A video lottery terminal shall have:

(1) Printed or affixed to the top and front of the video lottery terminal, in a size suitable for effective surveillance coverage:

(a) The facility operator’s gaming floor location number; and

(b) Commission asset number; and

(2) An identification plate on its exterior displaying the:

(a) Manufacturer; and

(b) Manufacturer’s:

(i) Serial number; and

(ii) Model number.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.22 Minimum Design Standards Applicable to Equipment, a System, or Software.

A. Equipment, a system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved under this chapter shall:

(1) Conform to the minimum design standards of this regulation; and

(2) If applicable, conform to any specific additional design standards enumerated in this chapter.

B. Equipment, a system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved under this chapter shall, at a minimum, control logical access through:

(1) Generation of daily monitoring logs documenting:

(a) User access; and

(b) Security incidents;

(2) Assignment of rights and privileges to an individual user including specific protocols addressing:

(a) Creation, modification, and termination of a unique system account for each user;

(b) Password parameters which:

(i) Require a minimum length;

(ii) Incorporate an expiration interval; and

(iii) Result in lockout; and

(3) Use of access permissions to restrict an unauthorized user from performing any the following with regard to critical files and directories:

(a) Reading;

(b) Altering; or

(4) Restricted access to critical files and directories through:

(a) Encryption; or

(b) If approved by the Commission, internal controls provided the internal controls include:

(i) The effective segregation of duties and responsibilities with regard to the system; and

(ii) The automatic monitoring and recording by the system of access by an individual to its files and directories.

C. Equipment, a system or software required to be tested, certified, and approved under this chapter shall, at a minimum, control system operations through:

(1) Generation of daily monitoring logs and alert messages documenting:

(a) System performance;

(b) Hardware problems; and

(2) Authentication of the source of a data transmission;

(3) Transmission completeness and accuracy checks;

(4) Detection of corrupt or lost data packets;

(5) Rejection of a transmission;

(6) Use of cryptographic controls for critical transmissions of data; and

(7) Daily synchronization of its real time clock with that of equipment, systems, or software to which it is linked.

D. Equipment, a system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved under this chapter shall, at a minimum, control the integrity of data through:

(1) Validation of inputs to critical fields including data:

(a) Type; and

(b) Format;

(2) Rejection of corrupt data;

(3) Automatic and independent recordation of critical data;

(4) Independent verification of the accuracy of data; and

(5) Segregation of all security critical system programs, files, and directories from other programs, files, and directories.

E. Equipment, a system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved under this chapter shall, at a minimum, ensure continuity through:

(1) Data redundancy to permit a complete and prompt recovery of all information in the event of malfunction or power interruption; and

(2) Environmental protections, including an uninterruptible power supply to protect critical hardware.

Cross References

36.04.01.24C

36.04.01.25B

36.04.01.26B

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.23 Video Lottery Terminal — Additional Requirements.

A. A manufacturer shall configure a video lottery terminal to wager credits available for play in the following order:

(1) Noncashable credits; and

(2) Cashable credits.

B. A manufacturer may enable a video lottery terminal that has been tested, certified, and approved under this chapter for tournament play with the prior written approval of the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.24 Gaming Ticket System — Additional Requirements.

A. A facility operator shall utilize a gaming ticket system that has been tested, certified, and approved under this chapter.

B. A facility operator shall, in a form and in a time frame specified by the Commission, submit a report to the Commission detailing any adjustment made to the amount of a gaming ticket.

C. In addition to complying with the minimum design standards of Regulation .22 of this chapter, a gaming ticket system shall:

(1) Authenticate the source of a data transmission by identifying whether a transmission originated with a:

(a) Video lottery terminal;

(b) Ticket redemption unit; or

(2) Use cryptographic controls for transmissions that include:

(a) A gaming ticket series number;

(b) Meter information; and

(3) Control the integrity of data through generation of a unique series number on a gaming ticket:

(a) Comprised of at least 18 numbers, symbols, or characters;

(b) Containing at least three numbers, symbols, or characters:

(i) Randomly generated in a manner approved by the Commission; and

(ii) Designed to prevent an individual from being able to predict the series number of any other gaming ticket;

(c) Containing at least one number, symbol, or character unique to a gaming ticket which visually differentiates between a gaming ticket and a promotional play instrument; and

(d) Printed in at least two locations on a gaming ticket;

(4) Automatically and independently record the critical data required to be printed on a gaming ticket under COMAR 36.03.10.36 at the time of gaming ticket:

(a) Generation; and

(b) Redemption; and

(5) Independently verify, in a manner satisfactory to the Commission, the accuracy of a gaming ticket series number and amount prior to redemption.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.25 Ticket Redemption Unit — Additional Requirements.

A. A facility operator may utilize a ticket redemption unit that has been tested, certified, and approved under this chapter.

B. In addition to complying with the minimum design standards of Regulation .22 of this chapter, a ticket redemption unit shall, in a manner satisfactory to the Commission:

(1) Establish the validity of a gaming ticket or promotional play instrument by comparing the unique series number on the ticket or instrument with electronic records in a gaming ticket system or promotional play system;

(2) Cancel upon acceptance a gaming ticket or promotional play instrument to prevent:

(a) Subsequent redemption at a:

(i) Cashiers' cage; or

(ii) Another ticket redemption unit; or

(b) Acceptance by a video lottery terminal; and

(3) Evaluate whether sufficient funds are available before accepting the gaming ticket or promotional play instrument and completing the transaction.

C. The following error conditions may be cleared automatically by a ticket redemption unit upon completion of a new transaction.

(1) Power reset;

(2) Door open;

(3) Door closed; and

(4) System communication loss.

D. The following error conditions shall result in placement of the ticket redemption unit in disabled mode, shall prevent new transactions and shall only be cleared by a facility operator:

(1) Failure to make payment, meaning that a gaming ticket or promotional play instrument was returned and no receipt for an unpaid amount was issued;

(2) Failure to make complete payment, meaning no receipt for an unpaid amount was issued;

(3) Bill validator failure; and

(4) Printer failure due to printer jam or lack of paper.

E. A ticket redemption unit shall be equipped with:

(1) The meters enumerated in §F of this regulation;

(2) Meters which continuously and automatically increment in credits equal to cents; and

(3) An automated transaction log retaining all critical transaction history required under this regulation for a period of not less than 10 days subsequent to a power loss.

F. A ticket redemption unit shall be equipped with electronic meters that function as follows:

(1) A cashable gaming ticket in count meter that accumulates the number of cashable gaming tickets accepted by a ticket redemption unit;

(2) A cashable gaming ticket in value meter that accumulates the total number of credits on cashable gaming tickets accepted by a ticket redemption unit;

(3) A cashable promotional play instrument in count meter that accumulates the number of cashable promotional play instruments accepted by a ticket redemption unit;

(4) A cashable promotional play instrument in value meter that accumulates the total number of credits on cashable promotional play instruments accepted by a ticket redemption unit;

(5) Bill denomination in count meters that accumulate, by denomination, the total number of bills accepted by a ticket redemption unit;

(6) Bill denomination in value meters that accumulate, by denomination, the total dollar amount of currency accepted by a ticket redemption unit;

(7) Bill denomination out count meters that accumulate, by denomination, the total number of bills dispensed by a ticket redemption unit;

(8) Bill denomination – out value meters that accumulate, by denomination, the total dollar amount of currency dispensed by a ticket redemption unit; and

(9) Other meters required by the Commission.

G. The automated transaction log required under §E(3) of this regulation shall include for each transaction, whether complete or incomplete, the following:

(1) Date and time;

(2) Amount;

(3) Disposition as complete or incomplete;

(4) Error conditions including failed access attempts;

(5) User access data; and

(6) If equipped to redeem multiple cashable gaming tickets and cashable promotional play instruments in a single transaction, a breakdown of the transaction by individual cashable gaming ticket and cashable promotional play instrument.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.26 External Bonusing System — Additional Requirements.

A. A facility operator may utilize an external bonusing system that has been tested, certified, and approved under this chapter.

B. In addition to complying with the minimum design standards of Regulation .22 of this chapter, a video lottery terminal connected to an external bonusing system may not equal or exceed an average payout percentage of 100 percent when the contribution of any bonus awards available on a video lottery terminal is added to the video lottery terminal’s average payout percentage.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.27 Cashless Funds Transfer System — Additional Requirements.

A. A facility operator may utilize a cashless funds transfer system that has been tested, certified, and approved under this chapter.

B. A facility operator shall, in a form and in a time frame specified by the Commission, submit a report to the Commission detailing any adjustment made to the amount of a credit transferred to or from a video lottery terminal, table game, or wagering account by means of a cashless funds transfer system.

C. A facility operator utilizing a cashless funds transfer system shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.03.10.05 procedures addressing the integrity, security, and control of a cashless funds transfer system.

D. A facility operator’s internal controls shall address:

(1) Set-up and administration of a player account including:

(a) The procedures utilized to create a unique access code to, and a unique player identification number for, a player account; and

(b) The controls employed to secure a player’s access code;

(2) The intended scope of use of a cashless funds transfer system including whether it will be used to:

(a) Transfer credits to a video lottery terminal, table game, or wagering account; and

(b) Transfer credits from a video lottery terminal, table game, or wagering account to a player account; and

(3) Documentation of individual player transactions including a requirement that:

(a) Each transaction is identified, at a minimum, by:

(i) Date and time;

(ii) Video lottery terminal manufacturer serial number or Commission asset number, table game number, or wagering account number; and

(iii) The player’s account identification number;

(b) A statement of player account activity is available to a player on:

(i) Submission of a signed request for the statement at the cashiers’ cage; and

(ii) Establishing the identification of the player including the authenticity of the player’s signature on the request for the statement in accordance with the signature authentication procedures in COMAR 36.03.10.20;

(c) The statement of player account activity required under this regulation summarize, at a minimum, a player’s activity during the month prior to the date of the request for a statement and include:

(i) Player’s beginning credit balance;

(ii) Credits earned during the month;

(iii) Credits transferred to a video lottery terminal, table game, or wagering account;

(iv) Credits transferred from a video lottery terminal, table game, or wagering account to a player account; and

(v) Player’s ending credit balance; and

(d) The statement of player account activity required under this regulation need not include promotional play credits transferred to a player without regard to the identity of the player.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.28 Progressive Video Lottery Terminals.

A. A video lottery terminal offering a progressive jackpot may:

(1) Stand alone; or

(2) Be linked to:

(a) Other video lottery terminals in a facility; or

(b) Video lottery terminals in two or more facilities in or outside the State through a wide area progressive system under Regulation .29 of this chapter.

B. A manufacturer may not install in a facility, and a facility operator may not make available for play, a video lottery terminal offering a progressive jackpot without Commission approval in writing of:

(1) A progressive proposal under Regulation .30 of this chapter; and

(2) Internal controls submitted under COMAR 36.03.10.05 addressing the payment of a progressive jackpot.

C. A manufacturer may not modify the terms of a progressive jackpot, and a facility operator may not make available for play, a video lottery terminal which offers a progressive jackpot that differs from its approved progressive proposal without the approval in writing of the Commission under Regulation .30B of this chapter.

D. A video lottery terminal may offer multiple progressive jackpots.

E. A progressive jackpot amount may be calculated and transmitted to a video lottery terminal by:

(1) The operating system of a video lottery terminal; or

(2) A separate progressive controller interfaced to a video lottery terminal.

F. A progressive controller shall be:

(1) Located in a:

(a) Restricted area; or

(b) Video lottery terminal;

(2) Secured:

(a) In a dual key controlled compartment with:

(i) One key controlled by the operations department; and

(ii) One key controlled by the security department; or

(b) By alternative means approved by the Commission; and

(3) Capable of:

(a) Displaying an available progressive jackpot amount on a video lottery terminal’s:

(i) Progressive meter; or

(ii) Common progressive meter;

(b) Transmitting to a video lottery terminal for metering purposes the amount of a progressive jackpot;

(c) If linked to a common progressive meter in accordance with §H of this regulation, displaying the Commission asset number of the video lottery terminal on which a progressive jackpot is won;

(d) If a progressive controller is servicing multiple video lottery terminals, automatically resetting all video lottery terminals connected to it to a pre-established reset amount; and

(e) If the progressive offers multiple jackpot levels, maintaining and displaying for each progressive level the:

(i) Number of progressive jackpots won;

(ii) Cumulative amount paid;

(iii) Maximum progressive payout;

(iv) Minimum amount or reset amount; and

(v) Rate of progression.

G. A video lottery terminal offering a progressive jackpot shall be equipped, for each progressive jackpot offered, with the following mechanical, electrical, or electronic meters:

(1) A progressive meter which:

(a) May increase in value based upon wagers;

(b) Advises the player of the amount which may be won if the video lottery terminal characters that result in the award of a progressive jackpot appear as a result of activation of play; and

(i) A meter display housed in the video lottery terminal; or

(ii) A common progressive meter display unit;

(2) A progressive payout meter under Regulation .16C(2)(b) of this chapter;

(3) An attendant paid progressive jackpot meter under Regulation .16C(2)(f) of this chapter; and

(4) A cumulative progressive payout meter that continuously and automatically records the total value of progressive jackpots paid whether paid:

(a) Directly by the video lottery terminal; or

(b) Hand paid by a facility operator as a result of a progressive jackpot that exceeds the physical or configured capability of a video lottery terminal.

H. A video lottery terminal linked to a common progressive meter for the purpose of offering the same progressive jackpot on two or more video lottery terminals shall:

(1) Have the same probability of hitting the combination of characters that will award the progressive jackpot as every other video lottery terminal linked to that common progressive meter; and

(2) Require each:

(a) Player to wager the same amount to receive a chance at winning the progressive jackpot; and

(b) Wager to increment the progressive meter by the same rate of progression on every video lottery terminal connected to the common progressive meter.

I. Notwithstanding the requirements of §H of this regulation, video lottery terminals linked to a common progressive meter for the purpose of offering the same progressive jackpot on two or more video lottery terminals may be of different denominations or require different wagers, or both, if:

(1) The probability of winning the progressive jackpot is directly proportional to the wager required to win a jackpot; and

(2) A notice indicating the proportional probability of hitting the progressive jackpot on the common progressive meter is conspicuously displayed in a manner specified by the Commission on each linked video lottery terminal.

J. A manufacturer may not:

(1) Set a limit for a progressive jackpot which exceeds the display capability of the progressive meter; or

(2) Adjust a progressive meter without the prior approval of the Commission unless the adjustment is:

(a) Required as a direct result of video lottery terminal or meter malfunction; and

(b) Reported by the manufacturer in a form and in a time frame specified by the Commission to the:

(i) Commission; and

(ii) Facility operator.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.29 Wide Area Progressive System.

A. A manufacturer may not install, and a facility operator may not make available for play, a wide area progressive system without Commission approval in writing of:

(1) A wide area progressive agreement under §C of the regulation;

(2) A progressive proposal under Regulation .30 of this chapter; and

(3) Internal controls submitted under COMAR 36.03.10.05 addressing the payment of a progressive jackpot on a video lottery terminal participating in a wide area progressive system.

B. A manufacturer may not modify the terms of a progressive jackpot offered through a wide area progressive system, and a facility operator may not make available for play, a video lottery terminal which offers a progressive jackpot that differs from its approved progressive proposal without the approval in writing of the Commission under Regulation .30(B) of this chapter.

C. A wide area progressive system shall operate under the terms and conditions of a wide area progressive agreement between:

(1) The Commission;

(2) A manufacturer; and

(3) Participating facility operators in or outside the State.

D. A wide area progressive agreement shall assign responsibility for the operation and administration of a wide area progressive system to a designated system operator who may be a:

(1) Participating facility operators in or outside the State; or

(2) Manufacturer.

E. A wide area progressive agreement shall address:

(1) The duties and responsibilities of the:

(a) Participating:

(i) Manufacturer; and

(ii) Facility operators in or outside the State; and

(b) System operator;

(2) The terms of compensation for a system operator including to what extent the system operator is to receive compensation based, directly or indirectly, on an interest, percentage or share of the proceeds of a wide area progressive system;

(3) Responsibility for progressive jackpots, proceeds, and expenses associated with the operation of a wide area progressive system;

(4) Control and operation of a system monitor room under §F of this regulation;

(5) Service and maintenance of a wide area progressive system;

(6) Responsibility for generating, filing and maintaining the records and reports required under this subtitle;

(7) If applicable, terms with regard to establishing and servicing any trust agreement associated with an annuity jackpot offered by a wide area progressive system under COMAR 36.03.10.39; and

(8) If requested by the Commission, additional documentation with regard to a wide area progressive agreement.

F. A wide area progressive system shall be controlled and operated from a system monitor room:

(1) Under the sole possession of, and maintained and operated by, the system operator designated in a wide area progressive agreement;

(2) In a location approved by the Commission;

(3) If required by the Commission, staffed by individuals licensed as gaming employees; and

(4) Subject to:

(a) Surveillance coverage satisfactory to the Commission; and

(b) Access controls satisfactory to the Commission including a monitor room access log in accordance with §G of this regulation.

G. A system operator shall maintain a monitor room access log:

(1) Signed by each individual entering the system monitor room except an employee of a system operator assigned to the system monitor room on his assigned shift;

(2) Maintained in a book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed;

(3) Utilized to document the following:

(a) Date and time of entry;

(b) Entering individual's signature; and

(4) Retained by a system operator for a minimum of 3 years from the date of the last entry unless a request for destruction is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission.

Cross References

36.04.01.28A(2)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.30 Progressive Proposal.

A. A progressive proposal:

(1) Shall be jointly prepared, executed, and submitted to the Commission by a facility operator and a manufacturer;

(2) Shall include the following:

(a) Manufacturer’s:

(i) Serial number;

(ii) Model number;

(iii) Software identification number; and

(iv) Version number;

(b) Denomination or a designation as multi-denomination;

(d) An indication as to whether the video lottery terminal is to be:

(i) Stand alone;

(ii) Linked to other video lottery terminals in a facility; or

(iii) Linked to a wide area progressive system;

(e) The initial and reset amounts at which the progressive meter or meters will be set;

(f) For each progressive jackpot the:

(i) Rate of progression;

(ii) Limit; and

(iii) Probability of winning; and

(g) If requested by the Commission, additional documentation; and

(3) May be approved in writing by the Commission.

B. A manufacturer may not modify the terms of a progressive jackpot, and a facility operator may not make available for play, a video lottery terminal which offers a progressive jackpot that differs from its approved progressive proposal without:

(1) Submission to the Commission, in a time frame specified by the Commission, of a request for modification of an approved progressive proposal identifying any proposed change to the terms and conditions of the progressive proposal to be modified; and

(2) The approval in writing of the Commission.

C. The Commission may consider the following modifications to an approved progressive proposal:

(1) A revision to the payout limit on an available progressive jackpot, provided the revised payout limit is greater than the then current payout amount on the progressive jackpot meter;

(2) Transfer of an available progressive jackpot amount in accordance with §D of this regulation;

(3) Removal from the gaming floor of a video lottery terminal offering a progressive jackpot in accordance with §E of this regulation; and

(4) Other modifications deemed consistent with this regulation by the Commission.

D. A transfer of an available progressive jackpot amount under §C(2) of this regulation shall involve:

(1) The entire amount;

(2) Transfer to the:

(a) Progressive meter of a video lottery terminal with the same:

(i) Or greater probability of winning the progressive jackpot;

(ii) Or lower wager requirement to be eligible to win the progressive jackpot; and

(iii) Type of progressive jackpot award; or

(b) Progressive meters of two separate video lottery terminals provided each terminal to which a jackpot amount is transferred individually satisfies the requirements of §D(2)(a) of this regulation; and

(3) Disclosure of the intent to transfer an available progressive jackpot amount on the front of a video lottery terminal in a manner specified by the Commission for at least 14 days prior to the intended date of transfer.

E. Removal from the gaming floor of a video lottery terminal offering a progressive jackpot under §C(3) of this regulation shall require:

(1) If the removal involves one or more linked video lottery terminals offered in:

(a) A single facility, that at least two linked video lottery terminals offering the same progressive jackpot remain on the gaming floor; and

(b) More than one facility, that the facility operator retain at least one linked video lottery terminal offering the same progressive jackpot on its gaming floor; and

(2) In every case, disclosure of the intent to transfer an available progressive jackpot on the front of a video lottery terminal in a manner specified by the Commission for at least 14 days prior to the intended date of transfer.

F. Nothing in this regulation shall preclude the Commission from imposing additional terms and conditions on a modification of a progressive proposal.

Cross References

36.04.01.28B(1)

36.04.01.28C

36.04.01.29A(2)

36.04.01.29B

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.31 Remote Access.

A. A manufacturer may not perform from a remote location analysis of, or technical support with regard to, a video lottery terminal without:

(1) Submission of a written request to the Commission; and

(2) The written approval of the Commission.

B. A manufacturer may perform from a remote location analysis of, or technical support with regard to, a facility operator’s video lottery systems including, but not limited to, a:

(1) Gaming ticket system;

(2) Promotional play system;

(3) Player tracking system;

(4) External bonusing system;

(5) Cashless funds transfer system; and

(6) Wide area progressive system.

C. A facility operator intending to authorize remote access to a video lottery system under this regulation shall include in its internal controls submitted for Commission approval under COMAR 36.03.10.05 a written system of access protocols which require:

(1) A unique system account for each employee of a manufacturer identified by the manufacturer as potentially required to perform technical support from a remote location;

(2) Use of a dedicated and secure communication facility;

(3) The facility operator to provide the Commission with notice of access within 4 hours after a person remotely accesses a system;

(4) The facility operator to take affirmative steps, on a per access basis, to activate a manufacturer’s access privileges;

(5) Imposition of limits on the ability of any individual authorized under this regulation to deliberately or inadvertently interfere with:

(a) The normal operation of the system; and

(b) Its data; and

(6) An access log:

(a) Maintained by both the:

(i) Manufacturer; and

(ii) Facility operator’s information technology department;

(b) Maintained in:

(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; or

(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; and

(i) Manufacturer version number of the system accessed;

(ii) Type of connection as leased line, dial in modem, or private WAN;

(iii) Name of the manufacturer employee remotely accessing the system;

(iv) Name of the information technology department employee activating the manufacturer's access to the system;

(v) Date and time of the connection;

(vi) Duration of the connection;

(vii) Reason for the remote access including a description of the symptoms or malfunction prompting the need for remote access to the system; and

(viii) Any action taken or further action required.

D. A facility operator may not authorize a manufacturer to remotely access a video lottery system until its system access protocols are approved in writing by the Commission.

E. Any modification to a system required to be tested, certified, and approved by the Commission under Regulation .02E of this chapter shall be processed as:

(1) An emergency modification under Regulation .07 of this chapter; or

(2) A standard modification under Regulations .03C and .04C of this chapter.

F. If an employee of a manufacturer is no longer employed or authorized by a manufacturer to remotely access a system pursuant to this regulation, the manufacturer shall:

(1) Immediately notify in writing:

(a) Any facility operator that has established a unique system account for that employee of the change in authorization; and

(b) The Commission; and

(2) Verify with each facility operator notified of the change in authorization that the access privileges of the individual have been revoked.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.01.32 Manufacturer Storage of Equipment, Systems, and Software Outside a Facility.

A. A manufacturer may not utilize a location outside of a facility to store or repair equipment, systems, software, or related parts and inventory for use in a facility without the storage facility being:

(1) Inspected by the Commission; and

(2) Approved in writing by the Commission.

B. A manufacturer shall locate a storage facility in Maryland in a location or locations that reasonably permit the delivery of the support and technical services to which the manufacturer is obligated.

C. A manufacturer shall submit to the Commission a written request to utilize a storage facility under §A of this regulation which includes, at a minimum:

(1) The address;

(2) A physical description of the storage facility;

(3) Specifications for the surveillance system that has been or will be installed at the proposed storage facility including:

(a) If digital:

(i) Recording frames per second; and

(ii) Common image rate; and

(b) Proposed recording retention schedule; and

(4) Security procedures for the storage facility.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.32 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11E, I amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C adopted effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective June 22, 2026 (53:12 Md. R. 532)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .21E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .27B, D amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .28F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .30D, E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .31C amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985); October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976); October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-15, 9-1A-22, and 9-1A-24, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.04.02 Video Lottery Terminal Machines

COMAR 36.04.02.01 Purchase or Lease of Video Lottery Terminals.

A. A facility operator shall:

(1) Purchase or lease video lottery terminals for use in its facility; and

(2) Maintain control over the video lottery terminals that it has purchased or leased.

B. Before placing a video lottery machine into operation in a facility, a facility operator shall obtain written authorization from Agency staff for:

(1) Operating the video lottery terminal on the gaming floor; and

(2) As required under COMAR 36.03.11.05, any corresponding change to the facility gaming floor.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.02 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 repealed and new Regulation .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C, D amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04 and 9-1A-21, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.04.02.02 Authorized Video Lottery Terminals.

A. General. A facility operator:

(1) Is authorized to operate the maximum number of video lottery terminals that is specified on its video lottery facility operation license;

(2) Subject to §A(3) of this regulation, may operate less than the number of authorized video lottery terminals on its license; and

(3) Shall submit written notification to Agency staff at least 21 days before temporarily decreasing the number of video lottery terminals on its gaming floor.

B. Request for Reduction.

(1) A facility operator may submit one request each calendar year to reduce the number of authorized video lottery terminals on its video lottery facility operation license.

(2) An operator seeking to reduce the number of authorized video lottery terminals on its license shall submit to Agency staff a written request for reduction no later than December 1 of a calendar year and specify the:

(a) Reason for the request;

(b) Number of video lottery terminals requested to be taken off the license; and

(i) Device asset number;

(ii) Proposed reconfiguration of the facility’s floor plan after the reduction;

(iii) Proposed date by which the reduction would be implemented; and

(iv) Projected analysis of the impact of the reduction on the facility’s gaming revenue.

(3) Agency Staff may approve or deny a request.

(4) Agency staff shall notify the operator in writing of the effective date of an approved request.

C. Implementation of Approved Request for Reduction.

(1) No later than December 31 following the effective date of an approved reduction request, the operator shall remove the subject video lottery terminals from its gaming floor.

(2) Agency staff shall implement an approved reduction by issuing the operator an amended license certificate.

(3) The operator for which a request for reduction was approved may operate:

(a) A maximum of the number of authorized video lottery terminals on its license; or

(b) Less than the number of authorized video lottery terminals on its license.

(4) The facility operator shall pay all costs incurred by the Commission associated with reducing the number of authorized video lottery terminals from the operator’s license.

(5) A facility operator for which a reduction was approved may not be credited or refunded any portion of the initial license fee paid under State Government Article, §9-1A-36, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(6) A facility operator shall pay the annual fee of $425 required by State Government Article, §9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland, for each terminal at the beginning of each calendar year.

(7) The annual fee is based on the highest number of video lottery terminal positions in use on any day during the prior calendar year.

(8) Unless otherwise specified, a reduction in the number of authorized video lottery terminals does not change any other applicable requirement.

D. Request to Increase Number of Authorized Video Lottery Terminals on a License.

(1) A facility operator may submit a written request to the Commission to increase the number of authorized video lottery terminals on its license up to and including the allocation limit for its location specified in State Government Article, §9-1A-36(i)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) A written request under §D(1) of this regulation shall include the:

(a) Reason for the request;

(b) Number of video lottery terminals to be added to the license;

(d) Proposed date by which the increase would be implemented; and

(e) Projected analysis of the impact of the increase on the facility’s gaming revenues.

(3) The Commission may approve or deny a request.

(4) To implement an approved request for an increased number of authorized video lottery terminals on its license, the operator shall:

(a) Pay a nonrefundable license fee of $6,000 for each additional video lottery terminal on the license, to accrue to the Education Trust Fund;

(b) At its own expense, purchase or lease, and maintain, the additional video lottery terminals;

(c) Pay all costs incurred by the Commission associated with increasing the number of authorized video lottery terminals on the operator’s license; and

(d) Meet all applicable Commission requirements for placing the additional authorized video lottery terminals on the gaming floor.

(5) A facility operator shall pay the annual fee of $425 required by State Government Article, §9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(6) The annual fee is based on the highest number of video lottery terminals in use on any day of the calendar year.

(7) Agency staff shall implement an approved increase by issuing the operator an amended license certificate.

(8) The operator for which a request for increase was approved may operate:

(a) A maximum of the number of authorized video lottery terminals on its license; or

(b) Less than the number of authorized video lottery terminals on its license.

E. This regulation does not apply to a request for an increased allocation of video lottery terminals under State Government Article, §9-1A-36(i), Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.02 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); adopted permanently effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 repealed and new Regulation .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .02C, D amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-04 and 9-1A-21, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.05.01 General

COMAR 36.05.01.01 Scope.

This subtitle applies to the State’s Table Games Program.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01 and .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.01.02 Definitions.

A. In addition to the terms defined in State Government Article, §9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland and in COMAR 36.03.01.02, which have the same meanings in this subtitle, in this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Ante” means the wager that a player may be required to make prior to any cards being dealt to participate in the round of play.

(2) “Assistant table games shift manager” means an employee of a facility operator whose primary function is to supervise all of the table games in a licensed facility and who may be authorized to act as the table games shift manager in his absence.

(3) “Automated card shuffling device” means a software compatible mechanical or electronic contrivance that automatically randomizes playing cards, either continuously or on command, to be utilized for table gaming activity.

(4) “Bad Beat” means one or more predesignated high value Poker hands which, when held by a player as a losing hand in a round of play, results in a Bad Beat payout.

(5) “Bad Beat payout” means one or more payouts made to a player upon the occurrence of a Bad Beat.

(6) “Banking table game” means a table game in which a player competes against a facility operator rather than against another player.

(7) “Boxperson” means an employee of a facility operator whose primary function is to participate in and supervise the conduct of gaming at a single craps table.

(8) “Cover card” means an opaque card that is a solid color readily distinguishable from the color of the backs and edges of the playing cards.

(9) Dealer Controlled Electronic Table Game.

(a) “Dealer controlled electronic table game” means a table game or table game equipment that:

(i) Requires a live dealer to operate it;

(ii) Utilizes electronics as part of the games operation to collect and store game outcome, accounting and other significant event data; and

(iii) Permits wagering to be conducted electronically at a table game that is operated by a dealer.

(b) A “dealer controlled electronic table game” may not randomly determine the game of chance.

(10) “Dealing shoe” means a device that holds multiple decks of playing cards that the dealer deals during the operation of a table game.

(11) “Direct Bet Coupon” means an approved wagering instrument with a stated denomination that, when presented at a banking game, the patron may use for wagering.

(12) “Fill” means the distribution of gaming chips, coins, and plaques to a gaming table to replenish the table inventory.

(13) “Match Play Coupon” means an approved wagering instrument with a stated denomination that when presented with gaming chips at a banking game is included in the amount of the patron’s wager.

(14) “Nonbanking table game” means a table game in which a player competes against another player and in which the facility operator collects a rake.

(15) “Pit clerk” means an employee of a facility operator whose primary function is to prepare documentation required for the operation of table games, including requests for fills, requests for credits, counter checks or other documents that evidence the exchange of gaming chips.

(16) “Pit manager” means an employee of a facility operator whose primary function is to supervise all of the table games in one or more gaming pits.

(17) “Poker rake chip” means a chip used by dealers to facilitate the collection of the rake in the poker room.

(18) “Poker shift manager” means an employee of a facility operator whose primary function is to supervise all of the poker tables in a poker room.

(19) “Rake” means a set fee or percentage assessed by a facility operator for providing the services of a dealer, gaming table or location, to allow the play or operation of any nonbanking game.

(20) “Roulette chip” means a nonvalue chip which does not contain a denomination on either face which is used for wagering at the game of Roulette.

(21) “Round of play” means one complete cycle of play during which all wagers have been placed, all cards have been dealt and all wagers have been settled in accordance with the rules of the game.

(22) “Standard rules” means the basic requirements that govern the play of a table game approved by the Commission.

(23) “Stickperson” means an employee of a facility operator whose primary function is to control the selection and use of the dice at a craps table.

(24) “Stub” means the remaining portion of a deck or decks after all cards in a round of play have been dealt.

(25) “Suit” means one of the four categories of cards:

(a) Clubs;

(b) Diamonds;

(d) Spades.

(26) “Table games shift manager” means an employee of a facility operator whose primary function is to supervise all of the table game operations in a licensed facility during a shift.

(27) “Table inventory” means the chips, coins, or plaques used for the operation of a table game.

(28) “Table inventory container” means the area of a gaming table where a boxman or dealer keeps gaming chips, coins or plaques used for the operation of a table game.

(29) “Tournament chip” means a chip used for wagering in a table game tournament or poker tournament.

(30) “Washing” means mixing of a deck or decks of cards or tiles by placing the cards or tiles face down on a table and mixing them around with both hands so that they are in no particular order.

(31) “Vigorish” means a percentage commission that is taken by a facility operator from a wager placed by a player or the winnings of a player.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01 and .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.05.02 Table Game Equipment

COMAR 36.05.02.01 Definitions.

A. In this chapter the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Chip runner” means an employee of a facility operator whose job duties include transporting cash to the poker room cage or the poker cashier window at the main cage for dealers or players of the poker room to be exchanged for value chips.

(2) “Edge” means the surface of a gaming chip across which its thickness can be measured in a perpendicular line from one face to the other.

(3) “Edge spot” means an identifying characteristic used on the edge of each value chip issued by a facility operator.

(4) “Face” means each of the two surfaces of a gaming chip across which the diameter of the gaming chip can be measured.

(5) “Game account” means the funds that are available to a player for use at a dealer controlled electronic table game.

(6) “Impress” means the roulette chips, which are used for gaming, that remain at each roulette table.

(7) “Impressment” means an inventory conducted on each impress.

(8) “Primary color” means the predominant color used on a gaming chip.

(9) “RFID card” means a card which contains a radio-frequency identification tag which can be used to determine the value on the face of the card.

(10) “RFID chip” means a value or roulette chip which contains a radio-frequency identification tag which can be used to determine the authenticity of the chip.

(11) “Secondary color” means any color on the face or edge of the gaming chip that is used as a contrast to the gaming chip’s primary color.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.02 Gaming Chips and Promotional Chips.

A. A gaming chip issued by a facility operator shall be in the form of a disk.

B. A gaming chip may not be issued by a facility operator or utilized in a facility until:

(1) The facility operator submits to the Commission for approval the design specifications of the proposed gaming chip, including a detailed schematic depicting the actual size and location of:

(a) Each face, including any indentations or impressions;

(b) The edge; and

(2) The facility operator submits to the Commission, a sample of each gaming chip, manufactured in accordance with its approved design specifications; and

(3) The Commission approves the gaming chip design under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

C. To prevent the counterfeiting of the gaming chip, a gaming chip issued by a facility operator shall be designed and manufactured with graphics and security measures required to appear on the face or edge of a value chip under this regulation and Regulation.03 of this chapter.

D. Prohibitions.

(1) A facility operator may not issue, use or allow a player to use in its facility, a gaming chip that it knows, or reasonably should know, is materially different from the sample of a gaming chip approved in accordance with §B of this regulation.

(2) A facility operator or other person licensed by the Commission may not manufacture, sell or distribute to, or use in, a licensed facility outside of Maryland a gaming chip that has the same edge spot or design specifications as a chip approved for use in a facility in Maryland.

E. Promotional Nongaming Chips.

(1) A facility operator may issue a promotional nongaming chip that:

(a) Is unique from an approved gaming chip and promotional chip in size or color;

(b) Has no edge designs; and

(i) The name of the facility issuing the promotional nongaming chip; and

(ii) Language that the promotional nongaming chip has no redeemable value.

(2) A promotional nongaming chip may not be used for table game play in a facility.

(3) To prevent confusion with approved gaming chips in use in Maryland facilities, the physical characteristics of promotional nongaming chips must be sufficiently distinguishable from approved gaming chips.

(4) A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for approval a detailed schematic depicting the actual size, face, and any colors, words, designs, or graphics on the promotional nongaming chip under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

F. A facility operator may issue a promotional chip with value that is permitted to be used for gaming purposes in a licensed facility.

(1) The physical characteristics of promotional chips with value must be sufficiently distinguishable from approved gaming chips issued by any facility operator in Maryland so as to reasonably ensure that the promotional chips with value will not to be confused with approved gaming chips and promotional nongaming chips.

(2) A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for approval, under COMAR 36.05.03.16, a detailed schematic depicting the actual size, face and any colors, words, designs or graphics on the promotional gaming chip.

(3) At a minimum, a promotional gaming chip shall:

(a) Be unique in terms of size or color;

(b) Have no edge designs;

(d) Contain language on both faces stating value of the promotional chip.

(4) A promotional chip with value may be redeemed only at a gaming table in which a player wagers against the house.

(5) The dealer shall deposit the promotional chip with value into the drop box attached to the gaming table at the time the winning wager is paid or the losing wager is collected.

(6) If the wager wins, it shall be paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the promotional chip.

Cross References

36.05.03.16E(3)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.03 Value Chips.

A. A facility operator may issue and use value chips in denominations of $1, $2, $2.50, $5, $20, $25, $100, $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $25,000, and other denominations approved in advance by the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

B. A primary color may not be used as a secondary color on a value chip of another denomination if its use on the edge is reasonably likely to cause confusion as to the chip’s denomination when the edge alone is visible.

C. A manufacturer shall submit sample color disks to the Commission that identify all primary and secondary colors to be used for the manufacture of value chips for facility operators in Maryland.

D. The Commission may not approve a primary color for use in a value chip unless it visually appears, when viewed in daylight or incandescent light, as the following colors for these denominations:

(1) $1, white;

(2) $2, blue;

(3) $2.50, pink;

(4) $5, red;

(5) $20, yellow;

(6) $25, green;

(7) $100, black;

(8) $500, purple;

(9) $1,000, fire orange;

(10) $5,000, brown;

(11) $10,000, silver; and

(12) $25,000, gold.

E. After the Commission has approved a manufacturer’s primary or secondary color for a gaming chip, the color shall be consistently manufactured in accordance with the approved sample color disk.

F. At least once on any location of each face of a value chip, a value chip issued by a facility operator must contain identifying characteristics that are applied in a manner ensuring that each identifying characteristic is clearly visible and remains a permanent part of the value chip.

G. The identifying characteristics required under §F of this regulation shall be visible to surveillance employees using the licensed facility’s surveillance system, and include:

(1) The denomination of the value chip, expressed in numbers;

(2) The name, logo or other Commission-approved identification of the facility operator issuing the value chip; and

(3) The letters “MD” and the name of the city or county in which the licensed facility is located.

H. In addition to the characteristics specified in §G of this regulation, a value chip in a denomination of $100 or more must contain a design or other identifying characteristic that is unique to the gaming chip manufacturer.

I. After the Commission approves a manufacturer’s value chip design or characteristic under COMAR 36.05.03.16:

(1) The manufacturer has the exclusive right to use that design or characteristic on any denomination of value chip;

(2) The approved unique design or characteristic:

(a) May be used on all value chips manufactured for use in Maryland; and

(b) May be changed only after receiving the Commission’s written approval of a new unique design or other identifying characteristic under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

J. Each value chip issued by a facility operator must contain an edge spot that:

(1) Is applied in a manner that ensures the edge spot:

(a) Is clearly visible on the edge and on each face of the value chip; and

(b) Remains a permanent part of the value chip; and

(2) Is created using both:

(a) The primary color of the chip; and

(b) One or more secondary colors; and

(3) Includes a design, pattern, or other feature that an individual may use to identify, through the facility’s surveillance system, the denomination of a particular value chip that is in:

(a) A stack of gaming chips;

(b) The table inventory; or

K. A facility operator shall use as a secondary color to make an edge spot on a particular denomination of value chip only a secondary color that is reasonably likely to differentiate the facility operator’s value chip from the same denomination of value chip issued by any other facility operator in the State.

L. If an approved value chip uses a single secondary color, no other facility operator may use a similar secondary color as the sole secondary color on the same denomination of value chip unless it is used in a different pattern or design approved by the Commission.

M. A facility operator may not use the identical combination of secondary colors on the same denomination of value chip unless it is used in a different pattern or design approved by the Commission.

N. A value chip issued by a facility operator is limited to a specific size for each denomination:

(1) Less than $500 must have a uniform diameter of 1-9/16 inch;

(2) $500 and $1,000 must have a uniform diameter of 1-9/16 inch or 1-11/16 inch; and

(3) $5,000 or more must have a uniform diameter of 1-11/16 inch.

O. In addition to the features that are required under this regulation to appear on the face and edge of a value chip:

(1) Each value chip with a denomination below $100 must contain at least one anti-counterfeiting measure; and

(2) Each value chip with a denomination of $100 or more must contain at least two anti-counterfeiting measures.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.04 Roulette Chips.

A. A facility operator shall issue a roulette chip solely for the purpose of gaming at roulette.

B. At least once on any location of each face of a roulette chip, a roulette chip issued by a facility operator must contain identifying characteristics that are applied in a manner ensuring that each identify characteristic is clearly visible and remains a permanent part of the roulette chip.

C. The identifying characteristics required under §B of this regulation shall be visible to surveillance employees using the facility’s surveillance system, and include:

(1) The name, logo or other Commission-approved identification of the facility operator issuing the roulette chip;

(2) A unique design, insert or symbol that will permit a set of roulette chips being used at a particular roulette table to be distinguished from the roulette chips being used at another roulette table in the facility;

(3) The word “Roulette”;

(4) Color and design combinations distinguish the roulette chips of a player at a particular roulette table from:

(a) The roulette chips of another player at the same roulette table; and

(b) The value chips issued by a facility operator; and

(5) An edge spot that:

(a) Is applied in a manner which ensures that the edge spot;

(b) Is clearly visible on the edge and on each face of the roulette chip; and

(d) Is created by using the colors approved for the face of the particular roulette chip in combination with one or more other colors that provides a contrast with the color on the face of the roulette chip and that enables the roulette chip to be distinguished from the roulette chips issued by any other facility operator; and

(e) Includes a design, pattern or other feature that an individual may use to identify, through the facility’s surveillance system, the player to whom the roulette chip has been assigned when the roulette chip is placed in a stack of gaming chips or in any other location where only the edge of the roulette chip is visible.

Cross References

36.05.02.05A(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.05 Roulette Chips—Permitted Uses, Inventory, and Impressment.

A. A roulette chip shall be issued to a particular roulette table and be used for gaming at that table only, and:

(1) A roulette chip used at a particular roulette table must have the same design, insert or symbol as required under Regulation .04 of this chapter; and

(2) A facility operator or an employee may not knowingly allow a player to remove a roulette chip from the roulette table to which it was issued.

B. A player at a roulette table may not purchase or be permitted to game with roulette chips that are identical in color and design to any roulette chip purchased by another player at the same table. When a player purchases a roulette chip, the dealer shall place a:

(1) Roulette chip of the same color and design in a slot or receptacle attached to the outer rim of the roulette wheel, or in another device or location approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16; and

(2) Marker button denoting the value of a stack of 20 roulette chips of the same color and design in the slot, receptacle or other device.

C. At least once every 3 months, a floorperson, or higher-ranking individual specified in the facility operator’s internal controls, shall complete an impressment of the Roulette chips assigned to a roulette table; and:

(1) The facility operator shall record the results of the impressment in the chip inventory ledger required under Regulation .11 of this chapter;

(2) If additional roulette chips are required to restore the impress, the floorperson, or higher-ranking individual specified in the facility operator’s internal controls, shall complete a Roulette Chip Impressment Form.

D. The completed Roulette Chip Impressment Form required under §C(2) of this regulation shall be maintained by the accounting department and contain at least the following:

(1) The date and time of preparation;

(2) The design schematic of the chip, including its primary color and the applicable table number;

(3) The number of roulette chips needed to restore the impress;

(4) The signature of the individual who completes the Roulette Chip Impressment Form and the impressment for the table; and

(5) The signature of the main bank cashier or chip bank cashier who issued the roulette chips to restore the impress.

E. The accounting department shall immediately report a discrepancy in the impressment to a Commission compliance representative on a written report that includes at least the following for each roulette chip color and design:

(1) The balance on hand at the beginning of the 3-month period;

(2) The number of roulette chips distributed to the roulette table during the 3-month period;

(3) The number of roulette chips returned to inventory during the 3-month period; and

(4) The balance on hand at the end of the 3-month period.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.06 Tournament Chips.

A. If a facility operator conducts a table game tournament, the tournament shall be conducted using tournament chips.

B. The identifying characteristics of a tournament chip must include at least:

(1) The name, logo, or other approved identification of the facility operator issuing the tournament chip;

(2) The word “Tournament”;

(3) The denomination of the chip;

(4) The phrase “No Cash Value”;

(5) Color or design combinations that distinguish the tournament chips from:

(a) Roulette chips used for the play of roulette at the facility;

(b) Value chips issued by a facility operator in the State; and

C. A facility operator shall store tournament chips in a secure area approved in advance by the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

D. A facility operator shall conduct an inventory of all tournament chips prior to the start and after the completion of each tournament.

E. A facility operator shall send a weekly report to Commission compliance representatives of a discrepancy in the inventory on a report that shall include the balance for each denomination of tournament chip on hand at the beginning of the tournament and the balance on hand at the end of each tournament.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.07 Poker Rake Chips.

A. To facilitate the collection of the rake, a facility operator may use poker rake chips in the poker room.

B. Poker rake chips:

(1) Shall only be used by dealers; and

(2) May only be substituted for value chips that have been collected as part of the rake prior to the rake being placed in a drop box.

C. A dealer shall keep unused poker rake chips in the table inventory container.

D. The denominations that may be used for poker rake chips are $2, $3, or $4.

E. The identifying characteristics of a poker rake chip must include:

(1) The name, logo or other approved identification of the facility operator;

(2) The words “Poker Rake Chip”;

(3) One of the following denominations:

(a) “$2”;

(b) “$3”;or

(4) Color or design combinations to distinguish the poker rake chips from:

(a) Roulette chips used for the play of roulette at the facility;

(b) Tournament chips used for tournament play at the facility; and

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.08 Additional Gaming Chips; Removing Chips from Use.

A. Value Chips.

(1) Within 120 days of the commencement of table games at a facility, the facility operator shall have at least one Commission-approved set of value chips that may be used as a back-up for $100 and $500 value chips in active use.

(2) A back-up set of value chips maintained for use by a facility operator shall have secondary colors that are different from the secondary colors of the value chips in active use and may use a different shade of the primary color.

(3) A back-up set of value chips shall conform to the color and design requirements in this chapter.

B. Roulette Chips.

(1) A facility operator shall have at least one reserve set of roulette chips for each color roulette chip used in the facility with a design insert or symbol different from the roulette chips comprising the primary sets.

(2) A back-up set of roulette chips must conform to the color and design requirements in this chapter.

C. RFID chips. If a facility operator uses RFID chips for its value or roulette chips, the facility operator may submit a request to the Commission for waiver of the requirements in §A or B of this regulation B that shall include at least:

(1) A detailed description of the RFID technology and devices that will be used at the facility;

(2) A detailed description of how the RFID chips and related equipment will be used in the facility;

(3) A detailed explanation of how the use of the RFID chips and related equipment will reduce or eliminate the potential use of counterfeit value or roulette chips; and

(4) The approximate length of time it will take the facility operator to install the necessary devices and related equipment for the RFID technology to be operational in the facility.

D. The facility operator shall remove a set of gaming chips in use from active play when:

(1) A facility operator reasonably believes that the facility is taking on multiple counterfeit chips valued at $100 or more so as to call into question the security and integrity of the gaming chip set;

(2) A facility operator determines there is an impropriety or defect in the use of a set of chips makes removal of the chips in active use necessary; and

(3) The Commission directs a facility operator to remove a set of chips from active use.

E. A facility operator shall place into active play a Commission- approved back-up set of value chips or a reserve set of roulette chips required under §§A and B of this regulation when an active set is removed.

F. Before a set of chips in active use is removed from play, the facility operator shall notify the Commission compliance representatives of the impending removal and the reasons for the removal.

G. A facility operator shall immediately notify a Commission compliance representative of the discovery of counterfeit value chips.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.09 Plaques.

A. A plaque issued by a facility operator shall be a solid, one-piece object constructed entirely of plastic or other substance, and a plaque shall:

(1) Be square, rectangular, or elliptical in shape;

(2) Have at least two, but not more than six, smooth, plane surfaces;

(3) Have at least two faces opposite and parallel to each other and identical in shape;

B. A facility operator shall not issue a plaque or allow its use in a facility unless:

(1) The facility operator submitted design specifications of the proposed plaque to the Commission that included a detailed schematic depicting the actual size and location of:

(a) Each face;

(b) The edge; and

(c) Any colors, words, designs, graphics, or security measures on the plaque including the minimum identifying characteristics listed in §F of this regulation;

(2) In accordance with COMAR 36.05.03.16, the facility operator made available for the Commission’s inspection a sample plaque of each denomination to be manufactured and used in accordance with its approved design specifications;

(3) The Commission approved the facility operator’s submissions; and

(4) The facility operator submitted to the Commission a system of internal procedures and administrative and accounting controls governing the distribution, redemption, receipt and inventory of plaques, by serial number that the Commission approved as part of the facility operator’s internal controls.

C. Dimensions of a Plaque.

(1) The face of a square plaque shall have a surface area of not less than 9 square inches.

(2) The face of a rectangular or elliptical plaque may not be less than 3 inches in length by 2 inches in width.

(3) The length and width of an elliptical plaque shall be measured by its axes.

D. A plaque issued by a facility operator shall be designed and manufactured with sufficient graphics or other security measures to prevent, to the extent possible, the counterfeiting of the plaque.

E. Denominations.

(1) A facility operator may issue and use plaques in denominations of $5,000 or $10,000, and in other denominations approved by the Commission in advance under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

(2) A plaque of a specific denomination used by a facility operator shall be in a shape and of a size that is identical to the shape and size of all other plaques of that denomination issued by the facility operator.

(3) The size and shape of each denomination of plaque issued by a facility operator must be readily distinguishable from the size and shape of every other denomination of plaque issued by the facility operator.

F. A plaque issued by a facility operator must contain identifying characteristics that appear at least once on each face of the plaque and are applied in a manner that ensures each identifying characteristic is clearly visible and remains a permanent part of the plaque.

G. The characteristics required under §F of this regulation must be visible to surveillance employees using the licensed facility’s surveillance system, and shall include at least:

(1) The denomination of the plaque, expressed in numbers of at least 3/8 inch in height;

(2) The name, logo, or other approved identification of the facility operator issuing the plaque; and

(3) A unique serial number.

H. A facility operator may not issue, use, or allow a player to use in its facility, any plaque that it knows, or reasonably should know, is materially different from the sample of that plaque approved in accordance with §B of this regulation.

Cross References

36.05.03.16E(3)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.10 Permissible Wagers; Exchange and Redemption of Chips and Plaques.

A. Wagering at table games in a facility shall be conducted with gaming chips, plaques, electronic wagering credits, and other wagering instruments approved in advance by the Commission.

B. A value chip previously issued by a facility operator that is not in active use by that facility operator may not be used for any gaming purpose in a facility, and may be redeemed only at the cage as provided in §E of this regulation.

C. A facility operator shall issue a gaming chip or plaque to a player only at the request of the player, and may not be given as change in any transaction other than a gaming transaction.

D. A gaming chip or plaque shall be issued to player by:

(1) A dealer at a banking or nonbanking table game;

(2) The poker room cage, poker room impressed bank or the poker window cashier at the main cage; or

(3) A chip runner to a player seated at a poker table at which a game is in progress.

E. A player may redeem a plaque or value chip only at the cage.

F. Except as provided in §§L and M of this regulation, or as otherwise approved in advance by the Commission, a facility operator shall redeem a gaming chip or plaque that it issued only from players.

G. Roulette Chips.

(1) A player may present a roulette chip for redemption only at the roulette table from which it was issued.

(2) When a player presents a roulette chip for redemption, a dealer shall accept it in exchange for an equivalent amount of value chips.

H. Value Chips at Roulette.

(1) A facility operator may permit, limit or prohibit the use of a value chip in gaming at roulette in accordance with its rules submission submitted under COMAR 36.05.03.19.

(2) If a value chip is use at roulette, the facility operator and its employees shall keep accurate account of the wagers being made with value chips so that wager made by one player are not confused with the wagers made by another player at the table.

I. A gaming chip or plaque is solely evidence of a debt that the issuing facility operator owes to an individual legally in possession of the gaming chip or plaque, and it remains the property of the issuing facility operator.

J. Redemption at the Facility.

(1) A facility operator shall have the right at any time to demand that an individual possessing a gaming chip or plaque surrender the gaming chip or plaque for redemption in accordance with this regulation.

(2) Unless a gaming chip or plaque was obtained or is being used unlawfully, a facility operator shall promptly redeem its gaming chip or plaque presented by a player.

(3) A facility operator shall redeem its value chip or plaque by:

(a) Exchanging the value chip or plaque for an equivalent amount of cash; or

(b) Exchanging the value chip or plaque for a check issued by the facility operator in the amount of the value chip or plaque surrendered and dated the day of the redemption.

K. Redemption by Mail.

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of §J of this regulation, if a player requests by mail to redeem value chips, in any amount, by mail, a facility operator may effectuate the redemption in accordance with its approved internal controls.

(2) A facility operator’s internal controls for redemption of a value chip by mail shall, at a minimum, include procedures for the:

(a) Facility operator’s issuance of a check to the player; and

(b) Transfer of a surrendered value chip to the chip bank in a documented transaction.

L. A facility operator shall accept, exchange, use or redeem only a gaming chip or plaque that the facility operator has issued and may not knowingly accept, exchange, use or redeem a gaming chip or plaque, or an object that appears to be a gaming chip or plaque, that has been issued by any other facility operator.

M. Notwithstanding §L of this regulation, a facility operator may accept and redeem a value chip issued by another facility operator in the State from a player.

N. Employee Receiving a Value Chip as Gratuity.

(1) A video lottery employee of a facility operator may receive a value chip as a gratuity.

(2) A video lottery employee may receive a value chip in exchange for food or beverage that a player purchases from the video lottery employee.

(3) A video lottery employee of a facility operator who receives a value chip as a gratuity, or in exchange for food or beverage, shall redeem the value chip prior to leaving the facility at the end of the work shift during which the employee received the value chip.

(4) A value chip received by a video lottery employee shall be redeemed at the cage or at another secure location approved in advance by the Commission.

(5) A value chip received by a video lottery employee that is redeemed at a noncage employee redemption site shall be exchanged on a daily basis with the cage.

(6) A facility operator shall include in its internal controls a means of ensuring the proper exchange and accounting of a value chip received as a gratuity or for the purchase of food and beverage.

O. Redemption of Facility Chips From Another Operator.

(1) A facility operator shall promptly redeem its own value chip that is presented to it by another facility operator in the State.

(2) A facility operator shall include in its internal controls a system for the exchange, with other legally operated facility operators, of a value chip that:

(a) Is in the facility operator’s possession that has been issued by another facility operator in the State; and

(b) The facility operator has issued that is presented to it for redemption by another facility operator in the State.

P. A facility operator shall post, in a prominent place on the front of the main cage, any satellite cage and the poker room cage, a sign that reads as follows: “Gaming chips or plaques issued by another facility may not be used, exchanged or redeemed in this facility.”

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.11 Chips and Plaques—Receipt, Inventory, Security, Storage, and Destruction.

A. Receipt.

(1) A shipment of gaming chips or plaques that is received from a manufacturer or supplier shall be unloaded and transported to a secure area, which is covered by the facility operator’s surveillance system, by at least two employees of the facility operator.

(2) The chips or plaques shall then be opened and checked by at least two employees, who shall promptly report to a Commission compliance representative any deviation between the invoice accompanying the shipment of gaming chips or plaques and the actual chips or plaques received, or any defects found in the chips or plaques.

(3) The functions required under §A(1) and (2) of this regulation shall be performed by at least the following employees of the facility operator:

(a) A supervisor from the accounting department; and

(b) An employee from the security department.

B. Inventory.

(1) After a shipment of gaming chips or plaques is checked as required under §A of this regulation, the employees identified in §A(3) of this regulation shall record, in a chip inventory ledger, the:

(a) Denomination of the value chips and plaques received;

(b) Number of each denomination;

(d) For any roulette chips received, the number and description of the roulette chips received;

(e) Date of the receipt;

(f) Signatures and license numbers of the employees who checked the chips and plaques.

(2) If the value chips or roulette chips are not to be immediately put into active use, the chip inventory ledger must also identify the storage location of the chips.

C. Storage.

(1) A gaming chip or plaque not in active use shall be stored in:

(a) A vault located in the main bank;

(b) Locked cabinets in the main cage; or

(2) A gaming chip or plaque may not be stored in the same storage area as dice, cards, pai gow tiles or any other table game equipment.

(3) When a gaming chip or plaque is removed from or returned to an approved storage area, at least the two employees identified in §A(3) of this regulation shall be present and ensure that the chip inventory ledger contains the following information:

(a) Date;

(b) Signatures and license numbers of the employees supervising the transaction;

(d) If applicable, the serial numbers and dollar amounts for each denomination of value chip or plaque;

(e) Number and description of the roulette chip;

(f) Specific storage area being entered; and

(g) Reason for the entry into the storage area.

D. At the end of each gaming day, a facility operator shall compute and record the unredeemed liability for each denomination of value chip and plaque according to procedures specified in the facility operator’s internal controls.

E. Inventory.

(1) A facility operator shall inventory all sets of value chips, roulette chips and plaques in its possession and record the result of the inventory in the chip inventory ledger.

(2) The inventory required under §E(1) of this regulation shall be conducted at least once every month for value chips and plaques and at least once every 3 months for roulette chips.

(3) If a facility operator’s inventory procedures incorporate the sealing of the locked compartment containing the facility’s value chips, roulette chips, and plaques not in active use, a physical inventory of value chips, roulette chips, and plaques not in active use is required to be conducted annually.

(4) A facility operator shall include in its internal controls the procedures to be utilized to inventory value chips, roulette chips, and plaques.

F. Destruction.

(1) At least 5 days prior to the destruction of a gaming chip or plaque, a facility operator shall notify a Commission compliance representative of the:

(a) Date and the location at which the destruction will be performed;

(b) Denomination, number, and when applicable, the serial number and amount of value chips or plaques to be destroyed;

(d) Detailed explanation of the method of destruction.

(2) The destruction of a gaming chip or plaque shall be carried out in the presence of at least the two employees identified in §A(3) of this regulation.

(3) The facility operator shall record in the chip inventory ledger the names and license numbers of all employees and nonemployees involved in each destruction, and:

(a) The denomination, quantity, total value, and serial number, if applicable, of all value chips or plaques destroyed;

(b) The description and number of roulette chips destroyed;

(d) The date and location where the destruction took place.

G. A facility operator shall ensure that at all times there is adequate security for all gaming chips and plaques in the facility operator’s possession.

Cross References

36.05.02.05C(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.12 Dice.

A. Except as otherwise provided in §§B and C of this regulation, each die used in the play of table games shall:

(1) Be formed in the shape of a perfect cube and of a size not smaller than 0.750 inch on each side nor any larger than 0.775 inch on each side, with a tolerance of +/- 0.005;

(2) Be transparent and made exclusively of cellulose except for the spots, name or logo of the facility operator, and serial number or letters on the die;

(3) Be perfectly flat on the surface of each of its sides, with the spots contained in each side flush with the area surrounding them;

(4) Have all edges and corners perfectly square and forming 90 degree angles.

(5) Have the texture and finish of each side identical to the texture and finish of all other sides;

(6) Have its weight equally distributed throughout the cube with no side of the cube heavier or lighter than any other side of the cube;

(7) Have the six sides bearing white circular spots from one to six respectively with the diameter of each spot equal to the diameter of every other spot on the die;

(8) Have spots arranged so that:

(a) The side containing one spot is directly opposite the side containing six spots;

(b) The side containing two spots is directly opposite the side containing five spots; and

(9) Have each spot shall be placed on the die by drilling into the surface of the cube and filling the drilled out portion with a compound which is equal in weight to the weight of the cellulose drilled out and which forms a permanent bond with the cellulose cube and extends into the cube exactly the same distance as every other spot extends into the cube to an accuracy tolerance of 0.0004 inch;

(10) Have imprinted or impressed on the die a serial number or letters and the name or logo of the facility operator using the die.

B. Pai Gow and Pai Gow Poker. Dice used in the table games of pai gow and pai gow poker must comply with the requirements of §A of this regulation, except as follows:

(1) Each die must be formed in the shape of a perfect cube and of a size not smaller than 0.637 inch on each side nor any larger than 0.643 inch on each side;

(2) With the Commission’s approval, a facility operator may have an identifying mark imprinted or impressed on each die instead of the name or logo of the facility operator; and

(3) The spots on each die do not have to be equal in diameter.

C. Sic Bo. Dice used in the table game of sic bo must comply with §A of this regulation, except each die may be formed in the shape of a cube 0.625 inch on each side with ball edge corners.

D. Dice may not be used in a facility unless a detailed schematic depicting the actual size and color of the dice, and the location of serial numbers, letters or logos on the dice, has been submitted to, and approved by, the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.13 Dice — Receipt, Storage, Inspection, and Removal.

A. Receipt.

(1) A shipment of dice that is received from a manufacturer or supplier shall be immediately unloaded and transported to a secure area which is covered by the facility operator’s surveillance system under the supervision of at least two employees of the facility operator.

(2) The boxes of dice shall then be inspected by at least two employees of the facility operator to ensure that the seals on each box are intact, unbroken and free from tampering.

(a) Boxes that do not appear to be intact, unbroken and free from tampering shall be immediately inspected to ensure that the dice in those boxes conform to the requirements of this chapter and there is no evidence of tampering with them.

(b) If dice inspected as required under §A(2)(a) of this regulation show no evidence of tampering, they shall be placed, along with boxes of dice that are intact, unbroken and free from tampering, for storage.

(3) Dice shall be stored in a storage area that the Commission has approved in advance under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

(4) The functions required under §A(1), (2), and (3) of this regulation shall be performed by at least the following employees of the facility operator:

(a) A floor supervisor or above; and

(b) An employee from the security department.

B. Storage. The Commission-approved storage area must have two separate locks, to which access shall be controlled as follows:

(1) The security department shall maintain one key and the gaming operations department shall maintain the other key; and

(2) An employee of the gaming operations department, below a floorperson in the organizational hierarchy, may not have access to the gaming operations department key.

C. Dice which are to be distributed to gaming pits or tables for use in gaming shall be distributed from the approved storage area.

D. Once each gaming day and at other times as may be necessary, a floorperson or above, in the presence of a security department employee, shall remove the appropriate number of dice for that gaming day from the approved storage area.

E. Envelopes and containers used to hold or transport dice must be:

(1) Transparent;

(2) Designed or constructed with seals so that any tampering is evident; and

(3) Submitted to the Commission and approved under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

F. Inspection and Distribution. Dice shall be inspected and distributed to the gaming tables in accordance with one of the following alternatives:

(1) Alternative No. 1.

(a) The floorperson or above, and the security department employee who removed the dice from the approved storage area, shall distribute sufficient dice directly to the pit manager or above in each pit, or place them in a locked compartment in the pit stand, the keys to which shall be in the possession of the pit manager or above.

(b) Immediately upon opening a table for gaming, the floorperson or above shall distribute a set of dice to the table.

(i) To ensure that the dice are in a condition to ensure fair play and otherwise conform to the requirements of this chapter, at the time of receipt of a set of dice, a floorperson at each craps, pai gow, pai gow poker, sic bo or mini-craps table, shall, in the presence of the dealer, inspect the dice with a micrometer or any other instrument approved by the Commission to perform the function of a micrometer, a balancing caliper, a steel set square and a magnet.

(ii) The instruments described in §F(1)(b)(i) of this regulation shall be kept in a compartment at each craps table or pit stand and shall be at all times readily available for use by the Commission compliance representatives or other Commission employees.

(iii) The inspection required under §F(1)(b)(i) of this regulation shall be performed on a flat surface which allows the dice inspection to be observed through the facility operator’s surveillance system and by any persons in the immediate vicinity of the table.

(i) For craps, the floorperson shall, in the presence of a dealer, place the dice in a cup on the table for use in gaming;

(ii) For mini-craps, the floorperson shall, in the presence of a dealer, place the dice in a cup on the table for use in gaming;

(iii) For sic bo, the floorperson shall, in the presence of the dealer, place the required number of dice into the shaker and seal or lock the shaker, and the floorperson shall secure the sic bo shaker to the table in the presence of the dealer who observed the inspection; or

(iv) For pai gow and pai gow poker, the floorperson shall, in the presence of the dealer, place the dice in the pai gow shaker.

(d) The floorperson or above shall place extra dice for the dice reserve in the pit stand.

(i) Dice in the pit stand shall be placed in a locked compartment, the keys to which shall be in the possession of the floorperson or above.

(ii) No dice taken from the pit stand reserve may be used for actual gaming until the dice have been inspected in accordance with §F(1)(b)(i) of this regulation.

(2) Alternative No. 2.

(a) The pit manager or above and the security department employee who removed the dice from the approved storage area shall distribute the dice directly to the following facility operator’s employees who shall perform an inspection in each pit:

(i) For craps and mini-craps, a floorperson in the presence of another floorperson, both of whom are assigned the responsibility of supervising the operation and conduct of a craps or mini-craps game;

(ii) For sic bo, pai gow and pai gow poker, a floorperson, in the presence of another floorperson, both of whom are assigned the responsibility of supervising the operation and conduct of sic bo, pai gow or pai gow poker games;

(iii) For storage of the dice for the dice reserve in the pit stand, to the pit manager or above.

(b) To ensure that the dice are in a condition to ensure fair play and otherwise conform to the requirements of this chapter, at the time of receipt of a set of dice, the dice shall be inspected by one of the individuals listed in §F(2)(a) of this regulation with a micrometer or other instrument approved by the Commission which performs the same function as a micrometer, a balancing caliper, a steel set square, and a magnet.

(c) The instruments described in §F(2)(b) of this regulation shall be kept at the pit stand and shall be at all times readily available for use by the Commission compliance representatives or other Commission employees.

(d) The inspection required under §F(2)(a) of this regulation shall be performed on a flat surface which allows the dice inspection to be observed through the facility operator’s surveillance system and by any persons in the immediate vicinity of the pit stand.

(e) After completion of the inspection, the dice shall be distributed as follows:

(i) For craps and mini-craps, the floorperson who inspected the dice shall, in the presence of the other floorperson who observed the inspection, distribute the dice to the floorperson assigned at each craps table or to the floorperson assigned at each mini-craps table, and the craps floorperson or the mini-craps floorperson shall, in the presence of the dealer, place the dice in a cup on the table for use in gaming.

(ii) For sic bo, the floorperson who inspected the dice shall, in the presence of the other floorperson who observed the inspection, place the required number of dice into the shaker and seal or lock the shaker, and the floorperson shall then secure the sic bo shaker to the table in the presence of the other floorperson who observed the inspection.

(iii) For pai gow and pai gow poker, the floorperson who inspected the dice shall, in the presence of the other floorperson who observed the inspection, distribute the dice directly to the dealer at each pai gow table, and the dealer shall immediately place the dice in the pai gow shaker.

(f) The pit manager or above shall place extra sets of dice for the dice reserve in the pit stand, as follows:

(i) Dice in the pit stand shall be placed in a locked compartment, the keys to which shall be in the possession of the pit manager or above.

(ii) Except as otherwise provided in §F(2)(e) of this regulation, dice taken from the reserve in the pit stand shall be reinspected by a floorperson or above in the presence of another floorperson or above in accordance with the inspection procedures set forth in §F(2)(b) of this regulation prior to their use for actual gaming.

(g) Previously inspected reserve dice may be used for gaming without being reinspected if the dice are maintained in a locked compartment in the pit stand in accordance with the following procedures:

(i) For craps and mini-craps, a set of five dice, after being inspected, shall be placed in a sealed envelope or container, to which shall be attached a label that identifies the date of inspection and contains the signatures of those responsible for the inspection shall be attached to the envelope or container.

(ii) For sic bo, three dice, after being inspected, shall be placed in a sealed envelope or container or sealed or locked in a sic bo shaker, to which shall be attached a label or seal that identifies the date of inspection and contains the signatures of those responsible for the inspection shall, respectively, be attached to each envelope or container or placed over the area that allows access to open the sic bo shaker.

(iii) For pai gow and pai gow poker, a set of three dice, after being inspected, shall be placed in a sealed envelope or container, to which shall be attached a label that identifies the date of inspection and contains the signatures of those responsible for the inspection shall be attached to each envelope or container.

G. Removal. A facility operator shall remove dice at any time of the gaming day and submit a Dice Discrepancy Report as required under §H of this regulation:

(1) If there is any indication of tampering, flaws or other defects that might affect the integrity or fairness of the game; or

(2) At the request of a Commission compliance representative or other Commission employee.

H. Inspection.

(1) At the end of each gaming day or at other times as may be necessary, a floorperson or above, other than the individual who originally inspected the dice, shall visually inspect each die that was used for play for evidence of tampering. Evidence of tampering shall be immediately reported to a Commission compliance representative by:

(a) Completing a two-part Dice Discrepancy Report; and

(b) Submitting the completed Dice Discrepancy Report and the dice to a Commission compliance representative.

(2) Dice showing evidence of tampering shall be placed in a sealed envelope or container.

(a) A label shall be attached to each envelope or container that:

(i) Identifies the table number, date, and time the dice were removed; and

(ii) Contains the signatures of the person assigned to directly operate and conduct the game at that table and the floorperson assigned the responsibility for supervising the operation and conduct of the game.

(b) A floorperson or above, or a security department employee responsible for delivering the dice to the casino compliance representatives, shall also sign the label.

(c) The Commission compliance representative receiving the dice shall sign the original and duplicate copy of the Dice Discrepancy Report and retain the original copy.

(d) The Commission compliance representative shall return the duplicate copy to the pit and maintain it in a secure place within the pit until it is collected by a security department employee.

(3) Other dice that were used for play shall be put into envelopes or containers when removed from active use at the table.

(a) A label shall be attached to each envelope or container which:

(i) Identifies the table number, date and time the dice were removed; and

(b) The envelope or container shall be sealed and maintained within the pit until it is collected by a security department employee.

I. Reserve dice in the locked compartment in a pit stand at the end of the gaming day may be:

(1) Collected and transported to the security department for cancellation or destruction;

(2) Returned to the approved storage area; or

(3) Retained in the locked compartment in the pit stand for future use.

J. Reserve dice in the locked compartment in a pit stand at the end of the gaming day that are to be destroyed or cancelled shall be placed in a sealed envelope or container, with a label attached to each envelope or container which:

(1) Identifies the pit stand where the reserve dice were being stored;

(2) Identifies the date and time the dice where placed in the envelope or container; and

(3) Contains the signature of the pit manager or above.

K. At the end of each gaming day or at least once each gaming day, as designated by the facility operator and approved in advance by the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16, and at other times as may be necessary:

(1) Except as provided in §K(2) of this regulation, a security department employee shall collect and sign all envelopes or containers of used dice and reserve dice that are to be destroyed or cancelled and transport the dice to the security department for cancellation or destruction;

(2) If an alternative procedure for collecting, destroying or cancelling dice described in §(K)(1) of this regulation has been submitted to, and approved by, the Commission, a security department employee:

(a) Shall collect all envelopes or containers and return them to the security department; and

(b) May sign the envelopes or containers; and

(3) The security department employee shall also collect any duplicate copies of Dice Discrepancy Reports.

L. An assistant table games shift manager or above may collect all reserve dice in a locked compartment in a pit stand.

(1) If collected:

(a) Reserve dice shall be returned to the approved storage area; and

(b) Reserve dice shall be collected at the end of each gaming day or at least once each gaming day, as designated by the facility operator and approved in advance by the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

(2) Except for dice maintained in a locked compartment in accordance with §F(2) of this regulation, if the reserve dice are not collected, all dice in the dice reserve shall be reinspected in accordance with one of the alternatives listed in §F of this regulation prior to their use for gaming.

M. Facility operators shall submit to the Commission for approval internal control procedures for:

(1) A dice inventory system which includes, at a minimum, records of the:

(a) Number of three and five dice sticks, and the corresponding number of single die, received from a manufacturer or supplier;

(b) Balance of three and five dice sticks, and the corresponding number of single die, on hand;

(d) Number of three and five dice sticks returned to storage;

(e) Number of single die destroyed or canceled;

(f) Date of each transaction; and

(g) Signatures of the individuals involved.

(2) A daily reconciliation of the:

(a) Number of three or five dice sticks distributed;

(b) Number of single die destroyed or cancelled;

(d) Reserve three or five dice sticks in a locked compartment in a pit stand, if any; and

(3) A physical inventory of all dice at least once every 3 months:

(a) That shall be performed by an individual with no incompatible functions and shall be verified to the balance of dice on hand required under §M(1)(a) of this regulation; and

(b) For which discrepancies shall immediately be reported to a Commission compliance representative.

N. Destruction or Cancellation of Dice.

(1) Other than those retained for Commission or facility operator inspection, destruction or cancellation of dice shall be completed within 7 days of collection.

(2) Cancellation shall be accomplished by drilling a circular hole of at least 1/4 inch in diameter through the center of the die.

(3) Destruction shall be accomplished by shredding or crushing the die.

(4) The destruction or cancellation of dice must take place in a secure location in the facility that is covered by the facility operator’s surveillance system.

O. Rotation and Replacement of Dice.

(1) A set of five dice used at a craps or mini-craps table shall be changed at least once every 24 hours.

(2) A new set of dice shall be used:

(a) When a craps or mini-craps table is reopened for gaming;

(b) If a die goes off the table during play and is lost;

(d) A die is otherwise marked, chipped, scratched, or no longer suitable for play.

(3) Dice that have been placed in a shaker for use in gaming may not remain on a table for more than 24 hours in the games of:

(a) Pai Gow Tiles; and

(b) Pai Gow Poker.

Cross References

36.05.02.16A(4)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.14 Sic Bo Shaker Security Procedures.

A. Storage.

(1) Manual and automated sic bo shakers that have not been filled with dice may be stored in a locked compartment in a pit stand.

(2) An automated sic bo dice shaker which has been filled with dice shall be secured to the sic bo table at all times.

B. Inspection.

(1) At the end of each gaming day, a pit manager or above shall inspect all sic bo shakers that have been placed in use for gaming for evidence of tampering.

(2) Evidence of tampering shall be immediately reported to a Commission compliance representative on a written report that includes at least:

(a) The date and time when the tampering was discovered;

(b) The name and signature of the individual discovering the tampering;

(d) The name and signature of the employee who is:

(i) Assigned to directly operate and conduct the game at the sic bo table; and

(ii) The supervisor assigned the responsibility for supervising the operation and conduct of the game at the sic bo table.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.15 Cards.

A. Except as otherwise approved by the Commission, cards used to play table games shall be in decks of 52 cards with each card identical in size and shape to every other card in the deck.

(1) Nothing in this regulation shall be construed to prohibit a manufacturer from manufacturing decks of cards with one or more jokers in each deck.

(2) Jokers may not be used by the facility operator in the play of any game unless authorized by the rules of the game.

B. Except as otherwise approved by the Commission, each deck shall be composed of cards in four suits: diamonds, spades, clubs and hearts.

(1) Each suit shall be composed of 13 cards:

(a) Ace;

(b) King;

(d) Jack;

(e) 10;

(f) 9;

(g) 8;

(h) 7;

(i) 6;

(j) 5;

(k) 4;

(l) 3; and

(m) 2.

(2) If approved in advance by the Commission under 36.05.03.16, the face of the ace, king, queen, jack and 10 may contain an additional marking that will permit a dealer, prior to exposing the dealer’s hole card at the game of blackjack, to determine if the value of the hole card gives the dealer a blackjack.

C. The backs of each card in a deck shall:

(1) Be identical and may not contain any marking, symbol or design that may enable an individual to know the identity of any element printed on the face of the card or that will in any way differentiate the back of the card from any other card in the deck;

(2) Be designed to diminish the ability of any individual to place concealed markings thereon; and

(3) Contain the name or logo of the facility operator using the cards, unless otherwise approved by the Commission.

D. Each deck of cards shall be packaged separately or in a batch containing the number of decks selected by a facility operator for use in a particular table game.

(1) Each package of cards shall be sealed in a manner approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16 to reveal evidence of any tampering with the package.

(2) If multiple decks of cards are packaged and sealed in a batch, the package must have a label that indicates or contain a window that reveals an adequate description of the contents of the package, including the:

(a) Name of the facility operator for which the cards were manufactured;

(b) Colors of the backs of the cards;

(d) Total number of cards in the batch; and

(e) Total number of decks in the batch.

E. Individual decks of cards that are packaged and sealed in a multideck batch may not be separated from the batch for independent use at a table game.

F. The cards used by a facility operator for poker shall be:

(1) Visually distinguishable from the cards used by that facility operator for other banked table game play; and

(2) Made of plastic.

G. Each facility operator that offers the game of poker shall have and use on a daily basis at least four decks of cards with visually distinguishable card backings.

(1) Card backings may be distinguished by different logos, different colors or different design patterns.

(2) The facility operator shall submit, as part of its internal controls, the procedure for distributing and rotating the four visually distinguishable decks of cards required for use in the game of poker.

H. At a minimum, all poker cards that have been in play at least 4 months shall be replaced.

I. Cards may not be utilized in a facility unless a schematic depicting the face and backs of the cards, the colors, words, designs and graphics has been submitted to, and approved by, the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

J. RFID Cards. A facility operator may use RFID cards in table games if the Commission has reviewed and approved the facility operator’s plan for use of RFID cards.

K. A facility operator’s request for Commission approval of the use of RFID cards shall include:

(1) A detailed description of the RFID technology and devices that will be used at the facility;

(2) A detailed description of the RFID technology security features that will ensure the integrity of the table games where RFID cards are in use;

(3) A detailed description of how the RFID cards and related equipment will be used in the facility; and

(4) Any other information required by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.16 Cards — Receipt, Storage, Inspection, and Removal.

A. Receipt.

(1) A shipment of decks of cards that is received from a manufacturer or supplier shall be unloaded immediately and transported to a secure area which is covered by the facility operator’s surveillance system under the supervision of at least two employees of the facility operator.

(2) The boxes of decks of cards shall be opened and inspected to ensure that the seals on each box are intact, unbroken, and free from tampering.

(a) Boxes that do not appear to be intact, unbroken, and free from tampering shall be immediately inspected to ensure that the decks of cards in those boxes conform to the requirements of this chapter and there is no evidence of tampering with them.

(b) If the decks of cards inspected as required under §A(2)(a) of this regulation show no evidence of tampering, they shall be placed, along with boxes of cards that are intact, unbroken and free from tampering, for storage.

(3) Decks of cards shall be stored in a storage area that the Commission has approved in advance under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

(4) The functions required under §A(1) and (2) of this regulation shall be performed by the employees identified in Regulation .13A(4) of this chapter.

B. Storage. The Commission-approved storage area shall have two separate locks, to which access shall be controlled as follows:

(1) The security department shall maintain one key and the gaming operations department shall maintain the other key.

(2) An employee of the gaming operations department, below a floorperson in the organizational hierarchy, may not have access to the gaming operations department key.

(3) If the facility operator has a separate poker storage area, an employee below a poker supervisor in the organizational hierarchy may not have access to the gaming operations department key to the poker storage area.

C. Distribution.

(1) Except as provided under §E of this regulation, as may be necessary, a floorperson or above, in the presence of a security department employee, shall remove the appropriate number of decks of cards from the approved storage area.

(2) The floorperson or above and the security department employee who removed the decks shall distribute sufficient decks to the pit managers or above and, if applicable, to the poker supervisor.

(3) The number of decks distributed shall include extra decks that shall be placed in the pit stand for the card reserve.

(4) Decks of cards in the pit stand shall be placed in a locked compartment, the keys to which shall be in the possession of the pit managers or above or the poker supervisor or above.

D. Inspection.

(1) If the decks are to be inspected at open gaming tables under §F of this regulation, the pit manager or above shall distribute the decks to the dealer at each table or the poker supervisor shall transport the decks to the poker pit stand for subsequent distribution to the dealer at each poker table either directly by the poker supervisor or through the floorperson assigned to supervise the dealer.

(2) If the decks are to be preinspected and preshuffled at a closed gaming table as permitted under §R of this regulation, the pit manager or above or poker supervisor shall deliver the decks to the dealer and the floorperson or above at the closed gaming table where the preinspection and preshuffling shall be performed.

(3) If the decks have already been preinspected, preshuffled, sealed in containers and placed in the card storage area as permitted under §R(8)(b) or (e) of this regulation, the pit manager or above and a security department employee shall transport the number of sealed containers of cards needed for that gaming day to the gaming pits where the cards will be utilized and shall ensure that the containers are locked in the pit stand.

(4) Consistent with the facility operator’s internal controls, the security department shall maintain a record of the removal of the sealed containers of cards from the approved storage area and the distribution of sealed containers to the gaming pits.

E. Removal.

(1) If the decks of cards to be used for poker are removed from the poker storage area, the poker supervisor or above and a security department employee shall, at times as may be necessary, remove the appropriate number of decks from the poker storage area and distribute the decks under §D(1), (2) or (3) of this regulation.

(2) The number of decks distributed shall include extra decks that shall be placed in the pit stand for the card reserve.

(3) Decks of cards in the pit stand shall be placed in a locked compartment, the keys to which shall be in the possession of the poker supervisor or above.

F. Verification.

(1) Except for decks of cards that are preinspected and preshuffled under §R of this regulation, the dealer shall sort the cards in each deck according to suit and in sequence to verify that all cards are present and visually inspect the backs of the cards for any defects that might compromise the integrity or fairness of the game.

(2) The floorperson or above shall verify the inspection.

G. Unsuitable or Missing Card. If, while inspecting the cards in accordance with §F of this regulation, the dealer finds that a card is unsuitable for use, a card is missing from the deck or an extra card is found, the following procedures shall be observed:

(1) A supervisor or above or a poker supervisor shall bring a replacement deck of cards or card from the card reserve in the pit stand.

(2) The unsuitable deck or card shall be placed in a sealed envelope or container, identified by table number, date and time and signed by the dealer and floorperson assigned to that table or above.

(3) The pit manager or above or a poker supervisor shall maintain the envelope or container in a secure place within the pit until collection by a security department employee.

H. Envelopes and containers used to hold or transport cards shall be:

(1) Transparent;

(2) Designed or constructed with seals so that any tampering is evident; and

(3) Submitted to the Commission and approved under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

I. Damaged Cards.

(1) If any card in a deck appear to be damaged during the course of play, the dealer shall immediately notify a floorperson or above.

(2) If after inspection, the floorperson or above determines that the card is damaged and needs to be replaced, the floorperson shall notify the pit manager or above or the poker supervisor.

(3) The pit manager or above or the poker supervisor shall:

(a) Notify surveillance of a card change;

(b) Bring a replacement deck of cards or card from the pit stand to replace the damaged card or cards;

(c) Place the damaged card face up on the table and remove the matching card from the replacement deck and place it face up on the table;

(d) Turn over both the damaged card and the replacement card to verify that the backs of the cards match;

(e) Place the replacement card in the discard rack;

(f) Tear the damaged card down the center, or cancel the card, and place it face up in the replacement deck; and

(g) Return the replacement deck to the pit stand.

(4) At least once each gaming day, the personnel operating table games shall:

(a) Collect the replacement cards and place the replacement cards in an envelope or container;

(b) Seal the envelope or container;

(d) Obtain the signature of the pit manager or above on the label.

(5) On an as-needed basis, the personnel operating poker table games shall:

(a) Collect the replacement decks of poker cards and place the replacement poker cards in an envelope or container;

(b) Seal the envelope or container;

(d) Obtain the signature of the poker manager or above, or the poker supervisor, on the label.

(6) The pit manager or above or the poker supervisor shall maintain the sealed envelopes or containers in a secure place within the pit until collection by a security department employee in accordance with §M of this regulation.

(7) This subsection does not apply to cards showing indications of tampering, flaws or other defects that might affect the integrity or fairness of the game.

J. Removing Cards from Active Use.

(1) Personnel operating table games shall put decks of cards that were used for play into envelopes or containers when the decks of cards are removed from active use at the table.

(2) Personnel operating table games shall attach a label to each envelope or container which identifies the table number, date and time the decks of cards where collected and shall be signed by the dealer and floorperson assigned to the table.

(3) The poker supervisor or pit manager or above shall maintain the sealed envelopes or containers in a secure place within the pit until collection by a security department employee.

K. A facility operator shall remove a deck of cards at any time if there is an indication of tampering, flaws or other defects that might affect the integrity or fairness of the game, or at the request of a Commission compliance representative or other Commission employee.

L. Personnel operating table games shall place extra decks or packaged sets of multiple decks in the card reserve with broken seals in a sealed envelope or container, with a label attached to each envelope or container that:

(1) Contains the number of decks or packaged sets of multiple decks that are included;

(2) The date and time the decks were placed in the envelope or container; and

(3) The signature of the floorperson or above for decks used for poker and the pit manager or above for decks used for all other games.

M. At the end of each gaming day or at least once each gaming day, as designated by the facility operator and approved in advance by the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16, and at other times as may be necessary:

(1) Except as provided in §M(2) of this regulation, a security department employee shall collect and sign all envelopes or containers with damaged decks of cards, decks of cards required to be removed that gaming day, and all extra decks in the card reserve with broken seals and return the envelopes or containers to the security department;

(2) If an alternative procedure for collecting, destroying or cancelling a deck of cards described in §M(1) of this regulation has been submitted to, and approved by, the Commission, a security department employee:

(a) Shall collect all envelopes or containers and return them to the security department; and

(b) May sign the envelopes or containers; and

(3) A table game department supervisor or above may collect all extra decks with intact seals in the card reserve.

N. Inspection of Cards. When the envelopes or containers of used cards and reserve cards with broken seals are returned to the security department, the cards shall be inspected for tampering, marks, alterations, missing or additional cards, or anything that might indicate unfair play:

(1) For cards used in blackjack, Spanish 21, baccarat, midibaccarat or minibaccarat, the facility operator shall inspect:

(a) All decks used during the day; or

(b) If Commission has approved, as part of the facility’s internal controls, the procedures for selecting the sample size and for ensuring a proper selection of the sample, a sample of decks selected at random or in accordance with an approved stratification plan.

(2) The facility operator shall also inspect:

(a) A deck of cards that the Commission requested the facility operator to remove for the purpose of inspection;

(b) A deck of cards the facility operator removed for indication of tampering;

(d) All cards used for poker.

(3) The procedures for inspecting all decks required to be inspected under this subsection shall include the:

(a) Sorting of cards sequentially by suit or utilizing a machine approved by the Commission capable of reading the cards to determine whether any deck contains missing or additional cards;

(b) Inspection of the backs with an ultraviolet light;

(d) Inspection of the front and back of all plastic cards for consistent shading and coloring.

(4) If during the inspection procedures required for cards used in poker, one or more of the cards in a deck are determined to be unsuitable for continued use, those cards shall be placed in a sealed envelope or container and a two-part Card Discrepancy Report shall be completed in accordance with §N(8) of this regulation.

(5) Upon completion of the inspection procedures required under §N(2) of this regulation, each deck of cards used in poker that is determined suitable for continued use shall be placed in sequential order, repackaged and returned to the approved or poker storage area for subsequent use.

(6) The facility operator shall develop internal control procedures for returning the repackaged cards to the poker card inventory in accordance with §R of this regulation.

(7) An individual performing an inspection shall complete a work order form which details the procedures performed and lists the tables from which the cards were removed and the results of the inspection, and shall sign the form upon completion of the inspection procedures.

(8) The facility operator shall submit to the Commission the training procedures for the employees performing the inspections required under this subsection in its internal controls.

(9) Evidence of tampering, marks, alterations, missing, or additional cards or anything that might indicate unfair play discovered during an inspection, or at any other time, shall be immediately reported to a Commission compliance representative by the completion and delivery of a two-part Card Discrepancy Report.

(a) The two-part report shall include the cards or decks of cards which are the subject of the report.

(b) The cards or decks of cards shall be retained by a Commission compliance representative for further inspection.

O. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for approval internal control procedures for:

(1) A card inventory system, which includes, at a minimum, records of the:

(a) Balance of decks of cards on hand;

(b) Decks of cards removed from storage;

(d) Date of each transaction; and

(e) Signatures of the employees involved;

(2) A daily reconciliation of the decks of cards distributed, destroyed or cancelled, returned to the storage area and any the decks of cards in the card reserve; and

(3) A physical inventory of all decks of cards at least once every 3 months;

(a) A physical inventory shall be performed by an individual with no incompatible functions and shall be verified to the balance of decks of cards on hand required in §O(1)(a) of this regulation.

(b) Discrepancies shall immediately be reported to a Commission compliance representative.

P. Destruction or Cancellation. Except for plastic cards used at poker which are of sufficient quality for reuse, decks of cards in an envelope or container that are inspected as required under §N of this regulation and found to be without any indication of tampering, marks, alterations, missing or additional cards or any indication of unfair play shall be destroyed or cancelled within 7 days of collection.

(1) Cards submitted to the Commission shall be destroyed or cancelled within 5 days of release from the Commission.

(2) Destruction of cards must be by shredding.

(3) Cancellation of cards must be by drilling a circular hole of at least 1/4 inch in diameter through the center of each card in the deck.

(4) The destruction or cancellation of cards shall take place:

(a) [in] In a secure location in the licensed facility covered by the facility operator’s surveillance system, the physical characteristics of which shall be approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16; or

(b) If conducted by a vendor that is registered or certified under COMAR 36.03.02.17 and done in accordance with an internal control of the licensed facility that has been approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.03.10.05, at a location other than the facility.

Q. Reused Deck.

(1) If a deck of plastic cards has been determined to not be suitable for reuse by the individual performing the inspection procedures required under subsection §N(3) of this regulation:

(a) The personnel operating table games shall place the deck in a sealed envelope or container with a label attached which identifies the date and time the deck was placed in the envelope or container; and

(b) The poker supervisor or floorperson shall sign the label.

(2) At the end of the gaming day or at other times as may be necessary, the envelope or container shall be collected by a security department employee and returned to the security department for destruction or cancellation in accordance with §P of this regulation.

R. Preinspection and Preshuffling. If a facility operator elects to preinspect and preshuffle cards at a closed gaming table prior to the delivery of the cards to an open gaming table, a dealer and supervised by a floorperson or above with no concurrent supervisory responsibility for open gaming tables shall perform the procedures required under this section.

(1) The facility operator shall provide a Commission compliance representative with a schedule of the proposed time and location for the preinspection and preshuffling at least 24 hours prior to commencement of the process.

(2) The procedures required under §R(1)—(7) of this regulation shall be recorded by the surveillance department and the facility operator shall retain a recording for at least 7 days.

(3) Upon receipt of the decks of cards in accordance with §E of this regulation, the dealer shall perform the procedures in §R(2)—(7) of this regulation independently for each batch of cards that will be sealed in a container in accordance with §R(7) of this regulation with the number of decks of cards in each batch being equal to the number of decks of cards required for the table game in which the decks are intended to be used.

(4) The dealer shall visually inspect the back of each card to assure that it is not flawed, scratched, or marked in a way that might compromise the integrity or fairness of the game.

(5) By hand or by using a machine approved by the Commission, the dealer shall inspect the front of each card to ensure that all cards are present and that there are no extra cards in the deck.

(6) If after inspection a card is determined to be unsuitable for use, or the deck is missing a card or an extra card is found, the following procedures shall occur:

(a) The personnel operating table games shall place the deck containing the unsuitable, missing, or extra card in an envelope or container which shall be identified by table number, date, and time the deck of cards was placed in the envelope or container and signed by the dealer and floorperson or above performing the preinspection and preshuffle; and

(b) The floorperson or above shall maintain the sealed envelope or container containing the deck containing the unsuitable, missing, or extra card until collection by a security department employee at the conclusion of the preinspection and preshuffling procedure.

(7) The dealer shall then shuffle the cards by hand or by using an automated card shuffling device.

(8) Upon completion of the preinspection and preshuffling process of the cards in the batch, the dealer and floorperson or above shall complete a two-part Preshuffled/Preinspected Form or other documentation that includes the:

(a) Time and date the Preshuffled/Preinspected Form was prepared;

(b) Number of decks in the batch;

(d) Signature of the dealer who preinspected and preshuffled the cards, certifying that the cards were preinspected and preshuffled in accordance with this subsection;

(e) Signature of the floorperson or above who witnessed and verified the preinspection and preshuffling;

(f) Time, date and gaming table to which the sealed container of cards is subsequently delivered; and

(g) Signature of the floorperson or above who delivered the sealed container of cards to the gaming table in accordance with §R(9) of this regulation.

(9) The dealer shall place the preinspected and preshuffled batch of cards, together with the Preshuffled/Preinspected Form or other documentation, in a clear container that conforms to the requirements under §H of this regulation and seal the container with a prenumbered label unique to the container.

(10) A facility operator shall include in its internal controls procedures for the maintenance and security of unused seals, and the distribution, return and reconciliation of seals used on containers holding preinspected and preshuffled cards.

(11) The sealed containers of cards shall be transported by:

(a) A pit manager or above or poker supervisor to the gaming pit of the gaming tables where the cards will be utilized and locked in the pit stand; or

(b) An assistant table games shift manager or above and a security department employee to the approved storage area or poker storage area where the cards shall be placed back into the card inventory and segregated from cards that have not been preinspected and preshuffled.

(12) A record of the transport of the sealed containers of cards to the approved storage area shall be maintained by the security department in a manner consistent with the facility operator’s approved internal controls.

(13) When the preinspected and preshuffled cards are needed for play, each container of cards shall be delivered by a floorperson or above to an open gaming table.

(14) Upon delivery, the floorperson or above shall unseal the container, place the decks of cards on the gaming table in front of the dealer, complete and sign the Preshuffled/Preinspected Form, drop the original Preshuffled/Preinspected Form in a locked box in the gaming pit, and forward the copy of the Preshuffled/Preinspected Form to the security department.

(15) The dealer at the gaming table shall then cut the cards in the manner prescribed by the rules governing the particular table game.

S. If the Commission has approved a licensed manufacturer or contractor to provide preinspected and preshuffled decks or batches of decks, a facility operator may use preinspected and preshuffled decks or batches of decks obtained from that licensed manufacturer or contractor in the same manner as decks or batches of decks that are preinspected and preshuffled §R of this regulation.

T. Card Rotation. The facility operator shall change:

(1) The decks of cards used for all banked table games except the games set forth in §T(2)—(5) of this regulation at least every:

(a) 4 hours, if the cards are dealt by hand; and

(b) 8 hours, if the cards are dealt from a manual or automated dealing shoe;

(2) The decks of cards used in blackjack at least every:

(a) 4 hours, if the cards are dealt by hand; and

(b) 24 hours, if the cards are dealt from a manual or automated dealing shoe;

(3) The decks of cards used in mini baccarat at least every 24 hours, if the cards are dealt from a manual or automated dealing shoe;

(4) The decks of cards used in midi baccarat after the play of each dealing shoe; and

(5) The two decks of cards used in poker at least every 24 hours.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.17 Dealing Shoes and Automated Card Shuffling Devices.

A. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Base plate” means an interior shelf of a dealing shoe on which a card rests.

(2) “Face plate” means the front wall of the dealing shoe against which the next card to be dealt rests and which typically contains a cutout.

C. A manual dealing shoe must be designed and constructed to maintain the integrity of the game at which the shoe is used, and shall include these features:

(1) At least the first 4 inches of the base plate shall be white;

(2) The sides of the shoe below the base plate shall:

(a) Be transparent, have a transparent sealed cutout, or be otherwise constructed to prevent any object from being placed into or removed from the portion of the dealing shoe below the base plate; and

(b) Permit the inspection of this portion of the shoe; and

(3) A stop underneath the top of the face plate that precludes the next card to be dealt from being moved upwards more than 1/8 inch.

D. In addition to the requirements of §C of this regulation, a manual dealing shoe used in minibaccarat, midibaccarat or baccarat must also meet these specifications:

(1) Have a removable lid that is opaque from the point where it meets the face plate to a point at least 4 inches from the face plate;

(2) The sides and back above the base plate must be opaque; and

(3) Have a device within the shoe which, when engaged, prevents the cards from moving backward in the shoe.

E. An automated card shuffling device that has been submitted, and approved by the Commission may be used in addition to a manual or automated dealing shoe.

F. An automated shuffling device must meet a 95 percent confidence level using a standard chi-squared test for goodness of fit.

G. An automated card shuffling device may not provide any information that can be used to aid a player in:

(1) Projecting the outcome of a game;

(2) Tracking the cards played and cards remaining to be played;

(3) Analyzing the probability of the occurrence of an event relating to a game; or

(4) Analyzing the strategy for playing or betting to be used in a game.

H. Tampering.

(1) At the beginning of each gaming day and before a card is placed in them, the floorperson assigned to the table shall inspect the dealing shoes and automated card shuffling devices to be used for gaming to ensure that they have not been tampered with.

(2) Evidence of tampering shall be immediately reported to a Commission compliance representative in a written report that shall include:

(a) The date and time when the tampering was discovered;

(b) The name and signature of the individual who discovered the tampering;

(d) The table number where the dealing shoe or shuffler was used; and

(e) The name and signature of the person assigned to directly operate and conduct the game and the supervisor assigned the responsibility for supervising the operation and conduct of the game.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.18 Pai Gow Tiles.

A. Pai gow shall be played with a set of 32 rectangular tiles

B. Each tile in a set must be identical in size and shading to every other tile in the set, and shall:

(1) Be made of a nontransparent black material, formed in the shape of a rectangle, and be not smaller than 2-1/2 inches in length, 1 inch in width and 3/8 inch in thickness;

(2) Have the surface of each of its sides perfectly flat, except that the front side of each tile must contain spots which extend into the tile exactly the same distance as every other spot;

(3) Have on the back or front of each tile an identifying feature unique to each facility operator;

(4) Except for the front side containing spots, have an identical texture and finish on each side;

(5) Have no tile within a set contain any markings, symbols or designs that would enable a player to know the identity of any element on the front side of the tile or that would distinguish any tile from any other tile within a set; and

(6) Have identifying spots on the front side of the tiles which are red, white or both.

C. Unless a facility has submitted to the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16 a detailed schematic depicting the actual size and identifying features on pai gow tiles, and the Commission has approved the submission, pai gow tiles shall not be used in a facility

D. Each set of tiles shall be packaged separately and sealed under COMAR 36.05.03.19.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.19 Pai Gow Tiles — Receipt, Storage, Inspection, and Removal.

A. Receipt.

(1) A shipment of tiles that a facility operator receives from a manufacturer or contractor shall be unloaded immediately and transported to a secure area which is covered by the facility operator’s surveillance system under the supervision of at least two employees of the facility operator.

(2) The boxes of tiles shall then be inspected by at least two employees of the facility operator to ensure that the seals on each box are intact, unbroken, and free from tampering.

(a) Boxes that do not appear to be intact, unbroken and free from tampering shall be inspected immediately to ensure that the tiles in those boxes conform to the requirements of this chapter and there is no evidence of tampering with them.

(b) If tiles inspected as required under §A(2)(a) of this regulation show no evidence of tampering, they shall be placed, along with boxes of tiles that are intact, unbroken and free from tampering, for storage in a storage area, the location and physical characteristics of which shall be approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

(3) The functions required under §A(1) and (2) of this regulation shall be performed by at least the following employees of a facility operator:

(a) A floorperson or above; and

(b) An employee from the security department.

B. Sets of tiles which are to be distributed to gaming pits or tables for use in gaming shall be distributed from the approved storage area.

C. Approved Storage Area. The approved storage area shall have two separate locks, to which access shall be controlled as follows:

(1) The security department shall maintain one key and the gaming operations department shall maintain the other key; and

(2) An employee of the gaming operations department below a floorperson in the facility’s organizational hierarchy may not have access to the gaming operations department key.

D. Once each gaming day and at other times as may be necessary, a floorperson or above, in the presence of a security department employee, shall remove the appropriate number of sets of tiles from the approved storage area.

E. Envelopes and containers used to hold or transport tiles shall be:

(1) Transparent;

(2) Designed or constructed with seals so that any tampering is evident; and

(3) Submitted to, and approved by, the Commission in advance under COMAR 36.05.03.16.

F. Distribution of Tiles.

(1) The floorperson or above shall distribute sufficient sets of tiles to the pit manager or above in each pai gow pit.

(2) The pit manager or above shall then distribute the sets of tiles to the dealer at each pai gow table and place extra sets of tiles in the reserve in the pit stand.

(3) Sets of tiles in the reserve shall be placed in a locked compartment in the pit stand, keys to which shall be in the possession of the pit manager or above.

G. Damaged Tiles.

(1) If during the course of play a damaged tile is detected, the dealer or a floorperson shall immediately notify the pit manager or above, who shall bring a substitute set of tiles to the table from the reserve in the pit stand to replace the entire set of tiles.

(2) A set containing a damaged tile shall be placed in an envelope or container, identified by table number, date and time the tiles were placed in the envelope or container and sealed and signed by the dealer and the floorperson responsible for supervising the table or the pit manager or above.

(3) The pit manager or above shall maintain the sealed envelope or container in a secure place within the pit until collection by a security department employee.

H. Collection.

(1) The floorperson responsible for supervising the table or the pit manager or above shall collect used tiles which shall be placed in an envelope or container when removed from active use.

(2) A label shall be attached to each envelope or container which identifies the table number, date and time the tiles were placed in the envelope or container and sealed and signed by the dealer and the floorperson responsible for supervising the table or the pit manager or above.

(3) The pit manager or above shall maintain the sealed envelopes or containers in a secure place within the pit until collection by a security department employee.

I. Removal.

(1) A facility operator shall remove a tile from play if there is any indication of tampering, flaws, or other defects that might affect the integrity or fairness of the game, or at the request of a Commission compliance representative or other Commission employee.

(2) A label shall be attached to each envelope or container which identifies the table number, date, and time the tiles were placed in the envelope or container and sealed and signed by the dealer and the floorperson responsible for supervising the table or the pit manager or above.

(3) The pit manager or above shall maintain the sealed envelopes or containers in a secure place within the pit until collection by a security department employee.

J. Extra sets of tiles in the reserve which have been opened shall be placed in an envelope or container with a label attached to each envelope or container which identifies the date and time the tiles were placed in the envelope or container and sealed and is signed by the pit manager or above.

K. At the end of each gaming day or in the alternative, at least once each gaming day, as designated by the facility operator and approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.05.03.16, and at other times as may be necessary:

(1) A security department employee shall collect and sign all envelopes or containers with damaged tiles, tiles used during the gaming day, and all extra tiles in the reserve which have been opened, and return the envelopes or containers to the security department; and

(2) A floorperson or above may collect all extra sets of tiles in the reserve which have not been opened, and, if collected, all unopened sets of tiles shall be cancelled, destroyed, or returned to the approved storage area.

L. Inspection.

(1) When envelopes or containers of used tiles and reserve sets of tiles which have been opened are returned to the security department, the security department shall inspect the tiles for tampering, marks, alterations, missing, or additional tiles or anything that might indicate unfair play.

(2) The procedures for inspecting sets of tiles shall include:

(a) Sorting of tiles by pairs;

(b) Visually inspecting the sides and back of each tile for tampering, markings, or alterations; and

(3) The individual performing the inspection shall complete a work order form which details the procedures performed, lists the tables from which the tiles were removed and the results of the inspection, and shall sign the form upon completion of the inspection procedures.

(4) The facility operator shall submit to the Commission the training procedures for the employees performing the inspections required under this subsection in its internal controls.

(5) Evidence of tampering, marks, alterations, missing, or additional tiles or anything that might indicate unfair play discovered during the inspection, or at any other time, shall be immediately reported to a Commission compliance representative by the completion and delivery of a two-part Tile Discrepancy Report.

(a) The two-part report shall include the tiles which are the subject of the report.

(b) A Commission compliance representative shall retain the tile for further inspection.

(c) The Commission compliance representative receiving the tile shall sign the original and duplicate copy of the tile discrepancy report and retain the original.

(d) The facility operator shall retain the duplicate copy.

M. If after completing the inspection procedures required under §N of this regulation, it is determined that a complete set of 32 tiles removed from a gaming table is free from tampering, markings, or alterations, the set shall be packaged separately and sealed before being returned to the pai gow storage area for subsequent use.

N. A facility operator shall develop internal control procedures for returning the repackaged tiles to the tile inventory in accordance with §P of this regulation.

O. Individual tiles from different sets may not be used to make a complete set for subsequent gaming.

P. A facility operator may create replacement and reconstructed sets in accordance with the following requirements:

(1) If after completing the inspection procedures required under §M of this regulation, it is determined that a tile has scratches or other markings on the back, sides or edges which make the tiles unsuitable for continued use, the tile shall be removed from the set and destroyed in accordance with §R of this regulation.

(2) The remaining usable tiles from the set shall be designated as a replacement set.

(3) The employee who removes the tiles from a set shall complete a two-part form that shall:

(a) Include the date and time the tiles were removed from the set;

(b) Identify the specific tile or tiles removed from the set and sent for destruction; and

(4) The duplicate copy of the form shall be retained with the replacement set and the security department shall retain the original.

(5) The assistant table games shift manager or above shall return the replacement set, accompanied by the duplicate copy of the form, to the tile inventory under §P of this regulation where replacement sets shall be inventoried and stored separately from any stored and new, used or complete reconstructed sets.

(6) Tiles in one or more replacement sets may be used to create a complete reconstructed set of tiles in accordance with the following procedures:

(a) The assistant table games shift manager or above shall conduct an inspection of each reconstructed set in the storage area, in the presence of a security department employee, and ensure that any replacement tile possesses the same color, texture, and finish as all other tiles in the reconstructed set.

(b) The assistant table games shift manager or above shall sort the tiles by pairs and verify the needed replacement tile or tiles and visually inspect the sides, backs and edges of each tile in the reconstructed set for tampering, markings, and alterations and for comparison as to shading, texture and finish.

(c) After a complete set of tiles has been assembled from replacement sets, the assistant table games shift manager or above shall attach a label to the envelope or container for the reconstructed set, which shall:

(i) Include the date and time of reconstruction;

(ii) Contain the signature of the assistant table games shift manager or above and the security department employee who witnessed the inspection; and

(iii) Identify the inspection steps that were followed to determine that the reconstructed set of tiles is suitable for use in gaming.

(d) A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for approval internal control procedures for returning the reconstructed sets into inventory, identifying all reconstructed sets and maintaining an accurate inventory balance of remaining replacement sets.

Q. A facility operator shall submit internal control procedures for:

(1) An inventory system which includes records of at least the following:

(a) The balance of sets of tiles on hand;

(b) The sets of tiles removed from storage;

(d) The date of each transaction; and

(e) The signatures of the individuals involved;

(2) A daily reconciliation of the:

(a) Sets of tiles distributed;

(b) Sets of tiles destroyed or cancelled;

(d) Sets of tiles in the tile reserve in a pit stand; and

(3) A physical inventory of the sets of tiles at least once every 3 months.

(a) An inventory shall be performed by an individual with no incompatible functions and shall be verified to the balance of the sets of tiles on hand required in §Q(1)(a) of this regulation.

(b) Discrepancies shall immediately be reported to a Commission compliance representative.

R. Destruction or Cancellation.

(1) Destruction or cancellation of tiles other than those retained for Commission inspection shall be completed within 7 days of collection.

(2) The method of destruction or cancellation shall be included in the facility operator’s internal controls.

(3) The destruction or cancellation of tiles shall take place in a secure location in the licensed facility covered by the facility operator’s surveillance system.

S. Tile Rotation. A facility operator shall change the tiles at least every 12 hours.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.20 Dealer Controlled Electronic Table Games — Requirements.

A. Wagering. A facility operator may conduct electronic wagering at a table game in accordance with this chapter.

(1) Electronic wagering at a table game shall be conducted through the use of a dealer controlled electronic table game system.

(2) If a dealer controlled electronic table game system is in use at a table game, a player may make only those wagers that are approved by the Commission.

B. The computer controlling the dealer controlled electronic table game system shall be under dual key control, with one key controlled by the accounting department and the other key controlled by the table games department or the slot operations department.

C. All aspects of a dealer controlled electronic table game system, including the computer and any related hardware, software or related devices, shall be tested by an independent certified testing laboratory and approved by the Commission prior to use by a facility operator.

D. In addition to the requirements for table games under COMAR 36.05, a facility operator using a dealer controlled electronic table game system shall include in its internal controls, at a minimum:

(1) Procedures to ensure the physical security of the computer and related hardware, software and other devices.

(2) Procedures to ensure the integrity and security of all sensitive data and software.

(3) Procedures to ensure that access to sensitive data and software is limited to only appropriate personnel.

(4) Procedures to ensure the logging of the events and the availability of records to enable an effective audit of the conduct of the system and the reporting of revenue.

E. A dealer controlled electronic table game shall have the ability to authenticate the transmission of data between the various components of the dealer controlled electronic table game system.

F. A dealer controlled electronic table game system shall:

(1) Credit funds to the game account of a player when a player buys in to a game at a particular table game and debit any remaining funds from the game account when a player cashes out of the game;

(2) Permit a player to:

(a) Wager from a game account;

(b) Collect a losing wager from a game account; and

(3) In the game of Poker:

(a) Debit a game account and increment pot for a wager;

(b) Distribute a winning pot by crediting the game account of a winning player in the appropriate amounts;

(c) Extract the rake from a player or pot according to the rake procedures established under the standard rules for Poker, and debit the game account of a player in the correct amounts; and

(d) Make a player’s balance or table stakes visible to all players in the game;

(4) Depict the transactions described in §F(1), (2) and (3) of this regulation through one or more electronic fund displays that are visible to each player and to the dealer or boxperson;

(5) Disclose to a player at all times the current balance in the player’s game account;

(6) Accurately report and audit the table game’s win or loss, or Poker revenue, in accordance with the standard rules for Poker;

(7) Be capable of generating reports setting forth, by gaming day, for each table game using the dealer controlled electronic table game system:

(a) The total amount deposited into the game account of a player;

(b) The total amount deposited into game accounts by all players;

(d) The total amount credited to the game accounts of all players in payment of winnings;

(e) The total amount collected from a player as losing wagers;

(f) The total amount collected from all players as losing wagers;

(g) The total amount withdrawn from game accounts by each player;

(h) The total amount withdrawn from game accounts by all players; and

(i) The table game win or loss; and

(j) If applicable, for Poker:

(i) The total amount deducted from the game account of a player for collection of Poker rake time charges under the standard rules for Poker;

(ii) The total amount collected from the accounts of each player for collection of Poker rake time charges under the standard rules for Poker;

(iii) The total amount collected from Poker pots for collection of Poker rake under the standard rules for Poker; and

(iv) The table game Poker revenue.

G. The display of a virtual chip on a dealer controlled electronic table game that depicts the transactions described in §F(1), (2) and (3) of this regulation is not required to meet the physical requirements for chips under COMAR 36.05.02.

H. A dealer controlled electronic table game system shall have no more than 28 table game positions in operation for every dealer.

I. After installation, Agency staff shall inspect a dealer controlled electronic table game system prior to use by a facility operator.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.21 Dealer Controlled Electronic Table Game System — Procedures.

A. If a table game using a dealer controlled electronic table game system is equipped with a bill validator, a player may participate in wagering at the table game by:

(1) Inserting currency or a gaming voucher into the bill validator; or

(2) Presenting currency or value chips to the dealer or boxperson.

B. A dealer controlled electronic table game system that is equipped with a bill validator shall communicate with the Commission’s central monitor and control computer system to:

(1) Transmit accounting and auditing information;

(2) Retrieve information in real time; and

(3) Activate or disable a dealer controlled electronic game.

C. If a table game using a dealer controlled electronic table game system is not equipped with a bill validator, a player shall participate in wagering by presenting currency or value chips to the dealer or boxperson.

D. When a player presents currency, a gaming voucher, or value chips as described in §A or C of this regulation:

(1) The dealer controlled electronic table game system shall:

(a) Credit to the player’s game account an amount of funds equivalent to the currency, gaming voucher or value chips presented by the player; and

(b) Display on the electronic fund display the amount of funds deposited into the player’s game account; and

(2) The player shall acknowledge the amount of funds deposited into the player’s game account.

E. A player shall cash out of a table game using a dealer controlled electronic table game system by receiving:

(1) A gaming voucher equal in value to the balance in the player’s game account; or

(2) Value chips from the dealer or boxperson from the table inventory container that are equal in value to the balance in the player’s game account.

F. After a player has cashed out of a table game using a dealer controlled electronic table game system, the dealer or boxperson shall zero out the electronic fund display of the player’s game account.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.22 Tables.

A. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for approval the layout for a table game that contains at least:

(1) The name or logo of the facility operator;

(2) Betting areas designated for the placement of wagers authorized under the standard rules; and

(3) Inscriptions that advise a player of the payout odds or amounts for all permissible wagers offered by the facility operator, except that if payout odds or amounts are not inscribed on the layout, a sign identifying the payout odds or amounts for all permissible wagers shall be posted at each table.

B. If a facility operator offers a Progressive Payout Wager, a table shall have a progressive table game system for the placement of Progressive Payout Wagers that includes a:

(1) Wagering device at each betting position that acknowledges or accepts the placement of the Progressive Payout Wager; and

(2) Device that controls or monitors the placement of Progressive Payout Wagers at the gaming table and includes a lock-out button or other mechanism that prevents the recognition of any Progressive Payout Wager that a player attempts to place after the dealer has announced “no more bets”.

C. A table shall have a drop box and a tip box attached on the same side of the gaming table as, but on opposite sides of, the dealer, as approved by the Commission.

D. The Commission may approve an alternative location for the tip box when a card shuffling device or other table game equipment prevents the placement of the drop box and tip box on the same side of the gaming table as, but on opposite sides of, the dealer.

E. Each table shall have a discard rack securely attached to the top of the dealer’s side of the table except for:

(1) Craps; and

(2) Roulette.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.02.23 Roulette — Ball, Table, and Wheel Inspection; Security Procedures.

A. A ball used in Roulette shall be:

(1) Made completely of a nonmetallic substance; and

(2) Not less than 12/16 inch nor more than 14/16 inch in diameter.

B. Roulette shall be played on a table having a Roulette:

(1) Wheel of at least 30 inches in diameter at one end of the table; and

(2) Layout imprinted on the opposite end of the table.

C. Prior to opening a Roulette table for gaming activity, a floorperson or member of a facility operator’s security department shall:

(1) Inspect the Roulette ball by passing it over a magnet or compass to assure its nonmagnetic quality;

(2) Inspect the Roulette table and Roulette wheel for any magnet or contrivance that would affect the fair operation of the Roulette wheel;

(3) Inspect the Roulette wheel to assure that the wheel is level and rotating freely and evenly; and

(4) Inspect the Roulette wheel to assure that all parts are secure and free from movement.

D. If a facility operator uses a Roulette wheel that has external movable parts, any adjustments to the movable parts shall be made by a floorperson or a member of the facility operator’s gaming operations department in the presence of a security department member.

E. All adjustments shall be completed prior to the required inspections under §C of this regulation.

F. A facility operator may replace any of the movable parts at any time, except that an inspection as required under §C of this regulation shall be completed prior to reopening the Roulette wheel and table for play.

G. A facility operator shall maintain an inspection log, which shall include:

(1) The date and time of inspection;

(2) The Roulette table number;

(3) Whether an adjustment or replacement was completed;

(4) A description of the adjustment or replacement;

(5) If required, a certification that an inspection was completed; and

(6) The signature and license number of the individual making the adjustment or replacement.

H. When a Roulette table is not open for play, the Roulette wheel shall be secured by a cover that is placed over the entire wheel and securely locked.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .02E, F amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .13K amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .13O adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .15H amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B, P amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D, P amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .16M amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 948)
Administrative History: Regulation .16N amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .20A, F amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
Administrative History: Regulation .22 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.05.03 Table Games Procedures

COMAR 36.05.03.01 Personnel Operating and Conducting Table Games.

A. A facility operator may use the following personnel to operate table games:

(1) Dealer;

(2) Stickperson;

(3) Boxperson;

(4) Floorperson;

(5) Pit manager;

(6) Poker manager;

(7) Assistant table games shift manager; and

(8) Table games shift manager.

B. A facility operator shall maintain the following minimum levels of staffing when table games are being operated:

(1) Excluding craps or baccarat, one dealer for a table game;

(2) Two dealers for a big baccarat table;

(3) Two dealers for a craps table, one of whom shall act as the stickperson; and

(4) One boxperson or floorperson for a craps table.

C. A facility operator shall provide a sufficient number of floorpersons to supervise the operation of table games in accordance with the standards in this chapter, so that a floorperson may not supervise more than the number of tables specified in one of the following:

(1) Excluding baccarat, midibaccarat, craps, mini-craps, and pai gow, six tables comprised of a combination of banking table games;

(2) One baccarat table;

(3) Three midibaccarat tables;

(4) Excluding baccarat, caps and mini-craps, one midibaccarat table and one table of any other table game;

(5) Three craps tables;

(6) Excluding baccarat, midibaccarat, mini-craps and pai gow, two craps tables and two tables of a banking table game;

(7) Excluding baccarat, midibaccarat, mini-craps and pai gow, one craps table and three tables of a banking table game;

(8) If only one dealer is assigned to a table, two mini-craps table;

(9) If the there is a dealer and a stickperson assigned to the tables, four mini-craps tables;

(10) If the tables are in a side-by-side configuration, two pai gow tables;

(11) Excluding baccarat, craps and mini-craps, one pai gow table and one table of another banking table game;

(12) Ten poker tables; and

(13) If the floorperson assigned to poker does not have responsibilities for seating players, 12 poker tables.

D. If the gaming tables being supervised by a floorperson are dealer controlled electronic table games, the maximum number of gaming tables that the floorperson may supervise may be increased by 100 percent of the limits provided in §C of this regulation.

E. Subject to the limitation that a pit manager or assistant table games shift manager may not directly supervise more than 12 floorpersons, a facility operator shall provide a sufficient number of pit managers or assistant table games shift managers to supervise the operation of table games.

F. A facility operator shall provide a poker manager to supervise all open poker tables.

G. If no more than three poker tables are open, a poker manager is not required.

H. A facility operator shall provide a table games shift manager to supervise the operation of table games during every shift.

(1) An assistant table games shift manager may be designated to act as the table games shift manager in the table games shift manager's absence.

(2) An assistant table games shift manager designated under §H(1) of this regulation may not be counted toward the number of pit managers or assistant table games shift managers required under §E of this regulation.

I. A facility operator may request the Commission to approve its use of a staffing plan that differs from the minimum standards in this section by submitting a written alternate minimum staffing plan which must include at least:

(1) The pit number and configuration of any pit affected;

(2) The type, location and table number of any table affected;

(3) The standard staffing level required under this regulation for a gaming table and the proposed alternative staffing;

(4) The days, shifts or times during which the alternative staffing would be in effect; and

(5) A narrative explaining the rationale for the proposed alternative staffing and how the alternative staffing would protect the integrity of gaming at the affected gaming tables.

J. A facility operator may not implement an alternate minimum staffing plan unless the Commission has approved the plan in writing.

K. Nothing in this regulation shall be construed to limit:

(1) A facility operator from using more personnel than required by this regulation; or

(2) The Commission’s discretion to direct a facility to use more personnel than required by this regulation in the operation of table games.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.02 Table Inventory.

A. When a table game is opened for gaming, table game operations shall commence with the table inventory.

B. A facility operator may not cause or permit gaming chips, coins, or plaques to be added to, or removed from, a table inventory during the gaming day except:

(1) In exchange for cash;

(2) In exchange for an issuance copy of a counter check presented by a player;

(3) For the payment of winning wagers and collection of losing wagers made at the gaming table;

(4) In exchange for a gaming chip or plaque received from a player having an equal aggregate face value;

(5) In conformity with fill and credit procedures; and

(6) For the collection of vigorish.

C. When a table game is not open for gaming activity, the table inventory and a Table Inventory Slip shall:

(1) Be stored in a locked container that is clearly marked on the outside with the game and the gaming table number to which it corresponds;

(2) Have the information on the Table Inventory Slip be visible from the outside of the container; and

(3) Be stored either in the cage or secured to the gaming table, in a manner consistent with the facility’s approved internal controls.

D. Notwithstanding the requirements in §C of this regulation, for table games that are not open for gaming activity during the gaming day, a facility operator may use this alternative procedure:

(1) A floorperson or above shall complete a Closed Table form for every table that was not open for gaming during the gaming day;

(2) The table inventory shall remain locked during completion of the Closed Table form;

(3) The Closed Table form shall contain:

(a) The date and identification of the shift ended;

(b) The game and table number;

(d) The signature and license number of the floorperson or above who completed the Closed Table form; and

(4) After completion of the procedure, the floorperson or above who completed the Closed Table form shall deposit the form into the drop box.

E. The keys to the locked containers containing the table inventories shall be maintained and controlled by the gaming operations department and may not be made accessible to cage personnel or to any employee responsible for transporting the table inventories to or from the gaming tables.

F. Table Inventory Slips shall be two-part forms upon which the following is recorded:

(1) The date and identification of the shift ended;

(2) The game and table number;

(3) The total value of each denomination of value chips, coins and plaques remaining at the gaming table;

(4) The total value of all denominations of value chips, coins and plaques remaining at the gaming table; and

(5) The signatures of the dealer, or boxperson and floorperson, assigned to the gaming table who conducted the count of the table inventory when the gaming table was closed and when the gaming table was opened.

Cross References

36.05.03.08D

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.03 Procedures for Opening a Table Game.

A. When a table game is to be opened for gaming activity, a security department employee shall transport directly from the cage to the gaming table the locked container with the table inventory and the duplicate copy of the Table Inventory Slip if the Slip is not already attached to the gaming table.

B. Immediately prior to opening the table game for gaming, the floorperson assigned to the gaming table shall unlock the container with the table inventory after assuring that it is the proper container for that gaming table.

C. The dealer or boxperson assigned to the gaming table shall count the contents of the table inventory in the presence of the floorperson assigned to the gaming table and reconcile the count to the totals on the duplicate copy of the Table Inventory Slip removed from the container.

D. The dealer or boxperson assigned to the table, and the floorperson who observed the dealer or boxperson count the contents of the container, shall attest to the accuracy of the information recorded on the duplicate copy of the Table Inventory Slip by signing the duplicate copy of the Table Inventory Slip.

E. After the duplicate copy of the Table Inventory Slip has been signed as required under §D of this regulation, the dealer, boxperson or floorperson shall immediately deposit the slip into the table game drop box attached to the gaming table.

F. If there is a discrepancy between the amount of gaming chips and plaques counted and the amount of the gaming chips and plaques recorded on the duplicate copy of the Table Inventory Slip:

(1) The discrepancy shall be immediately verbally reported to the floorperson or above, the security department and a Commission compliance representative;

(2) In the presence of the floorperson or above, the dealer or boxperson assigned to the table shall recount the table inventory and complete a new Table Inventory Slip reflecting the results of the dealer’s or boxperson’s recount of the table inventory;

(3) The floorperson or above shall:

(a) Prepare an Error Notification Slip, which shall be a three-part form containing:

(i) The date and time;

(ii) The type of game;

(iii) The table number and pit; and

(iv) An explanation of the discrepancy;

(b) Write “Incorrect Copy” on the copy of the Table Inventory Slip that was in the table inventory;

(d) Write “Correct Copy” on both copies of the Table Inventory Slip required to be prepared by the dealer or boxperson under §F(2) of this regulation.

(4) The “Correct Copy” shall be signed by the dealer or boxperson who recounted the table inventory, and the floorperson or above.

(5) After the signatures required under §F(4) of this regulation have been obtained, the dealer or boxperson shall deposit in the drop box the “Incorrect Copy” Table Inventory Slip, both copies of the “Correct Copy” Table Inventory Slip and the first copy of the Error Notification Slip.

G. A dealer or boxperson shall give the second copy of the Error Notification Slip to the pit clerk or floorperson or above, and shall deliver the third copy of the Error Notification Slip to a Commission compliance representative.

H. For any unresolved discrepancy greater than $100, the security or surveillance department shall investigate the discrepancy and, within 24 hours, complete a written incident report and immediately forward a copy to a Commission compliance representative.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.04 Procedure for Distributing Chips, Coins, and Plaques to a Gaming Table.

A. A pit clerk or floorperson or above shall prepare a request for a fill to add value chips, coins, and plaques to a table game using a Fill Request Slip.

B. Access to the blank Fill Request Slips shall be restricted to pit clerks and floorpersons or above.

C. A Fill Request Slip shall be a two-part form on which the following information shall be recorded:

(1) The date and time of preparation;

(2) The denomination of value chips, coins and plaques to be distributed to the gaming table;

(3) The total amount of each denomination of value chips, coins and plaques to be distributed to the gaming table;

(4) The game and table number to which the value chips, coins and plaques are to be distributed; and

(5) The signature of the floorperson or above requesting the fill.

D. After the Fill Request Slip has been prepared, the security department employee shall transport the chip bank copy of the Fill Request Slip directly to the chip bank.

E. The dealer or boxperson shall place the drop box copy of the Fill Request Slip in view of the facility operator’s surveillance system on the gaming table to which the value chips, coins, and plaques are to be received.

F. Notwithstanding the requirements of §§A—E of this regulation, a fill request may be prepared electronically if:

(1) The input data for preparation of the fill is entered by, and ability to input data is restricted to, the pit clerk or a floorperson or above; and

(2) A Fill Slip is generated in the chip bank as a direct result of the input.

G. A Fill Slip shall be prepared by a chip bank cashier or, if the required information was inputted in conformity with §F of this regulation, the Fill Slip may be electronically generated in the chip bank.

H. A Fill Slip shall be:

(1) A serially prenumbered form;

(2) Used in sequential order;

(3) Accounted for by employees with no incompatible functions; and

(4) If applicable, marked “Void” and signed by the preparer.

I. If a Fill Slip is manually prepared, the following procedures and requirements shall be observed:

(1) Each series of Fill Slips shall be a four-part form and shall be inserted in a locked dispenser or bound in a Fill Slip form book that permits an individual Fill Slip in the series and its copies to be written upon while still locked in the dispenser or bound in the Fill Slip form book;

(2) The Fill Slip dispenser shall discharge the drop box, acknowledgement and chip bank copies of the Fill Slip while the accounting copy remains in a continuous, unbroken form in the dispenser; or

(3) If a Fill Slip form book is utilized, the accounting copy must remain in the bound Fill Slip form book until removed in accordance with §I(4) of this regulation; and

(4) Access to copies of the Fill Slips shall be maintained and controlled by accounting department employees with no incompatible functions who are responsible for controlling and accounting for the unused supply of Fill Slips, placing Fill Slips in the dispensers and removing the accounting copies of the Fill Slips from the dispensers or Fill Slip form book each gaming day.

J. If a Fill Slip is electronically prepared, each series of Fill Slips must be a three-part form and:

(1) Be inserted in a printer that will simultaneously print a drop box, acknowledgment and chip bank copy of the Fill Slip in the chip bank; and

(2) Store, in machine readable form, the information printed on the drop box, acknowledgement, and chip bank copies of the Fill Slips so that the stored data may not be susceptible to change or removal by any personnel involved in the preparation of a Fill Slip after the Fill Slip has been prepared.

K. A copy of a Fill Slip and, if applicable, the stored data, must contain at least the:

(1) Denominations of the value chips, coins, and plaques being distributed;

(2) Total amount of each denomination of value chips, coins, and plaques being distributed;

(3) Total amount of all denominations of value chips, coins, and plaques being distributed;

(4) Game and table number to which the value chips, coins, and plaques are being distributed;

(5) Date and shift during which the distribution of value chips, coins, and plaques occurs; and

(6) Signature of the preparer or, if electronically prepared, the license number of the preparer.

L. The time of preparation of the Fill Slip shall be recorded on the drop box, acknowledgement, and chip bank copies of the Fill Slip upon preparation.

M. A security department employee shall directly transport a value chip, coin or plaque distributed to a gaming table from the chip bank to a gaming table.

N. Upon receipt of a value chip, coin or plaque at a gaming table, the floorperson shall:

(1) Compare the Fill Request Slip to the Fill Slip; and

(2) Attest to the accuracy of the fill by signing the drop box copy and acknowledgement copy of the Fill Slip.

O. If a fill request is generated electronically in the chip bank in accordance with §F of this regulation, the floorperson shall:

(1) Compare the Fill Slip with the electronically generated fill request; and

(2) Attest to the accuracy of the fill by signing the drop box and acknowledgement copies of the Fill Slip.

P. Signatures on the drop box and acknowledgement copies of the Fill Slip attesting to the accuracy of the information contained on a Fill Slip shall be required of the specified employees at the specified times:

(1) The chip bank cashier, upon preparation;

(2) The security department employee transporting the value chips, coins and plaques to the gaming table, upon receipt from the cashier of the value chips, coins and plaques to be transported;

(3) The dealer or boxperson assigned to the gaming table, upon receipt and verification of the amounts of the value chips, coins and plaques at the gaming table from the security department employee; and

(4) The floorperson assigned to the gaming table, upon receipt and verification of the amounts of the value chips, coins and plaques at the gaming table.

Q. After the signature requirements in §P of this regulation have been satisfied, the security department employee who transported to a gaming table a value chip, coin or plaque, the drop box, and acknowledgement copies of the Fill Slip, shall:

(1) Observe the dealer’s or boxperson’s immediate placement of the drop box copy of the Fill Slip and the drop box copy of the Fill Request Slip, if applicable, in the drop box attached to the gaming table to which a value chip, coin, or plaque was transported; and

(2) Return the acknowledgement copy of the Fill Slip to the chip bank cashier.

R. The chip bank cashier shall maintain together the chip bank copies of the Fill Request Slip, if applicable, and the chip bank and acknowledgement copies of the Fill Slip, until those items are forwarded to the accounting department.

S. All parts of voided Fill Slips, as well as the chip bank copies of Fill Request Slips, if applicable, and the acknowledgement and chip bank copies of the Fill Slips that are maintained and controlled in conformity with §Q of this regulation, shall be forwarded to the accounting department for agreement, on a daily basis, with:

(1) The drop box copies of the Fill Request Slips, if applicable, and Fill Slips removed from the drop box on the gaming table; and

(2) If applicable, the electronically stored data and accounting copies of the Fill Slips.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.05 Removing a Value Chip, Coin, or Plaque from a Gaming Table.

A. A pit clerk or floorperson or above shall prepare a request for a credit to remove a value chip, coin or plaque from a table game by using a Credit Request Slip.

B. Access to the blank Credit Request Slips shall be restricted to pit clerks and floorpersons or above.

C. A Credit Request Slip shall be a two-part form on which the following information shall be recorded:

(1) The date and time of preparation;

(2) The denomination of chips, coins, and plaques to be removed from the gaming table;

(3) The total amount of each denomination of value chips, coins and plaques to be removed from the gaming table;

(4) The game and table number from which the value chips, coins, and plaques are to be removed; and

(5) The signature of the floorperson or above assigned to the gaming table from which the value chips, coins and plaques are to be removed.

D. A security department employee shall transport the chip bank copy of a prepared Credit Request Slip directly to the chip bank.

E. A dealer or boxperson shall place the drop box copy of the Credit Request Slip in view of the facility operator’s surveillance system on the gaming table from which the value chips, coins and plaques are to be removed.

F. The drop box copy of the Credit Request Slip may not be removed until the drop box and acknowledgement copies of the Credit Slip are received from the chip bank.

G. Notwithstanding the requirements of §§A—F of this regulation, a request for a credit may be prepared electronically if:

(1) The input data for preparation of the credit is entered by, and ability to input data is restricted to, the pit clerk or a floorperson or above; and

(2) A Credit Slip is generated in the chip bank as a direct result of the input.

H. A Credit Slip shall be prepared by a chip bank cashier or, if the required information was inputted in conformity with §G of this regulation, the Credit Slip may be electronically generated in the chip bank.

I. Credit Slips shall be:

(1) Serially prenumbered forms;

(2) Used in sequential order;

(3) Accounted for by employees with no incompatible functions; and

(4) If applicable, marked “Void” and signed by the preparer.

J. When Credit Slips are manually prepared, the following procedures and requirements shall be observed:

(1) Each series of Credit Slips shall be a four-part form and shall be inserted in a locked dispenser or bound in a Credit Slip form book that permits an individual Credit Slip in the series and its copies to be written upon while still locked in the dispenser or bound in the Credit Slip form book;

(2) The Credit Slip dispenser must discharge the drop box, acknowledgement and chip bank copies of the Credit Slip while the accounting copy remains in a continuous, unbroken form in the dispenser; or

(3) If a Credit Slip form book is utilized, the accounting copy must remain in the bound Credit Slip form book until removed in accordance with §J(4) of this regulation; and

(4) Access to the copies of the Credit Slips shall be maintained and controlled by accounting department employees with no incompatible functions who shall be responsible for controlling and accounting for the unused supply of the Credit Slips, placing Credit Slips in the dispensers, and removing the accounting copies of the Credit Slips from the dispensers or Credit Slip form book each gaming day.

K. When Credit Slips are electronically prepared, each series of Credit Slips must be a three-part form and:

(1) Be inserted in a printer that simultaneously prints drop box, acknowledgement and chip bank copies of the Credit Slip in the chip bank;

(2) Store, in machine-readable form, the information printed on the drop box, acknowledgement and chip bank copies of the Credit Slip; and

(3) The stored data may not be susceptible to change or removal by any personnel after the preparation of a Credit Slip after the Credit Slip has been prepared.

L. Copies of the Credit Slip, and when applicable, the stored data, must contain at least the following information:

(1) The denominations of the value chips, coins, and plaques being returned to the chip bank;

(2) The total amount of each denomination of value chips, coins and plaques being returned;

(3) The total amount of all denominations of value chips, coins, and plaques being returned;

(4) The game and table number from which the value chips, coins, and plaques are being returned;

(5) The date and shift during which the removal of value chips, coins, and plaques occurs; and

(6) The signature of the preparer or, if electronically prepared, the identification code of the preparer.

M. When the Credit Slip is prepare, the time of its preparation shall be recorded on the drop box, acknowledgement and chip bank copies of the Credit Slip.

N. After the Credit Slip has been prepared by the chip bank cashier or has been printed in the chip bank as a result of the information being inputted electronically by a pit clerk or floorperson or above, the security department employee shall transport the drop box, acknowledgement and chip bank copies of the Credit Slip directly to the gaming table.

O. The dealer or boxperson shall compare the value chips, coins and plaques to be removed from the table inventory container with the drop box copy of the Credit Slip and the Credit Request Slip, if applicable, and shall sign the Credit Slip.

P. Signatures on the drop box, acknowledgement and chip bank copies of a Credit Slip attesting to the accuracy of the information contained on the Credit Slip shall be required of the specified employees at the specified times:

(1) The chip bank cashier, upon receipt of the value chips from the table;

(2) The dealer or boxperson assigned to the gaming table, upon removal of the value chips, coins and plaques from the table inventory container and verification of the Credit Slip and Credit Request Slip, if applicable;

(3) The floorperson assigned to the gaming table, upon observing the removal of the value chips, coins and plaques from the table inventory container and the verification of the Credit Slip and Credit Request Slip, if applicable; and

(4) The security department employee, upon receipt of the value chips, coins and plaques from the gaming table.

Q. After meeting the signature requirements required under §P of this regulation:

(1) The security department employee shall transport the value chips, coins and plaques directly to the chip bank along with the acknowledgement and chip bank copies of the Credit Slip;

(2) The dealer or boxperson shall place the drop box copy of the Credit Slip on the gaming table in view of the facility’s surveillance system;

(3) Upon receipt of the value chips, coins and plaques from the security department employee, the chip bank cashier shall:

(a) Compare the chip bank copy of the Credit Request Slip with the Credit Slip; or

(b) If the credit request is electronically generated in accordance with §G of this regulation, the chip bank cashier shall compare the Credit Slip with the electronically generated credit request; and

(c) The chip bank cashier shall attest to the accuracy of the credit by signing the acknowledgement and chip bank copies of the Credit Slip.

(4) After transporting the acknowledgement copy of the Credit Slip back to the gaming table from which the value chips, coins and plaques were removed, the security department employee shall observe the immediate placement by the dealer or boxperson of the drop box copy of the Credit Request Slip, if applicable, and the drop box and acknowledgement copies of the Credit Slip into the drop box.

(5) The chip bank copies of the Credit Request Slip, if applicable, and Credit Slip shall be maintained together by the chip bank cashier until forwarded to the accounting department.

R. All parts of voided Credit Slips, chip bank copies of Credit Request Slips, if applicable, and the chip bank copies of the Credit Slips that are maintained and controlled in conformity with §Q of this regulation, shall be forwarded by a chip bank cashier to the accounting department for agreement, on a daily basis, with:

(1) The drop box copies of the Credit Request Slips, if applicable, and the drop box and acknowledgement copies of the Credit Slips removed from the drop box on the gaming table; and

(2) The electronically stored data and accounting copies of Credit Slips, if applicable.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.06 Accepting Cash for Gaming Chips, Plaques, or Electronic Wagering Credits.

When a player presents cash at a table game for exchange for gaming chips, plaques or electronic wagering credits:

A. The dealer or boxperson shall spread the cash on the top of the gaming table in full view of the player who presented it, the floorperson assigned to the gaming table and the facility operator's surveillance system.

B. The amount of cash shall be verbalized by the dealer or boxperson accepting it in a tone of voice to be heard by the player who presented it and the floorperson assigned to the gaming table.

C. Immediately after an equivalent amount of gaming chips, plaques or electronic wagering credits has been given to the player by the dealer or boxperson, the dealer or boxperson shall take the cash from the top of the gaming table and place it into the drop box attached to the gaming table.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.07 Drop at an Open Table Game.

A. When a table game being dropped is to remain open for gaming activity, the dealer or boxperson assigned to the gaming table shall count the value chips, coins, and plaques remaining in the table inventory at the time of the drop and record the amount on a Table Inventory Slip.

B. The floorperson who is responsible for supervising the table game at the time of the drop shall observe the count required under §A of this regulation.

C. The dealer or boxperson assigned to the table, and the floorperson who observed the dealer or boxperson count the contents of the table inventory, shall attest to the accuracy of the information recorded on the Table Inventory Slip by signing the Table Inventory Slip.

D. After the Table Inventory Slip is signed as required under §C of this regulation:

(1) The dealer or boxperson shall deposit the original copy of the Table Inventory Slip in the drop box that is attached to the gaming table immediately before the drop box is removed from the gaming table as part of the drop; and

(2) The dealer or boxperson shall deposit the duplicate copy of the Table Inventory Slip in the drop box that is attached to the gaming table immediately after the removal of the drop box that is removed from the gaming table as part of the drop.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.08 Procedure for Closing a Table Game.

A. When gaming activity at a table game is concluded, the dealer or boxperson assigned to the gaming table, in the presence of the floorperson assigned to the gaming table, shall count the value chips, coins, and plaques remaining at the gaming table.

B. The floorperson assigned to the gaming table shall record the amounts of the value chips, coins and plaques counted on the Table Inventory Slip, and the original copy of the Table Inventory Slip shall be signed by the dealer or boxperson who counted the table inventory and by the floorperson who observed the dealer or boxperson count the contents of the table inventory.

C. After the original copy of the Table Inventory Slip has been signed as required under §B of this regulation, the dealer or boxperson shall immediately deposit the original copy of the Table Inventory Slip in the table game drop box attached to the gaming table.

D. After the original copy of the Table Inventory Slip has been deposited in the table game drop box attached to the gaming table, the dealer or boxperson shall place the duplicate copy of the Table Inventory Slip and the value chips, coins and plaques remaining at the gaming table in the container required under Regulation .02 of this chapter, after which the floorperson shall lock the table inventory container and cause it to be transported directly to the cage by a security department member or secured to the gaming table.

E. If the locked table inventory containers are transported to the cage, a cage supervisor shall determine that all locked containers have been returned.

F. If the locked table inventory containers are secured to the gaming table, a pit manager or above shall verify that all the containers are locked.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.09 Table Inventory for a Poker Table.

A. Notwithstanding the requirements in Regulations .02, .03, .06, and .07 of this chapter, a facility operator may establish procedures for the issuance of table inventories that are maintained by poker dealers on an impress basis.

B. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission the procedures developed under §A of this regulation as part of the facility operator's internal controls.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.10 Table Inventory Counts.

A. In addition to the requirements in Regulations .03, .07, and .08 of this chapter for opening a table game, conducting a drop during an open game, and closing a table game, a facility operator may establish procedures for the use of a three-compartment drop box.

B. The use of a three-compartment drop box requires the preparation of a Table Inventory Slip for each shift that the table was open at least once each gaming day.

C. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission the procedures developed under §A of this regulation as part of the facility operator's internal controls.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.11 Match Play Coupons and Direct Bet Coupons.

A. A facility operator may use Match Play Coupons and Direct Bet Coupons.

B. A coupon may not be issued by a facility operator or used in a facility until:

(1) The design specifications of the proposed coupon are submitted to and approved by the Commission; and

(2) A system of internal procedures and administrative and accounting controls governing the inventory, distribution and redemption of the coupon is submitted to and approved by the Commission as part of the facility operator’s internal controls.

C. A coupon issued by a facility operator shall contain at least:

(1) The name or logo of the facility operator;

(2) The value of the coupon, which can be identified when viewing the coupon through the facility operator’s surveillance system;

(3) A sequential serial number;

(4) Any restrictions regarding redemption, including the type of game or wager on which the coupon may be used; and

(5) The expiration date of the coupon.

D. Match Play Coupons shall contain an area designated for the placement thereon of the required gaming chips that does not obscure the visibility of the denomination of the coupon.

E. Administration of Coupon Program.

(1) The accounting department and the marketing department, or other department as specified in the facility operator’s internal controls, shall be responsible for administering the coupon program.

(2) The marketing department shall be responsible for distributing the coupon to a player.

(3) The accounting department shall be responsible for maintaining the coupon ledger and administering the coupon accounting procedures set forth in §N of this regulation.

F. A shipment of coupons received from a manufacturer or contractor, or those coupons produced by the facility operator, in accordance with §Q of this regulation shall be opened and examined by at least one member of the accounting department and one member of the marketing department, who shall report any deviation between the invoice accompanying the coupon and the actual coupon received to a supervisor from the accounting department.

G. After checking a coupon received from a manufacturer or contractor, or produced by the facility operator, an accounting department supervisor shall record the following information in the coupon ledger:

(1) The date a coupon was received;

(2) The quantity and denomination of coupons received;

(3) The beginning and ending serial number of the coupons received; and

(4) The name, signature and license number of the individuals who checked the coupons.

H. A marketing department supervisor shall estimate the number of coupons needed for each gaming day or promotion and complete a requisition document which contains the following information:

(1) The date the requisition was prepared;

(2) The date for which the coupons are needed;

(3) The denomination and quantity of coupons requested;

(4) The name, signature, and license number of the marketing department supervisor completing the requisition; and

(5) The name, signature and license number of the accounting department supervisor authorizing the requisition.

I. Upon receipt of the requisition document, the accounting department supervisor shall record in the coupon ledger the following information before issuing the coupons to the marketing department supervisor:

(1) The beginning and ending serial number of the coupons to be issued;

(2) The denomination and quantity of coupons to be issued;

(3) The name, signature and license number of the accounting department supervisor who will be issuing the coupons; and

(4) A record and explanation of coupons that were voided.

J. A coupon that is not issued to the marketing department shall be controlled by an accounting department supervisor or above and stored in a secured and locked area approved by the Commission, as designated in the facility operator’s internal controls the location of the approved storage area.

K. The marketing department shall maintain a daily Coupon Reconciliation Form which shall contain:

(1) The date;

(2) The beginning and ending serial numbers of the coupons received from the accounting department;

(3) The denomination and quantity of coupons the marketing department has to distribute to players;

(4) The denomination and quantity of coupons the marketing department distributed to players;

(5) The denomination, quantity, and serial numbers of coupons remaining;

(6) The serial numbers of coupons that were voided and the reason the coupons were voided;

(7) Any discrepancy discovered in the accounting for coupons and an explanation of the discrepancy; and

(8) The name, signature and license number of the marketing department supervisor completing the form.

L. Undistributed Coupons.

(1) At the end of the gaming day or promotional period, a copy of the Coupon Reconciliation Form and all coupons that were not distributed to players shall be returned to the accounting department.

(2) The marketing department may keep for use during the next gaming day all coupons that were not distributed to players if the coupons are:

(a) Stored in a secured and locked area approved in advance by the Commission; and

(b) Recorded on the daily Coupon Reconciliation Form for the next gaming day.

(3) All expired coupons shall be returned to the accounting department on a daily basis.

(4) When unused and expired coupons are returned to the accounting department, an accounting department supervisor shall record the following information in the coupon ledger:

(a) The date the coupons were returned;

(b) The beginning and ending serial numbers of the coupons returned;

(d) The serial numbers of any coupons that were voided and the reason the coupons were voided;

(e) The name, signature, and license number of the marketing department supervisor returning the unused coupons; and

(f) The name, signature, and license number of the accounting department supervisor who received the unused coupons.

M. All documentation, voided coupons, redeemed coupons, and coupons that were not distributed to players shall be forwarded daily to the accounting department where the coupons shall be:

(1) Counted and examined for proper calculation and recording;

(2) Reviewed for the propriety of signatures on the documentation and cancelled;

(3) Reconciled by total number of coupons given to the marketing department for distribution to players, returned for reissuance, voided, distributed to players and redeemed; and

(4) Recorded, maintained, and controlled by the accounting department.

N. At least once every month, a facility operator shall inventory all coupons that are not distributed to players and record the result of the inventory in the coupon ledger in accordance with the inventory procedures that the Commission approved as part of the facility operator’s internal controls.

O. A facility operator shall prepare and submit to the Commission a quarterly report that lists the total value of the coupons redeemed by players.

P. If a facility operator’s Commission-approved internal controls include its production and subsequent reconciliation of coupons, a facility operator may internally manufacture or print coupons.

Q. Production of Coupons. If a facility operator’s Commission-approved internal controls include the production of coupons by a manufacturer or contractor, a facility operator may authorize a manufacturer or contractor to print and mail coupons directly to players in accordance with the following requirements:

(1) The coupons shall comply with the requirements in §§B and C of this regulation;

(2) The facility operator shall supply the manufacturer or contractor, through electronic means, a list of the following information for each player to whom the coupon shall be mailed:

(a) The player’s name and address;

(b) The denomination of the coupon;

(d) A serial number on each coupon;

(3) The coupon issued shall include a magnetic strip or bar code that will enable the facility operator’s computer system to identify the information required under §R(2) of this regulation;

(4) The information in §R(2) of this regulation shall be provided to the accounting department, which shall maintain the information for purposes of reconciliation as required under §N of this regulation;

(5) Prior to redemption of the coupon, a dealer shall verify the expiration date and confirm that the coupon has not expired;

(6) All coupons issued shall be electronically canceled in the facility operator’s computer system immediately upon redemption or during the counting of the table game drop boxes; and

(7) The facility operator shall ensure that the manufacturer or contractor does not engage in a predatory marketing practice in violation of COMAR 36.03.03.08.

R. A facility operator may use a computerized system that complies with the requirements in this regulation if:

(1) The computerized system creates coupons that comply with the requirements in §§B and C of this regulation;

(2) The computerized system provides an audit trail and allows for the segregation of duties to satisfy the requirements in this section; and

(3) The facility operator includes in its internal controls procedures governing the production, recording, redemption, and reconciliation of computer-generated coupons.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.12 Use of Match Play Coupons and Direct Bet Coupons.

A. A coupon may be redeemed only at a gaming table in which a player wagers against the house.

B. Redemption. The dealer shall:

(1) Verify the coupon is valid prior to accepting it as a wager;

(2) Ensure that a coupon is placed on an authorized wager so that the value of the coupon is visible at all times; and

(3) Settle winning wagers in accordance with the terms and conditions of the coupon.

C. Whether the wager wins or loses, the dealer shall deposit the coupon into the drop box attached to the gaming table at the time the winning wager is paid or the losing wager is collected.

D. The coupon shall remain in the event of a push.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.13 Electronic, Electrical, and Mechanical Devices Prohibited.

A. A player, or an individual acting in concert with a player, may not use, or possess with the intent to use, at a table game a calculator, computer or other electronic, electrical, or mechanical device to assist in:

(1) Projecting an outcome at any table game;

(2) Tracking or analyzing cards that have been dealt;

(3) Tracking the changing probabilities of a table game; or

(4) Developing or tracking a playing strategy to be used by a player.

B. A violation of §A of this regulation may be the basis for immediate ejection from the facility, placement on the Commission’s mandatory exclusion list under COMAR 36.03.07, or other civil or criminal penalty.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.14 Minimum and Maximum Wagers; Payout Odds.

A. A facility operator shall establish minimum and maximum wagers for any authorized table game in a facility.

B. In accordance with Regulation .23 of this chapter, a facility operator shall provide notice of the minimum and maximum wagers in effect at each gaming table.

C. A wager accepted by a dealer that exceeds the current table maximum, or is lower than the current table minimum, shall be paid or lost in its entirety in accordance with the rules of the game.

D. If a facility operator includes a wagering requirement in its rules of the game under Regulation .21 of this chapter nothing in this regulation shall preclude a facility operator from establishing additional wagering requirements that are consistent with the rules of the game, including a requirement that wagers be made in specified increments.

E. Unless otherwise specified in a Commission-approved paytable, the payout odds for wagers printed on a layout, signage, brochure or other publication distributed by the facility operator shall be stated through the use of the word “to” and may not be stated through use of the word “for”.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.15 Table Game Taxes and Gross Table Game Revenue.

A. The tax on table game revenue shall be payable to the Commission within 2 business days, with the exception of Maryland State holidays, and must be based upon the gross table game revenue derived during a gaming day reported in the manner prescribed by the Commission.

B. Gross table game revenue includes the following:

(1) The net revenue from all banking table games;

(2) The net revenue from nonbanking table games; and

(3) The net revenue from contests or tournaments.

C. Net revenue from banking table games must be the sum of the net revenue determined for each banking table game individually.

D. The net revenue for an individual banking table game must be equal to the total of §D(1)—(3) of this regulation, minus the total of §D(4)—(6) of this regulation:

(1) The ending inventory of value chips, coins and plaques at the gaming table as reported on the Table Inventory Slip for a table game that remained open for gaming activity when the table was being dropped at the end of the gaming day or the Table Inventory Slip for a table game that was closed prior to the end of the gaming day;

(2) The sum of all Credit Slips for the gaming table for that gaming day;

(3) The total of the currency, promotional instruments, and counter checks collected from the drop box for that gaming table;

(4) The inventory of value chips, coins, and plaques at the gaming table as reported on the Table Inventory Slip for a table game that remained open for gaming activity when the table was being dropped at the end of the previous gaming day or the Table Inventory Slip for a table game that was opened during the gaming day;

(5) The sum of all Fill Slips and payments for counter checks and markers made at the table for the gaming table for that gaming day; and

(6) The sum of all promotional instruments that are allowed to be excluded from taxable proceeds under COMAR 36.03.10.36.

E. Net revenue from a nonbanking table game shall be the sum of the net revenue determined for each nonbanking table game individually, and the net revenue for an individual nonbanking table game shall be equal to the poker rake.

F. Net revenue from an electronic wagering system shall be determined through the Commission’s central monitor and control system.

G. Net revenue from any contest or tournament shall be the sum of the net revenue determined for each contest or tournament individually.

H. The net revenue for an individual contest or tournament must be equal to the sum of all entry fees, buy-ins, re-buy-ins and administrative fees imposed by the facility operator on the contest or tournament participants, minus:

(1) The cash paid by the facility operator to the contest or tournament winners as prizes; and

(2) The actual cost paid by the facility operator for noncash prizes awarded to the contest or tournament winners.

I. If the net revenue from a contest or tournament results in a loss, that loss may not offset the net revenue from another contest or tournament and may not be deducted from the calculation of gross table game revenue.

J. Gross table game revenue may not include:

(1) Counterfeit cash or counterfeit value chips;

(2) Coins or currency of other countries that is not readily convertible to cash; or

(3) Cash taken in a fraudulent act for which the facility operator is not reimbursed.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.16 Approval of Table Game Layout, Signage, and Equipment.

A. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for approval table game staffing plans, tournament schedules, dealer training programs, and schematics of gaming guides, table game layouts, signage and equipment.

B. For purposes of this chapter, schematics of table game equipment that shall be submitted to the Commission for review and approval include:

(1) Cards;

(2) Dice;

(3) Pai gow tiles;

(4) Gaming chips;

(5) Plaques;

(6) Commemorative chips;

(7) Pai gow and sic bo shakers;

(8) Big Six and roulette wheels;

(9) Envelopes and containers used to hold or transport table game equipment;

(10) Match Play Coupons;

(11) Direct Bet Coupons; and

(12) Table game equipment that are not otherwise required to be submitted to an independent certified testing laboratory for approval under COMAR 36.03.12.05.

C. Upon receipt of written approval from the Commission of its submission under §A of this regulation, a facility operator may implement a table game staffing plan, tournament schedule or dealer training program and may utilize a gaming guide, table game layout, signage or equipment in the licensed facility.

D. A facility operator’s equipment storage and destruction areas may not be used until their location and physical characteristics have been approved by the Commission.

E. A facility operator shall obtain approval from the Commission for the following:

(1) Alternative locations for:

(a) Equipment that is required to be on the gaming table, including drop boxes, shakers, shufflers, discard racks and tip boxes; and

(b) The complete text of the rules of all authorized games as required under Regulation .24 of this chapter;

(2) Amendments to the facility operator’s plan for the distribution and collection of slot cash storage boxes, table game drop boxes or bad beat boxes under COMAR 36.03.10.45 and Regulations .07 and .08 of this chapter;

(3) Sample sets of gaming chips and plaques manufactured in accordance with approved design specifications as required under COMAR 36.05.02.02 and COMAR 36.05.02.09; and

(4) The collection times for dice, cards, tiles and other table game equipment from the gaming floor.

Cross References

36.05.02.02B(3)

36.05.02.02E(4)

36.05.02.02F(2)

36.05.02.03A

36.05.02.03I

36.05.02.03I(2)(b)

36.05.02.05B(1)

36.05.02.06C

36.05.02.09B(2)

36.05.02.09E(1)

36.05.02.12D

36.05.02.13A(3)

36.05.02.13E(3)

36.05.02.13K

36.05.02.13L(1)(b)

36.05.02.15B(2)

36.05.02.15D(1)

36.05.02.15I

36.05.02.18C

36.05.02.19A(2)(b)

36.05.02.19E(3)

36.05.02.19K

36.05.03.22C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.17 Employee Training by Facility Operators.

A. A facility operator shall develop a training program for its dealers which, at a minimum, includes training in each of the following:

(1) Procedures for opening and closing tables for gaming, including the proper security procedures regarding table chip inventories;

(2) Procedures for distributing and removing gaming chips and plaques from gaming tables;

(3) Procedures for accepting cash at gaming tables;

(4) Procedures for the acceptance of tips and gratuities from players;

(5) Procedures for shift changes at gaming tables;

(6) Procedures for the proper placement of wagers by players and the proper collection of losing wagers and payment of winning wagers; and

(7) Training in recognizing problem and compulsive gamblers at table games and procedures for informing supervisory personnel.

Cross References

36.05.03.18C(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.18 Table Test; Employee Personnel File.

A. Before conducting a table game on the facility operator’s gaming floor, a prospective dealer shall pass a table test on the table games that the dealer will be conducting.

B. A table test required under §A of this regulation shall consist of the dealer demonstrating proficiency at the table game to the satisfaction of an employee of the facility operator who is a pit manager or higher.

C. A facility operator shall document the following in a dealer’s personnel file:

(1) Completion of the training program required under Regulation .17 of this chapter; and

(2) Successful completion of the table test required under §A of this regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.19 Table Games Rules Submissions.

A. Before offering a table game authorized under the standard rules, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission a rules submission that specifies which options the facility operator will use in the conduct of the table game.

B. A facility operator may implement the provisions in a rules submission only after receipt of written notice of approval from the Commission.

C. A facility operator shall maintain the current version of each Commission-approved rules submission so that it is available in electronic form, through secure computer access, to the facility operator’s internal audit and surveillance department and the Commission’s compliance representatives.

D. Each page of a table game’s rules submission shall indicate the date on which it was approved by the Commission.

E. A facility operator shall maintain a paper or electronic copy of any superseded rules submission for a minimum of 5 years from the date of Commission approval.

Cross References

36.05.02.10H(1)

36.05.02.18D

36.05.03.21B

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.20 Request to Offer a New Table Game or Feature.

A. A facility operator that desires to offer a table game or feature that is not already in the standard rules, or to offer a new wager, paytable or other feature as part of table game that has been approved by the Commission, shall submit a written request to the Commission that contains at least:

(1) A detailed description of the table game or new feature, including the rules of play and wagering for the new table game or feature;

(2) Description of whether the game is a variation of an authorized game, a composite of authorized games, or a new game;

(3) Provide the true odds, the payout odds, and the house advantage for each wager;

(4) Provide a sketch or picture of the game layout, if any;

(5) Provide sketches, pictures, or samples of the equipment used to play the game;

(6) The reason for proposing the new table game or feature;

(7) A list of other gaming jurisdictions where the new table game or feature is currently being offered;

(8) Whether the game, its name, or any of the equipment used to play the game is covered by any issued or pending copyrights, trademarks or patents; and

(9) Any other information the Commission requests.

B. In addition to submitting a change request with the Commission, a facility operator shall, at its expense, submit the new table game or new feature for review to an independent certified testing laboratory certified by the Commission.

C. Following testing by the independent certified testing laboratory, the Commission will notify the facility operator whether the new table game or new feature has been approved, approved with conditions, or rejected.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.21 Game Rules; Notice.

A. The Commission shall maintain:

(1) A list of all table games that have been approved by the Commission and the standard rules for each approved table game; and

(2) Records of a facility operator’s table game or feature rules that have been approved by the Commission.

B. Except as provided in §C of this regulation, a facility operator may not change the rules under which a particular table game is being operated unless the facility operator submits to, and receives written approval from, the Commission for an amendment to its rules submission under Regulation .19 of this chapter.

C. A facility operator may increase or decrease the permissible maximum wager or decrease the permissible minimum wager at a table game:

(1) If no players are playing at the table, at any time; or

(2) While players are playing the game if the facility operator:

(a) Provides at least 30 minutes advance notice of the change;

(b) Posts a sign at the gaming table advising players of the change and the time that it will go into effect; and

Cross References

36.05.03.14D

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.22 Player Access to Game Rules; Gaming Guide.

A. A facility operator shall maintain, at its security podium or other location approved in advance by the Commission, a printed copy of the complete text of the standard rules of all authorized games that shall be available to the public for inspection upon request.

B. A facility operator shall make available to players upon request a gaming guide that contains, in a printed format, an abridged version of the complete text of the standard rules of all authorized games.

C. The gaming guide required under §B of this regulation may not be issued, displayed or distributed by a facility operator until a sample of the gaming guide has been submitted to and approved by the Commission in accordance with Regulation .16 of this chapter.

D. A facility operator may display an approved gaming guide at any location in its licensed facility.

E. Each facility operator shall make the approved gaming guide available on its web site.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.23 Table Game Payouts.

A. A facility operator shall use a table game payout document meeting the requirements of this regulation to pay a single payout event that requires the filing of a IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings.

B. A facility operator shall prepare and timely file IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, in accordance with IRS rules and regulations.

C. A facility operator shall pay a table game payout of:

(1) $50,000 or more by check; and

(2) Less than $50,000 by:

(a) Cash or check; or

(b) On the request of a player, any combination of cash, gaming ticket, check, or other methods of payment approved by the Commission.

D. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.03.10.05 procedures addressing the payment of a table game payout event that requires the filing of an IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings.

E. A facility operator's internal controls shall include:

(1) The use of a two-part computer generated table game payout document initiated on the request of a dealer or above after verifying the winning combination of characters at the table game and the amount of the payout.

(2) A requirement that, if a single payout event that requires the filing of an IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, is less than $50,000, a security department employee or floorperson or above sign the payout document after verifying the winning combination of characters at the table game and the amount of the payout.

(3) A requirement that, if a single payout event that requires the filing of an IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, is $50,000 or more, a pit manager or higher level gaming operations department employee other than the preparer of the document sign the table game payout document after verifying the winning combination of characters at the table game and amount of the payout.

(4) A requirement that the following information be on a two-part computer generated table game payout document:

(a) Date and time;

(b) Identification number of the table game on which the payout was registered;

(c) Winning combination of characters constituting the payout or a code corresponding to the winning combination of characters constituting the payout;

(d) Amount to be paid;

(e) Signature or identification code of the preparer of the document;

(f) The signature or identification code of a verifying witness in accordance with this regulation; and

(g) The signature or identification code of the employee issuing the funds;

(5) A requirement that the surveillance department:

(a) Be notified of a table game payout of $25,000 or more;

(b) Log all notices regarding a table game payout in the surveillance log required under COMAR 36.03.10.12; and

(6) Details pertaining to:

(a) Payment of a payout at the table game;

(b) The use of an accounting drop box; and

(c) Audit procedures to be performed by the facility operator's accounting department at the conclusion of each gaming day;

(7) Procedures addressing unclaimed table game payouts;

(8) Details which establish the ability of the facility operator's video lottery system to:

(a) Ensure that a two-part computer generated table game payout document is not susceptible to change or deletion from the system after preparation;

(b) Process and document system overrides or adjustments to table game payouts including:

(i) Overrides or adjustments where the payout requested does not match the payout amount; and

(ii) Identification of the level of employee having override authority; and

(9) Procedures utilized to issue a manual table game payout document which:

(a) Conform to the table game payout verification and signature requirements of this regulation;

(b) Involve use of a three-part serially pre-numbered manual table game payout document residing in a book, wiz machine, or functional equivalent;

(c) Require manual table game payout books or their functional equivalent to be maintained in a secured locked cabinet; and

(d) Require the key to the cabinet in §E(9)(c) of this regulation to be:

(i) Controlled by the security department or the table games department in a manual key box or an automated key tracking system; and

(ii) Limited to sign out by a floorperson or above.

Cross References

36.05.03.14B

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.24 Progressive Table Games.

A. A table game offering a progressive jackpot may:

(1) Stand alone;

(2) Be linked to:

(a) Other table games in a facility; or

(b) Table games in two or more facilities in or outside the State through a wide area progressive system.

B. A manufacturer may not install in a facility, and a facility operator may not make available for play, table game equipment offering a progressive jackpot without written Commission approval of:

(1) A progressive proposal; and

(2) Internal controls submitted addressing the payment of a progressive jackpot.

C. A manufacturer may not modify the terms of a progressive jackpot, and a facility operator may not make available for play, a table game or table game equipment that offers a progressive jackpot that differs from its approved progressive proposal without the approval in writing of the Commission.

D. A table game may offer multiple progressive jackpots.

E. A progressive jackpot amount may be calculated and transmitted to a table game or table game device by:

(1) The operating system of a table game; or

(2) A separate progressive controller interfaced to a table game or table game equipment.

F. A progressive controller shall be:

(1) Located in a restricted area;

(2) Secured:

(a) In a dual key controlled compartment with:

(i) One key controlled by a manufacturer; and

(ii) One key controlled by the Commission; or

(b) By alternative means approved by the Commission; and

(3) Capable of:

(a) Displaying an available progressive jackpot amount on a table game’s, or table game equipment’s:

(i) Progressive meter; or

(ii) Common progressive meter;

(b) Transmitting to a table game for metering purposes the amount of a progressive jackpot;

(c) If linked to a common progressive meter in accordance with §H of this regulation, displaying the Commission asset number of the table game on which a progressive jackpot is won;

(d) If a progressive controller is servicing multiple table games, automatically resetting all table games connected to it to a pre-established reset amount; and

(e) If the progressive offers multiple jackpot levels, maintaining and displaying for each progressive level the:

(i) Number of progressive jackpots won;

(ii) Cumulative amount paid;

(iii) Maximum progressive payout;

(iv) Minimum amount or reset amount; and

(v) Rate of progression.

G. A table game offering a progressive jackpot shall be equipped, for each progressive jackpot offered, with the following mechanical, electrical, or electronic meters:

(1) A progressive meter which:

(a) May increase in value based upon wagers;

(b) Advises the player of the amount which may be won if the table game characters that result in the award of a progressive jackpot appear as a result of activation of play; and

(i) A meter display housed in the video lottery terminal; or

(ii) A common progressive meter display unit;

(2) A progressive payout meter;

(3) An attendant paid progressive jackpot meter; and

(4) A cumulative progressive payout meter that continuously and automatically records the total value of progressive jackpots paid whether paid:

(a) Directly at the table game; or

(b) Hand paid by a facility operator as a result of a progressive jackpot that exceeds the physical or configured capability of a table game or table game equipment.

H. A table game linked to a common progressive meter for the purpose of offering the same progressive jackpot on two or more table games shall:

(1) Have the same probability of hitting the combination of characters that will award the progressive jackpot as every other table game linked to that common progressive meter; and

(2) Require each:

(a) Player to wager the same amount to receive a chance at winning the progressive jackpot; and

(b) Wager to increment the progressive meter by the same rate of progression on every table game connected to the common progressive meter.

I. Notwithstanding the requirements of §H of this regulation, table games linked to a common progressive meter for the purpose of offering the same progressive jackpot on two or more table games may be of different denominations or require different wagers, or both, if:

(1) The probability of winning the progressive jackpot is directly proportional to the wager required to win a jackpot; and

J. A manufacturer may not:

(1) Set a limit for a progressive jackpot which exceeds the display capability of the progressive meter; and

(2) Adjust a progressive meter without the prior approval of the Commission unless the adjustment is:

(a) Required as a direct result of table game equipment or meter malfunction; and

(b) Reported by the manufacturer in a form and in a time frame specified by the Commission to the:

(i) Commission; and

(ii) Facility operator.

Cross References

36.05.03.16E(1)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.25 Table Game Statistical Data.

A. A facility operator shall maintain complete and accurate records that identify for each table game and type of game by daily, cumulative month-to-date, and cumulative year-to-date basis:

(1) Statistical drop;

(2) Statistical win; and

(3) Statistical win-to-drop percentages.

B. A facility operator shall:

(1) Prepare and distribute statistical reports to gaming facility management on at least a monthly basis;

(2) Using a 95 percent confidence interval, investigate fluctuations outside of the standard deviation from:

(a) The facility operator’s table game win-to-drop percentage for the previous business year; or

(b) In the initial year of operations, the previous month; and

(3) Document the results of the investigation required under §B(2) of this regulation in writing and submit a copy of the written investigation results to the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.26 Inspecting Cards.

A. After receiving one or more decks of cards at the table, the dealer shall inspect the cards for any defects and a floorperson assigned to the table shall verify the inspection.

B. After the cards are inspected, the dealer shall spread the cards out face up on the table, in horizontal fan shaped columns by deck according to suit and in sequence, for visual inspection by the first player to arrive at the table.

C. After the first player arriving at the table has been afforded an opportunity to visually inspect the cards, the dealer shall:

(1) Turn the cards face down on the table;

(2) Mix the cards thoroughly by washing them; and

(3) Stack the cards.

D. After the cards have been stacked, the dealer shall shuffle them in accordance with Regulation .27 of this chapter.

E. If an automated card shuffling device is utilized and two decks of cards are received at the table, each deck of cards shall be spread for inspection, mixed, stacked, and shuffled in accordance with §§A—D of this regulation.

F. If the decks of cards received at the table are preinspected and preshuffled, §§A—E of this regulation do not apply.

Cross References

36.05.03.27G(3)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.27 Shuffling and Cutting the Cards.

A. Unless the cards were preshuffled, the dealer shall shuffle the cards so they are randomly intermixed, manually or with an automated card shuffling device:

(1) Immediately prior to commencement of play;

(2) After each round of play has been completed; or

(3) When directed by a floorperson or above.

B. A facility operator may use an automated card shuffling device which inserts the stack of cards directly into a dealing shoe after shuffling is complete.

C. A deck shall be removed from the table if an automated card shuffling device:

(1) Is being used which counts the number of cards in the deck after the completion of each shuffle and indicates the number of cards present; and

(2) Reveals that an incorrect number of cards are present.

D. Upon completion of the shuffle, the dealer or automated shuffling device shall place the decks of cards in a single stack, and:

(1) If the cards were shuffled using an automated card shuffling device, deal the cards in accordance with Regulation .28, 29 or .30 of this chapter; or

(2) If the cards were shuffled manually or were preshuffled, cut the cards in accordance with the procedures in §E of this regulation.

E. If a cut of the cards is required, the dealer shall perform the cut in accordance with the standard rules.

F. After the cards have been cut and before any cards have been dealt, a floorperson or above may require the cards to be recut if the floorperson determines that the cut was performed improperly or in any way that might affect the integrity or fairness of the game.

G. If there is no gaming activity at a table which is open for gaming, the dealer shall:

(1) Remove the cards from the dealing shoe and discard rack;

(2) Unless a player requests that the cards be spread face up on the table, spread out the cards on the table face down;

(3) After the first player arriving at the table is afforded an opportunity to visually inspect the cards, complete the procedures in this section and Regulation .26 of this chapter if there is no automated shuffling device in use; and

(4) If an automated shuffling device is in use, stack the cards and place them into the automated shuffling device to be shuffled, and:

(a) Remove the batch of cards already in the shuffler; and

(b) If the automated card shuffling device stores a single batch of shuffled cards inside the shuffler in a secure manner, at a player’s request remove the batch of cards from the shuffler and spread the cards for inspection and reshuffle them prior to dealing.

H. A facility operator may use a dealing shoe or other device that automatically reshuffles and counts the cards provided that the device is submitted to the Commission and approved prior to its use in the facility.

I. If a facility operator is using a device described in §H of this regulation, §§E—G of this regulation do not apply.

Cross References

36.05.03.26D

36.05.03.28A(1)

36.05.03.28D

36.05.03.29A(2)

36.05.03.29C

36.05.03.30A(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.28 Procedure for Dealing Cards from a Manual Dealing Shoe.

A. Requirements. If a manual dealing shoe is used, it shall be located on the table in a location approved by the Commission, and the following requirements shall be met:

(1) After the procedures required under Regulation .27 of this chapter have been completed, the stacked deck of cards shall be placed in the dealing shoe by the dealer or by an automated card shuffling device.

(2) Prior to dealing any cards, the dealer shall announce “no more bets”.

(3) If the Progressive Payout Wager is being offered, the dealer shall use the progressive table game system to prevent the placement of any additional Progressive Payout Wagers.

(4) If a player has made a Progressive Payout Wager, the dealer shall:

(a) Collect the Progressive Payout wager in accordance with the standard rules;

(b) On the layout in front of the table inventory container, verify that the number of value chips wagered equals the number of Progressive Payout Wagers accepted by the progressive table game system; and

(5) The dealer shall remove each card from the dealing shoe with the hand of the dealer that is closest to the dealing shoe and place the card on the appropriate area of the layout with the opposite hand.

B. The dealer shall deal the cards in accordance with the standard rules.

C. After dealing cards in accordance with the standard rules, the dealer shall:

(1) Remove the stub from the manual dealing shoe; and

(2) Except as provided in §G of this regulation, place the stub in the discard rack without exposing the cards.

D. If an automated card shuffling device described in Regulation .27 of this chapter is not being used, the dealer shall count the stub at least once every 5 rounds of play to determine if the correct number of cards required by the standard rules are still present in the deck.

E. Number of Cards. The dealer shall determine the number of cards in the stub as required under §D of this regulation by counting the cards face down on the layout.

(1) If the count of the stub indicates that the correct number of cards is in the deck, the dealer shall place the stub in the discard rack without exposing the cards.

(2) If the count of the stub indicates that the number of cards in the deck is not correct, the dealer shall determine if the cards were misdealt.

(3) If correct number of cards remain in the deck, but the cards were misdealt so that a player has more or less than the required number of cards or the dealer has more or less than the required number of cards, all hands are void and the dealer shall return all wagers to the players.

(4) If the cards were not misdealt as described in §E(3) of this regulation, all hands are void and the dealer shall return all wagers to the players and remove the entire deck of cards from the table.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.29 Procedure for Dealing Cards from the Hand.

A. Requirements. If the cards are dealt from a dealer’s hand, the following requirements shall be met:

(1) An automated shuffling device shall be used to shuffle the cards.

(2) After the procedures required under Regulation .27 of this chapter have been completed, the dealer shall place the stacked deck of cards in either of the dealer’s hand.

(3) After the dealer has chosen the hand in which to hold the cards, the dealer shall continue to use that hand while holding the cards during that round of play.

(4) The cards held by the dealer shall be kept over the table inventory container and in front of the dealer at all times.

(5) Before dealing any cards, the dealer shall:

(a) Announce “no more bets”; and

(b) If the Progressive Payout Wager is being offered, use the progressive table game system to prevent the placement of any additional Progressive Payout Wagers.

(6) If any Progressive Payout Wagers have been made, the dealer shall:

(a) On the layout in front of the table inventory container, collect the wagers in accordance with the standard rules;

(b) Verify that the number of value chips wagered equals the number of Progressive Payout Wagers accepted by the progressive table game system; and

B. The dealer shall:

(1) Deal each card by holding the deck of cards in the chosen hand;

(2) Use the other hand to remove the top card of the deck to place it face down on the appropriate area of the layout;

(3) Deal the cards in accordance with the standard rules.

(4) Except as provided in §C of this regulation, after dealing cards in accordance with the standard rules, place the stub in the discard rack without exposing the cards.

C. If an automated card shuffling device described in Regulation .27 of this chapter is not being used, the dealer shall:

(1) Count the stub at least once every five rounds of play to determine if the correct number of cards is still present in the deck in accordance with the standard rules; and

(2) Determine the number of cards in the stub by counting the cards face down on the layout.

D. If the count of the stub indicates that the correct number of cards is in the deck, the dealer shall place the stub in the discard rack without exposing the cards.

E. If the count of the stub indicates that the number of cards in the deck is not correct, the dealer shall determine if the cards were misdealt.

F. If the correct number of cards remains in the deck, but the cards were misdealt so that a player has more or less than the required number of cards or the dealer has more or less than the required number of cards, all hands are void and the dealer shall return all wagers to the players.

G. If the cards were not misdealt as described in §E of this regulation, all hands are void and the dealer shall return all wagers to the players and remove the entire deck of cards from the table.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.30 Procedure for Dealing Cards from an Automated Dealing Shoe or Shuffler.

A. Requirements. If cards are dealt from an automated dealing shoe, the following requirements shall be met:

(1) After the procedures required under Regulation .27 of this chapter have been completed, the dealer shall place the cards in an automated dealing shoe or shuffler.

(2) Prior to the shoe or shuffler dispensing any stacks of cards, the dealer shall:

(a) Announce “no more bets”; and

(b) If the Progressive Payout Wager is being offered, use the progressive table game system to prevent the placement of any additional Progressive Payout Wagers.

(3) If any Progressive Payout Wagers have been made, the dealer shall:

(a) On the layout in front of the table inventory container, collect the wagers in accordance with the standard rules;

(b) Verify that the number of value chips wagered equals the number of Progressive Payout Wagers accepted by the progressive table game system; and

B. The dealer shall deal the cards in accordance with the standard rules.

C. After the cards has been dispensed and delivered in accordance with the standard rules, the dealer shall:

(1) Remove the stub from the automated dealing shoe; and

(2) Except as provided in §D of this regulation, place the cards in the discard rack without exposing the cards.

D. If the count of the stub indicates that the correct number of cards required by the standard rules is in the deck, the dealer shall place the stub in the discard rack without exposing the cards.

E. If the count of the stub indicates that the number of cards in the deck is not correct, the dealer shall determine if the cards were misdealt.

G. If the cards were not misdealt as described in §F of this regulation, all hands are void and the dealer shall return all wagers to the players and remove the entire deck of cards from the table.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.03.31 Mixing Tiles.

A. After receiving a set of tiles at the table, the dealer shall sort and inspect the tiles and the floorperson assigned to the table shall verify the inspection.

B. Nothing in this section precludes a facility operator from cleaning the tiles prior to the inspection required in §C of this regulation.

C. A dealer shall inspect the tiles at the gaming table by:

(1) Sorting a set of tiles into pairs;

(2) Placing each tile side by side to determine that all tiles are the same size and shading; and

(3) Examining the back and sides of each tile to ensure that it is not flawed, scratched, or marked, and if the dealer finds that a tile is unsuitable for use:

(a) A floorperson or above shall bring another set of tiles to the table from the reserve in the pit stand; and

(b) The unsuitable set of tiles shall be placed in a sealed envelope or container, identified by table number, date and time and signed by the dealer and floorperson or above.

D. Following the inspection and verification of the tiles described in §C of this regulation, the dealer shall:

(1) Turn the tiles face up;

(2) Place the tiles into 16 pairs;

(3) Arrange the tiles according to rank; and

(4) Leave the tiles in pairs for visual inspection by the first player to arrive at the table.

E. After the first player arriving at the table is afforded an opportunity to visually inspect the tiles, the dealer shall:

(1) Turn the tiles face down on the table;

(2) Mix the tiles:

(a) With the heels of the hands;

(b) In a circular motion with one hand moving clockwise and the other hand moving counterclockwise; and

(3) Randomly pick up four tiles with each hand and place them side by side in stacks in front of the table inventory container, forming eight stacks of four tiles.

F. The entire set of tiles shall be remixed if, during the stacking process described in §E(2) of this regulation, a tile is turned over and exposed to the players.

G. After each round of play has been completed, the dealer shall turn all of the tiles face down and mix the tiles in accordance with §D of this regulation.

H. If there is no gaming activity at the table, the dealer shall turn the tiles face up and place them into 16 pairs according to rank.

I. After a player arrives at the table, the dealer shall follow the procedures in §E of this regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.24 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended effective September 6, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 695)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .03F amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .03H amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 985)
Administrative History: Regulation .04C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .05P amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597); September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .11L amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .12B amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .15A, D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .16B amended effective September 26, 2016 (43:19 Md. R. 1073)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .23C, E amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .23E amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319); October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 adopted effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .26 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .28 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .29 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .30 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Administrative History: Regulation .31 adopted effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02 and 9-1A-04, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.05.04 Blackjack Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective October 26, 2015 (42:21 Md. R. 1303)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective March 6, 2015 (42:7 Md. R. 566); amended permanently effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .06G amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .06G amended as an emergency provision effective March 6, 2015 (42:7 Md. R. 566); amended permanently effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: Regulation .06G amended effective October 26, 2015 (42:21 Md. R. 1303)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective October 26, 2015 (42:21 Md. R. 1303)
Administrative History: Regulation .13D amended effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended as an emergency provision effective March 6, 2015 (42:7 Md. R. 566); amended permanently effective March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.05 Craps Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 471); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); amended permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D, E amended effective January 5, 2015 (41:26 Md. R. 1571)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 7, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2015); adopted permanently effective February 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 93)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.06 Poker Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:7 Md. R. 608); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B, G amended as an emergency provision effective June 15, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 879); adopted permanently effective September 14, 2015 (42:18 Md. R. 1180)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 adopted effective May 25, 2015 (42:10 Md. R. 686)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted effective May 25, 2015 (42:10 Md. R. 686)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective May 12, 2015 (42:12 Md. R. 759); adopted permanently effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.07 Roulette Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.16 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:7 Md. R. 608); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.08 Big Six Wheel Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:7 Md. R. 608); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.09 Four Card Poker Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.13 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:7 Md. R. 608); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .06E amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .07E amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C, D amended effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .12H adopted effective October 27, 2014 (41:21 Md. R. 1262)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.10 Midi Baccarat Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.13 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:7 Md. R. 608); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.11 Mississippi Stud Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.13 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:7 Md. R. 608); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: Regulation .07D, F amended effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: Regulation .12D amended as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); amended permanently effective November 11, 2013 (40:22 Md. R. 1879)
Administrative History: Regulation .12E adopted effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.12 Pai Gow Poker Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:7 Md. R. 608); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.13 Texas Hold 'Em Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.13 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:7 Md. R. 608); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.14 Three Card Poker Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.13 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:7 Md. R. 608); adopted permanently effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1044)
Administrative History: Regulation .12C, F amended as an emergency provision effective May 12, 2015 (42:12 Md. R. 760); amended permanently effective August 17, 2015 (42:16 Md. R. 1056)
Administrative History: Regulation .12F amended effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.15 Pai Gow Tiles Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an emergency provision effective May 8, 2013 (40:11 Md. R. 974); adopted permanently effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.16 Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.13 adopted as an emergency provision effective May 8, 2013 (40:11 Md. R. 974); adopted permanently effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: Regulation .07F amended effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: Regulation .12E, F amended effective October 13, 2014 (41:20 Md. R. 1115)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.17 Mini Baccarat Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.13 adopted as an emergency provision effective May 8, 2013 (40:11 Md. R. 974); adopted permanently effective August 5, 2013 (40:15 Md. R. 1233)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.18 Let It Ride Poker Rules [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 30, 2015 (42:6 Md. R. 515)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

COMAR 36.05.19 Double Draw Poker Game [Repealed]

History

Administrative History: Effective date: October 26, 2015 (42:21 Md. R. 1303)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter repealed effective October 10, 2016 (43:20 Md. R. 1111)

36.06.01 General

COMAR 36.06.01.01 Scope.

A. This subtitle applies to electronic gaming devices regulated by the Commission under Criminal Law Article, §§12-301—12-308, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. This subtitle applies to all electronic gaming devices, regardless of whether the device delivers a game through the Internet or offers Internet or other services.

C. This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) Slot machines that are subject to regulation by the Comptroller under Criminal Law Article, §12-304, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) Lottery devices used by the Agency or, under the authority of the Agency, by a licensed retailer under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(3) Video lottery terminals or tables games permitted and licensed under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(4) Paper tip jar gaming where authorized; or

(5) Skills-based amusement devices that award prizes and are operated in compliance with COMAR 36.08.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;Section 6, Chapter 603, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.06.01.02 Definitions.

A. In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms defined.

(1) “Antique electronic gaming device” means an electronic gaming device that is at least 25 years old.

(2) “Electronic gaming device” means an electronic machine, apparatus, or device that can be configured to:

(a) Operate by inserting, depositing, or placing with another person money, a token, or another object; and

(b) Through a preponderance of the element of chance, the reading of a game of chance, the delivery of a game of chance, or any other outcome unpredictable by the user, award the user anything of value other than an award of free play or the right to receive anything of value other than an award of free play.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;Section 6, Chapter 603, Acts of 2012

COMAR 36.06.01.03 Counties.

A. The Commission may:

(1) Review a county’s licensing and regulatory process for electronic gaming devices; and

(2) Determine upon review that:

(a) The county’s licensing and regulatory process for electronic gaming devices is equivalent to a license from the Commission; and

(b) A county license for owning, operating, or manufacturing an electronic gaming device in the county is equivalent to a State license.

B. A decision of the Commission on the equivalency of a county’s licensing and regulatory process for electronic gaming devices under this regulation is final and not appealable.

C. Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Operators of amusement games in Baltimore City or Baltimore County shall be required to be licensed by the jurisdiction in which they are located.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;Section 6, Chapter 603, Acts of 2012

36.06.02 Lawful and Unlawful Electronic Gaming Devices

COMAR 36.06.02.01 Lawful Electronic Gaming Devices.

An electronic gaming device is lawful if it is:

A. An antique electronic gaming device that is not operated for gambling purposes.

B. An electronic gaming device that is in the possession of or being transported by a person to demonstrate or sell the electronic gaming device to a prospective customer who is allowed to purchase an electronic gaming device if the person:

(1) Operates with or under a distributorship contract with a manufacturer of an electronic gaming device;

(2) Is registered with the United States Department of Justice as a distributor of electronic gaming devices; and

(3) Has provided the Secretary of State Police with a copy of the person’s current federal registration.

C. An instant bingo machine operated in compliance with COMAR 36.07.

Cross References

36.06.02.02

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301—12-308, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.06.02.02 Unlawful Electronic Gaming Devices.

An electronic gaming device is unlawful if it is not authorized by Regulation .01 of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301—12-308, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.06.03 Electronic Gaming Device Enforcement

COMAR 36.06.03.01 Enforcement.

A. A decision by the Commission shall be the final determination as to whether a gaming device being operated in the State is:

(1) A legal gaming device or device consistent with the provisions of the Criminal Law Article, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) Being operated in a lawful manner.

B. If a local law enforcement unit fails to promptly enforce a final determination made under §A of this regulation, the Commission shall refer the matter to the Department of State Police for enforcement of the law.

C. If a local law enforcement agency in Baltimore City or Baltimore County refuses to enforce a provision regarding the legal operation of amusement games, the Commission shall refer the matter to the appropriate office of the State’s Attorney.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-113 and 12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.07.01 General

COMAR 36.07.01.01 Scope.

A. This subtitle applies to instant bingo machines in Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties.

B. Instant bingo machines and facilities regulated under this subtitle are permitted to operate only if:

(1) The instant bingo machines were in operation:

(a) For a 1-year period ending December 31, 2007 by a qualified organization as defined in Criminal Law Article, §13-201, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Under a commercial bingo license on December 31, 2007;

(2) The facility does not operate more than the number of instant bingo machines it operated on February 28, 2008; and

(3) The instant bingo machines:

(a) Are operated in the same manner as those that were in operation at that individual instant bingo facility on July 1, 2007; or

(b) Have been approved by the Commission for use by any other entity authorized to operate an instant bingo machine.

C. An instant bingo machine that does not meet the requirements of §B of this regulation is an illegal electronic gaming device or slot machine.

D. Before allowing an instant bingo machine to be operated under this subtitle, the owner of the instant bingo machine shall be licensed by the Commission as a:

(1) Facility operator;

(2) Principal employee; or

(3) Manufacturer.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective August 13, 2018 (45:16 Md. R. 776)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R. 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective August 13, 2018 (45:16 Md. R. 776)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012; Ch. 10, §23, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.07.01.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Bill validator” means that part of an instant bingo machine that is designed and configured to:

(a) Accept currency or other instruments authorized by the Commission; and

(b) Activate credits on an instant bingo machine.

(2) “Books and records” means any document pertaining to, prepared in or generated by a facility operator, without regard to the medium through which the record is generated or maintained, including all general ledger records, subsidiary records and ledgers, computer generated data, forms, documents, internal audit reports and work papers, correspondence and personnel records.

(3) “Cash” means currency and coin.

(4) “Cash storage box” means a secure tamper resistant container in a bill validator into which cash, gaming tickets, promotional play instruments or other instruments authorized by the Commission for activating credits on an instant bingo machine are deposited.

(5) Deal.

(a) “Deal” means a pre-determined quantity of instant bingo tickets, among which are a predetermined and fixed quantity of winning chances, each of which rewards a predetermined prize value.

(b) A “deal” may include a set or series of preprinted instant bingo tickets.

(i) Within the instant bingo machine as a user plays the game; and

(ii) In accordance with a finite, fixed, and predetermined sequence.

(6) “Facility” means a place where instant bingo machines are operated.

(7) “Facility license” means a license awarded by the Commission to operate an instant bingo facility.

(8) “Facility operator” means a person who operates or manages the operation of an instant bingo facility.

(9) “Gaming day” means a period of time determined by a facility operator not to exceed 24 hours marking the beginning and ending times of gaming activities for the purposes of accounting reports.

(10) “Gaming floor” means that part of a facility where instant bingo machines have been installed for use or play.

(11) “Instant bingo” means a game of chance played on an instant bingo machine.

(12) “Instant bingo machine” means an electronic machine, apparatus, or device that offers a game of instant bingo.

(13) “Instant bingo manager” means an individual who is employed by a facility operator and exercises control over the facility when a principal employee is not present.

(14) “Instant bingo ticket” means a paper or electronic ticket purchased from a deal.

(15) “Integrated system” means a computer system that communicates the results of a predetermined or randomly generated outcome for a game of bingo that is not the result of a contemporaneous live call of bingo on the premises where the integrated system is located.

(16) “Jackpot” means any prize to be paid to a player as a result of a specific combination of characters on an instant bingo machine that requires the filing of an IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings.

(17) “License” means a license issued to:

(a) An operator of a facility;

(b) A manufacturer;

(d) An instant bingo manager; or

(e) Any other person whom the Commission requires to be licensed.

(18) “Licensee” means the holder of a license under this subtitle.

(19) “Manufacturer” means a person that is engaged in the business of designing, building, constructing, assembling, manufacturing, or distributing instant bingo machines, associated equipment or software, instant bingo tickets, or the cabinet in which an instant bingo machine is housed.

(20) Modification.

(a) “Modification” means a change or alteration that affects the conduct of play or operation of equipment, system, or software of an instant bingo machine, including a change or alteration to a:

(i) Control program;

(ii) Graphics program; or

(iii) Payout percentage; and

(b) “Modification” does not include the replacement of one approved component with an identical component.

(21) “Principal employee” means an individual who manages a licensee, or otherwise exercises management control over an instant bingo function of a licensee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective August 13, 2018 (45:16 Md. R. 776)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R. 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective August 13, 2018 (45:16 Md. R. 776)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012; Ch. 10, §23, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.07.01.03 Repair and Replacement.

A. A facility license holder may repair and replace its instant bingo machines provided that documentation has been submitted to the Commission that evidences, to the satisfaction of the Commission, that:

(1) The machines:

(a) Operate in the same manner as any that were in operation by that licensee on July 1, 2017; or

(b) Have been approved by the Commission for use by any other entity authorized to operate an instant bingo machine; and

(2) The licensee does not operate more than the number of instant bingo machines the licensee had in operation on February 28, 2008.

B. Documentation submitted under §A of this regulation may consist of:

(1) Manufacturer invoices;

(2) Independent testing laboratory reports;

(3) Records from county licensing authorities; or

(4) Other records deemed acceptable by the Commission.

C. A determination by the Commission on the sufficiency of documentation provided under §B of this regulation is final and not appealable.

D. Instant bingo machines that are repaired or serve as a replacement shall comply with the technical standards as provided under COMAR 36.07.06.

E. An instant bingo machine serving as a replacement under §A of this regulation may operate in the same manner as any instant bingo machine that was in operation by the licensee on February 28, 2008.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective August 13, 2018 (45:16 Md. R. 776)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R. 1450)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective August 13, 2018 (45:16 Md. R. 776)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012; Ch. 10, §23, Acts of 2018

36.07.02 Application and Licensing

COMAR 36.07.02.01 Process.

A. Upon filing an application for a license under this subtitle, the applicant shall pay a nonrefundable application fee established by the Commission.

B. If a license application must be submitted to the Commission by a particular date, the application shall be submitted not later than 5 p.m. on the last day of this period, and an application submitted after the deadline need not be accepted nor considered by the Commission.

C. Applications.

(1) Documents submitted to the Commission under this chapter shall consist of an original and the number of copies required by the Commission and shall be in the electronic format required by Commission.

(2) Documents and information submitted to the Commission in a license application shall be sworn before a notary public as to their truth and validity by the applicant or, if the applicant is not an individual, by the chief executive officer of the applicant.

D. Director Review.

(1) Upon receipt of an application by the Commission, the Director shall review the application to determine whether it contains all the information required under this chapter.

(2) If the Director determines that the required information has not been submitted, the Director shall notify the applicant in writing and state the nature of the deficiency.

(3) An applicant notified in accordance with §D(2) of this regulation may submit the documents necessary to complete the application not later than 15 days after issuance of the notification.

(4) When the Director determines that an application contains all of the required information, the Director shall certify in writing that the application has been received by the Commission.

(5) An applicant who is notified in accordance with §D(2) of this regulation and who fails to submit the requested documents in a timely manner need not be certified by the Director, and the Commission need not consider the application.

E. Changes in Application.

(2) After an application has been filed by an applicant, the applicant may not amend the application except:

(a) To address a deficiency in accordance with a notice sent under §D(2) of this regulation;

(b) As required by the Commission or the Commission staff for clarification of information contained in the application; or

(3) To amend an application under §E(2)(c) of this regulation, an applicant shall file with the Director a written request to amend the application, stating:

(a) The change in the circumstances surrounding the application that necessitates the amendment;

(b) The nature of the amendment; and

(c) The reason why the amendment is necessary to bring the application into compliance with the law or the regulations of the Commission.

(4) The Commission shall grant or deny each request filed under §E(3) of this regulation.

(5) A request shall be granted if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Commission that:

(a) The circumstances requiring the amendment were outside the control of the applicant;

(b) Before the change in the circumstances surrounding the application, the application complied with the pertinent provisions of the law or the regulations of the Commission; and

(c) The amendment is necessary to bring the application into compliance with the pertinent provisions of the law or the regulations of the Commission.

(6) An application for an instant bingo principal employee license may be withdrawn if the:

(a) Applicant submits a written request to the Commission to withdraw the application; and

(b) Written request is submitted before the Commission has denied the application.

F. Burden of Proof.

(1) The burden of proof shall be on the applicant to show that the applicant complies with the regulations of the Commission regarding eligibility and qualifications for the license.

(2) The Commission may deny an instant bingo principal employee license to an applicant whose past or present conduct would bring the State into disrepute.

(3) The Commission may deny a license to an applicant whose gaming license has been suspended or revoked in another jurisdiction.

G. Administrative Costs of Background Investigations.

(1) Promptly upon receipt of an invoice from the Commission, an applicant for a license shall reimburse the Commission for:

(a) The administrative costs associated with performing background investigations of the applicant and any individual required to provide information under Regulation .02 of this chapter; and

(b) Any payments made by the Commission to a person approved by the Commission to conduct the background investigations.

(2) Failure to reimburse the Commission shall be grounds for disqualification of the applicant and denial of the license application.

(3) The Commission may require an advance deposit from an applicant for the Commission’s estimate of the administrative costs of conducting the applicant’s background investigation.

(4) The Commission shall refund to an applicant any unused amount of the advance deposit.

H. Payment and Collection. Applicants shall pay the administrative costs and fees required under this regulation by:

(1) Wire transfer;

(2) Money order;

(3) Certified check made payable to the “State of Maryland”; or

(4) Any other manner designated by the Commission.

I. Continuing Obligations.

(1) Applicants who are awarded a license shall, during the term of their licensures, conform to all of the information contained in their license applications.

(2) Failure to conform to the information contained in a license application shall be grounds for the Commission invoking against the licensee the sanctions described in Regulation .17 of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.02 Personal and Background Information.

A. Except as otherwise provided by this regulation, the application documents shall include the information under §B of this regulation, for an individual who is:

(1) The applicant;

(2) A director, officer, or key management individual employed by the applicant;

(3) A partner of the applicant; or

(4) An owner of an interest of 5 percent or more in the applicant.

B. An individual listed under §A of this regulation shall furnish the following:

(1) Full name and any previous names or aliases;

(2) Date of birth;

(3) Physical description;

(4) Home and business addresses and telephone numbers;

(5) Driver's license number and state of issuance;

(6) Social Security number; and

(7) Passport or identification photo.

C. If the applicant is a corporation, the application documents shall state the:

(1) State in which the applicant is incorporated; and

(2) Name and address of the applicant's agent for service of process in Maryland.

D. If an applicant is a nonprofit corporation, only an individual who is a director or officer of the applicant shall provide the information required under §B of this regulation.

E. The Commission may require an applicant to furnish the information listed in §B of this regulation with regard to the applicant's family and associates.

F. Inadvertent, nonsubstantive errors that might be made in furnishing the information required by this regulation may not be used as a reason by the Commission for disqualifying the applicant.

Cross References

36.07.02.01G(1)(a)

36.07.02.03

36.07.02.04A

36.07.02.14B(4)

36.07.02.14F(2)(d)

36.07.02.14G(4)(b)(i)

36.07.02.18B(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.03 Information for Background Investigation.

An individual required to provide information under Regulation .02 of this chapter shall also submit a completed background form supplied by the Commission which includes a statement disclosing whether the individual has ever been:

A. Arrested;

B. Convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received probation before judgment for, a felony or misdemeanor, other than a misdemeanor traffic offense;

C. Sanctioned by a government agency related to gaming;

D. Found liable in connection with a civil action related to gaming;

E. A debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding; or

F. Denied a bond.

Cross References

36.07.02.11I(2)(b)

36.07.02.12H(2)(b)

36.07.02.14B(5)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.04 Consent for Investigation.

A. An individual who is required to provide personal and background information under Regulation .02 of this chapter shall provide a statement that irrevocably gives consent to the Commission, the Maryland State Police, and persons authorized by the Commission to:

(1) Verify all information provided in the application documents; and

(2) Conduct a background investigation of the individual.

B. An applicant shall authorize the Commission to have access to any and all information the applicant has provided to any other jurisdiction while seeking a similar license in that other jurisdiction, as well as the information obtained by that other jurisdiction during the course of any investigation it may have conducted regarding the applicant.

Cross References

36.07.02.08C

36.07.02.13G(2)(d)

36.07.02.14B(6)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.05 Organizational Documents.

A. If the applicant is a corporation, the application documents shall include a:

(1) Statement of when the corporation was organized;

(2) Copy of the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the corporation;

(4) Statement and documentation of whether the corporation has filed restated articles of incorporation.

B. If the applicant is an unincorporated business association, the application documents shall include a:

(1) Copy of each organizational document of the applicant, including any partnership agreement; and

(2) Description of any oral agreements involving the organization of the applicant.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.06 Owners.

A. If the applicant is an unincorporated business association, the application documents shall identify:

(1) Each person who exercises voting rights in the applicant; and

(2) Each person who directly or indirectly owns 5 percent or more of the business association.

B. If the applicant is authorized to issue capital stock, the applicant shall state, for each class of stock authorized, the:

(1) Total number of shares;

(2) Par value, if any;

(3) Voting rights;

(4) Current rate of dividend; and

(5) Number of shares outstanding and the market value of each share.

C. If the applicant is a corporation, the application documents shall identify each person who:

(1) Exercises voting rights in the corporation; and

(2) Directly or indirectly owns 5 percent or more of the corporation.

D. The application documents shall include a certified copy of each voting trust or voting agreement in which capital stock of the applicant is held and shall state the:

(1) Name and address of each stockholder participating in the trust or agreement;

(2) Class of stock involved; and

(3) Total number of shares held by the trust or agreement.

E. The application documents shall describe the terms of any proxy by which any capital stock may be voted and shall state the:

(1) Name and address of the person holding the proxy;

(2) Name and address of the stockholder who granted the proxy;

(3) Class of stock for which the proxy may vote; and

(4) Total number of shares voted by the proxy.

H. The application documents shall include a copy or a description of each agreement or contract disclosed under §G of this regulation.

I. The application documents shall include a copy of each prospectus, pro forma, or other promotional material given to potential investors about the facility.

J. The application documents shall provide full disclosure for any stock options that may exist or have been granted.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.07 Directors, Officers, and Partners.

A. If the applicant is not an individual, the application documents shall include a list of the individuals who are serving, or who are designated to serve, during the first year after the date the application documents are submitted to the Commission, either as a director, officer, partner, or an individual having key management responsibility.

B. For each individual listed under §A of this regulation, the applicant shall provide:

(1) The individual's name and address;

(2) Each position or office of the applicant held by the individual;

(3) The individual's principal occupation during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the application documents are submitted to the Commission; and

(4) The nature and extent of any ownership interest that the individual has in the applicant.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.08 Controlling Entity.

The application documents shall:

A. State whether another entity has a beneficial ownership in the applicant, as defined in Business Regulation Article, §11-301, Annotated Code of Maryland;

B. Describe the:

(1) Nature of the beneficial ownership; and

(2) Extent of control exercised by the beneficial owner; and

C. Include information and documents required under Regulations .04—.09 of this chapter as to each beneficial owner.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.09 Outside Interests.

A. The application documents shall state whether the applicant, a director, officer, or partner of the applicant, or an owner of 5 percent or more of an interest in the applicant:

(1) Has ever held an ownership interest in a licensee of the Commission; or

(2) Is currently engaged in the business of gaming in another state, and the nature and extent of that involvement.

B. The applicant shall describe the nature of participation stated under §A of this regulation.

Cross References

36.07.02.08C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.10 Bonds.

A. The Commission may require an applicant or licensee to obtain a bond before the Commission issues or reissues a license.

B. A bond shall be for the benefit of the State for the faithful performance of the requirements imposed by Maryland Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, and any regulations issued under that section.

C. The Commission may not issue or reissue a license unless it has received satisfactory proof of a bond.

D. The Commission may apply a bond to the payment of an unpaid liability of the applicant or licensee.

Cross References

36.07.02.11B(2)

36.07.02.12D(2)

36.07.02.13B(2)

36.07.02.13H(3)(c)(ii)

36.07.02.14B(3)

36.07.02.14G(3)(c)(ii)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.11 Instant Bingo Facility License.

A. General.

(1) Unless a facility operator holds a valid facility license issued by the Commission, the facility operator may not operate an instant bingo machine.

(2) The following persons must meet the Commission's facility license requirements:

(a) A facility; and

(b) Each person that owns or controls a facility.

B. Qualification Requirements. The Commission may issue a facility license to a facility that has:

(1) Paid the application and license fee under §C of this regulation;

(2) If required, obtained a bond required under Regulation .10A of this chapter;

(3) Furnished the Commission with the information and documentation required under this chapter; and

(4) Provided the Commission with sufficient information to establish that the facility has otherwise qualified for a facility license.

C. Application and License Fees.

(1) The application fee for a person is:

(a) $5,000 for a facility that will operate more than ten instant bingo machines; or

(b) $150 for a facility that will operate ten or fewer instant bingo machines.

(2) The license fee for a person is:

(a) $2,500 for a facility that will operate more than ten instant bingo machines; or

(b) $150 for a facility that will operate ten or fewer instant bingo machines.

(3) The annual license fee for each instant bingo machine in operation at a facility is $150.

D. The facility license authorizes the licensee to operate an instant bingo machine.

E. The facility license issued by the Commission shall specify the:

(1) Date and time at which operations may commence; and

(2) Maximum number of instant bingo machines that may be operated by the facility operator under the facility license.

F. The Commission may issue a facility license subject to conditions.

G. The Commission may issue a facility license after determining that:

(1) The facility complies with the regulations of this chapter;

(2) All instant bingo machines and associated equipment to be used in the facility have been tested and comply with any standards established by the Commission;

(3) The facility operator is prepared to implement the internal controls, surveillance and security procedures that are necessary to ensure that the operation of the instant bingo machines and facility is conducted safely and legally.

H. A licensee has a continuing duty to inform the Commission of an act or omission that the licensee knows or should know constitutes a violation of the Commission's regulations.

I. Term; Renewal; License Renewal Fee.

(1) The term of a facility license is 15 years.

(2) The Commission may renew the license if, before the term of the license expires, the licensee applies for renewal; and

(a) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;

(b) Submits to a background investigation under Regulation .03 of this chapter; and

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.12 Manufacturer Licenses.

A. Unless a manufacturer holds a valid manufacturer’s license issued by the Commission or Agency staff, the manufacturer may not offer any instant bingo machine, associated equipment or software, or goods or services that directly relate to the operation of instant bingo machines.

B. The following persons must meet the Commission's manufacturer license requirements:

(1) A manufacturer; and

(2) Each person that owns, controls, or is a representative of a manufacturer.

C. A manufacturer of instant bingo machines shall meet the requirements of and be licensed as a manufacturer under this regulation or COMAR 36.03.02.13.

D. Qualification Requirements. Agency staff may issue a manufacturer license to a person that has:

(1) Paid the application and license fee under §E of this regulation;

(2) If required, obtained a bond required under Regulation .10A of this chapter;

(3) Furnished the Commission with the information and documentation required under this chapter; and

(4) Provided the Commission with sufficient information to establish that the facility has otherwise qualified for a facility license.

E. Application and License Fees.

(1) The application fee for a person is $10,000 for a manufacturer of an instant bingo machine.

(2) The license fee for a person is $5,000 for a manufacturer of an instant bingo machine.

F. The manufacturer license authorizes the licensee to manufacture or distribute an instant bingo device to a licensed facility.

G. Agency staff may issue a manufacturer license subject to conditions.

H. Term; Renewal; License Renewal Fee.

(1) The term of a manufacturer license is 5 years.

(2) Agency staff may renew the license if, before the term of the license expires, the licensee applies for renewal and

(a) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;

(b) Submits to a background investigation under Regulation .03 of this chapter; and

I. A manufacturer shall pay the Commission an annual license fee of $150 for each of its instant bingo machines in operation at a facility.

J. A manufacturer who operates, maintains, supports, manufactures, or distributes an unlawful gaming device of any sort is subject to revocation of the instant bingo manufacturer license and any other sanction available under Regulation .17 of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.13 Principal Employee Licenses.

A. Unless an individual holds a valid principal employee license issued by the Commission, the individual may not be employed by a licensee as a principal employee.

B. Qualification Requirements. The Commission may issue a principal employee license to an individual who is employed by a licensee, and who has:

(1) Paid the application and license fee under §C of this regulation;

(2) If required, obtained a bond required under Regulation .10 of this chapter;

(3) Furnished the Commission with the personal and background information required under Regulation .02 this chapter; and

(4) Provided the Commission with sufficient information to establish that the individual is qualified for a principal employee license.

C. Application and License Fees.

(1) The application fee for a principal employee is:

(a) $1,250 for a facility that will operate more than ten instant bingo machines; or

(b) $150 for a facility that will operate ten or fewer instant bingo machines.

(2) The license fee for a principal employee is:

(a) $375 for a facility that will operate more than ten instant bingo machines; or

(b) $150 for a facility that will operate ten or fewer instant bingo machines.

D. The principal employee license authorizes the licensee to function as a principal employee for any licensee in the State.

E. A principal employee may not play an instant bingo machine or other electronic gaming device at a facility:

(1) Where the individual is employed; or

(2) That is operated by the individual’s employer.

F. A licensee has a continuing duty to inform the Commission of an act or omission that the licensee knows or should know constitutes a violation under Maryland Criminal Law Article, §12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland or the Commission's regulations.

G. Term; Renewal; License Renewal Fee.

(1) The term of a principal employee license is 5 years.

(2) The Commission may renew the license if, before the term of the license expires, the licensee:

(a) Applies for renewal;

(b) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;

(d) Submits to a background investigation under Regulation .04 of this chapter; and

(e) Pays a license renewal fee of:

(i) $375 for a facility that will operate more than ten instant bingo machines; or

(ii) $150 for a facility that will operate ten or fewer instant bingo machines.

H. Sponsored License.

(1) The Commission may issue to a principal employee license applicant a sponsored license to permit the individual to legally work as a principal employee before the Commission’s licensing process is complete.

(2) A licensed facility operator or manufacturer may submit an application for a sponsored license on behalf of an individual who is seeking a principal employee license.

(3) An application for a sponsored license shall be in a format designated by the Commission and shall include:

(a) A completed application for a principal employee license;

(b) Payment of the fees required under §C of this regulation; and

(i) Offered the individual at least conditional employment;

(ii) Obtained bond as required under Regulation .10 of this chapter; and

(iii) Performed, at a minimum, a Social Security database check, criminal check, employment verification, and a national database search.

(4) The Commission may grant a sponsored license after:

(a) Receiving all items required under §H(3) of this regulation; and

(b) Performing on the individual a:

(i) Criminal background investigation under Regulation .04; and

(ii) Credit check.

(5) A sponsored license:

(a) Is valid for one nonrenewable 1-year term;

(b) Is not transferable to employment with a different facility operator or manufacturer; and

(c) Automatically converts to a principal employee license when the Commission notifies the sponsor that the individual meets the license qualification requirements under §B of this regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.14 Instant Bingo Manager Licenses.

A. Unless an individual holds a valid instant bingo manager license issued by the Commission, the individual may not be employed by a licensed facility operator, manufacturer, or contractor as an instant bingo manager.

B. The Commission may issue an instant bingo manager license to an individual who has:

(1) Paid an application fee in the amount of $150;

(2) Paid a license fee of $150;

(3) Unless exempt, obtained a bond required under Regulation .10 of this chapter;

(4) Furnished the personal and background information required under Regulation .02 of this chapter;

(5) Provided the documentation and fees required under Regulation .03 of this chapter;

(6) Executed the consent for investigation required under Regulation .04 of this chapter;

(7) Received at least a conditional offer of employment from a licensed facility operator, manufacturer, or contractor; and

(8) Provided the Commission with sufficient information to establish that the individual has otherwise qualified for instant bingo manager license.

C. The instant bingo manager license authorizes the licensee to be employed as an instant bingo manager in the State.

D. A instant bingo manager may not play an instant bingo machine or other electronic gaming device at a facility:

(1) Where the individual is employed; or

(2) That is operated by the individual's employer.

E. A licensee has a continuing duty to inform the Commission of an act or omission that the licensee knows or should know constitutes a violation of the Commission's regulations.

F. Term; Renewal.

(1) The term of an instant bingo manager license is 5 years.

(2) The Commission may renew the license if, before the term of the license expires, the licensee:

(a) Applies for renewal;

(b) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;

(d) Submits to a background investigation under Regulation .02 of this chapter; and

(e) Pays a nonrefundable application fee of $150.

G. Sponsored License.

(1) The Commission may issue to an instant bingo manager license applicant a sponsored license to permit the individual to work legally as an instant bingo manager before the Commission’s licensing process is complete.

(2) A licensed facility operator, manufacturer, or contractor may submit an application for a sponsored license on behalf of an individual who is seeking an instant bingo manager license.

(3) An application for a sponsored license shall be in a format designated by the Commission and shall include:

(a) A completed application for an instant bingo manager license;

(b) Payment of the application fee required under §B(1) of this regulation;

(i) Offered the individual at least conditional employment;

(ii) Obtained bond as required under Regulation .10 of this chapter; and

(iii) Performed, at a minimum, a Social Security database check, criminal check, employment verification, and national database search.

(4) The Commission may grant a sponsored license after:

(a) Receiving all items required under §G(3) of this regulation; and

(b) Performing on the individual a:

(i) Criminal background investigation under Regulation .02 of this chapter; and

(ii) Credit check.

(5) A sponsored license:

(a) Is valid for one nonrenewable 1-year term;

(b) Is not transferable to employment with a different facility operator, manufacturer, or contractor; and

(c) Automatically converts to an instant bingo manager license when the Commission notifies the sponsor that the individual meets the license qualification requirements under this regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.15 Identification Cards for Licensees.

A. The Commission shall issue an identification card to an individual who is employed by a licensed facility operator or manufacturer and licensed as a principal employee or instant bingo manager.

B. Identification Card.

(1) An identification card shall display a photograph of the licensee, and at a minimum, indicate:

(a) The individual's name;

(b) By color, pattern, or symbol, the licensing category; and

(2) An identification card is evidence that the licensee is authorized to be employed in the designated licensing category by a licensed facility operator or manufacturer.

(3) An identification card is the property of the Commission.

C. Licensee Obligations. A licensee:

(1) Shall wear or otherwise prominently display his or her identification card at all times while working;

(2) Shall immediately report a loss or theft of the card to the licensee’s employer and the Commission;

(3) May not allow another individual to possess the card; and

(4) Shall comply with an order of the Commission to surrender the card.

D. Replacement Identification Card.

(1) If the identification card of a licensee who is employed by a licensed facility operator, manufacturer, or contractor is lost or stolen:

(a) The licensee shall immediately:

(i) Report the loss or theft to his or her employer; and

(ii) In a form or format designated by the Commission, submit to the Commission a written description of the circumstances of the loss or theft; and

(b) After verifying the licensee’s identity, the Commission may issue a new identification card to the licensee;

(2) If the identification card of a licensee who is employed by a licensed facility operator or manufacturer is temporarily unavailable to the licensee:

(a) The licensee shall immediately:

(i) Report the temporary unavailability of the card to his or her employer; and

(ii) In a form or format designated by the Commission, submit to the Commission a written description as to why the card is temporarily unavailable;

(b) After verifying the licensee’s identity, the Commission may issue a temporary identification card to the licensee that is valid for 30 days; and

(c) The licensee shall surrender the temporary identification card to the Commission by the end of the 30th day on which he or she received the card.

(3) If the Commission issues a replacement or temporary identification card to a licensee, the licensee’s employer shall pay the Commission:

(a) $40 for the cost of a replacement identification card; and

(b) $20 for the cost of a temporary identification card.

E. Surrender and Reissuance of Identification Card.

(1) The licensed facility operator or manufacturer that employs, or employed, a licensee shall ensure that the licensee surrenders his or her identification card to the Commission if the:

(a) Commission suspends or revokes the license;

(b) License is not renewed;

(d) Licensee is otherwise ordered to surrender the identification card.

(2) If an identification card is not surrendered as required under §D(2)(c) or §E(1) of this regulation, the licensed facility operator or manufacturer that employs, or employed, the licensee may be subject to a sanction under COMAR 36.07.17.

(3) If an identification card was surrendered when the licensee separated employment from a licensed facility operator or manufacturer, the Commission may issue the licensee another identification card if the:

(a) Licensee obtains employment with a licensed facility operator or manufacturer;

(b) Term of the license has not expired; and

(i) The licensee’s identity;

(ii) That the license was in good standing when the card was surrendered; and

(iii) That the license has not expired and remains in good standing.

(4) There is no fee for an identification card issued under §E(3) of this regulation.

(5) Nothing in this regulation shall preclude the Commission from imposing on the licensee a sanction that is based on the circumstances related to a licensee’s separation from employment with a licensed facility operator or manufacturer.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.16 Corrective Action.

A. Deficiency.

(1) Assess the seriousness of the deficiency;

(2) Require the licensee to develop a corrective action plan;

(3) Determine whether it is necessary during the pendency of the corrective action process to emergently suspend the license;

(4) Evaluate and, if acceptable to the Agency, approve the corrective action plan;

(5) Determine appropriate timelines for the completion of corrective action;

(6) Conduct periodic monitoring of a licensee for which the Agency required a corrective action plan to assess the licensee’s progress toward remedying the deficiencies; and

(7) Recommend that the Commission impose a sanction under Regulation .17 of this chapter if a deficiency is not remedied through implementation of corrective action.

B. Deficiency Notice.

(1) A description of the violation;

(2) A description of the possible sanctions; and

(3) The requirement for the licensee to submit a corrective action plan to the Director within a time frame established by the Director.

C. Corrective Action Plan.

(1) Within 10 days of receipt of a deficiency notice under §B of this regulation, the licensee shall submit a corrective action plan to the Director for the Director’s approval.

(2) The Director shall review the corrective action plan and inform the licensee whether the corrective action plan is acceptable.

(3) If the licensee fails to submit an acceptable corrective action plan within the time described under §C(1) of this regulation, the Director may:

(a) Provide the licensee with additional time within which to submit a revised corrective action plan; or

(b) Impose a sanction on the licensee under Regulation .17 of this chapter.

(4) If the Director provided a licensee notice under §B(3) of this regulation and received no timely written response, the Commission may adopt as final the Director’s decision to impose a sanction under Regulation .17 of this chapter.

D. Corrective Action Outcomes.

(1) If at any time during the corrective action period the Director determines that the licensee has failed to fulfill a requirement of the corrective action plan or has made insufficient progress toward remedying a deficiency, the Director may:

(a) For good cause, extend the time for completion of a corrective action plan; or

(b) Emergently suspend the licensee’s license.

(2) If at the end of the corrective action period the licensee has failed to adequately remedy a deficiency, the Director may impose a sanction under Regulation .17 of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.17 Sanctions.

A. The Director may impose sanctions on a licensee for:

(1) Violating or failing to fulfill the licensee’s responsibilities under this subtitle or a condition of a license;

(2) Violating:

(a) A provision of the law;

(b) A regulation adopted under the law; or

(3) Providing the Commission with false or misleading information;

(4) Failing to cooperate with the Commission;

(5) Failing to remit, or failing to make timely remittance of, funds owed to the Commission;

(6) Failing to prepare, submit, or implement an adequate corrective plan under Regulation .16 C of this chapter;

(7) Incurring criminal charges related to the conduct of illegal gaming;

(8) Possessing materials or equipment indicating involvement by the licensee or the licensee’s employees in the conduct of illegal gaming; or

(9) Other activities or action deemed by Director to require the imposition of a sanction.

B. Types of Sanctions. Sanctions may include emergency suspension, suspension, revocation, and placement of conditions on the license.

C. Suspension, Revocation, and Conditions.

(1) Except as set forth in §D of this regulation, the Director shall give the licensee notice of the intended suspension, revocation, or imposition of a condition at least 15 days before the imposition of the intended sanction.

(2) A licensee may appeal the Director’s imposition of a sanction before the date the sanction is imposed by submitting a request for a hearing before the Commission.

(3) The final action on a sanction is subject to judicial review as provided in State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. Emergency Suspension.

(1) Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, if the Director determines that immediate action is necessary to protect against an imminent, serious threat by a licensee to the security, financial stability, reputation, or integrity of the instant bingo program, the Director may suspend a license without prior notice.

(2) If the Director emergently suspends a license, the Director shall provide the licensee with written notice that includes:

(a) A statement of the authority upon which the suspension is based;

(b) The nature of the violation;

(d) Information about the licensee’s obligation to submit to the Agency a corrective plan; and

(e) A statement of the licensee’s right to request a Commission hearing.

(3) If after a license is emergently suspended, the licensee does not submit a timely written request for a Commission hearing, the Director may move to revoke the license by giving the licensee notice under §C(1) of this regulation.

Cross References

36.07.02.01I(2)

36.07.02.12J

36.07.02.16A(7)

36.07.02.16C(3)(b)

36.07.02.16C(4)

36.07.02.16D(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.02.18 Recommended Actions and Hearings.

A. Recommended Sanctions.

(1) The Director or the Director’s designee may recommend a sanction concerning a license.

(2) If the Director or the Director’s designee recommends a sanction, including revocation, the Director or Director’s designee shall promptly provide the licensee with written notice of the:

(a) Recommendation;

(b) Basis for the recommendation; and

(3) A licensee may submit to the Commission a request for a hearing:

(a) Within 15 days of the date of the recommendation of the Director or the Director’s designee; and

(b) Identifying the legal and factual bases for disagreeing with the recommendation of the Director or the Director’s designee.

(4) If a licensee fails to timely submit a hearing request under §A(3) of this regulation the Commission may adopt as final the recommendation of the Director or the Director’s designee.

B. Denial of a License.

(1) After reviewing an application submitted under Regulation .02 of this chapter, the Director or the Director’s designee may recommend that the Commission deny a license.

(2) If the Director or Director’s designee recommends that the Commission deny a license, the Director, or the Director’s designee, shall promptly provide the applicant with written notice of the:

(a) Recommendation for denial;

(b) Basis for the recommendation; and

(3) An applicant may submit to the Commission a written request for a reconsideration meeting within 15 days of the date of the notice described in §B(1) of this regulation.

(4) If an applicant fails to timely submit a request under §B(2) of this regulation, the Commission may adopt as final the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee.

(5) During a reconsideration meeting, an applicant may:

(a) Be represented by counsel; and

(b) Present evidence as to why the license should be granted;

(6) If after the reconsideration meeting the applicant is dissatisfied with the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee, the applicant may submit to the Commission, in writing:

(a) A request for hearing before the Commission on the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee; and

(b) The applicant's legal and factual bases for disagreeing with the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee.

(7) An applicant may submit a hearing request to the Commission within 15 days of the date of the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee after the reconsideration meeting.

(8) If an applicant fails to timely submit a hearing request under §B(5), the Commission may adopt as final the recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee.

(9) A hearing request that complies with §B(5) and (6) of this regulation shall be the subject of a hearing before the Commission, after which the Commission shall:

(a) Determine that the applicant is qualified and grant the license; or

(b) Determine that the applicant is not qualified or disqualified; and

(i) Deny the license; and

(ii) Prepare an order denying the license with a statement of the reasons and specific findings of fact.

(10) The Commission's decision is final.

C. A Commission hearing shall be conducted in the manner specified in:

(1) State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) COMAR 36.01.02.06.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.18 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .12A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.07.03 Instant Bingo Facility Standards

COMAR 36.07.03.01 Hours of Operation.

A facility operator shall submit its proposed hours of operation to the Commission for written approval.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.03.02 Facility Design Standards.

A facility operator shall, at its own expense, construct its facility in accordance with specifications established by the Commission, including:

A. Computer space for the instant bingo validation and accounting server that is:

(1) Equipped with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning;

(2) Supplied with power including an uninterruptible back-up power supply;

(3) Secured with a key or alternative locking mechanism; and

(4) Covered by a surveillance system enabled to record all entry and exit to the computer space and activity in the area;

B. A surveillance system approved in writing by the Commission that is:

(1) Configured to provide surveillance of all instant bingo machines and related activities within the facility in accordance with standards established by the Commission; and

(2) Enabled with a digital video recording format in accordance with standards established by the Commission;

C. An alarm system connected to all emergency exits from the gaming floor that produces a distinguishable warning sound discernible in the vicinity of an exit when the emergency door is opened;

D. Any signage required by the Commission;

E. Communication systems capable of effecting timely communication between the facility, law enforcement exercising proper jurisdiction over the facility, emergency first responders; and

F. Any other equipment or design feature required by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.03.03 Gaming Floor Plan.

A. A facility operator shall submit a floor plan depicting its gaming floor and all restricted areas to the Commission for review and written approval.

B. A facility operator may not commence operations until its gaming floor plan is approved in writing by the Commission.

C. A gaming floor plan that a facility operator submits to the Commission shall depict:

(1) The gaming floor with a notation as to:

(a) Total square feet;

(b) Total square feet utilized for the placement of instant bingo machines;

(2) All restricted areas within the facility with a notation as to:

(a) Locations for redemption of instant bingo tickets;

(b) Location for the counting of currency from instant bingo machines;

(d) Computer space allocated to the instant bingo validation and accounting system;

(e) An area designated for the storage or repair of instant bingo machines;

(f) Surveillance monitoring room; and

(g) Locations for the storage of instant bingo tickets.

(3) Each surveillance camera; and

(4) Each automated teller machine.

D. A facility operator may not implement any change to its approved gaming floor plan without the prior written approval of the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.07.04 Instant Bingo Minimum Internal Control Standards

COMAR 36.07.04.01 Accounting Records.

A. A facility operator shall maintain complete, accurate, and legible books and records of all transactions pertaining to the revenues and expenses of a facility.

B. General ledger books and records shall be maintained on a double entry system of accounting with transactions recorded on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

C. Subsidiary ledgers books and records supporting general ledger records shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

D. Subsidiary ledgers and books and records shall include, at a minimum, documents that:

(1) Support the financial statements and all transactions impacting the financial statements including contracts or agreements with manufacturers, contractors, and management companies;

(2) Identify for instant bingo machine on a week-to-date, month-to-date and year-to-date basis:

(a) Coin in;

(b) Coin out;

(d) Win percentage; and

(e) Payout percentage;

(3) Identify all costs and expenses associated with the operation of a facility;

(4) Are prepared in compliance with the internal controls approved by the Commission under this chapter; and

(5) Relate to:

(a) Loans and other amounts payable by a facility operator; and

(b) Investments in property and equipment for the benefit of a facility.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.02 Forms and Documents.

A. A facility operator shall provide a list and written description of forms or documents used in its instant bingo operations.

B. A form or document, including stored data, shall have:

(1) All information placed on the form or document recorded in ink or other permanent form; and

(2) The title of the form or document and the name of the facility imprinted or preprinted on it.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.03 Content of Internal Controls.

A. A facility operator shall develop a written description of its administrative and accounting procedures including the system of internal controls over instant bingo operations.

B. A facility operator’s internal controls are subject to review and approval under this regulation.

C. Internal controls shall, at a minimum, include:

(1) Administrative controls and record keeping that document the authorization of transactions;

(2) Accounting controls that provide reasonable assurance that:

(a) Transactions or financial events which occur in connection with instant bingo operations are:

(i) Executed in accordance with the facility operator’s authorization protocols;

(ii) Recorded to permit preparation of financial statements in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and the requirements of this chapter; and

(iii) Recorded to permit proper and timely reporting and calculation of proceeds and to maintain accountability for assets;

(b) Access to assets is permitted only in accordance with the facility operator’s authorization protocols; and

(c) The recorded accountability for assets is compared with existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with regard to a discrepancy;

(3) Procedures and controls for ensuring:

(a) That an instant bingo machine accurately and timely communicates all required activities and financial details to the instant bingo validation and accounting system;

(b) That all functions, duties and responsibilities are segregated and performed in accordance with sound financial practices by qualified personnel; and

(4) Access controls which address, at a minimum:

(a) Content of, and administrative responsibility over, the manual or computerized access control matrix governing employee access to restricted areas;

(b) Issuance of a temporary access credential; and

(5) A record retention policy;

(6) Procedures and controls over the movement of cash and the count room;

(7) Procedures and standards for conducting internal audits; and

(8) Other procedures and controls the Commission may require to be included in a facility operator’s internal controls.

D. A facility operator shall maintain, in hard copy or electronic form, all superseded internal controls for at least five years subsequent to the date the internal controls were superseded.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.04 Review of Internal Controls.

A. A facility operator shall submit its internal controls to the Commission for review and written approval.

B. If the Commission determines that a submitted internal control is deficient, the:

(1) Commission shall provide the facility operator with written notice of the deficiency; and

(2) Facility operator shall revise the internal control as appropriate and resubmit it to the Commission for review.

C. A facility operator’s initial internal controls submission and a change or amendment to its approved internal controls shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with a process and time frame developed and implemented by the Commission.

D. The process developed by the Commission under §C of this regulation shall, at a minimum, require the facility operator to:

(1) Submit a redlined copy of any section of the approved internal controls to be changed or amended with added text underlined and deleted text lined out;

(2) Document on the redlined copy the date the Commission approved the section to be changed or amended and the date the revision was submitted to the Commission for review;

(3) Submit a narrative explaining the reason for the change or amendment which includes the facility operator’s target date for implementation;

(4) Maintain a log of all changes or amendments in approved internal controls which includes the initial approval date and the effective date of any change or amendment approved by the Commission; and

(5) Mark each page of approved internal controls with the date on which it was approved by the Commission.

Cross References

36.07.04.13A

36.07.04.14A

36.07.04.15

36.07.04.16

36.07.04.17A

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.05 Standard Financial and Statistical Reports.

A. The Commission may require a facility operator to submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of financial and statistical data.

B. Reports required under this regulation shall be in a form and submitted in accordance with a time frame specified by the Commission.

C. The Commission may, on written notice to a facility operator, require an interim report to be submitted in a form and in accordance with a time frame specified by the Commission.

Cross References

36.07.04.06D

36.07.04.12

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.06 Annual Audit.

A. A facility operator who operates more than ten instant bingo machines shall cause its annual financial statements to be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by an independent certified public accountant.

B. The annual financial statement shall include the method of calculation and a statement of the gross receipts subject to the admissions and amusement tax.

C. The annual financial statements shall be prepared on a comparative basis for the current and prior fiscal year and present financial position and results of operations in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

D. The audited financial statements shall include a footnote reconciling and explaining any difference between the financial statements included in any report submitted to the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter and the audited financial statements.

E. With regard to adjustments resulting from the annual audit. a facility operator shall:

(1) Disclose to the Commission all adjustments, whether or not recorded in the accounting records; and

(2) Record the adjustment in the accounting records of the year to which the adjustment relates.

F. Not later than 120 days after the end of its fiscal year, a facility operator shall submit to the Commission:

(1) A copy of its audited financial statements; and

(2) Any management letter or report prepared with regard to the financial statements by its independent certified public accountant.

G. A facility operator shall prepare a written response to the reports required by §E of this regulation which includes details as to any corrective action taken.

H. A facility operator shall submit a written report to the Commission if an independent certified public accountant who is engaged as the principal accountant to audit its financial statements:

(1) Resigns;

(2) Is dismissed as the facility operator’s principal accountant; or

(3) Is replaced by another independent certified public accountant as principal accountant.

I. A report that is required to be filed under §G of this regulation shall include:

(1) The date of the resignation, dismissal, or new engagement;

(2) Whether in connection with the audits of the 2 most recent years preceding a resignation, dismissal or new engagement there were any disagreements, resolved or unresolved, with the former accountant on:

(a) Accounting principles or practices;

(b) Financial statement disclosure; or

(3) The nature of any disagreement disclosed in §H(2) of this regulation;

(4) Whether the principal accountant's report on the financial statements for either of the past two years contained an adverse opinion, disclaimer of opinion or was qualified;

(5) The nature of any adverse opinion, disclaimer of opinion or qualification; and

J. A report required to be filed under §G of this regulation shall be submitted to the Commission not later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the resignation, dismissal or new engagement occurred.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.07 Record Retention.

A. A facility operator shall develop written record retention procedures for its instant bingo machine operations.

B. All original books and records shall be:

(1) Prepared and maintained in a complete, accurate, and legible form;

(2) Stored in a format that ensures readability, regardless of whether the technology or software that created or maintains it has become obsolete;

(3) Retained in a secure location equipped with a fire notification system at:

(a) The facility; or

(b) An off-site location approved by the Commission for the express purpose of document storage;

(4) Kept immediately available for inspection by the Commission during all hours of operation;

(5) Organized and indexed in a manner designed to provide immediate accessibility to the Commission; and

(6) Destroyed only after expiration of the minimum retention period required under this regulation.

C. On submission of a written request by a facility operator, the Commission may, authorize destruction prior to the expiration of the minimum retention period required under this regulation.

D. Unless a request for destruction is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission, a facility operator shall retain indefinitely original books and records documenting:

(1) Ownership of the facility;

(2) Internally initiated investigations and due diligence;

(3) Personnel matters;

(4) Destruction of documents including:

(a) The identity of the document;

(b) Period of retention; and

E. Unless a request for destruction is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission, a facility operator shall retain for a minimum of five years all original books and records.

F. Nothing in this regulation shall be construed as relieving a facility operator of any obligation to prepare or maintain books and records required by any other federal, State, or local governmental entity.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.08 Table of Organization.

B. Subject to the requirements of this regulation, a facility operator shall tailor its table of organization to meet its needs and policies.

C. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval a table of organization depicting all direct and indirect reporting lines for instant bingo operations:

D. A facility operator’s table of organization shall include:

(1) A system of personnel and chain of command which permits management and supervisory personnel to be held accountable for actions or omissions within their areas of responsibility;

(2) The segregation of incompatible functions, duties, and responsibilities so that no individual is in a position both to:

(a) Commit an error or to perpetrate a fraud; and

(b) Conceal the error or fraud in the normal course of the individual’s duties;

(3) The performance of all functions, duties and responsibilities by qualified personnel;

(4) Areas of responsibility which are not so extensive as to be impractical for one individual to monitor; and

(5) A General Manager:

(a) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(b) Licensed as a principal employee; and

E. A facility operator may not implement a change in the table of organization approved by the Commission under §D of this regulation without the prior written approval of the Commission.

F. A facility operator shall ensure that an individual employed at the facility is trained in the policies, procedures, and internal controls relevant to the individual’s function.

G. If there is a vacancy in the General Manager position:

(1) Not later than 5 days after the date of a vacancy, the facility operator shall notify the Commission in writing of:

(a) The vacant position;

(b) The date on which the position will become or became vacant; and

(2) Not later than 30 days after the date of a vacancy, a facility operator shall fill the vacant position on a temporary basis;

(3) Not later than 120 days after the original date of the vacancy, a facility operator shall fill the vacant position on a permanent basis; and

(4) Not later than 5 days after filling a vacancy, a facility operator shall notify the Commission in writing of:

(a) The vacant position filled;

(b) The name of the individual designated to fill the position;

(d) Whether the vacancy has been filled on a temporary or permanent basis.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.09 Surveillance System Design Standards.

A. A facility operator shall install in its facility a surveillance system that complies with the requirements of this regulation.

B. A facility operator’s surveillance system shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission under Regulation .10 of this chapter.

C. A facility operator’s surveillance system shall include:

(1) Light sensitive cameras that are:

(a) Enabled by lenses of sufficient magnification to observe instant bingo operations;

(b) Enabled by lighting which is continuous and of sufficient quality to produce clear video recordings and still pictures; and

(i) Play and transactions conducted at instant bingo machines;

(ii) Transactions conducted at cashier locations including the face of each individual transacting business with a cashier;

(iii) Transactions conducted at automated teller machines;

(iv) Activity in the count room;

(v) Movement of cash and cash storage boxes within the facility;

(vi) Entrances and exits to the facility;

(vii) Activities in all other restricted areas; and

(viii) Other areas and events designated by the Commission;

(2) Digital video recording capability equipped to:

(a) Superimpose the date and time on all monitoring and recording;

(b) Identify and locate, through the use of a meter, counter, or other device or method, a particular event which was recorded; and

(c) Identify on video recording disks or other storage media the type of media player and software prerequisite to viewing the digital images.

D. Except as provided in §E of this regulation, a facility operator shall retain surveillance recordings for a minimum of 7 days.

E. Upon the request of the Commission or a law enforcement agency that has proper jurisdiction over the facility, a recording shall be retained and stored in accordance with the directives of the Commission or law enforcement agency pertaining to that recording.

F. A facility operator shall provide the Commission with timely and unfettered access to its surveillance monitor room, surveillance system, and all transmissions.

G. A facility operator shall comply in a timely fashion with a request from the Commission to:

(1) Use, as necessary, any monitor room in the facility;

(2) Display on the monitors in its monitor room any event capable of being captured by the surveillance system;

(3) Relinquish control of a camera or monitor;

(4) Discontinue monitoring a particular camera or recording activity captured by it;

(5) Make a video recording or photograph of any event capable of being captured by the surveillance system; and

(6) Restrict or deny access to a recording or photograph.

H. A surveillance system may not be remotely accessed from a location outside the surveillance monitor room without the prior written approval of the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.10 Surveillance Operating Procedures.

A. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval its surveillance operating procedures.

B. A facility operator’s surveillance operating procedures shall, at a minimum, require:

(1) Coverage of all areas and transactions enumerated in Regulation .09;

(2) Contingency plans addressing:

(a) Full and partial failure of the surveillance system including:

(i) A contact list with telephone numbers for individuals required to be notified in the event of a failure; and

(ii) Facility closure protocols; and

(b) Planned shutdown of the surveillance system;

(3) A surveillance incident log:

(a) Maintained in:

(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; or

(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; and

(b) Documenting the scheduled coverage in §B(1) of this regulation and all other non-routine surveillance activity, such as:

(i) The date and time surveillance is commenced;

(ii) The name of the individual initiating, performing, or supervising the surveillance;

(iii) The reason for the surveillance;

(iv) Whether the suspicious activity involves an alleged regulatory violation or criminal activity;

(v) The name, if known, alias or description of an individual being monitored;

(vi) A description of the activity in which the individual being monitored is engaged;

(vii) A reading on a meter, counter or device that identifies the point on the video recording at which the event was recorded;

(viii) The time at which a video recording is commenced and terminated, if different than when surveillance is commenced or terminated;

(ix) The date and time surveillance is terminated;

(x) A summary of the results of the surveillance; and

(xi) A description of the time, date and cause of any equipment or camera malfunction which occurred during the conduct of surveillance;

C. A facility operator may not implement a change or amendment in its surveillance system or surveillance operating procedures approved by the Commission without the prior written approval of the Commission.

Cross References

36.07.04.09B

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.11 Security Operating Procedures.

A. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval its security operating procedures.

B. A facility operator’s security operating procedures shall, at a minimum, include:

(1) A security zone plan for the facility designed to ensure:

(a) The physical safety of employees and invitees to the facility;

(b) The safeguarding of assets;

(c) Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including Commission approved internal controls and operating procedures;

(d) That intoxicated individuals are identified, prohibited from entering the facility and, if necessary, immediately removed from the facility; and

(e) That an individual under the age of 18 years is identified, prohibited from playing instant bingo and, if necessary immediately removed from the facility; and

(2) Procedures and controls addressing:

(a) Facility access controls including:

(i) An access badge or key system;

(ii) If utilized, specifications pertaining to a computerized access control system; and

(iii) Administrative responsibility over a manual or computerized access control system;

(b) A temporary access credential;

(d) Emergency alarm and fire command responsibilities;

(e) Evacuation of the facility in the event of fire or other emergency;

(f) The identification and immediate removal of an intoxicated individual, and, if applicable, an individual under the age of 18 years; and

(g) The notice requirements of §(B)(4) of this regulation;

(3) A security incident log:

(a) Maintained in:

(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; or

(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; and

(b) Documenting:

(i) The assignment number of the incident;

(ii) The date and time of the incident;

(iii) The name of the person covering the incident;

(iv) The nature of the incident; and

(v) The resolution of the incident; and

(4) A requirement that a facility operator notify the Commission upon detection of:

(a) An individual engaged in, attempting to engage in, or suspected of cheating, theft, embezzlement, or other illegal activities; and

(b) An individual who is:

(i) Under the age of 18 years and has played instant bingo; or

(ii) Intoxicated.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.12 Access to Instant Bingo Validation and Accounting System Equipment.

A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .05 of this chapter procedures addressing physical access to the instant bingo validation and accounting system equipment located in the facility.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.13 Accounting Controls for Cashiers.

A. A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter, procedures addressing the general conduct of cashiers’ transactions.

B. A facility operator shall at all times maintain a reserve cash bankroll sufficient to pay all winning wagers.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.14 Jackpot Payout.

B. A facility operator shall prepare and timely file IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings as required by the IRS.

C. A facility operator shall pay a jackpot or credit meter payout of:

(1) $10,000 or more by check; and

(2) Less than $10,000 by:

(a) Cash or check; or

(b) Check on the request of a player.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.15 Cash Storage Boxes.

A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter, procedures addressing cash storage boxes to include:

A. Access controls for cash storage boxes including:

(1) Key controls for access to cash storage box within instant bingo machines;

(2) Key controls for access to the currency contained within cash storage boxes; and

B. A method for association of the contents of a cash storage box with an instant bingo machine.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.16 Collection of Cash Storage Boxes.

A facility operator shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter, procedures addressing the collection of cash storage boxes including:

A. An access control matrix indicating which employee positions are authorized to participate in the cash storage box collection process; and

B. Details of the actual procedures to be performed and documentation to be generated by drop team employees collecting cash storage boxes.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.17 Accounting Controls for a Count Room.

B. A facility operator’s internal controls shall:

(1) Detail the actual procedures to be performed and documentation to be generated by:

(a) Count team employees conducting the counting process; and

(b) The employee verifying and accepting the count; and

(2) Require two separate counts and, if the separate counts are not in agreement, document the discrepancy.

C. A facility operator shall report in writing to the Commission within 72 hours of the count:

(1) Any variance greater than $20 between the actual count of cash, in a cash storage box as determined in the count room and the amount for that particular cash storage box recorded on the:

(a) Facility operator’s instant bingo machine; and

(b) The instant bingo validation and accounting system;

(2) The reason for the variance; and

(3) The corrective action taken or adjustments made.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.18 Player Complaints.

A. A facility operator shall attempt to timely resolve a dispute with a player concerning operation of an instant bingo machine or payment of alleged winnings.

B. A facility operator who is unable to satisfactorily resolve a dispute with a player shall provide the player with a Commission player complaint form together with instructions for completing and submitting the form.

C. The Commission shall investigate a complaint submitted to the Commission and notify the player and facility operator of its determination.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.04.19 Internal Audit Standards.

A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for review and approval internal audit standards and procedures designed to test the facility’s compliance with its internal controls.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective October 22, 2018 (45:21 Md. R. 976)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §9-110; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.07.05 General Requirements

COMAR 36.07.05.01 Compliance with Federal Law.

A person who transports an instant bingo machine shall comply with applicable provisions of 15 U.S.C. §§1171—1178, commonly known as the Johnson Act.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.05.02 Transportation.

A. Unless otherwise directed by the Commission, a person shall submit a written notice to the Commission prior to transporting an instant bingo machine.

B. For each instant bingo machine to be transported, a person proposing to transport the machine shall submit to the Commission a written notice containing:

(1) The name and address of person initiating transportation;

(2) The reason for transportation;

(3) The method of transportation;

(4) The name of and address of the carrier;

(5) The anticipated beginning and end dates of transportation;

(6) The name and address of the destination;

(7) The name and address of the manufacturer;

(8) The manufacturer's serial number;

(9) The model number;

(10) A description of the instant bingo machine to be transported; and

(11) Any other information requested by the Commission.

C. A person proposing to transport or transporting an instant bingo machine shall promptly submit to the Commission written notice of any changes to the information already submitted as required under §B of this regulation.

D. A person transporting an instant bingo machine shall plainly and clearly label the package so that the name and address of the shipper and recipient, and the contents of the package, may be readily ascertained during an inspection of the outside of the package.

E. After delivery of an instant bingo machine, the facility to which the machine is delivered shall promptly submit to the Commission written notice that includes:

(1) The date instant bingo machine was received;

(2) The date instant bingo machine will be placed into operation; and

(3) Any other information requested by the Commission.

F. Storage.

(1) If an instant bingo machine will not be placed into operation upon delivery to a facility, the facility shall provide the Commission with written notice that includes:

(a) A precise identification of the instant bingo machine;

(b) The reason for storage;

(d) Any other information requested by the Commission.

(2) A facility may store an instant bingo machine only in a manner that the Commission has approved.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.05.03 Registration.

A. The Commission shall maintain a register of each instant bingo machine placed in operation in the State.

B. For each instant bingo machine placed into operation, the Commission shall:

(1) Assign an instant bingo machine certification control number; and

(2) Affix a Commission certification tag.

C. An instant bingo machine may not be transported out of the State unless the Commission:

(1) Approves the action; and

(2) Removes the certification tag.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.05.04 Testing.

The Commission may test instant bingo machines and associated equipment for:

A. Accuracy; and

B. Any other function that the Commission determines may be necessary to validate the proper functionality and performance of the machines and equipment.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.05.05 Request for Authorization.

A. A facility shall obtain prior written Commission authorization before taking any of the following actions with respect to an instant bingo machine or associated equipment in its facility:

(1) Placing a machine into operation;

(2) Changing percentage payout;

(3) Changing software or hardware that has been tested by the Commission’s independent test laboratory; or

(4) Performing any other action that materially alters or interrupts the operation of a machine.

B. Before the Commission may authorize an action described in §A of this regulation, a facility shall provide the Commission with written notice of the request that includes:

(1) A description of proposed action;

(2) The location of action;

(3) The start and end dates and times;

(4) The estimated “go live” date for the machine;

(5) Documentation demonstrating the approval of the manufacturer of the affected instant bingo machine; and

(6) Any other information requested by the Commission.

C. Notice of Changes. A facility shall submit to the Commission written notice of any changes to the information already submitted under §A or B of this regulation.

D. Commission Response to Request for Authorization.

(1) The Commission may impose additional requirements on the facility or the manufacturer before authorizing the action.

(2) The Commission may deny approval of the action.

(3) A facility shall notify the Commission if the action is not completed as approved by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.07.06 Technical Standards

COMAR 36.07.06.01 Testing, Certification, and Approval of Equipment, a System, or Software.

A. A manufacturer may not offer the equipment, systems or software enumerated in §E of this regulation, or a modification to a Commission approved version of that equipment, system or software, for sale, lease, distribution or use in a facility without it having been:

(1) Tested and certified by an independent certified testing laboratory; and

(2) Approved in writing by the Commission.

B. A facility operator may not purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire the right to install, utilize, or make available for use the equipment, systems, or software enumerated in §E of this regulation, or a modification to a Commission approved version of that equipment, system, or software, without it having been:

(1) Tested and certified by an independent certified testing laboratory; and

(2) Approved in writing by the Commission.

C. A facility operator may not modify, alter or tamper with an instant bingo machine or associated validation and accounting system.

D. Modification, alteration, or tampering with an instant bingo machine or associated validation and accounting system may result in the immediate suspension of a facility license by the Commission.

E. The testing, certification, and approval requirements of this regulation shall, at a minimum, apply to:

(1) The instant bingo machine validation and accounting system;

(2) An instant bingo machine;

(3) The interoperability between an instant bingo machine and:

(a) An instant bingo machine validation and accounting system; and

(b) Any other component integral to the operation of the device; and

(4) Other equipment, systems, or software designated for testing and certification by the Commission.

F. A prototype of equipment, a system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved under §E of this regulation, or a modification to a Commission approved version of that equipment, system, or software shall, at a minimum, be tested for:

(1) Overall operational integrity;

(2) Compliance with applicable state laws and commission regulations; and

(3) Any other standards required by the Commission pertaining to the equipment, system, or software.

G. If a facility operator develops any equipment, system, or software that is functionally equivalent to that enumerated in this regulation, or modifies a Commission approved version of that equipment, system or software, the facility operator shall be subject to the testing, certification, and approval requirements of this chapter to the same extent as if the equipment, system, or software were developed or modified by a manufacturer.

H. A manufacturer shall pay all costs of testing, certification, and approval under this chapter including, but not limited to, all costs associated with:

(1) Transportation;

(2) Equipment and technical services required by an independent certified testing laboratory to conduct the testing and certification process; and

(3) Implementation testing.

Cross References

36.07.06.05A

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.06.02 Submission of Equipment, a System, or Software for Testing and Certification.

A. A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for equipment, a system, or software other than an instant bingo machine shall submit the equipment, system, or software to an independent certified testing laboratory.

B. A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for a modification to a Commission approved version of equipment, a system, or software other than an instant bingo machine shall submit the proposed modification to an independent certified testing laboratory.

C. At the conclusion of testing of a prototype or modification of equipment, a system or software other than an instant bingo machine, an independent certified testing laboratory shall issue to the Commission a certification report in:

(1) An electronic form; and

(2) A format acceptable to the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.06.03 Submission of an Instant Bingo Machine for Testing and Certification.

A. A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for an instant bingo machine shall submit the instant bingo machine to an independent certified testing laboratory.

B. A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for a modification to a Commission approved version of an instant bingo machine, including a change in theme, shall submit the modification to an independent certified testing laboratory.

C. At the conclusion of testing of a prototype or modification to an instant bingo machine, an independent certified testing laboratory shall issue to the Commission a certification report in:

(1) An electronic form; and

(2) A format acceptable to the Commission.

D. Upon receipt of a certification report from an independent certified testing laboratory, but prior to a decision to approve a prototype or modification to an instant bingo machine, the Commission may require a trial period.

(1) A trial period shall be of a scope and duration the Commission deems appropriate to assess the operation of the instant bingo machine in a live gaming environment.

(2) A trial period shall be subject to compliance by the manufacturer and the facility operator with specific terms and conditions required by the Commission, which may include:

(a) Development and implementation of product specific accounting and internal controls; and

(b) Periodic data reporting to the Commission.

(3) The Commission may order termination of the trial period at any time upon a determination by the Commission that:

(a) A manufacturer or facility operator has not complied with the terms and conditions required by the Commission; or

(b) The instant bingo machine is not performing as expected.

E. Upon receipt of a certification report from an independent certified testing laboratory, the Commission may:

(1) Approve the prototype or modification, with or without specific conditions;

(2) Reject the prototype or modification;

(3) Require additional testing; or

(4) Require a trial period under §G of this regulation.

F. Commission approval of a prototype or modification of an instant bingo machine does not constitute a guarantee of its safety or reliability.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.06.04 Related Documentation.

Upon request, a manufacturer shall deliver to the Commission:

A. Technical and operator manuals, pay table information;

B. A file, in a form satisfactory to the Commission, describing the instant bingo machine including:

(1) Manufacturer’s:

(a) Serial number;

(b) Model number;

(d) Version number;

(2) Denomination or a designation as multi-denomination;

(3) Cabinet style; and

(4) Other information required by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.06.05 Emergency Modification of Equipment, a System, or Software.

A. Notwithstanding the requirements of Regulations .02C and .03C of this chapter, the Commission may, on submission of a written request by a manufacturer, authorize installation of a modification to equipment, a system or software required to be tested, certified, and approved by the Commission under Regulation .01E of this chapter, on an emergency basis.

B. A written request submitted by a manufacturer to the Commission shall document the:

(1) Equipment, system, or software proposed for emergency modification including:

(a) Software identification number; and

(b) Version number;

(2) Facility;

(3) Reason for the emergency modification; and

(4) Proposed date and time of installation.

C. A manufacturer may not install an emergency modification without the written approval of the Commission.

D. Not more than 15 days following receipt of Commission authorization on an emergency modification, a manufacturer shall submit a modification identical to that receiving emergency authorization for testing, certification, and approval under this chapter.

Cross References

36.07.06.09D(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.06.06 Notice of Known or Suspected Defect.

A. A manufacturer or facility operator shall immediately notify the Commission of any known or suspected defect or malfunction in equipment, system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved by the Commission.

B. A manufacturer shall:

(1) Confirm in writing any notice given to the Commission verbally pursuant to §A of this regulation; and

(2) If required by the Commission, notify a facility operator of any known or suspected defect or malfunction in equipment, a system, or software installed in its facility.

D. A facility operator shall confirm in writing any notice given to the Commission verbally pursuant to §C of this regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.06.07 Revocation.

A. The Commission may, at any time, revoke an approval granted under Regulations .02, .03, or .04 of this chapter to equipment, a system, or software on a determination by the Commission that the equipment, system, or software does not comply with the technical standards specified by the Commission pertaining to the equipment, system, or software, as amended or clarified.

B. The Commission may, at any time, impose additional conditions on the operation or placement of Commission approved equipment, systems, or software.

C. A revocation by the Commission of an approval under §A of this regulation does not give rise to an appeal right.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.06.08 Instant Bingo Machine Additional Requirements

A. An instant bingo machine shall be configured to lock-up and preclude further play following a single jackpot event:

(1) Requiring the filing of an IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, as required by the IRS; or

(2) At an amount lower than the IRS requires for reporting, as approved by the Agency.

B. The following error conditions shall result in placement of instant bingo machine in a disabled mode, shall prevent play, and shall only be cleared by a manufacturer and/or operator:

(1) Low RAM battery;

(2) Printer:

(a) Failure;

(b) Jam; or

(3) Ticket dispenser:

(a) Failure;

(b) Jam; or

(4) Presentation error;

(5) Program error or defective program storage media;

(6) Reel spin error;

(7) Removal of the control storage media;

(8) RAM defective or corrupted; and

(9) Bill validator jam.

C. An instant bingo machine shall be capable of recalling and displaying a complete play history for the most recent game event and at least three games immediately preceding the most recent game event and shall:

(1) Be presented in the same sequence as the original game play;

(2) Be available when the instant bingo machine is in:

(a) Idle mode;

(b) Administrative mode;

(d) Tilt mode; and

(3) Include:

(a) Game outcome in graphics or text;

(b) The base game and all intermediate play decisions;

(d) Wagers placed per line;

(e) Number of lines on which wagers were placed; and

(f) Credits won.

D. A manufacturer and/or operator shall equip an instant bingo machine with a maintenance log for use in documenting each time a:

(1) Instant bingo machine is entered; or

(2) A device connected to an instant bingo machine which may affect the operation of the instant bingo machine is accessed.

E. A maintenance log shall be:

(1) Signed by each individual accessing an area enumerated in §D of this regulation including representatives of a manufacturer, contractor, facility operator or the Commission;

(2) Maintained in a book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed:

(a) In the main cabinet of the instant bingo machine; and

(b) On the cover of which are fields to record:

(i) The instant bingo machine’s manufacturer’s serial number;

(ii) Commission certification number; and

(iii) A log book sequence number;

(3) Utilized to document the following:

(a) Date and time of entry;

(b) Entering individual's signature;

(4) Retained by a facility operator for a minimum of two years from the date of the last entry unless a request for destruction is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.06.09 Remote Access.

A. A manufacturer may not perform from a remote location analysis of, or technical support with regard to, an instant bingo machine or instant bingo validation and accounting system without:

(1) Submission of a written request to the Commission; and

(2) The written approval of the Commission.

B. A facility operator intending to authorize remote access to an instant bingo validation and accounting system under this regulation shall include in its internal controls submitted for Commission approval under a written system of access protocols which require:

(1) A unique system account for each employee of a manufacturer identified by the manufacturer as potentially required to perform technical support from a remote location;

(2) Use of a dedicated and secure communication facility;

(3) Prior notice by the manufacturer of intent to remotely access a system to the:

(a) Facility operator; and

(b) Commission;

(4) The facility operator to take affirmative steps, on a per access basis, to activate a manufacturer’s access privileges;

(5) Imposition of limits on the ability of any individual authorized under this regulation to deliberately or inadvertently interfere with:

(a) The normal operation of the system; and

(b) Its data;

(6) An access log:

(a) Maintained by both the:

(i) Manufacturer; and

(ii) Facility operator’s information technology department;

(b) Maintained in:

(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; or

(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; and

(i) Manufacturer version number of the system accessed;

(ii) Type of connection as leased line, dial in modem, or private WAN;

(iii) Name of the manufacturer employee remotely accessing the system;

(iv) Name of the information technology department employee activating the manufacturer's access to the system;

(v) Date and time of the connection;

(vi) Duration of the connection;

(vii) Reason for the remote access including a description of the symptoms or malfunction prompting the need for remote access to the system; and

(viii) Any action taken or further action required.

C. A facility operator may not authorize a manufacturer to remotely access an instant bingo validation and accounting system until its system access protocols are approved in writing by the Commission.

D. Any modification to a system required to be tested, certified and approved by the Commission shall be processed as:

(1) An emergency modification under Regulation .05 of this chapter; or

(2) A standard modification under Regulations .02(B) and .03(B) of this chapter.

E. If an employee of a manufacturer is no longer employed or authorized by a manufacturer to remotely access a system pursuant to this regulation, the manufacturer shall:

(1) Immediately notify in writing:

(a) Any facility operator that has established a unique system account for that employee of the change in authorization; and

(b) The Commission; and

(2) Verify with each facility operator notified of the change in authorization that the access privileges of the individual have been revoked.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.07.06.10 Storage of Equipment, Systems, and Software Outside a Facility.

A. A manufacturer or facility operator may not utilize a location outside of a facility to store or repair equipment, systems, software, or related parts and inventory for use in a facility without the storage facility being:

(1) Inspected by the Commission; and

(2) Approved in writing by the Commission.

B. A manufacturer or facility operator shall locate a storage facility in Maryland in a location or locations that reasonably permit the delivery of the support and technical services.

C. A manufacturer or facility operator shall submit to the Commission a written request to utilize a storage facility under §A of this regulation which includes, at a minimum:

(1) Address;

(2) Physical description of the storage facility;

(3) Specifications for the surveillance system that has been or will be installed at the proposed storage facility; and

(4) Security procedures for the storage facility.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.07.07 Responsible Gaming

COMAR 36.07.07.01 Responsible Gaming Plan.

A. A facility shall establish a responsible gaming plan that includes at least the following elements:

(1) Goals;

(2) Procedures and deadlines for implementation;

(3) Identification of facility personnel responsible for implementation;

(4) Responsibilities of facility personnel identified as responsible for implementation;

(5) Training for facility personnel on problem gambling;

(6) Means of educating players about:

(a) Problem gambling; and

(b) Problem gambling treatment resources, including treatment and prevention programs;

(7) Placement of responsible gambling awareness materials in the facility; and

(8) Any other element required by the Commission.

B. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission the responsible gaming plan required under §A of this regulation for review and approval.

C. A facility operator shall submit any amendments to a facility’s responsible gaming plan to the Commission prior to implementation.

D. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission an annual report describing the operation of the facility’s responsible gaming plan.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.08.01 General

COMAR 36.08.01.01 Scope.

This subtitle applies to skills-based amusement devices regulated by the Commission under Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1, and State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1B, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-101 and 9-1B-02; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.08.01.02 Definitions.

A. In this subtitle, the following terms have the meaning indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Merchandiser device” means a skills-based amusement device by which a player controls a mechanical or electromechanical claw or other device to retrieve merchandise or prizes.

(2) “Minimal value” means having a wholesale value of not more than $40.

(3) “Reasonable player” means a first-time player of average levels of intelligence, physical and mental skills, reaction time, and dexterity.

(4) “Redemption device” means a skills-based amusement device that issues only tickets, tokens or other objects that represent or that can be converted into merchandise or prizes.

(5) “Skill” means:

(a) A learned ability of doing a thing competently;

(b) A particular ability, strategy, or tactic;

(d) Dexterity, fluency, or coordination in the executing of learned physical or mental tasks or combination thereof;

(e) Technical proficiency or expertise;

(f) Development or implementation of a strategy or tactics in order to achieve a goal; or

(g) Knowledge of the means or methods of accomplishing a task.

(6) “Skills-based amusement device” means a machine, apparatus, or device that:

(a) Operates or can be made to operate by inserting, depositing, or placing with another person money, a token, or another object; and

(b) Through the use of skill awards the user:

(i) Merchandise or prizes;

(ii) A ticket, token, or other object that represents or that can be converted into merchandise or prizes; or

(iii) The right to receive an item specified in §B(6)(b)(i) or (ii) of this regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1; State Government Article, §§9-101 and 9-1B-02; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.08.02 Registration

COMAR 36.08.02.01 Registration.

A. The owner of a skills-based amusement device shall register with the Commission every other year if the device awards prizes other than the award of free play.

B. A person required to register shall provide in a manner specified by the Commission:

(1) The name and address of owner of the device;

(2) The address of the location where the device is operated;

(3) A total count of the devices in operation with an indication whether the device is:

(a) A redemption device;

(b) A merchandiser device; or

(4) Evidence of payment of admissions and amusement taxes as authorized under Tax General Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(5) Any additional information required by the Commission.

C. For each device registered under this chapter, the Commission shall:

(1) Issue a registration certificate; and

(2) Issue a sticker for each device.

D. The owner of a skills-based amusement device required to register under this chapter shall affix the registration sticker to the device in a location visible to inspection.

E. An owner registered under this regulation may operate skills-based amusement devices in accordance with this subtitle.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C, D amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.08.03 Amusement Gaming License

COMAR 36.08.03.01 Definition.

A. In this subtitle, the following term has the meaning indicated.

B. Term Defined. “Family entertainment center” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, §9-1B-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B, E, G amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1; State Government Article, §§ 9-1B-01— 9-1B-02; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.08.03.02 Amusement Gaming License.

A. A family entertainment center in Worcester County may apply for an amusement gaming license with the Commission if the family entertainment center:

(1) Pays:

(a) State and local property tax;

(b) Sales and use tax; and

(2) Has a location with a street address;

(3) Is located in a building that is owned, leased, or occupied by the family entertainment center for the primary purpose of providing amusement devices to the public;

(4) Receives a majority of the gross receipts from amusement, merchandise, redemption or skills-based devices;

(5) Markets its business to families with children;

(6) Offers attractions such as amusement devices, arcade games, crane games, video games, interactive and sporting games, amusement rides, miniature golf, and bowling; and

(7) Has been in continuous operation in the same geographic location since 1975.

B. A family entertainment center applying for an amusement gaming license shall provide in a manner specified by the Commission:

(1) The owner’s name and address;

(2) The family entertainment center address;

(3) Documentation verifying, to the satisfaction of the Commission, conformity with the requirements listed under §A of this regulation; and

(4) A listing of the skills-based amusement devices that award merchandise or prizes with a wholesale value of more than a minimal value but does not exceed $599 including:

(a) Whether the device is a:

(i) Redemption device;

(ii) Merchandiser device; or

(iii) Another type of skills-based amusement device;

(b) Maximum wholesale prize value offered;

(d) Model name or number;

(e) Serial Number;

(f) Theme; and

(g) Any additional information required by the Commission.

C. An amusement gaming license is valid for 5 years.

D. An amusement gaming licensee shall register every other year under COMAR 36.08.02 if the licensee owns any skills-based amusement devices that award prizes other than the award of free play.

E. A family entertainment center that holds an amusement gaming license may operate up to 10 skills-based amusement devices that award noncash merchandise or prizes with a wholesale value that is more than a minimal value but does not exceed $599.

F. Upon review of the information provided under §B of this regulation, the Commission may:

(1) Require the manufacturer to submit a prototype of the device for testing under COMAR 36.08.04; and

(2) Determine that the applicant is qualified and grant the license.

G. Upon review of the information provided under §B of this regulation, the Commission may conduct a hearing in accordance with COMAR 36.01.02.06 to deny the license.

H. A family entertainment center that holds an amusement gaming license issued under this regulation may not transfer the license to another geographic location.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B, E, G amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1; State Government Article, §§ 9-1B-01— 9-1B-02; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.08.03.03 Corrective Action.

A. Deficiency. If Agency staff determines that an amusement gaming licensee under this chapter no longer meets an amusement gaming license requirement of this subtitle, or that there is cause for imposing sanctions under Regulation .04 of this chapter, the Agency may:

(1) Assess the seriousness of the deficiency;

(2) Require the amusement gaming licensee to develop a corrective action plan and if required:

(a) Conduct periodic monitoring of an amusement gaming licensee to assess the licensee’s progress toward remedying the deficiencies;

(b) Evaluate and, if acceptable to the Agency, approve the corrective action plan;

(d) Determine whether it is necessary during the pendency of the corrective action process to emergently suspend the amusement gaming license; and

(3) Recommend that the Commission impose a sanction under Regulation .04 of this chapter.

B. Deficiency Notice. If Agency staff determines that a corrective action plan is required to remedy a deficiency, the Agency shall give written notice to an amusement gaming licensee that includes:

(1) A description of the violation;

(2) A description of the possible sanctions; and

(3) The requirement for the licensee to submit a corrective action plan to the Agency within a time frame established by the Agency.

C. Corrective Action Plan.

(1) Within 10 days of receipt of a deficiency notice under §B of this regulation, the amusement gaming licensee shall submit a corrective action plan to the Agency for the Agency’s approval.

(2) The Agency shall review the corrective action plan and inform the licensee whether the corrective action plan is acceptable.

(3) If the licensee fails to submit an acceptable corrective action plan within the time described under §C(1) of this regulation, the Agency may:

(a) Provide the licensee with additional time to submit a revised corrective action plan; or

(b) Impose a sanction on the licensee under Regulation .04 of this chapter.

(4) If the Agency provided a licensee notice under §B of this regulation and received no timely written response, the Commission may adopt as final the Agency’s decision to impose a sanction under Regulation .04 of this chapter.

D. Corrective Action Outcomes.

(1) If at any time during the corrective action plan period the Agency determines that the amusement gaming licensee has failed to fulfill a requirement of the corrective action plan or has made insufficient progress toward remedying a deficiency, the Agency may:

(a) For good cause, extend the time for completion of a corrective action plan; or

(b) Emergently suspend the licensee’s license.

(2) If at the end of the corrective action plan period the licensee has failed to adequately remedy a deficiency, the Agency may recommend the imposition of a sanction under Regulation .04 of this chapter.

Cross References

36.08.03.04A(5)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B, E, G amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1; State Government Article, §§ 9-1B-01— 9-1B-02; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.08.03.04 Sanctions.

A. The Commission may impose sanctions on an amusement gaming licensee for:

(1) Violating or failing to fulfill the licensee’s responsibilities or a condition of a license under this subtitle;

(2) Violating:

(a) A provision of law;

(b) A regulation adopted under law; or

(3) Providing the Commission with false or misleading information;

(4) Failing to cooperate with the Commission;

(5) If a corrective action plan is required by the Agency failing to prepare, submit, or implement an adequate corrective action plan under Regulation .03C of this chapter; or

(6) Other activities or action deemed by the Commission to require the imposition of a sanction.

B. Types of Sanctions. Sanctions may include emergency suspension, suspension, revocation, and placement of a condition on the amusement gaming license.

C. Suspension, Revocation and Conditions.

(1) Except as set forth in §D of this regulation, the Agency shall give the amusement gaming licensee notice of the intended sanction at least 15 days before the imposition of the intended sanction.

(2) A licensee may appeal the Agency’s recommendation to impose a sanction before the date the sanction is imposed by submitting a timely written request for a hearing before the Commission.

(3) A hearing on the Agency’s recommendation to impose a sanction shall be in accordance with COMAR 36.01.02.06.

(4) The final action on a sanction is subject to judicial review as provided in State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. Emergency Suspension.

(1) Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, if the Director determines that immediate action is necessary to protect against an imminent, serious threat by an amusement gaming licensee to the security, financial stability, reputation or integrity of the State, the Director may suspend a license without prior notice.

(2) If the Director emergently suspends a license, the Director shall provide the licensee with written notice that includes:

(a) A statement of the authority upon which the suspension is based;

(b) The nature of the violation;

(d) (d) If the Agency permits a corrective action plan, information about the licensee’s obligation to submit to the Agency a corrective action plan; and

(e) A statement of the licensee’s right to request a Commission hearing under COMAR 36.01.02.06.

Cross References

36.08.03.03A

36.08.03.03A(3)

36.08.03.03C(3)(b)

36.08.03.03C(4)

36.08.03.03D(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B, E, G amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1; State Government Article, §§ 9-1B-01— 9-1B-02; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.08.03.05 Settlement.

A. The Commission may provide an amusement gaming licensee with the opportunity to discuss with staff a means of entering into a settlement agreement between the licensee and the Commission by which the violation is settled without a penalty or sanction.

B. A settlement agreement:

(1) Shall be signed by an authorized representative of the amusement gaming licensee and the Director or the Director’s designee; and

(2) May not be considered final and binding until approved by the Commission.

C. If an amusement gaming licensee violates a term of a settlement agreement, nothing in this regulation shall be construed to prevent the Commission from imposing a penalty or sanction against the licensee for that, or the underlying, violation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B, E, G amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1; State Government Article, §§ 9-1B-01— 9-1B-02; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.08.03.06 Hearings.

A. The Commission shall conduct a hearing in order to:

(1) Deny an amusement gaming license;

(2) Suspend an amusement gaming license; or

(3) Revoke an amusement gaming license.

B. Denial of an Amusement Gaming License.

(1) After reviewing an application submitted under this chapter, the Agency may recommend that the Commission deny an amusement gaming license.

(2) If the Agency recommends that the Commission deny a license, the Agency shall promptly provide the applicant with written notice of the:

(a) Recommendation for denial;

(b) Basis for the recommendation; and

(3) An applicant may submit to the Agency a written request for a reconsideration meeting within 15 days of the date of the notice described in §B(2) of this regulation.

(4) If an applicant fails to timely submit a request under §B(3) of this regulation, the Commission may adopt as final the recommendation of the Agency.

(5) During a reconsideration meeting, an applicant may:

(a) Be represented by counsel; and

(b) Present evidence as to why the amusement gaming license should be granted;

(6) If after the reconsideration meeting the applicant is dissatisfied with the recommendation of the Agency, the applicant may submit to the Commission, in writing:

(a) A request for hearing before the Commission on the recommendation of the Agency; and

(b) The applicant’s legal and factual bases for disagreeing with the recommendation of the Agency.

(7) An applicant may submit a hearing request to the Commission within 15 days of the date of the recommendation of the Agency after the reconsideration meeting.

(8) If an applicant fails to timely submit a hearing request under §B(6) of this Regulation, the Commission may adopt as final the recommendation of the Agency.

(9) A hearing request that complies with §B(6) of this regulation shall be the subject of a hearing before the Commission under COMAR 36.01.02.06, after which the Commission shall:

(a) Determine that the applicant is qualified and grant an amusement gaming license; or

(b) Determine that the applicant is not qualified or disqualified; and

(i) Deny the amusement gaming license; and

(ii) Prepare an order denying the amusement gaming license with a statement of the reasons and specific findings of fact.

(10) The applicant shall have the burden to show by clear and convincing evidence it is qualified to hold an amusement gaming license.

(11) The Commission’s decision is final.

C. A Commission hearing shall be conducted in the manner specified in:

(1) State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) COMAR 36.01.02.06.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B, E, G amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02D amended effective October 19, 2020 (47:21 Md. R. 905)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1; State Government Article, §§ 9-1B-01— 9-1B-02; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.08.04 General Standards

COMAR 36.08.04.01 General Standards.

A. A skills-based amusement device is not legally operated if:

(1) Unless authorized under COMAR 36.08.03, the merchandise, prizes, tickets, tokens, or other objects awarded exceeds the minimal value;

(2) The device awards a cash prize or a prize that is readily convertible to cash;

(3) The outcome of the game is based on a preponderance of chance;

(4) The ability of any player to succeed at the game is impacted by the number or ratio of prior wins to prior losses of that device;

(5) The outcome of the game can be controlled by a source other than the player of the game;

(6) The success of any player is or may be determined by a chance event which cannot be altered by player actions;

(7) The ability of a player to succeed at the game is impacted by game features not visible or known to a reasonable player; or

(8) The ability of a player to succeed at the game is impacted by the exercise of skill that no reasonable player could exercise.

B. The individual merchandise, prizes, tickets, tokens, or other objects that are awarded by a skill-based amusement device may:

(1) Have a wholesale value that does not exceed the minimal value; and

(2) Be accumulated and exchanged for non-cash merchandise or prizes that do not exceed $599.

C. If a registered skills-based device owner offers a device described in §A of this regulation, the Commission may take enforcement action as provided in Regulation .03 of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation.03 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.08.04.02 Testing.

A. The Commission may require testing of a prototype of a skills-based amusement device for:

(1) Overall operational integrity;

(2) Compliance with this subtitle; and

(3) Any other function that the Commission determines may be necessary to validate the proper functionality and performance of the device.

B. The Commission may accept testing by:

(1) Commission staff; or

(2) A testing facility recognized by the Commission.

C. The costs of testing required under this chapter shall be the responsibility of the licensee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation.03 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.08.04.03 Enforcement Action.

A. The Commission may take an enforcement action if a registered skills-based amusement device owner fails to comply with this subtitle.

B. The Commission may:

(1) Suspend a registered skills-based amusement device owner’s registration;

(2) Determine that the registered skills-based amusement device owner is no longer qualified to offer skills-based amusement devices in Maryland; or

(3) Disqualify the registered skills-based device owner from qualification for any other license, registration, or certification from the Commission.

C. A skills-based amusement device owner whose registration is suspended or found no longer qualified to offer skills-based amusement devices in Maryland shall:

(1) Remove its skills-based amusement devices from locations in Maryland;

(2) Cease offering skills-based amusement devices in Maryland; or

(3) Take such action required by the Commission to come in compliance with this subtitle.

Cross References

36.08.04.01C

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation.03 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.09.01 General

COMAR 36.09.01.01 Scope.

A. This subtitle applies to fantasy competitions regulated by the Commission under State Government Article, §§9-1D-01—9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. This subtitle applies to fantasy competitions that are offered to individuals by means of a fantasy competition platform.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .11A amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01 adopted as an emergency provision under a new chapter, General, effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.01 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.01.02 Definitions.

A. In addition to the terms defined in COMAR 36.01.01, in this chapter the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Beginner player” means a fantasy competition player who:

(a) Has entered fewer than 51 fantasy competitions offered by a single fantasy competition operator; and

(b) Is not a highly experienced player.

(2) “Entry fee” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, §9-1D-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) Fantasy Competition.

(a) “Fantasy competition” means any online fantasy or simulated game or contest such as fantasy sports, in which:

(i) Participants own, manage, or coach imaginary teams;

(ii) All prizes and awards offered to winning participants are established and made known to participants in advance of the game or contest;

(iii) The winning outcome of the game or contest reflects the relative skill of the participants and is determined by statistics generated by actual individuals (players or teams in the case of a professional sport);

(iv) No winning outcome is based solely on the performance of an individual athlete or on the score, point spread, or any performances of any single real-world team or any combination of real-world teams;

(v) Players may pay an entry fee;

(vi) The operator offering the competition receives compensation for organizing the fantasy competition; and

(vii) Fantasy competition players compete against other fantasy competition players and not the operator.

(b) “Fantasy competition” does not include:

(i) Sports wagering under State Government Article, §§ 9-1E-01 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland;

(ii) A fantasy competition where a player competes directly or only against another player’s fantasy lineup;

(iii) A wager in which a player chooses between two or more lineups, athletes, outcomes, or similar statistical groupings, and commonly referred to as pick’em;

(iv) A wager in which a fantasy competition operator sets a number for a statistic in a fantasy competition, and a player wagers that the actual result in the competition will be higher or lower than the number set by the operator and commonly referred to as an over-under wager or bet;

(v) A wager the involves two or more wagers combined into one wager an commonly referred to as a parlay; or

(vi) A wager on an individual action, statistic, occurrence, or non-occurrence which is determined during a fantasy competition and commonly referred to as a proposition wager or bet.

(4) “Fantasy competition operator”, or operator has the meaning stated in State Government Article, §9-1D-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) “Fantasy competition platform” means:

(a) Hardware and software used for a website, application, or other platform which is accessible via the internet or mobile, wireless, or similar communications technology that allows players to participate in fantasy competitions; or

(b) Hardware, software, firmware, communications technology, or other equipment that a registered fantasy competition operator uses to:

(i) Allow a player to participate in fantasy competitions;

(ii) Display the fantasy competition outcomes and other similar information necessary to facilitate fantasy competitions;

(iii) Review player accounts and generate financial reports;

(iv) Suspend a fantasy competition;

(v) Input outcomes for fantasy competitions; and

(vi) Set any configurable parameters.

(6) “Fantasy competition player”, or “player” means an individual who participates in a fantasy competition offered by an operator..

(7) “Fantasy contractor” means any person or entity who:

(a) Is registered to do business in the State;

(b) Operates in the State;

(d) Works under a contract with a fantasy competition operator; and

(e) Has regular access to:

(i) Nonpublic portions of a fantasy competition operator’s system;

(ii) Information on an operator’s computer network that is not publicly available; or

(iii) An operator’s proprietary information that may affect the outcome of a competition.

(8) “Highly experienced player” means a fantasy competition player who has:

(a) Entered more than 1,000 fantasy competitions offered by a single operator; or

(b) Won more than three fantasy competition prizes valued at $1,000 or more.

(9) “Location percentage” has the meaning stated in State Government Article §9-1D-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(10) “Minor” means any individual younger than 18 years old.

(11) “Player funds” means funds deposited by a fantasy competition player into an account to facilitate entry into a fantasy competition.

(12) “Private fantasy competition” means a fantasy sports competition that is only open to:

(a) Employees of an operator;

(b) Immediate family members of an employee of an operator; and

(13) “Prize” means anything of monetary value, including:

(a) Cash;

(b) Competition credits;

(d) Monetary equivalents, subject to the approval of the Commission; or

(e) Admission to another competition in which a prize may be awarded.

(14) “Proceeds” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, §9-1D-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(15) “Prominently display” or “prominently displayed” means information or material that is placed directly, or via link, on one or more of the pages or dashboards or on similar conspicuously visual tools that are properly labeled and clearly accessible as approved by the Commission.

(16) “Scripts” means commands that a computer program can execute to automate processes on a fantasy competition platform created by:

(a) A fantasy competition player; or

(b) A third party for use by a fantasy competition player.

(17) “Segregated account” means a financial account that separates funds owned by a fantasy player from the operational funds of an operator.

Cross References

36.01.01.01B(9)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .11A amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective October 7, 2019 (46:20 Md. R. 848)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulation .01 adopted as an emergency provision under a new chapter, General, effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.01 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

36.09.02 Registration and Enforcement

COMAR 36.09.02.01 Application for Registration.

A. Unless an operator is registered with the Commission, the operator may not offer a fantasy competition in the State.

B. An operator seeking to offer a fantasy competition in the State shall request registration with the Commission by submitting a registration request in the manner specified by the Commission.

C. A request for registration shall include:

(1) The name and principal address of the operator;

(2) The name and address of each fantasy competition contractor, if applicable;

(3) The name and address of the operator’s resident agent in the State;

(4) The name and address of the fantasy competition contractor’s resident agent in the State, if applicable;

(5) A point of contact for the operator and each named fantasy competition contractor;

D. If information in the registration application changes the operator shall notify the Commission within 10 work days after the change occurs.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.12 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulations .02—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.02.02 Approval of a Fantasy Competition.

A. For each fantasy competition to be offered by an operator, the competition’s rules as required under Regulation .03 of this chapter shall be approved by the Commission.

B. An operator shall ensure that Agency staff may access the fantasy competition platform to:

(1) Test the fantasy competition offering;

(2) Verify that the fantasy competition’s terms, instructions, and rules are:

(a) Consistent with applicable laws and Agency regulations;

(b) Consistent with State Government Article, Title 9-1D, Annotated Code of Maryland and this subtitle; and

(3) Verify that the fantasy competition operates in compliance with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1D, Annotated Code of Maryland and this subtitle; and

(4) Monitor the fantasy competition to verify ongoing compliance with State Government Article, § 9-1D-01(d), Annotated Code of Maryland and this subtitle.

C. An operator shall provide evidence satisfactory to the Commission that it has established and will implement procedures to:

(1) Restrict fantasy competition play as required under COMAR 36.09.03.03;

(2) Comply with financial standards as required under COMAR 36.09.04;

(3) Comply with its Agency-approved responsible gaming plan as required under COMAR 36.09.05; and

(4) Any additional information required by the Commission.

D. If the Commission determines that an operator’s offering is not a fantasy competition then that offering may not be provided in the State by the operator.

E. A determination under this regulation is final and not appealable.

F. The Commission may maintain a publicly available list of approved registered fantasy competition operators.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.12 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulations .02—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.02.03 New or Modified Fantasy Competition Rules.

A. New Fantasy Competition.

(1) If a registered fantasy competition operator seeks to offer a fantasy competition that the Commission has not yet approved, the operator shall submit to the Commission the information about the offering required under COMAR 36.09.02.

(2) An operator may not offer a fantasy competition until the Commission has approved the offering.

B. Modifications.

(1) As provided in §B(2) of this regulation, a fantasy competition operator may offer a modified fantasy competition without submitting a new set of rules to the Commission.

(2) Minor modifications to an approved fantasy competition are permitted and may include:

(a) A previously offered competition that is in the same format;

(b) The prize value or entry fee of for the fantasy competition;

(d) Adjustments to a scoring system related to number of points a player may obtain for a particular event; and

(e) Adjustments to a salary cap or budget related to the fantasy team a player creates.

Cross References

36.09.02.02A

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.12 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulations .02—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.02.04 Registration Fee.

An operator shall pay the Commission a nonrefundable registration fee of $1,000 with the operator’s registration application.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.12 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulations .02—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.02.05 Renewal Requirements.

A. Unless a registration is renewed, an operator’s registration expires 1 year from the last date of registration.

B. Upon receipt of an invoice from the Commission for renewal, an operator shall pay the non-refundable renewal fee of $1,000 to continue conducting fantasy competitions in the State.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.12 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulations .02—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.02.06 Enforcement Action.

A. The Commission may take enforcement action against an operator for noncompliance with State Government Article, § 9-1D-01(d), Annotated Code of Maryland or this subtitle.

B. Enforcement action may include:

(1) Suspension of an operator’s registration; or

(2) Termination of an operator’s registration.

C. An operator whose registration is suspended or terminated shall:

(1) Cease offering fantasy competitions in the State; and

(2) Take action directed by the Commission.

D. The Commission may consider an enforcement action taken under this regulation when evaluating the operator’s qualification for a license, registration or certification issued by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.12 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulations .02—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

36.09.03 General Standards and Prohibitions

COMAR 36.09.03.01 Individuals Affiliated with the Agency Prohibited from Fantasy Competition Play.

Participation in a fantasy competition is prohibited for:

A. An individual under the age of 18;

B. A Commission member;

C. An employee of the Agency;

D. An individual who lives in the same principal residence as a Commission member or an employee of the Agency and is the member’s, or employee’s:

(1) Spouse;

(2) Child;

(3) Sibling; or

(4) Parent or parent-in-law; or

E. An individual who has under COMAR 36.09.05.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.02 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.03 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.04 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.05 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.10 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revise effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.03.02 Individuals Affiliated with Operators Prohibited from Fantasy Competition Play.

A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation an employee, principal, officer, director of an operator, a fantasy competition contractor, or a member of that individual’s immediate family, is prohibited from participating in a fantasy competition offered by that operator.

B. An affiliated individual may participate in a fantasy competition if:

(1) Participation is for testing purposes; or

(2) The competition is a private fantasy competition.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.02 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.03 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.04 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.05 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.10 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revise effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.03.03 Athletes and Affiliates Prohibited from Fantasy Competition Play.

A. An athlete, sports agent, team employee, handler, referee, or league official, or a member of the individual’s immediate family, is prohibited from participating in a fantasy competition that is based on an underlying sporting event in which the individual is affiliated.

B. An athlete, sports agent, team employee, handler, referee, or league official, or a member of that individual’s immediate family, may not enter fantasy competitions based on underlying sporting events in which the individual is a participant through another person as a proxy.

Cross References

36.09.02.02C(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.02 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.03 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.04 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.05 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.10 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revise effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.03.04 Player Protections.

A. Scripts.

(1) A fantasy competition operator may not permit the use of a script on a platform if the script would allow a player to gain a competitive advantage by:

(a) Facilitating changes in many lineups at one time;

(b) Facilitating use of a commercial product designed to identify advantageous game strategies;

(d) Gathering information about the performance of others for the purpose of identifying or entering competitions against other less successful fantasy competition players.

(2) Scripts shall be available to all fantasy competition players by incorporation as a game feature or prominently displayed.

B. Beginner Games and Identification of Highly Experienced Players.

(1) An operator may offer fantasy competitions that are limited to beginner players and exclude highly experienced players.

(2) An operator shall prominently indicate that a highly experienced player is participating in a fantasy competition by attaching a symbol to the username of a highly experienced player.

C. Fantasy Competition Entries. An operator shall identify the number of entries a fantasy competition player may submit for each fantasy competition.

D. Limit on Number of Accounts. An operator may not permit a player to establish more than one account.

E. Disputes. An operator shall provide a mechanism for a player to raise a dispute with an operator.

F. Data. An operator shall prominently display the source of the data utilized in determining results.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.02 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.03 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.04 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.05 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.10 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revise effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.03.05 Prohibition on Fantasy Competitions Based on Amateur Sports.

An operator may not offer a fantasy competition based on a sporting event featuring amateur athletes who are primarily under 18 years old.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.02 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.03 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.04 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.05 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.10 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revise effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.03.06 Prohibition on Advertising.

Except for professional athletes and professional sports, an operator’s advertisement may not depict:

A. Minors;

B. Students; or

C. Schools or colleges.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.02 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.03 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.04 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.05 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.10 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revise effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-03, 9-1D-04, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

36.09.04 Financial Standards

COMAR 36.09.04.01 Financial Account Protections.

A. An operator shall hold a fantasy competition player’s funds:

(1) In a segregated account that separates player funds from the operator’s operational funds; or

(2) In a special-purpose, segregated account that is maintained and controlled by a properly constituted corporate entity that:

(a) Is not the fantasy competition operator;

(b) Has a governing board that includes one or more corporate directors who are independent of the operator and of any corporation related to or controlled by the operator;

(d) Has articles of incorporation that prohibit commingling of fantasy competition player funds with those of the operator, except as necessary to reconcile the accounts of fantasy competition players with sums owed to the operator by those fantasy competition players;

(e) Is restricted from incurring debt other than to fantasy competition players pursuant to the operator’s rules governing the accounts of its fantasy competition players;

(f) Is restricted from taking on obligations of the operator other than obligations to its fantasy competition players pursuant to the operator’s rules governing the accounts of its fantasy competition players; and

(g) Other than a special purpose corporate entity established by another operator that meets the requirements of this subtitle, may not dissolve, merge, or consolidate with another company while there are unsatisfied obligations to fantasy competition players.

B. An operator shall comply with all applicable State and federal requirements for data security.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.11 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.07 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.08 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05A, B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, D adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.14 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.04.02 Limits on Deposits.

A. This regulation does not apply to season-long fantasy competition.

B. Except as provided in §C of this regulation, a fantasy competition player may not deposit more than $5,000 in a single calendar month with an operator.

C. A player may request an operator to temporarily or permanently increase the player’s deposit limit above $5,000 per calendar month if:

(1) Procedures for considering a request from a fantasy competition player to increase a deposit level include evaluation of information, including evidence of income or assets, sufficient to confirm the financial ability of a player to afford losses which may result from fantasy competition play at the deposit level requested by the player; and

(2) After the operator approves a player’s temporary or permanent deposit level increase, the player undergoes an annual evaluation by the operator of information sufficient to confirm the continued financial ability of the player to afford losses that may result from fantasy competition play at the increased deposit level.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.11 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.07 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.08 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05A, B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, D adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.14 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.04.03 Prohibition on Extension of Credit.

A fantasy competition operator may not extend credit to a fantasy competition player.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.11 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.07 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.08 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05A, B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, D adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.14 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.04.04 Financial Auditing.

A. An operator that generates gross annual revenues of $250,000 or more shall ensure that a financial audit of its fantasy competition operations is performed annually by a certified public accountant.

B. The certified public accountant that conducts the financial audit shall:

(1) Comply with generally accepted accounting principles; and

(2) Submit the financial audit report to the Commission within 180 days after the operator’s fiscal year end.

C. Auditor Exception.

(1) The same certified public accountant may not perform more than five consecutive financial audits for a fantasy competition operator unless:

(a) The fantasy competition operator requests and obtains preapproval of the Commission; and

(b) A different audit partner manages the audit after 5 years.

(2) If a different audit partner cannot be assigned, a fantasy competition operator shall advise the Agency prior to the beginning of the audit.

D. Nothing in this regulation precludes the Commission’s authority to require a fantasy competition operator to obtain more than one financial audit annually and provide the Commission with the audit report.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.11 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.07 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.08 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05A, B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, D adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.14 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.04.05 Proceeds; Tax.

A. An operator shall retain 85 percent of its fantasy competition proceeds and pay the remaining 15 percent to the Commission.

B. A fantasy competition operator shall submit its 15 percent share of proceeds and tax return to the Commission quarterly:

(1) No later than the 15th day of the month that follow the end of each quarter;

(2) For the tax return, by email as designated by the Commission; and

(3) For the tax, by wire transfer.

C. If an operator fails to submit its quarterly tax and a properly completed tax return to the Commission by the end of the month following the end of a quarter, the Commission may suspend the operator’s registration.

D. If the Commission suspends an operator’s registration under §C of this regulation, the Commission may lift the suspension after the operator submits the tax return and the tax payment.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.11 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.07 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.08 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05A, B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, D adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.14 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.04.06 Reports.

For a fantasy competition prize paid that is $600 or greater, the operator shall:

A. Report the prize to the Comptroller of Maryland and the Internal Revenue Service in accordance with applicable tax laws; and.

B. Provide the player a 1099 MISC. tax form.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.11 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.07 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.08 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05A, B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, D adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.14 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.04.07 Tax Laws and Disclosures.

A. A fantasy competition operator shall comply with all applicable tax laws and regulations.

B. A fantasy competition operator shall provide a player with notice of State and federal tax reporting and withholding requirements:

(1) Before a fantasy competition begins; and

(2) When a player receives winnings in excess of $600.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.11 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.07 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.08 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.13 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .05A, B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05C, D adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.14 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

36.09.05 Responsible Gambling

COMAR 36.09.05.01 Direct Exclusion Through Fantasy Competition Operator.

A. An individual may request exclusion from fantasy competition play by submitting to the operator a self-exclusion request using a self-exclusion tool provided by the operator on its website.

B. An operator shall implement and prominently display procedures for players to self-exclude themselves.

C. Self-excluded persons may not collect a prize or recover a loss.

D. A request for self-exclusion from a fantasy competition may result in exclusion from other gaming platforms that the operator offers.

E. A request for exclusion submitted to an operator:

(1) Is not a request to be placed on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List for participating in fantasy competitions under COMAR 36.01.03;

(2) Will not result in inclusion on the Commission's Voluntary Exclusion List for participating in fantasy competitions; and

(3) Is not administered or maintained by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.06 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.05.02 Responsible Gaming Plan.

A. An operator shall establish a responsible gaming plan that includes at least the following elements:

(1) Goals;

(2) Procedures and deadlines for implementation;

(3) Identification of personnel responsible for implementation;

(4) Responsibilities of personnel identified as responsible for implementation;

(5) Training for personnel on problem gambling and identifying compulsive play;

(6) Means of educating fantasy competition players about:

(a) Problem gambling, including compulsive play; and

(b) Problem gambling treatment resources, including treatment and prevention programs;

(7) Placement of responsible gambling awareness materials on the fantasy competition platform; and

(8) Any other element required by the Commission.

B. An operator shall submit to the Commission the responsible gaming plan required under §A of this regulation for review and approval.

C. An operator shall submit any amendments to a responsible gaming plan to the Commission prior to implementation.

D. An operator shall submit to the Commission an annual report describing the operation of the responsible gaming plan.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.06 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.09.05.03 Fantasy Competition Operator Responsibilities.

A. An operator shall:

(1) Prevent the participation in fantasy competitions by individuals who have self-excluded themselves from participating in a fantasy competition; and

(2) Train employees on compulsive play.

B. If an individual is directly self-excluded or on the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion List for fantasy competition play, an operator may not:

(1) Market a fantasy competition by phone, text, email; or

(2) Knowingly direct any form of individually targeted advertisement or marketing material to the individual.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended and recodified from COMAR 36.09.01.06 as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); amended permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .01 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 16, 2021 (49:3 Md. R. 137); adopted permanently effective May 30, 2022 (49:11 Md. R. 610)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1D-01, 9-1D-02, 9-1D-03, and 9-1D-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 853, Acts of 2018

36.10 SPORTS WAGERING PROVISIONS

36.10.01 General

COMAR 36.10.01.01 Scope.

This subtitle applies to the State’s Sports Wagering Program.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.02 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27. 2024 (50:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: : Business Regulation Article, §§11-101, 11-524, and 11-815—11-832; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §§9-110, 9-1A-01, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-05, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-14, 9-1A-24, 9-1E-01, and 9-1E-17; Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012, and Ch. 10, §23, Acts of 2018

COMAR 36.10.01.02 Definitions.

A. In addition to the terms defined in State Government Article, §§9-1A-01 and 9-1E-01, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 36.01, 36.03, and 36.04, which have the same meanings in this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “ACH” means the Automated Clearing House, which is a network that connects all banking and financial institutions within the United States.

(2) “Affiliate: means a person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, owns, controls, is controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with another person.

(3) “Age and identity verification” means a method, system, or device used by a sports wagering licensee to verify the bettors age and the bettors identity.

(4) “AML” means Anti-Money Laundering.

(5) “Applicant” means a person who, as required under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, submits to the Commission an application for a license or for qualification or renewal of a license.

(6) “Application” means the forms, information, documentation, and assurances submitted by an applicant or licensee to obtain a license or for qualification or renewal of a license.

(7) “Associated equipment” means any equipment or mechanical, electromechanical or electronic contrivance, component or machine used in connection with sports wagering, including computerized systems for controlling and monitoring mobile sports wagering.

(8) “Award” means the act of the SWARC approving the application of an applicant that meets the requirements for licensure under State Government Article Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, for a sports wagering license, which authorizes the Commission to issue the sports wagering license that is necessary for the applicant to commence sports wagering operations.

(9) “Awardee” means a qualified applicant to which SWARC has awarded a license.

(10) “Beneficial owner” means a person that holds at least a 5 percent interest in an applicant for, or holder of, a license awarded or issued under this subtitle, that is evidenced by:

(a) Record ownership;

(b) Stock or other ownership in an entity in a chain of parent and subsidiary, or affiliate entities, any one of which participates in the capital or profits of a sports wagering applicant or licensee;

(c) An interest that entitles a person to benefit substantially and is equivalent to ownership by an agreement, relationship, or other arrangement; or

(d) Compensation of a person, in any financial, legal, or beneficial form, if the compensation is based on revenue generated by a sports wagering licensee, including a percentage share on, or any compensation that is tied to, the performance of a sports wagering licensee’s sports wagering operations.

(11) “Bettor” means a person who places a sports wager.

(12) “Books and records” means documents pertaining to, prepared by, or generated by a sports wagering licensee, regardless of the medium through which the record is generated or maintained, including all general ledger records, subsidiary records and ledgers, computer-generated data, forms, documents, internal audit reports and work papers, correspondence, and personnel records.

(13) “Cancelled wager” means a wager that has been cancelled by a sports wagering licensee due to an event or circumstance that prevents completion of the wager or causes the wager to be nonredeemable.

(14) “Cheat or cheating” means to act alone, facilitate, deceive, or conspire or collude with another person, to improve the chance of winning a wager or to alter the outcome of a wager, by:

(a) Using non-public information in placing, increasing, decreasing, or cancelling a wager;

(b) Altering or misrepresenting the outcome of a sporting event on which a wager has been placed;

(c) Claiming or collecting winnings on a wager that the person did not win or that the person was not otherwise authorized to claim or collect;

(d) Manipulating, altering, or interfering with sports wagering equipment, associated equipment, communication technology, or client software with the intent to affect or alter the outcome of a sporting event;

(e) Interfering with or influencing a participant in a sporting event with the intent to alter an outcome of, or an individual’s performance in, a sporting event;

(f) Any conduct the Commission identifies as a means of conducting organized crime through sports wagering; or

(g) Any other conduct the Commission identifies as an abuse of the operation and administration of sports wagering as cheating in regulations promulgated under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A or 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(15) “Client software” means any software or application installed or operating on a bettor’s device for the purpose of interacting with a sports wagering platform and conducting online sports wagering.

(16) “Communication technology” means the methods and components used by a sports wagering licensee to facilitate the transmission of information related to sports wagering, including a:

(a) Transmitting system;

(b) Receiving system; and

(17) “Controlling entity” means an entity that possesses, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract, by beneficial ownership, or otherwise.

(18) “Data information center” means the physical location owned or leased by a sports wagering facility licensee, mobile sports wagering licensee, or online sports wagering licensee designated as the location where the licensees electronic data is stored, processed, or otherwise maintained.

(19) “Day” means a calendar day.

(20) “Dormant account” means a sports wagering bettor account that has not had any login or wagering activity for a period of 3 years.

(21) “Electronic bingo or electronic tip jar machine” has the same meaning as instant bingo machine stated in COMAR 36.07.01.02.

(22) “Entrant” means a participant in a sporting event upon which a wager may be placed as to the participants finishing position or performance in the sporting event.

(23) “Event number” means a set of alpha or numeric characters that correspond to a sporting event or an event ancillary to a sporting event.

(24) “Exchange wager” means a wager in which a bettor wagers with or against another bettor through a sports wagering licensee.

(25) “Excluded individual” means an individual who has been:

(a) Placed on the Commissions voluntary exclusion list under COMAR 36.01.03 and 36.10.10; or

(b) Placed on the Commissions mandatory exclusion list under 36.10.11.

(26) “Global risk management” means management, consultation, instruction, or transmission of information relating to sports wagering by a sports wagering licensee who holds a license to conduct sports wagering in another jurisdiction, to a sports wagering licensee in the State, including:

(a) Managing risks associated with sports wagering involving a sporting event for which a wager may be accepted;

(b) Setting or changing of available bets or wagers;

(d) Accepting or rejecting of bets or wagers;

(e) Pooling or laying off of bets or wagers; or

(f) Setting lines, point spreads, odds, or other activity relating to betting or wagering.

(27) “Gross pool” means the total amount of money wagered on the outcome of a particular event.

(28) “Holding company” means a principal or principal entity that directly or indirectly owns:

(a) At least 5 percent of the stock, equity interest, or other voting security of a sports wagering applicant or licensee; or

(b) Through an interest in one or more subsidiaries, a power, right, or security of a sports wagering applicant or licensee.

(29) “House rules” means a sports wagering licensees Commission-approved requirements for its sports wagering operation that are in addition to the Commissions regulations, and that shall include:

(a) A method for calculating and paying winning wagers;

(b) A process for handling incorrectly posted events, odds, wagers, or results;

(d) A method of notifying patrons of odds or proposition changes;

(e) A procedure for accepting wagers other than those processes posted by the sports wagering licensee;

(f) A method of notifying bettors that a winning ticket expires 182 days after the wager is settled;

(g) If the sports wagering platform allows the bettor to place a wager that pays more than the stated maximum amount, the licensees policy and methods for:

(i) Limiting the maximum amount a bettor may win on a wager; and

(ii) Precluding a bettor from, or allowing a bettor to, collect, a payout in excess of the purported winnings;

(h) A method of contacting the sports wagering licensee with questions and complaints;

(i) A method of preventing an excluded individual from participating in a sports wagering activity;

(j) A method of funding a sports wager; and

(k) Any other item required by the Commission to be addressed in the licensee’s house rules.

(30) “Independent certified testing laboratory” means a person engaged in the testing and verification of sports wagering equipment and the equipment, systems, and software utilized to collect, monitor, interpret, analyze, authorize, issue, redeem, report, and audit data with regard to a sports wagering activity that:

(a) Holds a certificate in good standing for compliance with:

(i) International Organization for Standardization #17025 — General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories; and

(ii) International Organization for Standardization #17020 — General Criteria for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspections;

(b) Has performed testing and certification of sport wagering equipment, systems, and software on behalf of a state within the United States for a period of 5 or more years; and

(31) “Independent evaluator” means a person that:

(a) Independently evaluates and rates sports wagering content provided by a sports wagering expert, sports wagering influencer, or content partner; or

(b) Independently evaluates, audits, or rates the accuracy of predictions for sporting event outcomes.

(32) “Indirect interest” means an interest, claim, right, legal share, or other financial stake in a person that is determined by the Commission to exist by virtue of a financial or other interest in another person.

(33) “In-game wager and In-play bet” mean a wager placed on the outcome of a sporting event after the event has started.

(34) “Institutional investor” means:

(a) A retirement fund administered by a public agency for the exclusive benefit of federal, State or local public employees;

(b) An investment company registered under §8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. §80a-8);

(c) A collective investment trust organized by a bank under Part 9 of the rules of the Comptroller of the Currency (12 CFR §9.18);

(d) A closed end investment trust registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission;

(e) A chartered or licensed life insurance company;

(f) A property and casualty insurance company;

(g) A banking or other chartered or licensed lending institution;

(h) An investment advisor registered under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. §§80b-1—80b-21); or

(i) Any other person registered in any foreign jurisdiction and regulated in accordance with a statue of any foreign jurisdiction that the Commission determines to be substantially similar to that regulated by the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.

(35) “Integrity monitoring” means the observation of sports wagering to identify unusual wagering activity or other suspicious sports wagering activity that may be reported to law enforcement or an organization charged with oversight or monitoring of a sporting event.

(36) “Issue or issuance” means the Commissions final act of authorizing an applicant to legally exercise the authority of, or commence activity under, the scope of the license for which it applied.

(37) “Kiosk” means a Commission-approved device that may be used by a bettor to place a wager and may be used to redeem a winning wager.

(38) “Layoff wager” means a wager placed by a sports wagering operator with another sports wagering operator for the purpose of offsetting bettor wagers.

(39) “Licensee” means an applicant who has been issued a license required under this subtitle.

(40) “Mandatory exclusion list” means a list maintained by the Commission under State Government Article, §§9-1A-24 and 9-1E-11, Annotated Code of Maryland, that identifies an individual who is to be excluded or ejected from:

(a) A sports wagering facility; or

(b) Participating in online sports wagering.

(41) “Maryland State Fair Society” means the holder of a license issued to the holder by the State Racing Commission allowing the holder to have a race that meets specified conditions under Business Regulation Article, §11524, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(42) ” Mobile sports wagering licensee” means a sports wagering licensee who is authorized to conduct and operate online sports wagering.

(43) “Maximum wager limit” means the largest wager that can be wagered on a single sports wager.

(44) “Money line wager” means a wager on a participant winning a sporting event without the use of the point spread.

(45) “Multi-factor authentication” means a procedure that requires more than one method to verify a bettors identity through a combination of two or more independent credentials, including:

(a) Information known only to the bettor, such as a password, pattern or answers to challenge questions; and

(b) A bettor’s biometric data, such as fingerprints, facial or voice recognition, to the extent this data does not violate privacy laws.

(46) “Non-wagering employee” means an individual who is:

(a) Employed or is seeking to be employed by an applicant for or holder of a sports wagering license, and whose duties are or will be other than the duties of a wagering employee; or

(b) Not otherwise required by the Commission to be licensed as a wagering employee.

(47) “Online sports wagering” means sports wagering that is conducted through a sports wagering platform that:

(a) Is accessed on a computer, phone, or other interactive device; and

(b) Is accepted by a mobile sports wagering licensee or an online sports wagering operator.

(48) “Online sports wagering operator or online sports wagering operator licensee” means an entity registered with a state to do business within a jurisdiction of the United States that the Commission has issued a license to operate online sports wagering on behalf of a mobile sports wagering licensee.

(49) “Over-under wager” means a wager in which a sports wagering licensee sets a number for a statistic in a sporting event, and a bettor wagers that the actual result in the sporting event will be higher or lower than the number set by the sports wagering licensee.

(50) “Parimutuel betting” has the meaning stated in Business Regulation Article, §11-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(51) “Parlay wager” means a wager that involves two or more sports wagers combined into one wager.

(52) “Payout” means the total payment due on a winning wager.

(53) “Penalty” means an amount not to exceed $5,000 that the Commission may impose for each separate violation of the Sports Wagering Law, the Commissions regulations, or a directive of the Commission.

(54) “Personally identifiable information” means a person’s name in addition to other data or information that may be used, alone or combined with other data or information, to identify, contact, or locate a registered bettor, including:

(a) Initials, or personal mark;

(b) Unique biometric or genetic print of an individual’s image;

(d) Date of birth;

(e) Identification number issued by the government of a state, or the United States;

(f) Passport or identification number issued by a government for the purpose of establishing identity or documenting citizenship-related status;

(g) Financial information, including an account number, taxpayer identification number, security code, access code, or password;

(h) Residential address; or

(i) Data or information determined by the Commission to identify an individual.

(55) “Point of sale system” means the hardware, software and communications that comprise a system capable of accepting sports wagers using terminals operated by a cashier or a kiosk operated by a bettor on the premises of a sports wagering facility that has been approved by the Commission.

(56) “Pool wager” means a wager with a fixed entry cost where the bettors winnings may depend on the number of other bettors wagering on the sporting event.

(57) Predatory Marketing Practice.

(a) “Predatory marketing practice” means an advertisement or promotion of an activity, product, or service related to sports wagering that is:

(i) False or deceptive;

(ii) Illegal;

(iii) Knowingly directed to an individual who is younger than 21 years old and is not a participant in the sporting event;

(iv) Knowingly directed to an excluded individual; or

(v) Prohibited by law, regulation or court order.

(b) “Predatory marketing practice” includes an advertisement or promotion of an activity, product, or service related to sports wagering that:

(i) Uses or depicts an individual who is, or appears to be, younger than 21 years old;

(ii) By font, color, placement, or any other means, obscures or fails to disclose a material condition or limiting factor associated with the activity, product, or service being marketed; or

(iii) Fails to include or obscures the gambling assistance message required under COMAR 36.10.10.

(58) “Principal” means:

(a) An officer, director, or person who directly or indirectly owns or holds a legal or beneficial interest of at least 5 percent in the securities of an applicant for or holder of a license awarded or issued under this subtitle;

(b) A person who has a controlling interest in, or the ability to elect a majority of the board of directors of an applicant for or holder of a license awarded or issued under this subtitle;

(c) A lender or other licensed financial institution of a sports wagering license applicant for or holder of a license awarded or issued under this subtitle or licensee, or a sports wagering contractor license applicant or licensee other than a bank or lending institution which makes a loan or holds a mortgage or other lien acquired in the ordinary course of business;

(d) An underwriter of an applicant for or holder of a license award or issued under this subtitle; or

(e) A person or deemed by the Commission to be a principal.

(59) Principal Employee.

(a) “Principal employee” means an individual who owns, controls, or manages a licensee that is a sports wagering facility, sports wagering mobile operator, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor.

(b) “Principal employee” includes an employee of a Tier 1 sports wagering contractor who performs any function of a Tier 1 sports wagering contractor.

(60) “Prohibited sports wager” means any sports wager not approved by the Commission.

(61) “Proposition wager or proposition bet” means a wager on an individual action, statistic, occurrence, or non-occurrence which is determined during a sporting event.

(62) “Registered bettor” means a person who has registered with a sports wagering licensee to make wagers or for inclusion in the licensees bettor tracking system.

(63) “Restricted area” means that part of a sports wagering facility directly related to the operation of sports wagering where access is specifically designated by the Commission as restricted, including:

(a) Cashiers cage, including a satellite cashiers cage and ancillary offices;

(b) Computer space allocated to sports wagering platforms;

(d) Areas designated for the storage or repair of sports wagering equipment;

(e) Information technology operations centers;

(f) Surveillance monitoring rooms;

(g) Vault and armored car bay locations;

(h) Data information center;

(i) Any area that the sports wagering licensee has designated as restricted in its Commission-approved accounting and internal control systems; and

(j) Any other area the Commission designates a restricted area.

(64) “Risk management” means processes and tools that sports wagering licensees use to manage the risk and liabilities associated with sports wagering.

(65) “Sanction” means an enforcement action that the Commission may take against an applicant or licensee, and may include suspension or revocation of a license, reprimand, or imposition of a condition on a licensee.

(66) “Satellite simulcast betting” has the meaning stated in Business Regulation Article, §11-815, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(67) “Satellite simulcast facility” means the location specified in a permit issued by the State Racing Commission necessary for offering satellite simulcast betting under Business Regulation Article, §§11-815—11-832, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(68) “Settled wager” means a wager that has been resolved with a result of either a win, loss, or push to the bettor.

(69) “Sports bettor tracking system” means the hardware, software, communications technology, and other ancillary equipment owned or leased by a sports wagering licensee to collect, monitor, interpret, analyze, authorize, report, and audit data pertaining to:

(a) A sports wagering activity; and

(b) If a bettor has registered with the sports wagering licensee for inclusion in a bettor tracking system, a bettors sports wagering activity.

(70) “Sports wagering” means:

(a) The business of accepting a wager on a sporting event; and

(b) Placing a wager with a sports wagering licensee on a sporting event.

(71) “Sports wagering account or bettor account” means an electronic account that may be established by a bettor for the purpose of sports wagering, including making deposits and withdrawals, placing wagers, and receiving payouts on winning wagers.

(72) “Sports Wagering Application Review Commission or SWARC” means the Commission established under State Government Article, §9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(73) “Sports wagering content” means:

(a) The setting of odds; or

(b) The prediction of sporting event outcomes of any type provided at no cost, for a fee, or through a subscription or other partnership, including:

(i) Moneylines;

(ii) Against the spread;

(iii) Totals;

(iv) Futures;

(v) Parlays; and

(vi) Other outcomes.

(74) “Sports wagering content partner” or “content partner” means an individual who, or a platform that, creates sports wagering content for a sports wagering licensee through contracted work, affiliation, or other partnership.

(75) “Sports wagering contractor” or “contractor”:

(a) Means, other than an individual, a person who contracts with a sports wagering licensee to provide services as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 sports wagering contractor, that may include:

(i) Management or operation;

(ii) Security;

(iii) Service, maintenance, update, or repair of sports wagering equipment or associated equipment or software; or

(iv) Any other service for which the Commission requires a sports wagering contractor license; and

(b) Includes a person who owns or controls a service described in §B(75)(a) of this regulation.

(76) “Sports wagering contractor Tier 1” or “Tier 1 contractor” means a sports wagering contractor that provides sports wagering equipment or services and:

(a) Does not accept wagers;

(b) Whose services may affect sports wagering payouts or other wagering outcomes;

(c) Manufactures self-service kiosks, devices, or machines that have been approved by the Commission for use in a sports wagering facility;

(d) May have contact with, or access to, sports wagering equipment or sports wagering platforms;

(e) Supplies parts or software related to sports wagering operations;

(f) Provides security for sports wagering operations;

(g) May employ a sports wagering employee that is a principal employee;

(h) Is an independent evaluator; or

(i) Is a sports wagering content partner.

(77) “Sports wagering contractor Tier 2 or Tier 2 contractor” means a sports wagering contractor that supplies equipment or services related to a sports wagering licensees sports wagering operations, and:

(a) Whose services may not affect wagering outcomes;

(b) Has no contact with, or access to, sports wagering equipment or sports wagering platforms; and

(78) “Sports wagering employee or wagering employee” means an individual who:

(a) Is or is seeking to be employed by an applicant for or holder of a sports wagering license, whose duties relate, or may relate to the operation of a sports wagering facility or sports wagering, and who performs or supervises or may perform or supervise the performance of:

(i) Operating, servicing, or maintaining sports wagering equipment or associated equipment or software;

(ii) Accounting, maintaining, or auditing a licensees sports wagering-related financial records;

(iii) Counting or processing sports wagering revenue, wagers, payouts, or proceeds;

(iv) Conducting security or surveillance in or around a sports wagering facility or the operation center of a mobile sports wagering licensee or online sports wagering operator licensee; or

(v) Operating or maintaining a sports wagering licensees information systems;

(b) Is employed by a sports wagering contractor, whose duties directly relate to the repair, service, or distribution of sports wagering equipment or associated equipment or software, or is otherwise required to be present at a wagering facility or in a restricted area of a wagering facility; or

(79) “Sports wagering equipment” means any mechanical, electronic or other device, mechanism, software or equipment, and related supplies used or consumed in the operation of sports wagering, including a self-service kiosk on the premises of a sports wagering facility.

(80) “Sports wagering facility, wagering facility, or facility” means a place where a bettor may place a wager in person, that:

(a) Is physically located on premises that are owned, leased, or occupied by a sports wagering facility licensee; and

(b) Has been issued a sports wagering facility license by the Commission.

(81) “Sports wagering facility operator or sports wagering facility operator licensee” means a person that operates sports wagering on behalf of a sports wagering facility licensee:

(a) On premises that are physically owned, leased, or occupied by the sports wagering facility licensee; and

(b) Has been issued a sports wagering facility operator license by the Commission.

(82) “Sports wagering facility operator license” means an operator license issued by the Commission to a person that operates a sports wagering facility on behalf of a sports wagering facility licensee.

(83) “Sports wagering influencer” or “sports wagering expert” means:

(a) A person who creates sports wagering content for the benefit of a sports wagering licensee, a content partner, or the person’s benefit; and

(b) The sports wagering content:

(i) Uses a person’s prestige, popularity, notoriety, or specific knowledge or expertise that is real, implied, or suggested; and

(ii) Attempts to, or does, encourage, induce, or persuade a bettor’s wagering decision.

(84) “Sports wagering website” means the website or interactive wagering application through which a sports wagering licensee makes authorized mobile sports wagering available.

(85) “Sports wagering license” means a license issued by the Commission that authorizes the holder to accept sports wagers.

(86) “Sports wagering licensee” means the holder of a sports wagering license.

(87) “Sports wagering operation” or “sports wagering operations” means the entirety of a sports wagering licensee’s business of conducting sports wagering and related activities, including:

(a) Accepting and redeeming wagers;

(b) Maintaining financial accounting;

(d) Securing a sports wagering platform;

(e) Conducting surveillance of a sports wagering facility;

(f) Owning, leasing, or occupying a sports wagering facility; and

(g) Performing any other related activity.

(88) “Sports wagering platform” means:

(b) Hardware, software, firmware, communications technology, or other equipment that a sports wagering licensee uses to:

(i) Allow a bettor to participate in sports wagering;

(ii) Display the wager outcomes and other similar information necessary to facilitate sports wagering;

(iii) Review bettor accounts and generate financial reports;

(iv) Suspend wagering on sporting events;

(v) Input outcomes for sporting events; and

(vi) Set any configurable parameters.

(89) “Sports wagering ticket” means a printed record issued or an electronic record maintained by a sports wagering platform that evidences a sports wager.

(90) “Sports wagering voucher” means a printed record or digital representation issued by a sports wagering platform that may be used to fund a wager or may be redeemable for cash.

(91) “Straight wager and single-game bet” mean a wager on a single sporting event that will be determined by a point spread, money line or total score.

(92) “Teaser bet” means a wager in which the sports wagering licensee adjusts the odds of winning in a bettors favor.

(93) “Temporary sports wagering facility” means an area approved by the Commission for use in sports wagering operations during the construction of a facility.

(94) Unredeemed Item.

(a) “Unredeemed item” means a sports wagering voucher, sports wagering ticket, or similar item that has monetary value and:

(i) Has been won by a bettor participating in sports wagering; or

(ii) Has been inserted into sports wagering equipment.

(b) “Unredeemed item” does not include cash.

(95) “Unusual wagering activity” means a wager or pattern of wagering by a bettor that:

(a) Is abnormal in amount, frequency, pattern, or type; or

(b) May indicate past, current, attempted, or planned cheating.

(96) “Video lottery employee” means an individual who holds a license issued under State Government Article, §9-1A-14, Annotated Code of Maryland, and meets the requirements of COMAR 36.03.02.12.

(97) “Voided wager” means a wager invalidated by a licensee for a specified sporting event.

(98) “Wager or wagering” means betting a sum of money or promotional credit on the outcome of a sporting event.

(99) “Wagering day” means a period of time determined by the Commission, not to exceed 24 hours, that marks the beginning and ending times of wagering activities for the purposes of establishing accounting reports and determining daily proceeds.

Cross References

36.01.01.01B(25)

36.01.01.01B(27)

36.10.13.43

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.02 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27. 2024 (50:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: : Business Regulation Article, §§11-101, 11-524, and 11-815—11-832; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; State Government Article, §§9-110, 9-1A-01, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-05, 9-1A-11, 9-1A-14, 9-1A-24, 9-1E-01, and 9-1E-17; Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 603, §6, Acts of 2012, and Ch. 10, §23, Acts of 2018

36.10.02 All Applicants and Licensees — Applications and Investigations

COMAR 36.10.02.01 Scope.

All applicants for licenses related to the State’s Sports Wagering Program shall comply with the requirements set forth in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commission’s regulations, to establish their qualifications, comply with requirements for the issuance of a license, and, if the Commission issues a license, comply with the contents of the license application, and all applicable laws and regulations.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.02 General.

A. This chapter includes application and license requirements for all licenses the Commission is authorized to issue under State Government Article, §9-1E-05, Annotated Code of Maryland, to implement the State’s Sports Wagering Program.

B. Applicants and licensees are subject to any additional requirements in this Subtitle based on the category of license the applicant applies for or the licensee holds.

C. Unless a person holds a valid license issued by the Commission, the person may not offer or conduct sports wagering, or engage in an activity for which a license is required.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.03 Process.

A. Submission Requirements.

(1) If the Commission requires an application to be submitted by a particular date:

(a) The application and nonrefundable application fee shall be delivered to the Commission not later than 5 p.m. on the date specified by the Commission; and

(b) An application submitted after the deadline may not be accepted or considered by the Commission.

(2) An applicant may not submit an application less than 1 year after the Commission has:

(a) Taken final action on a license denial of a previous license application involving the applicant;

(b) Taken final action on a sanction resulting in revocation of a previous license involving the applicant; or

B. Applications.

(1) An application submitted to the Commission shall:

(a) Consist of an original and the number of copies required by the Commission and shall be in an electronic format or other format required by the Commission; and

(b) Be sworn before a notary public as to its truth and validity by the applicant or, if the applicant is not an individual, by the chief executive officer of the applicant.

(2) An applicant shall include the applicable nonrefundable application fee with the license application.

(3) Upon receipt of a timely application and application fee, the Commission staff shall review the application to determine whether it contains all the information required under this chapter.

(4) If the Commission determines that required information has not been submitted, Commission staff shall notify the applicant in writing of the nature of the deficiency.

(5) An applicant notified in accordance with §B(4) of this regulation may submit the documents necessary to complete the application not later than 15 days after the Commission issues the notification.

(6) The Commission may not consider the application of an applicant who is notified in accordance with §B(4) of this regulation and who fails to submit the requested documents in a timely manner.

(7) The Commission shall review and consider a timely, complete application submitted as required in this regulation.

C. Changes in Application.

(2) After an application has been filed by an applicant, the applicant may not amend the application except to:

(a) Address a deficiency in accordance with a notice sent under §B(4) of this regulation;

(b) Clarify information contained in the application as required by the Commission or the Commission staff; or

(c) Address a change in the circumstances surrounding the application that was outside the control of the applicant and that affects the ability of the applicant to comply with the law or the regulations of the Commission.

(3) To amend an application under §C(2)(c) of this regulation, an applicant shall submit to the Commission a written request to amend the application, stating:

(a) The change in the circumstances surrounding the application that necessitates the amendment;

(b) The nature of the amendment; and

(c) The reason why the amendment is necessary to bring the application into compliance with the law or the regulations of the Commission.

(4) The Commission or Commission staff shall grant or deny each request submitted under §C(3) of this regulation and notify the applicant.

(5) A request shall be granted if the applicant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that:

(a) The circumstances requiring the amendment were outside the control of the applicant;

(b) Before the change in the circumstances surrounding the application, the application complied with the applicable provisions of law or regulations of the Commission; and

(c) The amendment is necessary to bring the application into compliance with the applicable provisions of the law or regulations of the Commission.

(6) An applicant may withdraw a license application if:

(a) The applicant submits a written request to the Commission to withdraw the application; and

(b) The written request is submitted before the Commission has:

(i) Denied the application; or

(ii) Terminated a temporary license.

(7) If an applicant withdraws an application, the application fee will not be refunded.

D. Notice of Intended Change in Licensed Sports Wagering Employee’s Employment Status.

(1) Within 14 calendar days of a change in employment status, a licensee shall notify the Commission of the intended change in employment by submitting forms and documents required by the Commission in the manner set forth in §B of this regulation.

(2) The Commission shall conduct a background investigation of the individual to verify that the individual’s license remains in good standing.

(3) If the Commission determines that the individual’s license is not in good standing, the Commission shall notify the individual and, within 15 days after the Commission issues the notification, the licensee shall submit:

(a) Information, documentation, or assurances to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that the licensee remains qualified to hold a license; and

(b) Any other information, documentation, or assurances required by the Commission.

(4) If the licensee has been separated from employment with a sports wagering facility licensee, sports wagering operator licensee, mobile sports wagering facility licensee, or online sports wagering licensee for more than 6 months and notified the Commission of an intended change in employment status, the licensee shall pay the fee for conducting a criminal history records check specified in Regulation .05B of this chapter.

(5) The Commission may not approve a change in employment status for a sports wagering employee licensee who fails to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, all license qualification criteria.

(6) A sports wagering employee may not effect a change in employment status without prior Commission approval.

E. Burden of Proof. Under all circumstances, the burden of proof shall be on the person that is required to be licensed, maintain the license, or qualified to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, the person is eligible and qualified as required under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commission’s regulations.

F. Administrative Costs of Background Investigations.

(b) Any payments made by the Commission to a person approved by the Commission to conduct background investigations.

(2) Failure to reimburse the Commission shall be grounds for disqualification of an applicant or disapproval of a licensee’s change in employment status.

(3) The Commission may require an advance deposit from an applicant or licensee who has notified the Commission of an intended change in employment status for the Commission’s estimate of the administrative costs of conducting the applicant’s or licensee’s background investigation.

(4) If administrative costs of conducting an applicant’s or licensee’s background investigation exceed the estimate provided in §F(3), the applicant or licensee shall pay the additional costs prior to the Commission finalizing the background investigation.

(5) The Commission shall refund to an applicant any unused amount of the advance deposit.

G. Payment and Collection.

(1) An applicant shall pay the administrative costs and fees required under this regulation by:

(a) Wire transfer;

(b) Money order;

(d) Any other manner designated by the Commission.

(2) The Commission may address an applicant’s or licensee’s failure to pay a required fee, penalty, or proceeds:

(a) As provided in COMAR 36.10.12; or

(b) By filing a claim against the performance bond that covers the applicant.

H. Continuing Obligations.

(1) At all times, a person who is awarded or issued a license, and a person who is otherwise required to meet Commission qualifications, shall conform to all of the information contained in the license application and documents submitted to SWARC and the Commission.

(2) An applicant or licensee may not discriminate against a person who in good faith informs the Commission of an act or omission that the person believes constitutes a violation of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, or regulations promulgated by the SWARC or the Commission.

(3) If information submitted to the SWARC or the Commission by a person described in §H(1) of this regulation changes during the term of the license or qualification, the person shall immediately submit written notification of the change to the Commission.

(4) An applicant or licensee has an affirmative and continuing obligation to:

(a) Inform the Commission of an act or omission that the applicant or licensee knows or should have known constitutes a violation of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Commission’s regulations;

(b) Provide the Commission with all information relating to qualifications in the form specified by the Commission;

(d) Cooperate in a Commission inquiry, investigation, or hearing;

(e) On issuance of a request to answer or produce information, evidence, or testimony requested by the Commission, provide it; and

(f) As required under State Government Article, §9-1E-07(b)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland, comply with any Commission request or requirement for information and records necessary for setting reasonable and appropriate minority business enterprise participation goals and procedures for the procurement of goods and service related to sports wagering, including procurement of construction, equipment, and ongoing services.

(5) Failure to comply with the obligations of §H of this regulation shall be grounds for the Commission taking enforcement action under COMAR 36.10.08.

Cross References

36.10.02.10C(3)

36.10.06.06F(3)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.04 Personal and Background Information.

A. Except as otherwise provided in the Commission’s regulations, the application documents shall include the information required under §B of this regulation, for a person who is:

(1) The applicant;

(2) A director, officer, or key management individual employed by the applicant;

(3) A partner of the applicant;

(4) Any other person who owns, controls, or directs a legal or beneficial interest of 5 percent or more in the applicant;

(5) A principal;

(6) A principal employee;

(7) A principal entity;

(8) A holding company of the applicant; or

(9) An affiliate of the applicant.

B. An individual listed under §A of this regulation shall furnish the individual’s:

(1) Full name and any previous names or aliases;

(2) Date of birth;

(3) Physical description;

(4) Home and business addresses and telephone numbers;

(5) Driver’s license number and state of issuance;

(6) Social Security number;

(7) Photograph in a type and size required by the Commission;

(8) Fingerprints for a criminal records check:

(a) For a State resident, from an electronic fingerprinting service approved by the Commission; or

(b) For an out-of-State resident, one FBI and one State fingerprint card, taken within the previous 45 days before submission to the Commission; and

(9) Any other document or information required by the Commission.

C. A person listed under §A of this regulation that is not an individual shall furnish, with its application documents:

(1) Pursuant to any applicable requirements of the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation, evidence that the person is in good standing to conduct business in the State;

(2) For a corporation, documentation showing the:

(a) State in which the applicant is incorporated; and

(b) Name and address of the applicant’s resident agent for service of process in Maryland; and

(3) For a nonprofit corporation, only the information required under §B of this regulation for an individual who is a director or officer of the applicant.

D. A licensee who has notified the Commission of an intended change in employment status shall provide the information as set forth in §B of this regulation.

E. The Commission may require an applicant to furnish the information listed in §B of this regulation for the applicant’s family and associates.

F. Inadvertent, nonsubstantive errors that might be made in furnishing the information required by this regulation may not be used as a reason by the Commission for disqualifying the applicant.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.05 Information for Background Investigation.

A. An individual or authorized representative of a person that is required to submit an application, or be investigated, shall:

(1) Submit to the Commission a complete legible set of the individual’s fingerprints for:

(a) The Federal Bureau of Investigation; and

(b) The Maryland Criminal Justice Information System;

(2) Complete a background form supplied by the Commission which includes a statement disclosing whether the individual has ever been:

(a) Arrested;

(b) Convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received probation before judgment for, a felony or misdemeanor, other than a misdemeanor traffic offense;

(d) Found liable in connection with a civil action related to gaming or sports wagering;

(e) A debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding; or

(f) Denied a bond; and

(3) Complete any acknowledgement forms required by law including an FBI Privacy Act notice.

B. The forms submitted in compliance with this regulation shall be accompanied by the:

(1) Fee authorized under Criminal Procedure Article, §10-221(b)(7), Annotated Code of Maryland, for access to Maryland criminal history records; and

(2) Mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.

C. If an applicant under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, is a citizen of any country other than the United States, the background investigation required under State Government Article, §9-1E-07(f), Annotated Code of Maryland, shall include an international criminal history records check.

Cross References

36.10.02.03D(4)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.06 Consent for Investigation.

A. An individual who is required to provide personal and background information under this chapter shall provide a statement that irrevocably gives consent to the Commission, the SWARC, and persons authorized by the Commission to:

(1) Verify all information provided in all documents or forms submitted to the Commission or the SWARC; and

(2) Conduct a background investigation of the individual.

B. A person who is required to provide information under this chapter shall:

(1) As applicable, execute these forms:

(a) An irrevocable Acknowledgment and Disclosure;

(b) Affidavit of Representative of Applicant;

(d) Certificate of Business Relationship; and

(e) Any other release or authorization required by the Commission to investigate the qualifications of the applicant; and

(2) Authorize the Commission and, if appropriate, the SWARC, to have access to any and all information in the custody of any other jurisdiction about the person, including:

(a) Information the person provided to the jurisdiction while being investigated for a gaming or sports wagering-related license or qualification;

(b) Information that the jurisdiction obtained while investigating the person for a gaming or sports wagering-related license or qualification; and

(c) Any other information about the person pertaining to the person’s license or qualifications related to gaming or sports wagering in another jurisdiction.

Cross References

36.10.02.03F(1)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.07 Organizational Documents.

A. If the applicant is a corporation, the application documents shall include a:

(1) Statement of when the corporation was organized;

(2) Copy of the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the corporation;

(4) Statement and documentation of whether the corporation has filed restated articles of incorporation.

B. If the applicant is an unincorporated business association, the application documents shall include a:

(1) Copy of each organizational document of the applicant, including any partnership agreement; and

(2) Description of any oral agreements involving the organization of the applicant.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.08 Ownership of Applicant.

A. An applicant shall disclose all:

(1) Principals;

(2) Principal entities, as defined in COMAR 36.03.01.02; and

(3) Persons who have, or exercise, voting rights in or as to the applicant.

B. In addition to the requirements in §A of this regulation, the applicant shall disclose the following:

(1) If authorized to issue capital stock, for each class of stock authorized:

(a) Total number of shares;

(b) Par value, if any;

(d) Current rate of dividend; and

(e) Number of shares outstanding and the market value of each share; and

(2) If a corporation:

(a) Include a certified copy of each voting trust or voting agreement in which capital stock of the applicant is held, and describe the:

(i) Name and address of each stockholder participating in the trust or agreement;

(ii) Class of stock involved; and

(iii) Total number of shares held by the trust or agreement;

(b) Provide the terms of any proxy by which any capital stock may be voted, and provide the:

(i) Name and address of the person holding the proxy;

(ii) Name and address of the stockholder who granted the proxy;

(iii) Class of stock for which the proxy may vote; and

(iv) Total number of shares voted by the proxy;

(c) Include any provisions described in §B(2)(a) and (b) of this regulation, and the procedures by which these provisions may be modified for the redemption, repurchase, retirement, conversion, or exchange of an ownership interest;

(d) State whether the:

(i) Applicant’s stock may be traded through options; and

(ii) Corporation, or a stockholder, has executed an agreement or contract to convey any of the corporation’s or the stockholder’s stock at a future date;

(e) Include a copy or a description of each agreement or contract disclosed under §B(2)(d) of this regulation;

(f) Include a copy of each prospectus, pro forma, and other promotional material about the applicant that the applicant may give to potential investors if it receives a sports wagering license; and

(g) Fully disclose any stock options that may exist or have been granted.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.09 Directors, Officers, and Partners.

A. If the applicant is not an individual, the application documents shall include a list of the individuals who are serving, or who are designated to serve, during the first year after the date the application documents are submitted to the Commission as a director, officer, partner, or any other principal.

B. For each individual listed under §A of this regulation, the applicant shall provide:

(1) The individual’s name and address;

(2) Each position or office of the applicant held by the individual;

(3) The individual’s principal occupation during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the application documents are submitted to the Commission; and

(4) The nature and extent of any ownership interest that the individual has in the applicant.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.10 Principal Entity.

A. The application documents shall identify any principal entity of an applicant, and for each:

(1) Describe the principal entity’s ownership of the applicant;

(2) Describe the extent of the principal entity’s control over the applicant; and

(3) Include information and documents required under Regulations .03 through .07 of this chapter.

B. Principal Entities as Approved Institutional Investors.

(1) A principal entity may request the Commission to waive the requirement of conducting a full background investigation of the principal entity.

(2) The Commission may approve a principal entity’s request for a waiver if the principal entity:

(a) Meets one of the definitions of institutional investor in Chapter .01 of this subtitle; and

(b) Satisfactorily completes and submits an institutional investor waiver application as required by the Commission.

(3) A principal entity for which the Commission has approved a waiver request under §B(2) of this regulation is an approved institutional investor.

(4) An institutional investor may maintain an approved waiver as an institutional investor by:

(a) Maintaining an ownership interest in an applicant or licensee; and

(b) Providing the Commission with the statement of ownership percentage it reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission:

(i) Annually, before the last day of April; or

(ii) As otherwise directed by the Commission.

(5) If an approved institutional investor complies with §B(4) of this regulation, the Commissions approval is valid for 5 years from the date of approval, and:

(a) The waiver may apply to one or more applicants or licensees in which the entity is an institutional investor; and

(b) The institutional investor shall submit an institutional waiver application every 5 years from the date of the Commissions last approval.

(6) If an approved institutional investor does not meet the requirements of §B(4) of this regulation with respect to one or more applicants or licensees:

(a) The approved institutional investor shall notify the Commission in writing if the institutional investors ownership interest falls below 5 percent; and

C. Qualified Principal Entities.

(1) This section does not apply to a principal entity that is an approved institutional investor under §B of this regulation.

(2) If the Commission investigates a principal entity’s application for qualification and determines that the principal entity is qualified:

(a) The Commission will recognize the qualification determination for 5 years from the date that the principal entity is found qualified; and

(b) If the same qualified principal entity is identified in a subsequent license application within the same 5-year period, the qualified principal entity is not required to submit a new principal entity disclosure form.

(3) A qualified principal entity shall comply with the continuing obligation requirements described in Regulation .03 of this chapter.

(4) If a qualified principal entity no longer meets a qualification requirement, the Commission may require the principal entity to:

(a) File a new principal entity disclosure form;

(b) Submit to a new background investigation; and

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.11 Outside Interests.

An applicant shall disclose in its application documents whether the applicant, or a principal or partner of the applicant:

A. Has ever held an ownership interest in a licensee of the Commission; or

B. Is currently engaged in the business of sports wagering in another jurisdiction, and the nature and extent of that involvement.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.12 Alternative Licensing Standards.

A. General.

(a) Are comprehensive;

(b) Are thorough; and

(2) The Commission may not waive a requirement that:

(a) Relates to minority business enterprise participation goals and procedures established under State Government Article, §9-1E-07, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Is a requirement of SWARC under State Government Article, §9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland, or regulations promulgated by the SWARC.

(3) If the Commission has established an abbreviated process for licensing, the Commission may:

(a) Waive some or all of the requirements in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) Issue a license to a person having a similar license from a jurisdiction described in §A(1) of this regulation.

(4) The Commission may delegate its authority to decide whether to apply an alternative licensing standard to staff.

B. Process.

(1) An applicant or licensee requesting the use of an alternative licensing requirement shall submit a written request in a format specified by the Commission and that complies with the process established by the Commission under §A of this regulation.

(2) A written request shall contain at least the following:

(a) The state in which the applicant holds a valid sports wagering or related license;

(b) An explanation of the unique circumstances justifying the request; and

(3) Upon receipt of a request that fails to comply with §B(1) and (2) of this regulation, staff shall notify the requestor:

(a) Of any deficiency; and

(b) That the waiver request will not be considered unless the identified deficiency is corrected.

C. Decision.

(1) Upon receipt of a request that complies with §B of this regulation, staff shall:

(a) Present the request to the Commission as soon as practicable; or

(b) If the Commission has delegated to staff the authority to decide the request, decide the request as soon as practicable.

(2) After the Commission or staff decides whether to grant the request, staff shall notify the requestor.

(3) The decision of the Commission or staff regarding an alternative licensing requirement is final and not appealable.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.13 Exemption or Waiver of License Requirement.

A. General.

(1) The Commission may grant an exemption from, or waiver of, a licensing requirement or grounds for denial of a license at the request of an applicant, if the Commission determines that the requirement or grounds for denial of a license as applied to the applicant are not necessary in order to protect the public interest or accomplish the policies established by State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) The Commission may grant an exemption from, or waiver of, a regulatory licensing requirement, so that an applicant or licensee is not:

(a) Required to comply with a regulatory licensing requirement; or

(b) Subject to specific regulatory basis for denial of a license.

(3) The Commission may delegate to staff its authority to grant an exemption from, or waiver of, a regulatory licensing requirement.

B. Process.

(1) A person requesting an exemption or waiver under this regulation shall submit a written request in a format specified by the Commission.

(2) A written request shall contain at least the following:

(a) The COMAR section for the standard for which the applicant seeks the exemption or waiver;

(b) Detailed facts in support of the request;

(d) Any other information requested by staff or the Commission.

(3) Upon receipt of an exemption or waiver request that fails to comply with §B(1) or (2) of this regulation, staff shall notify the requestor:

(a) Of any deficiency; and

(b) That the request will not be considered unless the identified deficiency is corrected.

C. Decision.

(1) Upon receipt of a request that complies with §§A and B of this regulation, staff shall:

(a) Submit the request to the Commission as soon as practicable; or

(b) If the Commission has delegated to staff the authority to decide the request, make a decision on the request as soon as practicable.

(2) At any time before or after a waiver or exemption request has been granted, the Commission may:

(a) Limit or place restrictions on the exemption or waiver as the Commission considers necessary in the public interest; and

(b) Require the applicant or licensee who is granted the exemption or waiver to:

(i) Cooperate with the Commission; and

(ii) Provide the Commission with any additional information required as a condition of the exemption or waiver.

(3) After the Commission or staff decides whether to grant or deny the request, staff shall notify the requestor of the decision.

(4) The decision of the Commission or staff regarding an exemption or waiver of a licensing requirement is final and not appealable.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.02.14 Bonds.

A. The Commission may require an applicant or licensee to obtain a performance bond before the Commission issues or renews a license.

B. The performance bond shall:

(1) Be for the benefit of the State for the faithful performance of the requirements imposed by State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Commission regulations; and

(2) Identify the Agency as the obligee.

C. If a performance bond is required for a license, the Commission may not issue or renew a license unless it has:

(1) Exempted the applicant or licensee from the performance bond requirement; or

(2) Received satisfactory documentation of the performance bond.

D. The Commission may apply a performance bond to the payment of an unpaid liability of the applicant or licensee to the Agency and the State.

E. Performance bond amounts and exemptions are specified in regulations that pertain to a specific license.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.03 All Applicants and Licensees — Qualification Requirements

COMAR 36.10.03.01 Scope.

A. An applicant for, and a holder of, a license necessary for the State’s Sports Wagering Program, shall meet the same qualification requirements for licensees that the Commission issues under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. This chapter includes the qualification requirements, and process for the issuance of a license, for all applicants for licenses related to sports wagering that the Commission is authorized to issue under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. Additional qualifications and license requirements may apply based on license category and are specified in succeeding chapters.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02—9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08 9-1A-14, 9-1A-18—9-1A-20, 9-1A-24, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.03.02 Qualification Requirements.

A. The Commission or Agency staff may consider an applicant’s qualifications if the applicant has:

(1) Paid the applicable nonrefundable application fee;

(2) Unless exempt, provided documentation that:

(a) The applicant has obtained the required performance bond; or

(b) A person authorized to provide a performance bond in the State has approved the applicant for a performance bond; and

(3) Provided the Commission with all required information and documentation.

B. The Commission shall determine whether an applicant has presented sufficient information, documentation, and assurances to establish the following qualification criteria by clear and convincing evidence:

(1) The applicants financial stability, integrity, and responsibility;

(2) The integrity of any financial backers, investors, mortgagees, bondholders, and holders of other evidences of indebtedness that bear a relation to the application;

(3) The applicants good character, honesty, and integrity; and

(4) Sufficient business ability and experience.

C. Mandatory Disqualification. The Commission shall disqualify an applicant from licensure, or find the applicant unqualified, on the basis of:

(1) Failure of the applicant to establish by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant and each person who owns or controls the applicant are qualified;

(2) Failure of the applicant or any person required to be qualified to provide information, documentation, or assurances required by or requested by the Commission or SWARC;

(3) Failure of the applicant or any person required to be qualified to reveal any fact material to qualification;

(4) Supplying, by the applicant or any person required to be qualified, information that is untrue or misleading as to a material fact concerning the qualification criteria;

(5) Conviction of the applicant or of any person required to be qualified of an offense under the laws of any jurisdiction that is a criminal offense involving moral turpitude or a gambling or sports wagering offense;

(6) Current prosecution of the applicant or a person who is required to be qualified for an offense described under §C(5) of this regulation, provided that:

(a) An applicant may request that the Commission defer its qualification decision during the pendency of the charge; and

(b) The Commission may exercise its discretion whether to defer its qualification decision during the pendency of the charge;

(7) Pursuit by the applicant or a person who is required to be qualified of economic gain in an occupational manner or context that violates a State law, if the pursuit creates a reasonable belief by the Commission that participation of the applicant in sports wagering operations would be inimical to the States interests;

(8) Identification of the applicant or a person who is required to be qualified as a career offender or a member of a career offender cartel or an associate of a career offender or career offender cartel in a manner that creates a reasonable belief by the Commission that the association is of a nature that would be inimical to the States interests;

(9) Commission of an act within the prior 7 years by the applicant or a person who is required to be qualified that would constitute an offense described in §C(5) of this regulation, even if the act was not, or may not be prosecuted under the criminal laws of any jurisdiction;

(10) Willful defiance by the applicant or a person who is required to be qualified of a legislative investigatory body or other official investigatory body of the United States or a jurisdiction within the United States when the body is engaged in the investigation of crimes relating to sports wagering, gambling, official corruption, or organized crime activity; or

(11) Engaging in conduct that would bring the State into disrepute.

D. Permissive Denial. The Commission may deny a license to an applicant or find an applicant unqualified if the applicants application for a license related to sports wagering in another jurisdiction was denied, suspended, or revoked.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02—9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08 9-1A-14, 9-1A-18—9-1A-20, 9-1A-24, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.03.03 Process for Issuing a License — All Applicants.

A. The Director shall designate staff to oversee the license application review process in a manner consistent with this subtitle.

B. Designated staff may determine qualifications of an applicant and issue a license without a Commission hearing.

C. Designated staff shall review a timely and complete application to determine whether it:

(1) Contains all required information;

(2) Meets all application and qualification requirements;

(3) Is accompanied by all required fees; and

(4) Unless exempt, provides evidence of a performance bond.

D. All applicants shall meet the general requirements of COMAR 36.10.02 and 36.10.03.

E. Applicants shall also meet the specific requirements of the license category for which the applicant submits an application.

F. After reviewing an application, and subject to the specific requirements of the applicant’s license category, if designated staff determines that the applicant meets all applicable requirements, the designee shall issue the license, or find the applicant qualified.

G. After designated staff issues a license, the applicant may commence operations under the authority, terms, and conditions of the license.

H. If designated staff determines that the applicant does not meet all applicable requirements:

(1) The designee shall recommend denial of the application; and

(2) The recommended denial of a license application shall follow the process described under COMAR 36.10.07.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02—9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08 9-1A-14, 9-1A-18—9-1A-20, 9-1A-24, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.03.04 Ongoing Requirements and Continuing Obligations for All Licensees.

A. The requirements in this regulation pertain to all licensees, the failure to comply with any of these requirements may subject the licensee to enforcement action under COMAR 36.10.08.

B. Throughout the license term and any renewal, a licensee:

(1) Remains under a continuing obligation to conform to all of the information contained in their license application; and

(2) Shall comply with all applicable requirements in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commissions regulations.

C. A licensee shall:

(1) Comply with all State and federal data security laws; and

(2) Maintain all sports wagering data securely for at least 5 years from the date of the wager.

D. A licensee may not:

(1) Share any personally identifiable information with any third parties without permission, except as needed to operate sports wagering and administer the licensees obligations under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) Knowingly target advertising to individuals who are prohibited from participating in sports wagering and other atrisk individuals; or

(3) Engage in false or deceptive advertising.

E. A sports wagering licensee may not assign, delegate, subcontract, or transfer to another person its duties or responsibilities as a licensee without the prior approval of the Commission, except:

(1) To a related entity; or

(2) Pursuant to a transfer of its interest approved in advance by the Commission under §F of this regulation.

F. Other than an individual, a sports wagering licensee may sell or transfer an interest in the ownership of the license, if:

(1) Before the proposed sale or transfer, the licensee submits to the Commission notification of the proposed sale or transfer; and

(2) The Commission determines that the proposed sale or transfer of an interest is consistent, and complies, with State Government Article, §§9-1A-18 and 9-1A-19, Annotated Code of Maryland.

G. License Forfeiture.

(1) A license is forfeited when:

(a) The licensee ceases operations prior to the renewal of their license; and

(b) The licensee is unable to transfer the license in accordance with §F of this regulation.

(2) A sports wagering license that has been forfeited may be reissued by the Commission using the criteria established in this subtitle.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02—9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08 9-1A-14, 9-1A-18—9-1A-20, 9-1A-24, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.03.05 License Terms.

A. The term of an initial license is 5 years from the date of initial licensure.

B. The term of a renewal license is 5 years.

C. Staff may stagger the issuance and renewal terms of licenses.

D. At an applicant’s request, staff may exempt an applicant from an application or qualification requirement, if:

(1) The applicant is applying for a license that is identical to a license the applicant already holds; and

(2) The applicant’s license term of the license has not expired.

E. Staff may merge the term of a new license into the term of an existing identical license.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02—9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08 9-1A-14, 9-1A-18—9-1A-20, 9-1A-24, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.03.06 License Renewal; Fee.

A. Unless the Commission by regulation specifies otherwise, the licensee shall submit an application for renewal to the Commission at least 6 months before the license expires.

B. The Commission shall renew the license if the licensee:

(1) Establishes, by clear and convincing evidence, that the licensee meets applicable license qualification requirements;

(2) Submits to a background investigation as required by the Commission;

(3) Reimburses the Commission for all costs associated with the background investigation; and

(4) Pays the required license renewal fee.

C. The renewal fee is based on license category and is specified in succeeding chapters.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02—9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08 9-1A-14, 9-1A-18—9-1A-20, 9-1A-24, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.04 Specific Requirements for Sports Wagering Facilities Licensees

COMAR 36.10.04.01 General.

A. The Commission may issue a sports wagering license that is a:

(1) Class A-1;

(2) Class A-2;

(3) Class B-1; or

(4) Class B-2.

B. Unless a person holds a valid sports wagering facility license awarded by the SWARC and issued by the Commission, the person may not conduct, offer, or operate in-person sports wagering at a location in the State.

C. This chapter contains the Commission’s sports wagering facility licensing requirements for a person that offers and conducts sports wagering at premises it owns, leases, or occupies.

D. Except as designated in State Government Article, §9-1E-09(a)(1)(ii) Annotated Code of Maryland, a sports wagering facility license authorizes the licensee to conduct, offer, or operate sports wagering at a single facility in the State.

E. The Commission shall issue a license to a person covered in this chapter, on an award of a license by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission to an applicant that meets the requirements for licensure under State Government Article Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.

F. A sports wagering license issued by the Commission authorizes the licensee to, within the scope of its license, conduct or operate sports wagering under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commission’s regulations.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

COMAR 36.10.04.02 Process for Obtaining a Sports Wagering Facility License.

A. An applicant for a sports wagering license shall submit an application to:

(1) The SWARC in a format and time specified by the SWARC; and

(2) As specified in COMAR 36.10.02, the Commission.

B. If an application submitted to the Commission is timely and complies with the requirements in COMAR 36.10.02, the Commission staff shall:

(1) Determine whether the applicant meets qualification requirements as described in COMAR 36.10.03 including any license category specific requirements and qualifications; and

(2) Notify the SWARC of the Commissions qualification determination.

C. The SWARC may not award a license to an applicant that the Commission has found not qualified.

D. After the Commission notifies SWARC that it has determined an applicant is qualified, the SWARC shall:

(1) Evaluate an applicant for license award; and

(2) Notify the Commission of its license award decision.

E. The Commission may not issue a sports wagering license to an applicant until SWARC has notified the Commission that it has awarded a license to the applicant.

F. After SWARC awards a license, the applicant is an awardee.

G. Agency staff shall determine whether the awardee has met applicable technical and operational requirements in this chapter for a Class A-1, A-2, B-1, or B-2 sports wagering facility license, and determine whether it meets the Commission’s requirements for:

(1) Payment of the application fee in the amount specified for the license category;

(2) Evidence of a performance bond in the amount specified for the license category;

(3) Fees and qualification requirements under COMAR 36.10.02 and 36.10.03;

(4) Hours of operation;

(5) Facility specifications;

(6) Applicable zoning laws under State Government Article, §9-1E-03, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(7) Internal controls under COMAR 36.10.13;

(8) Sports wagering platform;

(9) Sports wagering equipment;

(10) Sports wagering operations;

(11) Types of sporting event wagers to be offered;

(12) Testing and controlled demonstrations;

(13) Unless the awardee already has a collective bargaining agreement, the awardees labor peace agreement as required under State Government Article, §9-1E-07(e)(6)(v), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(14) Awardees employees are:

(a) Licensed as sports wagering employees; and

(b) Trained in the performance of their responsibilities;

(15) Awardees and facilities preparations to receive the public and conduct safe and secure sports wagering; and

(16) Awardee has complied with any additional pre-opening conditions imposed by the Commission.

H. If Commission staff determines that the awardee meets the requirements of §G of this regulation, staff shall issue the license.

I. Renewal.

(1) A sports wagering facility licensee may apply for renewal by submitting a renewal application as specified in this chapter.

(2) The renewal fee for a sports wagering facility license is the amount equal to 1 percent of the licensees average annual proceeds from sports wagering for the preceding 3-year period, less any proceeds the licensee remitted in accordance with State Government Article, §91E12, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

COMAR 36.10.04.03 Class A-1 Sports Wagering Facility License.

A. The Commission shall issue a Class A-1 Sports Wagering Facility License to an applicant that meets all applicable licensing requirements under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commissions regulations.

B. A Class A-1 Sports Wagering Facility License may only be issued to:

(1) A video lottery operator with more than 1,000 video lottery terminals;

(2) For a stadium in Prince Georges County that is primarily used for professional football (NFL), a license applicant that is:

(a) The owner; or

(b) The designee if an applicant designated an entity to hold the license;

(3) The owner, or the designee of the owner, of a professional football franchise that is a lessee of a stadium in Baltimore City;

(4) The owner, or the designee of the owner, of a professional major league baseball franchise that is a lessee of a stadium in Baltimore City;

(5) The owner, or the designee of the owner, of a professional hockey league franchise, that is a lessee of a stadium in the State;

(6) The owner, or the designee of the owner, of a professional basketball association franchise, that is a lessee of a stadium in the State; or

(7) The owner, or the designee of the owner, of a professional soccer league franchise, that is a lessee of a stadium in the State.

C. The non-refundable application fee for a Class A-1 sports wagering facility is $2,000,000.

D. The performance bond for a Class A-1 sports wagering facility license is:

(1) $2,000,000 for annual sports wagering revenue of $0 to $2,000,000;

(2) $4,000,000 for annual sports wagering revenue of $2,000,001 to $4,000,000; and

(3) $6,000,000 $4,000,000 for annual sports wagering revenue above $4,000,000.

E. Designee Designation. If an applicant that is an owner identified under §B(2)(7) of this regulation identifies a designee, the owner shall:

(1) Complete and execute an Affidavit of Owner of a Professional Sports Franchise or Stadium Supporting the Owners Designee to be the Applicant for, and Holder of, a Sports Wagering Facility License that:

(a) Identifies the designee;

(b) Acknowledges that the sports wagering law authorizes the Commission to issue a Class A-1 sports wagering facility license to an owner of a specified professional sports franchise or stadium, or to the owners designee, if the applicant meets all applicable requirements;

(i) Qualification by the Commission;

(ii) License award by SWARC;

(iii) License issuance by the Commission; and

(iv) Continuing obligations for the term of the license;

(d) Understands, acknowledges, and certifies that the owner is prohibited from controlling or influencing the designee in the designees capacity as an applicant for or holder of a sports wagering facility license; and

(e) Understands, acknowledges, and certifies that the owner is prohibited from receiving from the designee any interest, percentage, or share of handle, proceeds, or profit, that is based on sports wagering; and

(2) Submit to the Commission documentation establishing that it has no control or influence over an owners designee.

F. Designee Responsibilities.

(1) The designee shall complete and execute an Affidavit of Designee of an Owner of a Professional Sports Franchise or Stadium Supporting the Owners Designee to be the Applicant for, and Holder of, a Sports Wagering Facility License that meets the same requirements in §E(1) of this regulation.

(2) The designee shall submit to the Commission documentation that the owner has no control or influence over it.

G. Designee Substitution.

(1) If an owner seeks to replace the named designee, the owner and the designee shall submit to the Commission a request to replace the designee as the holder of the license.

(2) The new designee shall submit to the Commission an application for a sports wagering facility license.

(3) The Commission may transfer the sports wagering facility license to the new designee after the Commission determines the new designee meets all applicable requirements for a sports wagering facility license, and issues the license.

Cross References

36.10.06.09C(3)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

COMAR 36.10.04.04 Class A-2 Sports Wagering Facility License.

A. The Commission shall issue a Class A-2 Sports Wagering Facility License to an applicant that meets all applicable licensing requirements under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commissions regulations.

B. A Class A-2 Sports Wagering Facility License may only be issued to:

(1) A Video lottery operator with 1,000 or fewer video lottery terminals; or

(2) A horse racing licensee under Business Regulation Article, §11-510(b) that is licensed by the Racing Commission to hold racing at:

(a) A race track located at Laurel Park; and

(b) Pimlico Race Course.

C. The nonrefundable application fee for a Class A-2 sports wagering facility license is $1,000,000.

D. The performance bond for a Class A-2 sports wagering facility license is $3,000,000.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

COMAR 36.10.04.05 Class B-1 Sports Wagering Facility License.

A. The Commission shall issue a Class B-1 sports wagering facility license to an applicant that:

(1) Meets all applicable licensing requirements under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commissions regulations; and

(2) Is not eligible for a Class B-2 sports wagering facility license under State Government Article, §9-1E-06(a)(iv), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The Class B-1 sports wagering facility license is one license category of the 30 licenses the Commission may issue to Class B-1 or Class B-2 sports wagering facility applicants under State Government Article, §9-1E-06(a)(2)(ii), Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. The nonrefundable application fee for a Class B-1 sports wagering facility license is $250,000.

D. The performance bond for a Class B-1 sports wagering facility license is $750,000.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

COMAR 36.10.04.06 Class B-2 Sports Wagering Facility License.

A. The Commission shall issue a Class B-2 sports wagering facility license to an applicant that meets all applicable licensing requirements under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commissions regulations, and has less than either:

(1) 25 full-time equivalent employees; or

(2) $3,000,000 in annual aggregate gross receipts of the applicants businesses.

B. The nonrefundable application fee for a Class B-2 sports wagering facility license is $50,000.

C. The performance bond for a Class B-2 sports wagering facility license is $150,000.

D. Request to Change Proposed Facility Location.

(1) An applicant for a Class B-2 sports wagering facility license may submit to the Commission and SWARC a request to amend the application for the sole purpose of altering the proposed location of the sports wagering facility, if:

(a) The Commission qualified the applicant on or before February 15, 2023;

(b) SWARC awarded the applicant’s sports wagering facility license on or before February 15, 2023; and

(2) The applicant shall submit its written request to the Commission and SWARC so that the request is received by both commissions on or before December 31, 2023.

(3) If SWARC approves the request, the Commission may:

(a) Consider a timely written request;

(b) In the Commission’s discretion, grant or deny the request; and

(4) Nothing in this section may be construed to change or supersede any provision of State Government Article, §9-1E-01, et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, or any other provision in this subtitle or COMAR 36.11.

Cross References

36.10.06.09C(3)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

COMAR 36.10.04.07 Class B-1 and B-2 Sports Wagering Facility Licenses.

A. The Commission shall issue a Class B-1 or B-2 sports wagering facility license to an applicant that meets all applicable licensing requirements under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commission’s regulations, and is:

(1) The holder of a license issued by the State Racing Commission to the Maryland State Fair Society to hold a race meeting specified under Business Regulation Article, §11–524, Annotated Code of Maryland:

(a) Known as the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc.; or

(b) A subsidiary of the license holder;

(2) Unless a satellite simulcast facility is located at a video lottery facility or a racetrack, a person who is the owner or lessee of a satellite simulcast facility that was granted a permit for satellite simulcast betting before January 1, 2021; or

(3) A person who holds a commercial bingo license, if the facility at which the person operates commercial bingo was permitted to operate at least 200 electronic bingo machines or electronic tip jar machines on January 1, 2021, who is:

(a) Arundel Amusement, Inc. T/A Bingo World; or

(b) Chesapeake Amusements, Inc. d/b/a Rod-N-Reel Bingo.

B. A person that is operating at the racing location at Fair Hill, under Business Regulation Article, Title 11, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of Maryland, on lands owned by the Department of Natural Resources may apply for a Class B license.

(1) The person that applies for the Class B license shall be a:

(a) For-profit entity;

(b) Nonprofit organization; or

(2) If the Commission issues the person a sports wagering facility license, the licensee may only accept wagers in the facility’s special event zone.

C. Not including the Class B-1 and Class B-2 licenses that shall be issued under §A of this regulation, the Commission may issue no more than a cumulative total of 30 Class B-1 and B-2 sports wagering facility licenses described under State Government Article, §9-1E-06(a)(2)(ii), Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. The Commission shall deny an application for any of the 30 Class B-1 and Class B-2 described in §C of this regulation to an applicant:

(1) Who is eligible to apply for a Class A-1 or A-2 sports wagering facility license;

(2) Who holds a Class A-1 or A-2 sports wagering facility license; or

(3) Whose sports wagering facility would be located:

(a) Within a 15-mile radius of a Class A-1 or A-2 sports wagering facility located in Allegany County, Cecil County, or Worcester County;

(b) In a county other than Allegany County, Cecil County, or Worcester County, within a 1.5-mile radius of a Class A-1 or A-2 sports wagering facility; or

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

COMAR 36.10.04.08 In-person Wagering at Sports Wagering Facilities.

A. A sports wagering facility licensee may accept a wager made by an individual who is physically present at the sports wagering facility at a betting window.

B. A sports wagering facility licensee may accept a wager made by an individual who is physically present at a sports wagering facility on sports wagering equipment that is a self-service device approved by the Commission including a:

(1) Kiosk;

(2) Machine; or

(3) Other device.

C. Unless a sports wagering facility licensee has obtained a mobile sports wagering license, a sports wagering licensee may:

(1) Offer or conduct only in-person wagering on its premises; and

(2) Offer or conduct sports wagering at its facility, or otherwise on its premises, by using an in-house WiFi network only on devices provided by the sports wagering licensee for use on the gaming or wagering floor.

D. A sports wagering facility licensee may apply for a mobile sports wagering license.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

COMAR 36.10.04.09 Ongoing Requirements for All Sports Wagering Facility Licensees.

A. Local Zoning Laws.

(1) Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, a sports wagering facility is subject to local zoning laws.

(2) The use of a facility for sports wagering is not required to be submitted to, or approved by, a county or municipal zoning board, authority, or unit if, on May 18, 2021, it was properly zoned and operating:

(a) A video lottery facility;

(b) Pari–mutuel betting on horse racing; or

B. A sports wagering facility licensee shall:

(1) Comply with all State and federal data security laws; and

(2) Maintain all sports wagering data securely for at least 5 years from date of licensure or most recent renewal.

C. A sports wagering facility shall conduct wagering only during the hours approved by the Commission.

D. Except as provided in Regulation .10 of this chapter, after prior written notification to, and approval by, the Commission, a sports wagering facility licensee may contract with a sports wagering facility operator licensee to operate its sports wagering facility.

Cross References

36.10.04.10B

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

COMAR 36.10.04.10 Video Lottery Operator as Sports Wagering Facility Operator.

A. A sports wagering facility licensee that is a stadium described under State Government Article, §9-1E-09(a)(1)(iii), Annotated Code of Maryland, may contract with a video lottery operator, or its affiliate or subsidiary, to provide sports wagering operation services at the stadium.

B. Subject to notification and approval requirements of Regulation .09D of this chapter, a video lottery operator, or its affiliate or subsidiary, described in §A of this regulation may only be a sports wagering facility operator, if it operates a video lottery facility in the same county as the stadium.

Cross References

36.10.04.09D

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

COMAR 36.10.04.11 Minority Business Enterprise Participation Goals and Reporting Requirements.

A. These requirements pertain to all sports wagering facility licensees.

B. In this regulation, “license” and “licensee” refers to the sports wagering facility licensee.

C. If a licensee contracts with a sports wagering facility operator licensee to conduct its sports wagering operations, the licensee remains responsible for compliance with the requirements in this regulation.

D. On or before 6 months after the Commission issues a license, the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and the licensee, shall establish a clear plan for setting reasonable and appropriate minority business enterprise participation goals and procedures for the procurement of goods and services related to sports wagering, including procurement of construction, equipment, and ongoing services.

E. The licensee shall provide all information required by the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Commission.

F. To the extent practicable and authorized by the United States Constitution, a licensee shall comply with the State’s Minority Business Program.

G. Annual Required Reporting.

(1) On or before July 1 of each year, a licensee shall report to the Commission:

(a) The number of minority and women owners of the licensee;

(b) The ownership interest of any minority and women owners of the licensee;

(d) The number of current contracts the licensee has with minority-owned and women-owned subcontractors; and

(e) Any other information the Commission requires.

(2) Or before September 1 of each year, all licensees shall report to the Commission the following data, broken down by categories defined by the Commission:

(a) The operation of sports wagering in the State; and

(b) Sports wagering revenues from the immediately preceding fiscal year, including:

(i) Handle;

(ii) Hold;

(iii) Hold percentage; and

(iv) Proceeds.

H. December 1, 2025 Report to the General Assembly.

(1) The Commission is required to submit a report concerning licenses and mobile sports wagering licenses, the subject of which includes:

(a) The racial, ethnic, gender, and geographic diversity of Class B-1 and B-2 licensees and mobile sports wagering licensees;

(b) The level of market saturation of sports wagering in the State; and

(c) Whether the number of Class B-1 and B-2 sports wagering facility licenses and mobile sports wagering licenses that may be issued should be increased.

(2) In order to carry out the requirements of §H(1), licensees shall provide information requested by the Commission on or before June 1, 2025.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

36.10.05 Specific Requirements for Mobile Sports Wagering Licenses

COMAR 36.10.05.01 General.

A. The Commission shall issue a mobile sports wagering license to an applicant that meets all applicable licensing requirements under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commissions regulations.

B. Unless a person holds a valid mobile sports wagering license awarded by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission and issued by the Commission, the person may not conduct, offer, or operate online sports wagering in the State.

C. A mobile sports wagering license issued by the Commission authorizes the licensee to, within the scope of its license, conduct or operate online sports wagering under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commissions regulations.

D. An applicant for or holder of a Class A-1, A-2, B-1, or B-2 sports wagering facility license may apply for a mobile sports wagering license.

E. The non-refundable application fee for a mobile sports wagering license is $500,000.

F. The performance bond for a mobile sports wagering license is $1,500,000.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.05.02 Process for Obtaining a Mobile Sports Wagering License.

A. An applicant for a mobile sports wagering license shall submit an application to:

(1) The SWARC in the format and time specified by the SWARC; and

(2) As specified in COMAR 36.10.02, the Commission.

B. If an application submitted to the Commission is timely and complies with the requirements in COMAR 36.10.02, the Commission staff shall:

(1) Determine whether the applicant meets qualification requirements as described in COMAR 36.10.03, and this chapter; and

(2) Notify the SWARC of the Commissions qualification determination.

C. The SWARC may not award a license to an applicant that the Commission has found not qualified.

D. After the Commission notifies SWARC that it has determined an applicant is qualified, the SWARC shall:

(1) Evaluate an applicant for license award; and

(2) Notify the Commission of its license award decision.

E. The Commission may not issue a mobile sports wagering license to an applicant until SWARC has notified the Commission that it has awarded a license to the applicant.

F. After SWARC awards a license, the applicant is an awardee.

G. Agency staff shall determine whether the awardee has met applicable technical and operational requirements in this chapter for a mobile sports wagering license, and determine whether it meets the Commission’s requirements for:

(1) Payment of the application fee of $500,000;

(2) Evidence of a performance bond in the amount of $1,500,000;

(3) Fees and qualification requirements under COMAR 36.10.02 and 36.10.03;

(4) Hours of operation;

(5) Technical specifications;

(6) Internal controls under COMAR 36.10.13;

(7) Sports wagering platform;

(8) Sports wagering equipment;

(9) Sports wagering data information center;

(10) Sports wagering operations;

(11) Types of sporting event wagers to be offered;

(12) Testing and controlled demonstrations;

(13) Awardees employees are:

(a) Licensed as sports wagering employees; and

(b) Trained in the performance of their responsibilities;

(14) Awardees preparations to conduct safe and secure sports wagering; and

(15) Awardee has complied with any additional pre-commencement conditions imposed by the Commission.

H. If Commission staff determines that the awardee meets the requirements of §G of this regulation, staff shall issue the license.

I. Renewal.

(1) A mobile sports wagering licensee may apply for renewal, and the Commission may renew the license if the licensee:

(a) Submits an application for renewal to the Commission at least 6 months before the mobile sports wagering licensees license expires;

(b) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;

(d) Pays a license renewal fee.

(2) The renewal fee for a mobile sports wagering license is the amount equal to 1 percent of the licensees average annual gross sports wagering revenues proceeds from sports wagering for the preceding 3year period, less any proceeds the licensee remitted in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1E-12, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Cross References

36.10.06.09C(3)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.05.03 In-State Wagering Through a Mobile Sports Wagering Licensee.

A. A mobile sports wagering licensee may accept wagers from bettors on sporting events that are made exclusively through online sports wagering by an individual physically located in the State.

B. To participate in online sports wagering, an individual shall register:

(1) If the mobile sports wagering licensee is also a sports wagering facility licensee, in person at a facility or location identified in State Government Article, §9-1E-09(a)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(2) Online, using a website or mobile application approved in advance by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.05.04 Ongoing Requirements for a Mobile Sports Wagering Licensee.

A. A mobile sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Use technical and operational measures to prevent online wagering by individuals who are underage or physically located outside the State, including:

(a) Age verification procedures, which may require the use of a third party acceptable to Commission staff that is in the business of verifying an individual’s personally identifiable information; and

(b) Geolocation technology to accurately verify a bettor’s geographic location within the State as determined by U.S. Census Map;

(2) Include on its sports wagering website a description of the possible consequences for unauthorized wagering by an:

(a) Underage bettor; or

(b) Out–of–state bettor;

(3) Provide a description of consequences required under §A(2) of this regulation, which may include:

(a) Immediate stoppage of play;

(b) Account closure; and

(4) Establish procedures to prevent excluded individuals from engaging in wagering activity or being paid winnings as provided in COMAR 36.10.10 and 36.10.11;

(5) Comply with all State and federal data security laws; and

(6) Maintain all sports wagering data securely for at least 5 years from date of the wager.

B. A mobile sports wagering licensee may enter into a contract with only one online sports wagering operator at a time.

(1) For purposes of enforcing the limitation, the Commission shall treat all mobile sports wagering licensees that are related entities as the single mobile sports wagering licensee.

(2) Except for a person conducting testing of a licensee’s sports wagering platform, as required by the Commission, only a person to which the Commission has issued a mobile sports wagering license, or an online sports wagering operator license with which the mobile sports wagering licensee has a current contract, may access the online sports wagering operating system or associated equipment.

C. Only a mobile sports wagering licensee, or its licensed online sports wagering operator, may operate or offer online sports wagering on behalf of the mobile sports wagering licensee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.05.05 Minority Business Enterprise Participation Goals and Reporting Requirements.

A. These requirements pertain to all mobile sports wagering licensees.

B. In this regulation, “license” and “licensee” refers to the mobile sports wagering licensee.

C. If a licensee contracts with an online sports wagering operator licensee to conduct its mobile sports wagering operations, the licensee remains responsible for compliance with the requirements in this regulation.

E. The licensee shall provide all information required or requested by the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Commission.

F. To the extent practicable and authorized by the United States Constitution, a licensee shall comply with the State’s Minority Business Program.

G. Annual Required Reporting.

(1) On or before July 1 of each year, a licensee shall report to the Commission:

(a) The number of minority and women owners of the licensee;

(b) The ownership interest of any minority and women owners of the licensee;

(d) The number of current contracts the licensee has with minority- and women-owned subcontractors; and

(e) Any other information the Commission requires.

(2) On or before September 1 of each year, all licensees shall report to the Commission the following data, broken down by categories defined by the Commission:

(a) The operation of sports wagering in the State; and

(b) Sports wagering revenues from the immediately preceding fiscal year, including:

(i) Handle;

(ii) Hold;

(iii) Hold percentage; and

(iv) Proceeds.

H. December 1, 2025 Report to the General Assembly.

(1) The Commission is required to submit a report concerning licenses and sports wagering facility licenses, the subject of which includes:

(a) The racial, ethnic, gender, and geographic diversity of licensees and Class B-1 and B-2 sports facility licensees;

(b) The level of market saturation of sports wagering in the State; and

(c) Whether the number of licenses and Class B-1 and B-2 sports wagering facility licenses that may be issued should be increased.

(2) In order to carry out the requirements of §H(1), licensees shall provide information requested by the Commission on or before June 1, 2025.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .02G amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.06.01 Scope.

A. This chapter contains the licensing requirements for a person in a licensing category in State Government Article, §9-1E-05(a)(2), (3), or (4) and (b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The Commission may issue a license to a person covered in this chapter without requiring an applicant to submit an application to, or be awarded a license by, the SWARC.

C. Unless context dictates otherwise, applicants and licensees under COMAR 36.10.06 are subject to, and shall comply with, the processes and requirements in:

(1) COMAR 36.10.02; and

(2) COMAR 36.10.03.

D. The Commission may issue a license that is:

(1) An online sports wagering operator;

(2) A sports wagering facility operator;

(3) A sports wagering contractor; or

(4) A sports wagering employee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04I amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04K adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .09C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.06.02 Online Sports Wagering Operator License.

A. Unless a person holds a valid online sports wagering operator license issued by the Commission, the person may not conduct, offer, or operate online sports wagering on behalf of a mobile sports wagering licensee.

B. The Commission may issue an online sports wagering operator license to an applicant that meets all applicable licensing requirements for a mobile sports wagering licensee under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commissions regulations.

C. An online sports wagering operator license authorizes a licensee to contract with a mobile sports wagering licensee to conduct online sports wagering on behalf of the mobile sports wagering licensee.

D. An applicant for an online sports wagering operator license shall:

(1) Pay a nonrefundable application fee of $25,000;

(2) Provide evidence of a performance bond in the amount of $1,500,000;

(3) If not covered under the online sports wagering licensee’s performance bond for which the sports wagering facility operator licensee is conducting sports wagering, obtain the same performance bond amount that is required for that sports wagering facility license class as provided in COMAR 36.10.05;

(4) Meet all license application requirements under COMAR 36.10.02; and

(5) Meet all qualification requirements under COMAR 36.10.03.

E. In this regulation, license, licensee and applicant refers to the online sports wagering operator licensee or applicant.

F. Agency staff shall determine whether the applicant has met applicable technical and operational requirements for a license, and determine whether it meets the Commission’s requirements for:

(1) Payment of the application fee as set forth in §D of this regulation;

(2) Evidence of a performance bond in the amount as set forth in §D of this regulation;

(3) Fees and qualification requirements under COMAR 36.10.02 and 36.10.03;

(4) Hours of operation;

(5) Technical specifications;

(6) Internal controls under COMAR 36.10.13;

(7) Sports wagering platform;

(8) Sports wagering equipment;

(9) Sports wagering data information center;

(10) Types of sporting event wagers to be offered;

(11) Testing and controlled demonstrations;

(12) Applicants employees are:

(a) Licensed as sports wagering employees; and

(b) Trained in the performance of their responsibilities;

(13) Applicants preparations to conduct secure sports wagering; and

(14) Applicant has complied with any additional pre-commencement conditions imposed by the Commission.

G. Commission staff may issue a license to an applicant it has determined is qualified under §F of this regulation.

H. Application for an Additional Online Sports Wagering Operator License.

(1) An online sports wagering operator may conduct online sports wagering on behalf of more than one mobile sports wagering licensees.

(2) For an online sports wagering operator licensee that applies for a second, or successive, license with a different mobile sports wagering licensee within the term of an existing license that is in good standing, the applicant shall:

(a) Submit an application to the Commission; and

(b) Meet the requirements of §D of this regulation.

(3) The Commission’s approval of online sports wagering operator’s qualifications is valid for 5 years from the date that the Agency issues the online sports wagering operator license.

(4) Staff may issue additional online sports wagering operator licenses to a qualified licensee.

(5) If the existing term of an online sports wagering operator license is not expired, Agency staff may:

(a) Allow the online sports wagering operator to submit an abbreviated license application for an additional location in a form specified by the Commission;

(b) Qualify the online sports wagering operator for an additional operator license; and

I. Renewal. An online sports wagering operator license may be renewed by the Commission if the licensee:

(1) Submits an application for renewal to the Commission at least 1 year before the license expires;

(2) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements, including obtaining a performance bond for the renewal term;

(3) Submits to a background investigation under COMAR 36.10.02, and pays all associated fees; and

(4) Pays a license renewal fee of $25,000 for each online sports wagering operator license for which it seeks renewal.

Cross References

36.10.06.03I(2)(b)

36.10.06.09C(3)(a)

36.10.07.03D(4)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04I amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04K adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .09C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.06.03 Sports Wagering Facility Operator License.

A. Unless a person holds a valid sports wagering facility operator license issued by the Commission, the person may not conduct, offer, or operate sports wagering at a sports wagering facility on behalf of a sports wagering facility licensee under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The Commission may issue a sports wagering facility operator license to an applicant that meets all applicable licensing requirements for a sports wagering facility under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commissions regulations.

C. A sports wagering facility operator license authorizes a licensee to contract with a sports wagering facility licensee to conduct, offer, or operate sports wagering at a sports wagering facility on behalf of a sports wagering facility licensee.

D. An applicant for a sports wagering facility operator license shall:

(1) Pay a nonrefundable application fee of $25,000;

(2) If not covered under the sports wagering facility licensee’s performance bond for which the sports wagering facility operator licensee is conducting sports wagering, obtain the same performance bond amount that is required for that sports wagering facility license class set forth in COMAR 36.10.04;

(3) Meet all license application requirements under COMAR 36.10.02; and

(4) Meet all qualification requirements under COMAR 36.10.03.

E. In this regulation, license, licensee, and applicant refer to the sports wagering facility operator licensee or applicant.

F. Agency staff shall determine whether the applicant has met applicable technical and operational requirements, and determine whether it meets the Commission’s requirements for:

(1) Payment of the application fee as set forth in §D of this regulation;

(2) Evidence of securing a performance bond for the benefit of the Agency and the State in the amount as set forth in §D of this regulation;

(3) Fees and qualification requirements under COMAR 36.10.02 and 36.10.03;

(4) Hours of operation;

(5) Technical specifications;

(6) Internal controls under COMAR 36.10.13;

(7) Sports wagering platform;

(8) Sports wagering equipment;

(9) Sports wagering operations;

(10) Types of sporting event wagers to be offered;

(11) Testing and controlled demonstrations;

(12) Applicants employees are:

(a) Licensed as sports wagering employees; and

(b) Trained in the performance of their responsibilities;

(13) Applicants preparations to conduct secure sports wagering; and

(14) Applicant has complied with any additional pre-commencement conditions imposed by the Commission.

G. Commission staff may issue a license to an applicant it has determined is qualified under §F of this regulation.

H. A sports wagering facility operator licensee:

(1) Is subject to all the requirements for the sports wagering facility licensee for which it operates sports wagering; and

(2) May perform for a sports wagering facility licensee:

(a) The same operations and functions that the sports wagering facility licensee is authorized to perform; and

(b) Only at the facility where the sports wagering facility licensee is authorized to offer sports wagering.

I. Application for an Additional Sports Wagering Facility Operator License.

(1) A sports wagering facility operator may apply for a sports wagering facility operator license for more than one sports wagering facility licensee.

(2) A licensee that applies to be an operator for more than one sports wagering facility licensee shall:

(a) Submit an application to the Commission; and

(b) Meet the requirements of Regulation .02D of this chapter.

(3) If the existing sports wagering facility operator license term is not expired, staff may:

(a) Allow the sports wagering facility operator to submit an abbreviated license application in a form specified by the Commission;

(b) Use the background investigation of the licensees existing license to qualify the sports wagering facility operator for a subsequent operator license; and

J. Renewal. Agency staff may renew a sports wagering facility operator license if the licensee:

(1) Submits an application for renewal to the Commission at least 1 year before the license expires;

(2) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements, including obtaining a performance bond for the renewal term;

(3) Submits to a background investigation under COMAR 36.10.02; and

(4) Submits a license renewal fee of $25,000 for each sports wagering facility operator license for which it seeks renewal.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04I amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04K adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .09C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.06.04 Sports Wagering Contractor Licenses.

A. In this regulation, license, licensee, and applicant refer to the sports wagering contractor licensee or applicant.

B. Unless a person holds a valid sports wagering contractor license issued by the Commission, the person may not conduct, offer, or operate sports wagering contractor services for a sports wagering licensee under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. The Commission may issue a sports wagering contractor license to an applicant that meets all applicable licensing requirements for a sports wagering contractor under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commissions regulations.

D. If a sports wagering licensee under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, engages a person to provide services as a sports wagering contractor, the person shall meet the requirements of this regulation.

E. A sports wagering contractor license authorizes a licensee to contract with a sports wagering licensee to conduct, offer, or operate sports contractor services for a sports wagering licensee.

F. All sports wagering contractor applicants and licensees shall meet the license requirements specified for a sports wagering contractor in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 36.03.02.14, and unless context dictates otherwise:

(1) COMAR 36.10.02;

(2) COMAR 36.10.03; and

(3) This regulation.

G. Application and License Fees.

(1) For a Tier 1 sports wagering contractor, the:

(a) Application fee is $1,500;

(b) License fee is $2,500; and

(2) For a Tier 2 sports wagering contractor, the:

(a) Application fee is $750;

(b) License fee is $800; and

H. Renewal. The Commission may renew the license if the licensee:

(1) Submits an application for renewal to the Commission at least 1 year before the license expires;

(2) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;

(3) Submits to a background investigation under COMAR 36.10.02; and

(4) Pays a license renewal fee.

I. Exemptions from Certain Requirements. A sports wagering contractor is exempt from:

(1) Except as provided in §K of this regulation, if a sports wagering contractor is covered by the performance bond of the sports wagering licensee with which it contracts, bond requirements; and

(2) Unless the sports wagering contractor is engaged under a management agreement or as a lessee or tenant, labor peace agreement requirements under State Government Article, §9-1E-07(6)(e)(v), Annotated Code of Maryland.

J. If a sports wagering contractor is not covered by the performance bond of the sports wagering licensee with which it contracts, the Commission may require a performance bond in an amount that relates to the work performed by the sports wagering contractor.

K. Independent Evaluator.

(1) In addition to complying with requirements for all applicants for a Tier 1 sports wagering contractor license, an applicant for a Tier 1 contractor license that is an independent evaluator:

(a) Shall have demonstrated experience and expertise in evaluating and rating sports wagering content;

(b) Shall have an audit process constructed and maintained by in-house, licensed certified public accountants;

(c) Shall have evaluation and rating procedures that are unable to be adjusted, duplicated, or altered by the persons subject to evaluation;

(d) May not have any direct or indirect financial interest, ownership, or management, including holding any stocks, bonds, or other similar financial interests in any sports wagering activities;

(e) May not receive or share in, directly or indirectly, the receipts or proceeds of any sports wagering activities; and

(f) May not have any revenue-sharing relationship with, or other financial interest in, a sports wagering licensee or sports wagering operator.

(2) Notwithstanding any other requirement in COMAR 36.10, the Commission may require a performance bond in an amount that relates to the work performed by the independent evaluator.

(3) Prohibition on Wagering.

(a) A wager on a sporting event may not be placed by an independent evaluator or a person that is:

(i) Regardless of percentage of ownership, a legal or beneficial owner of an independent evaluator;

(ii) Regardless of compensation amount or type, an employee of an independent evaluator;

(iii) An affiliate of an independent evaluator;

(iv) A person that provides a paid or free service to an independent evaluator that is related to sports wagering; or

(v) An agent or representative of an independent evaluator.

(b) A wager on a sporting event may not be placed by:

(i) An immediate family member or affiliate of a person described in §K(3)(a) of this regulation; or

(ii) A person that Agency staff determines would, if the person wagered, compromise the independence of an independent evaluator.

(4) Compensation of independent evaluator.

(a) Except as provided in §K(4)(b) of this regulation, an independent evaluator may not be compensated by a sports wagering licensee that utilizes the independent evaluator’s evaluation services solely for marketing materials.

(b) A sports wagering licensee that advertises in the State may contract with a licensed independent evaluator to evaluate and rate the licensee’s:

(i) Sports wagering content;

(ii) Sports wagering influencers; and

(iii) Content partners.

(5) Required Submission. For every person described in §K(3) of this regulation, an applicant for licensure as an independent evaluator shall submit to Agency staff documentation that:

(a) Identifies the person;

(b) Explains the means by which the applicant will notify the person of the prohibition; and

(c) Attests that the submission is accurate and complete to the best of the knowledge of the authorized individual who signed the attestation.

(6) Issuance of License. Agency staff may issue a license for a Tier 1 contractor that is an independent evaluator.

Cross References

36.10.06.09C(3)(a)

36.10.07.02C(1)

36.10.13.24G(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04I amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04K adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .09C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.06.05 Sports Wagering Employee Licenses.

A. Unless a person holds a valid sports wagering employee license issued by the Commission, the person may not be employed by a licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor to perform functions or provide services related to sports wagering under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The Commission may issue a sports wagering employee license to an applicant that meets all applicable licensing requirements for a sports wagering employee under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commissions regulations.

C. All sports wagering employee applicants and licensees shall meet the license requirements specified for a sports wagering employee in this regulation.

D. Categories.

(1) The Commission may issue a sports wagering employee license that is a:

(a) Principal employee license;

(b) Wagering employee license;

(d) Temporary principal employee license; or

(e) Temporary wagering employee license.

(2) Agency staff may issue a sports wagering employee license to an individual who has, or has had on their behalf:

(a) Paid all required application and license fees;

(b) Submitted a completed license application to the Commission;

(d) Provided all documentation required by the Commission;

(e) Executed the consent for investigation required under COMAR 36.10.02;

(f) Received at least a conditional offer of employment as a sports wagering employee from a licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor;

(g) For an applicant for a non-wagering employee license, documented that the applicant has obtained an offer of at least conditional employment from a licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor, and that the employer, or potential employer, has:

(i) Obtained a performance bond if required under COMAR 36.10.04, COMAR 36.10.05, or COMAR 36.10.06; and

(ii) Performed, at a minimum, a Social Security database check, criminal history check, employment verification, and national database search;

(h) Demonstrated that within the 365 days before the application is submitted, the applicant has not served as a Commission member or been employed by the Agency; and

(i) Provided the Commission with sufficient information, documentation, and assurances to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that the individual:

(i) Meets the qualification requirements in COMAR 36.10.03; and

(ii) Is otherwise qualified for a sports wagering employee license.

E. The Commission may exempt a sports wagering employee from the performance bond requirement if the employee is:

(1) Covered under another bond that the Commission deems adequate to protect public interests; or

(2) Employed in a capacity for which the Commission determines the performance bond is not necessary to protect the public interest.

F. Application and License Fees.

(1) For a principal employee, $5,287.25, of which the:

(a) Application fee is $2,500;

(b) License fee is $750;

(d) Required fee for conducting a criminal history records check specified in COMAR 36.10.02 is $37.25.

(2) For a wagering employee, $437.25, of which the:

(a) Application fee is $250;

(b) License fee is $150; and

(3) For a non-wagering employee, $187.25, of which the:

(a) Application fee is $50;

(b) License fee is $100; and

Cross References

36.10.06.09C(2)

36.10.07.02C(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04I amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04K adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .09C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.06.06 Employment of a Sports Wagering Employee.

A. A sports wagering employee license authorizes the licensee to be employed in the State as:

(1) A principal employee;

(2) A wagering employee; or

(3) A non-wagering employee.

B. A sports wagering employee may be employed concurrently or consecutively by more than one sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor while the individuals license is in good standing.

C. If a sports wagering employee becomes employed by a video lottery operator as a video lottery employee, and will perform work that is comparable to work the individual is authorized to perform as a sports wagering employee, then the individual is not required to file an application for a video lottery employee license provided the individuals license is in good standing.

D. A wagering or nonwagering employee who is 18 to 20 years old may enter or remain in a restricted area if the employee is working.

E. A sports wagering employees employment with more than one employer does not change the individuals five-year license term.

F. A sports wagering employee shall submit a report to the Commission of any change in the individuals employment status:

(1) As soon as practicable before the change;

(2) In a form or format specified by the Commission; and

(3) As provided in COMAR 36.10.02.03D.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04I amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04K adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .09C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.06.07 Restrictions on Wagering.

A. A sports wagering employee may not engage in sports wagering, or receive winnings from:

(1) A sports wagering facility:

(a) Where the individual is employed or assigned to work; or

(b) That is operated, owned, or controlled by the individuals employer;

(2) Using a mobile application that is owned, operated, maintained, repaired, or otherwise serviced, by the individuals employer; or

(3) A video lottery facility where the individual is employed or assigned to work that:

(a) The Commission has licensed as a sports wagering facility; or

(b) That is operated as a sports wagering facility by a sports wagering facility operator licensee.

B. A video lottery facility employee who is employed as sports wagering employee is subject to the restrictions in:

(1) §A of this regulation; and

(2) COMAR 36.03.02.12F and G.

Cross References

36.03.02.12G(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04I amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04K adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .09C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.06.08 Renewal.

A. Except for a temporary licensee, the Commission may renew the sports wagering employee license if, before expiration of the term of the license, the licensee:

(1) Applies for renewal and pays the renewal fee in §B of this regulation;

(2) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;

(3) Maintains employment as a sports wagering employee;

(4) Submits to a background investigation under COMAR 36.10.02; and

(5) Pays the background investigation fee required in COMAR 36.10.02.

B. The fee required for the Commission to process a licensing renewal is:

(1) For a principal employee, $2,787.25, of which the:

(a) License fee is $750;

(b) Refundable advance deposit for administrative costs of conducting the applicant’s background investigation is $2,000; and

(2) For a wagering employee, $187.25, of which the:

(a) License fee is $150; and

(b) Required fee for conducting a criminal history records check, which is $37.25; and

(3) For a non-wagering employee, $97.25, of which the:

(a) License fee is $60; and

(b) Required fee for conducting a criminal history records check, which is $37.25.

C. Except for a principal employee, a sports wagering employee shall submit an application for renewal to the Commission at least 90 days before the license expires.

D. A principal employee shall submit an application for renewal to the Commission at least 6 months before the principal employee’s license expires.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04I amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04K adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .09C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.06.09 Temporary Sports Wagering Employee License.

A. The Commission may issue to a sports wagering employee license applicant a temporary license to authorize the individual to work legally as a sports wagering employee before the Commission completes the full licensing process.

B. A licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor may submit an application for a temporary license on behalf of an individual who is seeking a principal or wagering employee license.

C. An application for a temporary license shall be in a format designated by the Commission and shall include:

(1) A completed application for a principal or wagering employee license;

(2) Payment of the fees required under Regulation .05F of this chapter;

(3) Documentation to verify that the applicant has obtained an offer of at least conditional employment from a licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor and that the employer has:

(a) If required under COMAR 36.10.04.03—36.10.04.06, COMAR 36.10.05.02, or COMAR 36.10.06.02—36.10.06.04, obtained a performance bond; and

(b) Performed, at a minimum, a Social Security database check, criminal check, employment verification, and national database search; and

(4) Documentation that the applicant has acknowledged, in writing, that the State is not financially responsible for any consequences resulting from termination of a temporary license under State Government Article, §9-1A-14(d)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. The Commission may grant a temporary license after:

(1) Receiving all items required under §C(3) of this regulation; and

(2) Performing on the individual a:

(a) Criminal background investigation under COMAR 36.10.02; and

(b) Financial stability investigation.

E. A temporary license:

(1) Expires 180 days after the date of issue; and

(2) May be extended by the Commission for one period of 180 days.

F. A temporary license may not be issued if:

(1) An applicant has an immediately known present or prior activity, criminal record, reputation, habit, or association that would disqualify the applicant from holding a sports wagering employee license under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A or Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Commissions regulations;

(2) An applicant poses a serious imminent risk of harm to the integrity, security, or profitability of the States sports wagering operations; or

(3) There are reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant will not be able to establish the applicants qualifications by clear and convincing evidence.

G. By written notice to a temporary licensee, Commission staff may terminate, without a hearing and without following the denial process under COMAR 36.10.07, the temporary license of an applicant for:

(1) Failure to pay a required fee;

(2) Failure to submit required documentation to Commission staff within 30 days of submitting the application;

(3) Failure to comply with a request of Commission staff;

(4) Engaging in conduct that obstructs Commission staff from completing the applicants background investigation; or

(5) Violating any provision of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A or Subtitle 9-1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Commissions regulations.

H. Commission staffs written notice of termination of a temporary license is the final action of the Commission.

I. If, during the course of conducting an applicants background investigation, Commission staff reasonably believes there is a basis for recommending that the application for a sports wagering license be denied, Commission staff shall:

(1) Notify the temporary licensee; and

(2) Follow the process for denial of a license under COMAR 36.10.07.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04I amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04K adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .09C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.06.10 Identification Cards for Sports Wagering Employees.

A. The Commission shall issue an identification card to an individual who is licensed as a sports wagering employee.

B. Identification Card.

(1) An identification card shall display a photograph of the licensee and, at a minimum, indicate:

(a) The individual’s name;

(b) By color, pattern, or symbol, the licensing category; and

(2) An identification card is evidence that the licensee is authorized to be employed in the designated licensing category by a licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor.

(3) An identification card is the property of the Commission.

C. Licensee Obligations. A licensee:

(1) Unless otherwise approved by the Commission for a specific date and time, shall wear or otherwise prominently display the licensee’s identification card at all times while working in a sports wagering facility or a data center located in Maryland;

(2) Shall immediately report a loss or theft of the card to the licensee’s employer and the Commission;

(3) May not allow another individual to possess the card; and

(4) Shall comply with an order of the Commission to surrender the card.

D. Replacement Identification Card.

(1) If an identification card issued under this regulation is lost or stolen:

(a) The licensee shall immediately:

(i) Report the loss or theft to the licensee’s employer; and

(ii) In a form or format designated by the Commission, submit to the Commission a written description of the circumstances of the loss or theft; and

(b) After verifying the licensee’s identity, the Commission may issue a new identification card to the licensee.

(2) If an identification card issued under this regulation is temporarily unavailable to the licensee:

(a) The licensee shall immediately:

(i) Report the temporary unavailability of the card to the licensee’s employer; and

(ii) In a form or format designated by the Commission, submit to the Commission a written description as to why the card is temporarily unavailable;

(b) After verifying the licensee’s identity, the Commission may issue an emergency credential to the licensee that is valid for 1 work day; and

(c) The licensee shall surrender the emergency credential to the Commission at the end of the work day on which the licensee received the card.

(3) If the Commission issues a replacement or temporary identification card to a licensee, the licensee’s employer shall pay the Commission:

(a) $40 for the cost of a replacement identification card; or

(b) $20 for the cost of a temporary identification card.

E. Surrender and Reissuance of Identification Card. The employer of the sports wagering employee who was issued an identification card under this regulation shall ensure that the licensee’s identification card is surrendered to the Commission if the:

(1) Commission suspends or revokes the license;

(2) License is not renewed;

(3) Licensee separates from employment with licensee’s employer; or

(4) Licensee is otherwise ordered to surrender the identification card.

F. If an identification card is not surrendered as required under §D(2)(c) or E of this regulation, the licensee’s employer may be subject to enforcement action under COMAR 36.03.04 or 36.10.08.

G. If an identification card was surrendered when the licensee separated employment from the licensee’s employer, the Commission may issue the licensee another identification card if the:

(1) Licensee obtains employment with a sports wagering licensee or video lottery operation licensee;

(2) Term of the employee’s license has not expired; and

(3) Commission verifies:

(a) The licensee’s identity;

(b) That the license was in good standing when the card was surrendered; and

H. There is no fee for an identification card issued under §G of this regulation.

I. Nothing in this regulation shall preclude the Commission from taking enforcement action against a licensee based on the circumstances related to the licensee’s separation from employment or information obtained while reviewing a licensee’s notification of an intended change in employment status.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04I amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04K adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .09C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.06.11 Sports Wagering Vendor Registration and Certification.

A. Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Commission” means Agency staff in this regulation.

(2) Sports Wagering Vendor.

(a) “Sports wagering vendor” means a person that provides goods or services or anticipates providing, within a calendar year:

(i) A combined total value of nongaming related goods and services to a licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor of $50,000 or more; and

(ii) That is not required to be issued a sports wagering license or sports wagering contractor license under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) “Sports wagering vendor” does not include:

(i) Public utilities that provide water, sewerage, electricity; or natural gas;

(ii) Insurance companies that provide insurance to a sports wagering license applicant or licensee or its employees;

(iii) Employee benefit and retirement plans, including 401(k) plans and employee stock purchase programs;

(iv) Professional associations that receive funds from the sports wagering license applicant or licensee for the cost of enrollment, activities, and membership;

(v) Units of federal, State, county, or municipal government;

(vi) Manufacturers of alcoholic beverages;

(vii) State-chartered or federally chartered banks or savings and loan associations;

(viii) Providers of professional services, including accountants, attorneys, engineers or architects, and others identified by Agency staff to be providers of professional services;

(ix) Telecommunication, satellite, or internet services;

(x) Parcel shipping and delivery services;

(xi) Persons that engage in efforts to influence legislative or administrative action on behalf of a sports wagering license applicant or licensee for economic consideration;

(xii) Educational or training opportunities for facility employees;

(xiii) Unless the individual is an independent evaluator, professional or amateur entertainers, sports figures, social media personalities, or other celebrities engaged by a sports wagering licensee to appear at a licensee-sponsored entertainment or promotional event;

(xiv) Representatives of a media outlet or provider of a simulcast service;

(xv) A vendor that provides, or anticipates providing, within a calendar year a combined total value of nongaming related goods and services to a State-licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor of less than $50,000; or

(xvi) A vendor for which the Commission determines registration is not necessary.

C. Except as provided in §§D and G of this regulation, a sports wagering vendor that conducts business with a licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor, or an applicant for such a license, shall be registered with the Commission.

D. Certain Sports Wagering Vendors Exempt from Registration Requirements.

(1) A sports wagering vendor is exempt from registration requirements if it provides, or anticipates providing, goods or services that a licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor purchases solely to be given to a bettor.

(2) A sports wagering vendor exempt under this section may only provide the following goods and services to a licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor:

(a) Leisure or recreational travel;

(b) Lodging;

(d) Entertainment;

(e) Dining;

(f) Clothing;

(g) Jewelry;

(h) Gift cards; or

(i) Other gift items.

(3) A licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor that purchases goods or services from a sports wagering vendor exempted under this section:

(a) Is subject to the requirements of COMAR 36.10.13.08; and

(b) Shall identify in a report submitted under COMAR 36.10.13.08 each exempted sports wagering vendor from which it purchased goods or services during the reporting period.

E. Sports Wagering Vendor Registration.

(1) A sports wagering vendor that provides, or anticipates providing, goods or services that are not related to a sports wagering operation to a single licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor shall be registered with the Commission.

(2) The sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor applicant or licensee to which a sports wagering vendor provides, or anticipates providing, goods and services that are not related to sports wagering shall submit to the Commission a completed registration form in a format designated by the Commission that includes:

(a) Sports wagering vendor name;

(b) Sports wagering vendor business address;

(d) Total value of goods or services provided to the sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor applicant or licensee in the State within a calendar year;

(e) Documentation that:

(i) The sports wagering vendor’s business is in good standing or active with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation; or

(ii) The sports wagering vendor is not a legal entity that is required to register with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation;

(f) Registration fee of $100; and

(g) Any other information the Commission requires.

(3) Upon receipt of the registration fee and completed registration form, the Commission shall provide the applicant or licensee with written notification of whether it has registered the sports wagering vendor.

F. Except as provided in §G of this regulation, a sports wagering vendor may not provide goods or services related to a sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor applicant or licensee until it is registered with the Commission.

G. Emergency Notification. A sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor applicant or licensee may accept goods or services from a sports wagering vendor that is not registered with the Commission if:

(1) The sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor applicant or licensee encounters an emergent threat to public health, safety, or welfare that is outside its control and requires immediate provision of goods or services by a sports wagering vendor; and

(2) Except as provided in §D of this regulation:

(a) No later than the next State work day after the sports wagering vendor’s emergency provision of goods or services, the sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor applicant or licensee shall submit to the Commission a sports wagering vendor emergency notification form that includes an explanation of the need for its emergency use of a sports wagering vendor that is not registered with the Commission; and

(b) Within 20 work days of submitting the sports wagering vendor emergency notification form, the sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor applicant or licensee shall submit to the Commission a sports wagering vendor registration form.

H. Term, Renewal, and Cancellation. A sports wagering vendor’s registration or certification:

(1) Remains in effect for 5 years from the date the Commission approves the registration;

(2) May be renewed by the Commission if the vendor submits the required form, and renewal fee, at least 90 days before the expiration of the registration;

(3) Shall automatically expire if a sports wagering vendor does not comply with renewal requirements under this regulation; and

(4) Is subject to cancellation by the Commission, at any time and without advance notice, if the Commission determines that the sports wagering vendors continued conduct of business with a sports wagering applicant or licensee is contrary to the public interest of the State or the policies in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Commissions regulations.

I. Renewal Fee. The renewal fee for a sports wagering vendor is $100.

J. The Commission’s decision to deny or cancel a sports wagering vendor registration or to deny the renewal of a sports wagering vendor registration, does not give rise to an appeal right under the contested case provisions of the Maryland Administrative Procedure Act.

K. The Commission may maintain and make publicly available a list of:

(1) Registered sports wagering vendors; and

(2) Sports wagering vendors that are prohibited from doing business with a sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor applicant or licensee because the Commission has denied or cancelled their application or registration.

L. A sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor applicant or licensee shall:

(1) Submit to the Commission a quarterly sports wagering vendor payments report in a format prescribed by the Commission; and

(2) Ensure that a sports wagering vendor appearing on its quarterly sports wagering vendor payments report is:

(a) Registered; or

(b) Exempt.

Cross References

36.10.14.03E

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04I amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04K adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .07B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .09C amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.07 License Denial Procedures

COMAR 36.10.07.01 Applicability.

A. This chapter applies to all licenses the Commission is authorized to issue under State Government Article, §9-1E-05, Annotated Code of Maryland, to implement the State’s Sports Wagering Program.

B. The chapter explains the process by which a license application may be denied, and the process available to an applicant after the Commission determines that the applicant:

(1) For a sports wagering contractor or sports wagering employee license, does not meet the general requirements in COMAR 36.10.02 and 36.10.03;

(2) For a sports wagering facility, sports wagering facility operator license, mobile sports wagering license, or online sports wagering operator license, does not meet:

(a) The general qualification requirements in COMAR 36.10.02 and 36.10.03;

(b) Specific license requirements; or

(3) Should be denied the license.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.07.02 Sports Wagering Contractors and Sports Wagering Employees.

A. In this regulation, “application,” “applicant,” “license,” and “licensee” refer to an applicant for a sports wagering contractor or sports wagering employee license.

B. Commission staff shall conduct the license application review and denial process in a manner consistent with this regulation.

C. Commission staff shall review a license application to determine whether it meets all the requirements of COMAR 36.10.02 and 36.10.03 and:

(1) For an applicant for a sports wagering contractor license, the requirements in COMAR 36.10.06.04; or

(2) For an applicant for a sports wagering employee license, the requirements in COMAR 36.10.06.05.

D. After reviewing an application submitted for a license, staff may:

(1) Issue the license; or

(2) Recommend that the license not be issued to the applicant, and that the license application be denied.

E. If staff recommends denial of the license application, staff shall promptly provide the applicant with written notice of the:

(1) Recommendation for denial;

(2) Basis for the recommendation; and

(3) Applicant’s right to request a reconsideration meeting.

F. An applicant may submit to the Commission a written request for a reconsideration meeting within 15 days of the date of the notice described under §E of this regulation.

G. If an applicant fails to timely submit a request under §F of this regulation, the staff’s recommendation is the Commission’s final action on the license application.

Cross References

36.10.07.05C(2)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.07.03 Sports Wagering Facility License, Sports Wagering Facility Operator License, Mobile Sports Wagering License, or Online Sports Wagering Operator License.

A. In this regulation, “application”, “applicant”, “license”, and “licensee” refer to an applicant for a sports wagering facility, sports wagering facility operator, mobile sports wagering, or online sports wagering operator license.

B. Unless the SWARC has first awarded the license, the Commission may not issue a license to an applicant for a:

(1) Sports wagering facility license; or

(2) Mobile sports wagering license.

C. Commission staff shall conduct the license application review and recommended denial process in a manner consistent with this regulation.

D. After the SWARC has awarded a license to an applicant, Commission staff shall review the application and the applicant’s submissions to the Commission, and determine whether it meets all the requirements of COMAR 36.10.02 and 36.10.03, and:

(1) For an applicant for a sports wagering facility license, the requirements in COMAR 36.10.04 that pertain to the license class;

(2) For an applicant for a sports wagering facility operator license, the requirements in COMAR 36.10.06.03;

(3) For an applicant for a mobile sports wagering license, the requirements in COMAR 36.10.05; or

(4) For an applicant for an online sports wagering operator license, the requirements in COMAR 36.10.06.02.

E. Staff’s review of applications for all licenses in this regulation shall include the requirements specified in the regulations for each license category, and also include:

(1) Evaluating the applicant’s equipment, facility and data information center;

(2) Conducting tests and controlled demonstrations,

(3) Reviewing the awardee’s operational and technical submissions; and

(4) Determining whether the awardee is prepared to receive the public and to conduct safe and secure sports wagering.

F. Staff may not issue the license if it determines that the awardee:

(1) Does not meet the requirements in §D of this regulation; or

(2) Under §E of this regulation, the awardee is otherwise not prepared to conduct safe and secure sports wagering.

G. After conducting the review described in §§D and E of this regulation, staff may:

(1) Issue the license; or

(2) Recommend that the Commission not issue the license, and deny the license application.

H. If staff recommends the denial of an application under this regulation, staff shall promptly provide the applicant with written notice of the:

(1) Recommendation for denial;

(2) Basis for the recommendation; and

(3) Applicant’s right to request a reconsideration meeting.

I. An applicant may submit to the Commission a written request for a reconsideration meeting within 15 days of the date of the notice described §H of this regulation.

J. If an applicant fails to timely submit a request under §I of this regulation, the staff’s recommendation is the Commission’s final action on the license application.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.07.04 Reconsideration Process.

A. Commission staff shall conduct the reconsideration process in a manner consistent with this regulation.

B. If an applicant timely submits a request under Regulation .02F or .03I of this chapter, staff shall notify the applicant of a date and time for the reconsideration meeting.

C. A reconsideration meeting is not a hearing under COMAR 36.01.02.06.

D. During a reconsideration meeting, the applicant or awardee:

(1) Meets with Commission staff;

(2) May be represented by counsel; and

(3) May present its views to staff as to why the license should be issued.

E. After the reconsideration meeting, the staff person who attended the reconsideration meeting shall issue a written notice to the applicant or awardee describing the result of the reconsideration meeting.

F. If the applicant or awardee is dissatisfied with the result of the reconsideration meeting, the applicant or awardee may submit a written request for a hearing to the Commission:

(1) Within 15 days of the date of staff’s notice under §E of this regulation; and

(2) That states the applicant’s or awardee’s legal and factual bases for disagreeing with the result of the reconsideration meeting.

G. If the applicant or awardee fails to timely submit a written hearing request under §F of this regulation, the staff’s determination is the Commission’s final action on the license application.

Cross References

36.10.07.05A

36.10.07.05C(2)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.07.05 Hearings.

A. Upon receipt of a timely, written hearing request submitted under Regulation .04F of this chapter, the Commission shall provide the applicant a notice for a hearing held under COMAR 36.01.02.06.

B. Hearings Before the Commission. For any hearing under this regulation and held before the Commission:

(1) The Commission shall:

(a) Grant the license after determining that the applicant is qualified; or

(b) Deny the license;

(2) If the Commission denies the license, the Commission shall prepare an order stating its findings of fact, conclusions of law, and reasons why the denial is appropriate; and

(3) The Commission shall provide the applicant with written notification of the Commission’s final action on the license application.

C. Hearings Delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(1) For a hearing held under this regulation and delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a final action on the license pursuant to COMAR 36.01.02.06O:

(a) The decision issued by Office of Administrative Hearings is the Commission’s final action on the license application; and

(b) The Commission reserves the right to seek judicial review of the decision issued by Office of Administrative Hearings under Regulation .06 of this chapter.

(2) For any hearing delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a recommended decision under COMAR 36.01.02.06O:

(a) The Director may designate a staff member to review the recommended decision who has not been previously designated to review the license application under Regulations .02—.04 of this chapter; and

(b) The Director or the Director’s designee shall review the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Decision consistent with the terms of the delegation made and:

(i) Provide the applicant and staff an opportunity to present exceptions under State Government Article, §10-216, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(ii) After reviewing any exceptions filed by the applicant and staff, issue an order under State Government Article, §10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland, that constitutes the Commission’s final action on the license application.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.07.06 Petition for Judicial Review.

The Commission’s final action on a license application is subject to judicial review as provided in State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Cross References

36.10.07.05C(1)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.08 Enforcement

COMAR 36.10.08.01 General.

This chapter establishes a framework within which the Commission may take enforcement action against a licensee that results in a reprimand, penalty, or condition placed on a licensee, or a suspension or revocation of a license.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.08.02 Violations.

A licensee may not:

A. Violate:

(1) A provision of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) A regulation adopted under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(3) A directive of the Commission or the Director;

B. Take, or attempt to take, any action that is:

(1) Cheating;

(2) Influence the governing entity of a sporting event;

(3) Influence any person or unit of government that is involved in implementing or enforcing State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(4) Interfere with the regular operation of:

(a) A sports wagering platform or its software;

(b) Sports wagering equipment; or

C. Fail to:

(1) Conform to the information contained in its license application;

(2) Meet a licensing requirement;

(3) Promptly submit to the Commission a change to the information contained in its license application;

(4) Adequately remedy a deficiency of which the licensee has received notice under Regulation .03(B) of this chapter; or

(5) Maintain a sports wagering employee license in good standing.

Cross References

36.10.08.03A

36.10.08.06A(1)

36.10.08.07B(2)

36.10.08.08C(2)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.08.03 Notice of Violation.

A. After receiving a report of a licensee’s alleged violation of Regulation .02 of this chapter, the Agency shall:

(1) Investigate the report; and

(2) Provide the licensee with written notice of the alleged violation, including:

(a) Description of the law, regulation, condition, or directive allegedly violated: and

(b) Staff recommendation for addressing the alleged violation.

B. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require that the licensee receives an opportunity to meet with staff to discuss an informal settlement of a violation.

C. The Agency may undertake a corrective action plan or attempt to reach a settlement with the licensee before the Director, or the Director’s designee, initiates proceedings for imposition of a sanction against a licensee.

Cross References

36.10.08.02C(4)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.08.04 Corrective Action Plan.

A. If the Director, or the Director’s designee, directs staff to implement a corrective action plan with a licensee, Agency staff shall give written notice to a licensee that includes:

(1) A description of the alleged violation;

(2) A description of the possible sanctions; and

(3) The requirement for the licensee to submit a corrective action plan to the Director.

B. Contents of Corrective Action Plan. A corrective action plan shall include:

(1) Periodic monitoring or progress reports;

(2) Timelines for completing corrective action;

(3) Implementation of measures to guard against recurrence of the alleged violation; and

(4) Any other measures necessary to resolve the alleged violation.

C. Time for Implementing a Corrective Action Plan.

(1) Within 10 days of receipt of a notice under §A of this regulation, the licensee shall submit a corrective action plan to the Director, or the Director’s designee.

(2) The Director, or the Director’s designee, shall review the corrective action plan and inform the licensee whether the corrective action plan is acceptable and:

(a) If the corrective action plan is acceptable, the licensee shall execute it immediately; or

(b) If the corrective action plan is not acceptable, the licensee shall submit a revised plan within 7 days of being notified by the Director or the Director’s designee.

(3) If the licensee fails to submit an acceptable corrective action plan within the time described under §C(1) of this regulation, the Director, or the Director’s designee, may:

(a) Provide the licensee with additional time within which to submit a revised corrective action plan; or

(b) Recommend the imposition of a sanction available in Regulation .10 of this chapter on the licensee in accordance with Regulation .06 of this chapter.

(4) If the Director, or the Director’s designee, provided a licensee with a notice under §A of this regulation and did not receive a timely written response, the Commission may adopt a recommendation made pursuant to §C(3)(b) as the final action by the Commission on the license.

D. Corrective Action Plan Outcome.

(1) After a licensee has completed a corrective action plan, to the satisfaction of the Director or the Director’s designee, the alleged violation will be deemed resolved, except that the alleged violation may be:

(a) The basis of a subsequent corrective action plan, settlement, penalty, or sanction if a similar violation occurs; or

(b) Raised during a Commission hearing as part of the Agency’s enforcement record for the licensee.

(2) If at any time during the corrective action period the Director, or the Director’s designee, determines that the licensee has not made sufficient progress toward fulfilling a requirement of the corrective action plan, the Director may:

(a) For good cause, extend the time for completion of a corrective action plan; or

(b) Recommend the imposition of a sanction on the licensee pursuant to Regulation .06A of this chapter.

(3) If at the end of the corrective action period the licensee has failed to satisfactorily complete the corrective action plan, the Director, or the Director’s designee, may recommend the imposition of a sanction on the licensee under Regulation .06A of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.08.05 Settlement.

B. A settlement agreement:

(1) Shall be signed by an authorized representative of the licensee and the Director or the Director’s designee; and

(2) May not be considered final and binding until approved by the Commission.

C. If a licensee violates a term of a settlement agreement, nothing in this regulation shall be construed to prevent the Commission from imposing a sanction against the licensee for violating a term of the agreement or the underlying violation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.08.06 Recommended Sanction.

A. General. The Director or the Director’s designee may recommend the imposition of any sanction deemed appropriate against a licensee if the licensee:

(1) Violates a provision of Regulation .02 of this chapter;

(2) Fails to timely or satisfactorily complete a corrective action plan required by the Commission;

(3) Violates a term of a settlement agreement; or

(4) Engages in any conduct that exposes the State’s Sports Wagering Program to a serious and imminent risk of harm to its integrity, security, or profitability.

B. Notice of Recommended Sanction. The Director, or the Director’s designee shall provide the licensee written notice of a recommended sanction, including the:

(1) Recommended sanction;

(2) Basis for the recommended sanction;

(3) Consequences of the recommended sanction if it becomes the Commission’s final action on the license; and

(4) Licensee’s applicable hearing rights.

C. If a licensee is dissatisfied with the recommended sanction, the applicant may submit a written request to the Commission to contest the recommended sanction:

(1) Within 15 days of the date of the recommended sanction; and

(2) That states the licensee’s legal and factual bases for contesting the sanction.

D. If a licensee fails to timely submit a written hearing request under §C of this regulation, the recommended sanction:

(1) Becomes final; and

(2) Constitutes the Commission’s final action on the license.

Cross References

36.10.08.04C(3)(b)

36.10.08.04D(2)(b)

36.10.08.04D(3)

36.10.08.07B

36.10.08.08A(1)

36.10.08.08B(1)(a)

36.10.08.08C(2)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.08.07 Emergency Suspension.

A. The Director may emergently suspend a license if the Director determines that suspension is necessary in order to protect the State’s Sports Wagering Program against a serious and imminent risk of harm to its integrity, security, or profitability.

B. Emergency Suspension — Process. If the Director emergently suspends a license, the Director shall promptly schedule a hearing before the Commission in accordance with COMAR 36.01.02.06 on the emergency suspension and provide the licensee with the written notice required under Regulation .06A of this chapter, along with notice directing the licensee that:

(1) The licensee shall immediately cease performing operations under the license; and

(2) Failure to comply with the Director’s directive to cease performing operations under the license constitutes a separate violation of Regulation .02 of this chapter for which an additional sanction may be imposed.

Cross References

36.10.08.08A(2)

36.10.08.08B(1)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.08.08 Hearings.

A. The Commission shall provide the applicant a hearing notice for a hearing held under COMAR 36.01.02.06:

(1) Upon receipt of a timely written hearing request submitted under Regulation .06C of this chapter; or

(2) For hearings held under Regulation .07B of this chapter.

B. Hearings Before the Commission. For any hearing under this regulation held before the Commission, the Commission shall:

(1) Determine if the licensee is subject to sanction pursuant to the:

(a) Notice of recommended sanction issued under Regulation .06B of this chapter; or

(b) Notice of emergency suspension issued under Regulation .07B of this chapter;

(2) Impose the sanction the Commission deems appropriate, if the Commission determines that a licensee is subject to sanction;

(3) If a sanction is imposed, prepare an order stating the Commission’s findings of fact, conclusions of law, and basis for the sanction; and

(4) Provide the licensee with written notification of the sanction as the Commission’s final action on the license.

C. Hearings Delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(1) For any hearing held under this regulation and delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a final action on the license under COMAR 36.01.02.06O:

(a) The decision issued by Office of Administrative Hearings is the Commission’s final action on the license; and

(b) The Commission reserves the right to seek judicial review of the decision issued by Office of Administrative Hearings under Regulation .09 of this chapter.

(2) For any hearing delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a recommended decision under COMAR 36.01.02.06O:

(a) The Director may designate a staff member to review the recommended decision who has not reviewed the license under Regulations .02—.06 of this chapter; and

(b) The Director or the Director’s designee shall review the Administrative Law Judge’s recommended decision consistent with the terms of the delegation made and:

(i) Provide the applicant and staff an opportunity to present exceptions pursuant to State Government Article §10-216, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(ii) After reviewing any exceptions filed by the applicant and staff, issue an order pursuant to State Government Article §10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland, that constitutes the Commission’s final action on the license.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.08.09 Petition for Judicial Review.

The Commission’s final action on a license is subject to judicial review as provided in State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Cross References

36.10.08.08C(1)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.08.10 Imposition of Sanctions.

A. Permissible Sanctions. The Commission may:

(1) Impose a penalty on the licensee not exceeding $5,000 for each day and each violation; and

(2) In addition to any penalty assessed:

(a) Revoke the licensee’s license;

(b) Suspend the licensee’s license for a period of time;

(d) Impose conditions upon the licensee that must be met within a specified time as to:

(i) Training;

(ii) Staffing;

(iii) Supervision;

(iv) Compliance with internal controls;

(v) Probationary periods; or

(vi) Any other directive to address the violation.

B. Penalty — Required Considerations. To determine the amount of a penalty to impose on a licensee, the Commission shall consider:

(1) The seriousness of the violation;

(2) The harm caused by the violation; and

(3) Whether the person who committed the violation acted in good faith.

C. Sanction — Considerations. To determine the appropriate sanction to impose on a licensee, the Commission may consider the factors in §B of this regulation, and:

(1) Whether a violation was willful;

(2) Whether the licensee had, or should have had, control of the situation;

(3) Whether the violation may have occurred in connection with unclear or insufficient:

(a) Information;

(b) Training;

(d) Requirements;

(4) Any extraordinary circumstances;

(5) Prior disciplinary history with the Commission;

(6) Profit that resulted, or may have resulted, from the violation;

(7) Harm that resulted, or may have resulted, from the violation;

(8) How the violation was detected;

(9) Action taken by the licensee to prevent recurrence of the violation;

(10) Action taken by the Commission to address similar violations; and

(11) Any other information that the Commission finds relevant.

D. Ignorance No Defense. A licensee is presumed to be familiar with applicable statutes and regulations governing the State’s Sports Wagering Program, and a claim of ignorance of the statutes and regulations may not be used as a defense to a finding of a violation or to the imposition of a sanction.

E. Imposition of Sanction. A separate sanction may be imposed for each violation.

Cross References

36.10.08.04C(3)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.08.11 Commission Action.

A. A licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked by the Commission’s final action on the license shall immediately cease sports wagering activity.

B. A licensee against whom the Commission imposed a penalty shall remit to the Commission payment in full of the penalty within 30 calendar days.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.09 Unannounced Inspections

COMAR 36.10.09.01 General.

This chapter establishes the manner and method by which the Commission may conduct an unannounced inspection of the premises, records, and equipment of a sports wagering licensee and related entities in order to evaluate and verify a licensee’s compliance with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the regulations promulgated by the Commission for the Sports Wagering Program.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.09.02 Inspections.

A. A licensee is subject to unannounced inspections conducted by the Commission in order to evaluate and verify the licensee’s compliance with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the regulations promulgated by the Commission for the Sports Wagering Program.

B. The Commission or a designee may conduct an unannounced inspection without a warrant and take any of the following actions:

(1) Conduct an inspection of licensed sports wagering facilities, sports wagering facility operators, mobile sports wagering licensees, online sports wagering operators, and sports wagering contractors in which:

(a) Sports wagering is conducted, offered or operated;

(b) Authorized sports wagering equipment or associated equipment or software are:

(i) Designed;

(ii) Assembled;

(iii) Manufactured;

(iv) Sold;

(v) Distributed;

(vi) Serviced; or

(vii) Physically located; or

(2) Conduct an inspection of sports wagering equipment or associated equipment in, about, on, or around the premises specified in §B(1) of this regulation;

(3) From the premises specified in §B(1) of this regulation, summarily seize, remove, impound, or assume physical control of, for the purposes of examination and inspection:

(a) Sports wagering equipment; and

(b) Associated equipment and software;

(4) Inspect, examine, and audit books, records, and documents concerning a sports wagering licensee’s sports wagering operation, including the financial records of:

(a) A principal or principal corporation;

(b) A subsidiary corporation; or

(5) Seize, impound, copy, or assume physical control of:

(a) Books;

(b) Records;

(d) Cash boxes and their contents;

(e) A counting room or its equipment;

(f) Other physical objects relating to sports wagering operations; or

(g) Any record or object that a licensee is required by law, regulation, or license terms to maintain.

C. During an inspection, a licensee and its employees, agents, and representatives:

(1) Shall:

(a) Make available for inspection, copying, or physical control a record that a licensee is required to maintain;

(b) Authorize any person having financial records relating to the licensee to provide those records to the Commission; and

(2) May not knowingly interfere with the authorized activity of the Commission during an unannounced inspection.

D. An unannounced inspection may be conducted at any time as determined by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.09.03 Records and Reports.

A. Within a reasonable time after the conclusion of the unannounced inspection, the Commission’s inspectors shall submit a written report of the inspection to:

(1) The Commission;

(2) The Director; and

(3) The licensee who was the subject of the Commission’s unannounced inspection.

B. A written report of an unannounced inspection shall be considered a public record to the extent allowable under the General Provisions Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.10 Enforcement of Voluntary Exclusion Program

COMAR 36.10.10.01 Enforcement.

A. Definition. Unless context dictates otherwise, for purposes of this chapter, “sports wagering licensee” includes:

(1) Sports wagering facility licensee;

(2) Mobile sports wagering licensee;

(3) Sports wagering facility operator licensee; and

(4) Online sports wagering operator license.

B. The Commission shall notify sports wagering licensees that an individual has been placed on the voluntary exclusion list established in COMAR 36.01.03.

C. A sports wagering licensee may disclose information about an individual on the voluntary exclusion list to:

(1) The Commission;

(2) The licensee’s:

(a) Managers;

(b) Security department;

(d) Employees who are directly responsible for excluding unauthorized individuals from sports wagering; and

(3) If the sports wagering licensee pursues criminal charges against an individual on the voluntary exclusion list who is suspected of trespassing on the premises of a sports wagering facility licensee, to:

(a) A law enforcement officer; or

(b) A person who is legally authorized to be involved in the criminal prosecution of an individual on the voluntary exclusion list who is suspected of trespassing on a sports wagering licensee’s property.

D. If a sports wagering licensee uses technology for the purpose of complying with this regulation, the sports wagering licensee shall ensure that the technology:

(1) Complies with all applicable State and local requirements; and

(2) Is designed to prevent unauthorized access to confidential records.

E. If an individual on the voluntary exclusion list is found on the part of the premises of a sports wagering licensee where sports wagering is conducted, the sports wagering licensee:

(1) Shall immediately notify the Commission in person or via email; and

(2) May pursue criminal charges against the individual such as trespassing.

F. A sports wagering licensee may not:

(1) Permit an individual on the voluntary exclusion list to:

(a) Enter the part of the premises of a sports wagering licensee where sports wagering is conducted; or

(b) Participate in sports wagering;

(2) Knowingly fail to exclude from the part of the premises of a sports wagering licensee where sports wagering is conducted an individual on the voluntary exclusion list; or

(3) Disclose information about an individual on the voluntary exclusion list beyond the disclosures that are authorized under §C of this regulation.

G. Unless excluded by operation of another directive or order outside the Commission, an individual who has been placed on a voluntary exclusion list of the Commission that is not under this subtitle may engage in sports wagering.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.10.02 Responsible Gaming Plan.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall establish a responsible gaming plan that sets forth its plan for addressing problem gambling that shall include at least the following elements of the plan:

(1) Goals;

(2) Procedures and deadlines for implementation;

(3) Procedures for retrieving and securely maintaining the voluntary exclusion list;

(4) Procedures for notifying the Commission of an unauthorized access to the list within twelve hours of the unauthorized access;

(5) Identification of a sports wagering licensee’s personnel responsible for implementation;

(6) Responsibilities of a sports wagering licensee’s personnel identified as responsible for implementation;

(7) Training for a sports wagering licensee’s personnel on problem gambling and voluntary exclusion;

(8) Means of controlling access to records pertaining to voluntary exclusion;

(9) Means of educating bettors about:

(a) Problem gambling;

(b) Problem gambling treatment resources, including treatment and prevention programs established under State Government Article, §9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(10) Placement of responsible gambling awareness information:

(a) In the premises of a sports wagering facility licensee; and

(b) On a sports wagering licensee’s sports wagering platform;

(11) Ensuring that an individual on the voluntary exclusion list is not permitted to:

(a) Enter the part of the premises of a sports wagering licensee where sports wagering is conducted;

(b) Participate in sports wagering; or

(12) The sports wagering licensee’s response to the discovery of an individual who is enrolled in the voluntary exclusion list in the part of the premises of a sports wagering licensee where sports wagering is conducted, which may include pursuing criminal charges against the individual;

(13) The sports wagering licensee’s response to the discovery of a bettor who is enrolled in the voluntary exclusion list using a sports wagering platform, which may include an action up to and including permanent suspension of the bettor’s account;

(14) The sports wagering licensee’s procedures for returning to a bettor the funds in the bettor’s account that were placed by the bettor prior to the bettor’s application for voluntary exclusion, including the requirement that:

(a) Funds be returned as soon as practicable after the time the bettor is placed on the voluntary exclusion list; and

(b) The sports wagering licensee return the funds to the bettor within 7 days of the bettor’s placement on the voluntary exclusion list, by:

(i) Crediting the bettor’s personal bank account; or

(ii) Paying the bettor by check; and

(15) Any other element required by the Commission.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission the responsible gaming plan required under §A of this regulation at least 60 days before sports wagering operations are to commence or within a time-period approved by the Commission.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall submit any amendments to its responsible gaming plan to the Commission prior to implementation.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall annually submit to the Commission its responsible gaming plan.

Cross References

36.10.10.03B(9)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.10.03 Requirements.

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meaning indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “Advertisement” means any material that is:

(i) Disseminated to the public through broadcasting, publication, mail, or any other means; and

(ii) Intended to encourage sports wagering.

(b) “Billboard advertisement” means a roadside sign, aviation banner, or event banner that is intended to encourage sports wagering.

(d) “Printed advertisement” means an advertisement that appears in or on a sign, direct mailing, poster, brochure or other written material and is intended to encourage sports wagering.

(e) “Online advertisement” means an advertisement that appears on a website, an application in social media, or otherwise on the internet that is intended to encourage sports wagering.

(f) “Responsible gambling awareness materials” means a sticker, a brochure, a wallet card, or other material that conveys only problem gambling resource information.

(g) “Underage warning message” means the phrase: No bettor under the age of 21 is permitted to participate in sports wagering.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Post signage approved by the Commission that prominently bears the gambling assistance message and the underage warning message at each customer entrance;

(2) Include banners or other notifications on the sports wagering websites that bear the gambling assistance message and the underage warning message;

(3) Include the gambling assistance message on an advertisement that is intended to encourage sports wagering;

(4) Ensure that a printed advertisement bears the gambling assistance message and meets requirements of COMAR 36.10.13.43 and 36.03.03.08;

(5) Ensure that a billboard bearing a printed advertisement bears the gambling assistance message and meets requirements of COMAR 36.10.13.43 and 36.03.03.08;

(6) Ensure that a radio, television, video, online, or social media advertisement bears the gambling assistance message and meets requirements of COMAR 36.10.13.43 and 36.03.03.08;

(7) Ensure that the gambling assistance message is printed on a paper product that is associated with bettor consumption of food or beverage if the paper product is:

(a) Special ordered; and

(b) Branded with the sports wagering licensees logo;

(8) Ensure that the gambling assistance message is printed on a sports wagering ticket or sports wagering voucher;

(9) Place in the sports wagering facility and sports wagering platform responsible gambling awareness information according to its responsible gaming plan required under COMAR 36.10.10.02;

(10) Ensure that an advertisement for sports wagering, video lottery terminal, or table game play does not include language that suggests an outcome is guaranteed or without risk; and

(11) Ensure that advertisements for sports wagering includes a gambling assistance message that complies:

(a) For signs, direct mail materials, posters, and other printed advertisements the font height of the gambling assistance message shall be the greater of:

(i) The same size as the majority of the text in the advertisement; or

(ii) Three percent of the height or width, whichever is greater, of the advertisement;

(b) For billboards, the font height of the gambling assistance message shall be at least 5 percent of the height or width, whichever is greater, of the face of the billboard;

(i) The gambling assistance message shall be visible for the entire duration of the advertisement, with a font size at least 3 percent of the image height or width;

(ii) The gambling assistance message shall appear from the first instance sports wagering or a licensed operator is displayed or mentioned for not less than 3 seconds, and again on a final screen for the final 3 seconds of the advertisement;

(iii) The font height shall be at least 3 percent of the height or width, whichever is greater, of the image during the advertisement; or

(iv) The font height shall be at least 8 percent of the height or width, whichever is greater, of the image on the final screen; and

(d) For websites and social media:

(i) The gambling assistance message shall be posted on each webpage or profile page, and on any gaming-related advertisement posted on those pages;

(ii) The font height of the gambling assistance message shall be at least the same size as the majority of the text used on the webpage or profile page; and

(iii) For advertisements posted on the webpage or profile page, the font height shall comply with the requirements in §B(11)(a) of this regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.11 Mandatory Exclusion

COMAR 36.10.11.01 Definition.

Unless context dictates otherwise, for purposes of this chapter, “sports wagering licensee” includes:

(1) Sports wagering facility licensee;

(2) Mobile sports wagering licensee;

(3) Sports wagering facility operator licensee; and

(4) Online sports wagering operator licensee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.11.02 General.

This chapter establishes a mechanism by which the Commission:

A. Maintains a list of individuals who shall be mandatorily:

(1) Excluded from participating in sports wagering; and

(2) Excluded or ejected from the part of the premises of a sports wagering licensee where sports wagering is conducted; and

B. Establishes standards that require a sports wagering licensee to:

(1) Exclude an individual from participating in sports wagering;

(2) Exclude or eject an individual from the part of the premises of a sports wagering licensee where sports wagering is conducted; and

(3) Ensure that an individual under the age of 21 does not participate in sports wagering and are not allowed in the part of the premises of a sports wagering licensee where sports wagering is conducted including the platform of a sports wagering licensee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.11.03 Prohibitions.

A. An individual who has been placed on the Commission’s mandatory exclusion list from sports wagering under this chapter may not:

(1) Engage in sports wagering; or

(2) Be on the part of the premises of a sports wagering licensee where sports wagering is conducted.

B. Unless excluded by operation of another directive or order outside the Commission, an individual who has been placed on a voluntary or mandatory exclusion list of the Commission that is not under this subtitle may engage in sports wagering.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.11.04 Mandatory Exclusion List.

A. The Commission shall establish a mandatory exclusion list for the Sports Wagering Program.

B. The Director may place on the mandatory exclusion list an individual who:

(1) Is a career offender as defined in State Government Article, §9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(3) Would adversely affect the interests of the State, the licensee, or the individual if that individual were to participate in sports wagering;

(4) Is the subject of any administrative or judicial order directing the individual to cease participating in sports wagering;

(5) Presents a threat to the safety of any individual on the premises of a wagering facility;

(6) Engages in, or has a documented history of engaging in, disruption of sports wagering;

(7) The sports wagering licensee has a reasonable belief has cheated, or attempted to cheat; or

(8) Engages in any conduct that may adversely affect public confidence in, or perception of, the State’s Sports Wagering Program.

C. In evaluating whether to place an individual on the mandatory exclusion list, the Director may consider monetary amounts and circumstances, including:

(1) The nature of the incident;

(2) Whether the individual was a sports wagering employee at the time of the incident;

(3) If the individual was a sports wagering employee while the individual engaged in conduct described in §B of this regulation;

(4) Whether the incident directly impacts:

(a) Sports wagering operations;

(b) A bettor; or

(5) The amount or type of loss to:

(a) The sports wagering licensee;

(b) Sports wagering operations;

(d) A licensee;

(6) Whether the individual made restitution;

(7) Whether the individual was involved in a prior incident that meets the criteria of §B of this regulation;

(8) Whether a sports wagering licensee has other information the Director finds relevant; and

(9) Any other information the Director finds relevant.

D. The Commission’s entry of an individual on the mandatory exclusion list shall include sufficient information to identify the excluded individual.

E. The information used to identify an excluded individual may include:

(1) The individual’s:

(a) Name and any nickname or alias;

(b) Residential address;

(d) Gender;

(e) Physical description, including any birthmarks, scars, or tattoos;

(f) Race or ethnic origin;

(g) For non-United States citizens, country of origin;

(h) Photograph; and

(i) Social security number or other government issued identification number;

(2) Date of placement on the mandatory exclusion list;

(3) Brief statement of the basis for placing the individual on the mandatory exclusion list; and

(4) Any other information the Commission requires.

F. The mandatory exclusion list and related records are public records under General Provisions Article, §4-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Cross References

36.10.11.05A

36.10.11.05A(2)

36.10.11.05B(3)

36.10.11.05D(4)(b)

36.10.11.05E(1)

36.10.11.05E(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.11.05 Inclusion on Mandatory Exclusion List.

A. Upon receipt of information that reasonably indicates an individual meets any criteria under Regulation .04B of this chapter, and after making any determination under Regulation .04 of this chapter, the Director shall:

(1) Evaluate the information;

(2) Ensure that the information required under Regulation .04E of this chapter sufficiently identifies the individual; and

(3) Decide whether to place the individual on the mandatory exclusion list.

B. Prior to placing an individual on the mandatory exclusion list, the Director or the Director’s designee may provide a sports wagering licensee with:

(1) Information used to identify an individual who may be excluded;

(2) The factual basis for placing an individual on the mandatory exclusion list; and

(3) An opportunity to provide the Director with additional information identified in Regulation .04 of this chapter.

C. If the Director decides to place an individual on the mandatory exclusion list, staff shall deliver to the individual by U.S. mail a written notice explaining:

(1) The factual basis for placing the individual on the mandatory exclusion list;

(2) The availability of a reconsideration meeting with the Director or the Director’s designee;

(3) The requirements for submitting a request for a reconsideration meeting;

(4) That, if a timely request for a reconsideration meeting is not submitted, the placement of the individual’s name on a mandatory exclusion list and the distribution of the individual’s name to all sports wagering licensees in the State is available to the public; and

(5) That the excluded individual shall be:

(a) Prohibited from the part of the premises of a sports wagering licensee where sports wagering is conducted and from participating in sports wagering;

(b) Subject to criminal charges for trespassing or any other appropriate criminal charge; and

(i) Redeem or liquidate unredeemed items that the individual has received since being placed on the mandatory exclusion list; and

(ii) Surrender to the Problem Gambling Fund established under State Government Article, §9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland, any unredeemed items in the possession of the individual or received by the individual while participating in sports wagering after placement on the mandatory exclusion list.

D. Reconsideration Meeting.

(2) If an individual fails to timely submit a request under §D(1) of this regulation, the individual shall be placed on the mandatory exclusion list.

(3) A reconsideration meeting may be held by the Director or the Director’s designee.

(4) During a reconsideration meeting, an individual may:

(a) Be represented by counsel; and

(b) Present evidence as to why the individual does not meet the criteria under Regulation .04B of this chapter.

(5) The Director or the Director’s designee shall deliver to the individual by U.S. mail a written notice of the decision following the reconsideration meeting.

(6) An individual dissatisfied with the result of a reconsideration meeting may submit a written request to the Commission for an appeal hearing.

(7) The request for an appeal hearing shall:

(a) Be submitted within 15 days of the date of the individual’s receipt of the written notice of the decision following the reconsideration meeting; and

(b) Describe the individual’s legal and factual bases for disagreeing with placement on the mandatory exclusion list.

(8) If an individual fails to timely submit a written request for an appeal hearing under §D(7) of this regulation, the individual shall be placed on the mandatory exclusion list.

(9) Upon receipt of a timely written request for an appeal hearing, the Director or the Director’s designee shall provide the individual with a notice for the appeal hearing.

E. Appeal Hearing.

(1) If after an appeal hearing the Commission decides that the excluded individual does not meet any criteria under Regulation .04B of this chapter, the individual’s name may not be placed on the mandatory exclusion list.

(2) If after an appeal hearing the Commission decides that the excluded individual meets any criteria under Regulation .04B of this chapter:

(a) The individual’s name shall remain on the mandatory exclusion list;

(b) The Commission shall notify all sports wagering licensees in the State of the individual’s addition to the mandatory exclusion list;

(d) The individual may request to be removed from the mandatory exclusion list only as provided in Regulation .06 of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.11.06 Removal from Mandatory Exclusion List.

A. After an excluded individual has been on the mandatory exclusion list for at least 5 years, the individual may request removal from the mandatory exclusion list.

B. An excluded individual’s request under §A of this regulation shall be submitted to the Director in writing and shall include a detailed statement about why there is:

(1) Good cause for removal of the individual from the list; and

(2) A material change in the individual’s circumstances since the individual’s name was placed on the list.

C. The Director or the Director’s designee shall investigate the request and make a recommendation to the Commission whether to grant or deny the request.

D. If the Director or the Director’s designee recommends removing the individual from the list, the Commission may approve the recommendation without a hearing, and staff shall:

(1) Remove the individual from the mandatory exclusion list;

(2) Deliver to the individual by U.S. mail a notice of removal from the mandatory exclusion list; and

(3) Notify the State’s sports wagering licensees of the individual’s removal from the mandatory exclusion list.

F. Appeal Hearing.

(1) The request for an appeal hearing shall:

(a) Be submitted within 15 days of the date of the individual’s receipt of the written notice of the recommendation of the Director or the Director’s designee; and

(b) Describe the individual’s legal and factual bases for disagreeing with the recommendation.

(2) If an individual fails to timely submit a written request for an appeal hearing under §F(1)(a) of this regulation, the individual shall remain on the mandatory exclusion list.

(3) Upon receipt of a timely written request for an appeal hearing, the Director shall provide the individual with a hearing notice for a hearing.

G. If after a hearing the Commission denies the individual’s request for removal, it shall deliver to the individual by U.S. mail a notice that the:

(1) Request was denied; and

(2) Individual shall remain on the mandatory exclusion list.

(1) Whether the individual is living;

(2) Whether there are changed circumstances; or

(3) Whether removal is warranted due to any other relevant information.

Cross References

36.10.11.05E(2)(d)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.11.07 Judicial Review.

The Commission’s decision under Regulations .05E(2) and .06G of this chapter may be subject to judicial review.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.11.08 Enforcement.

A sports wagering licensee may not:

A. Knowingly fail to exclude or eject an excluded individual from the property of a sports wagering licensee for which it is licensed or authorized to operate;

B. Fail to notify the Commission if an excluded individual is prohibited from entering any sports wagering facility;

C. Fail to notify the Commission if an excluded individual is prohibited from participating in sports wagering through a sports wagering licensee including through a sports wagering platform;

D. Permit an individual younger than 21 years old to:

(1) Participate in sports wagering; or

(2) Enter the part of the premises of a sports wagering facility it is licensed or authorized to operate where sports wagering is conducted;

E. Knowingly allow to collect winnings an:

(1) Excluded individual; or

(2) Individual younger than 21 years old; or

F. Fail to obtain any unredeemed items in the possession of an excluded individual and transfer them to the Problem Gambling Fund established under State Government Article, §9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.11.09 Sports Wagering Licensee’s Mandatory Exclusion Plan.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall establish a plan for identifying and:

(1) Excluding or ejecting excluded individuals from a sports wagering facility or from participating in sports wagering; and

(2) Ensuring that excluded individuals and individuals younger than 21 years old are not allowed to:

(a) Participate in sports wagering; and

(b) Enter the part of the premises of a sports wagering licensee where sports wagering is conducted.

B. The plan required under §A of this regulation shall include:

(1) Goals;

(2) Procedures and deadlines for implementation;

(3) Identification of facility personnel responsible for implementation;

(4) Responsibilities of sports wagering licensee’s personnel identified as responsible for implementation;

(5) Training for sports wagering licensee’s personnel on the requirements of this chapter;

(6) Regular monitoring of the mandatory exclusion list;

(7) Prompt reports to the Commission about the presence at a wagering facility of an individual who:

(a) Is included on the mandatory exclusion list; and

(b) Is required to be prevented from participating in sports wagering;

(8) Prompt reports to the Commission about an individual who is permanently excluded from participating in sports wagering;

(9) The sports wagering licensee’s response to the discovery of an individual who is on the mandatory exclusion list at the property of a sports wagering licensee or participating in sports wagering, which may include pursuing criminal charges against the individual; and

(10) Any other element required by the Commission.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission for its approval:

(1) At least 60 days before sports wagering operations are to commence, the mandatory exclusion plan required under §A of this regulation;

(2) Any amendments to a sports wagering licensee’s mandatory exclusion plan prior to implementation; and

(3) An annual report describing the operation of the sports wagering licensee’s mandatory exclusion plan.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.09 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-24, 9-1E-04, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.12 Collection of Taxes, Fees, and Penalties

COMAR 36.10.12.01 General.

This chapter establishes the manner and method by which the Commission may collect from an applicant or licensee a tax, fee or civil penalty established under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the manner by which a sports wagering licensee may reconcile proceeds under State Government Article, §9-1E-07, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C, D amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.12.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Fee” means an amount established by the Commission that an applicant or licensee is required to pay and includes:

(a) An application or renewal fee; and

(b) A fee associated with an applicant’s criminal history records check.

(2) “Proceeds” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, §§9-1E-01 and 9-1E-12, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C, D amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.12.03 Obligation to Pay.

A. A tax that is due and payable shall be paid by an applicant or licensee and collected in accordance with State and federal law.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall submit monthly sports wagering tax returns to the Commission by the 5th day of the following month.

C. If monthly sports wagering taxes are due, the licensee shall pay them to the Commission by wire transfer by the 7th day of the following month.

D. If, by the 10th calendar day of the month, a sports wagering licensee fails to submit a properly completed sports wagering tax return and all taxes due to the Commission, the sports wagering license shall be automatically suspended.

E. If a sports wagering license is suspended under of this regulation, the Commission may lift the license suspension after the licensee submits the tax return and the tax payment.

F. For a fee or penalty:

(1) The Commission shall issue an invoice or other order to pay; and

(2) An applicant or licensee shall remit payment to the Commission within 30 days after the date of the invoice or order to pay.

G. Reconciliation of Gross Sports Wagering Receipts.

(1) If a sports wagering licensee returns to successful bettors more than the amount of money wagered on a sporting event, the sports wagering licensee may subtract the difference between the amount wagered and the amount returned to bettors from its proceeds of up to 3 months.

(2) A sports wagering licensee may not subtract losses under §G(1) of this regulation for more than 3 consecutive months.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C, D amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.12.04 Collection and Deposit of Payments.

A. An applicant or licensee shall pay a fee or civil penalty by:

(1) Wire transfer;

(2) Money order;

(3) Certified check made payable to the “State of Maryland”; or

(4) Any other manner designated by the Commission.

B. The Commission shall deposit payment of:

(1) An application, license, renewal, or other fee into a bank account that the State Treasurer designates to the credit of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency Fund and distribute the funds as described under:

(a) State Government Article, §9-1E-07, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) State Government Article, §9-1E-12, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) Expired winnings into the Problem Gambling Fund established in the Maryland Department of Health under State Government Article, §9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(3) Funds surrendered under COMAR 03.10.10 or COMAR 03.10.11.

C. The Commission may recover from an applicant or licensee whose payment of a fee or penalty is overdue:

(1) The unpaid amount of the fee or penalty;

(2) Revenues lost to the State as the result of the nonpayment;

(3) Attorney’s fees; and

(4) Any other penalty, interest, cost, and expense allowable by law.

D. The failure of a licensee to timely pay a fee or penalty is a violation of an order of the Commission.

E. The Commission’s election to seek recovery under §C of this regulation for a licensee’s failure to pay a fee or penalty does not preclude the Commission or the State from enforcing other rights, or seeking other remedies, for the same failure to pay.

F. The Commission shall account for collection of a fee or penalty in accordance with applicable law.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03C, D amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33 and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.13 Sports Wagering Licensee Minimum Internal Control Standards

COMAR 36.10.13.01 Accounting Records.

A. Definition. Unless context or the individual regulation dictates otherwise, for purposes of this chapter, “sports wagering licensee” includes:

(1) Sports wagering facility licensee;

(2) Mobile sports wagering licensee;

(3) Sports wagering facility operator licensee; and

(4) Online sports wagering operator licensee.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall maintain complete, accurate, and legible records of all transactions pertaining to the revenues and expenses of sports wagering operations.

C. General ledger records shall be maintained on a double entry system of accounting with transactions recorded on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

D. Subsidiary ledgers and records supporting general ledger records shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

E. Subsidiary ledgers and records shall include, at a minimum, documents that:

(1) Support the financial statements and all transactions impacting the financial statements including contracts or agreements with sports wagering contractors;

(2) Identify all sports wagering activity on a week-to-date, month-to-date, and year-to-date basis for the following:

(a) Handle;

(b) Payout;

(d) Win percentage; and

(e) Average payout percentage;

(3) Summarize the cost, by category of service, of complimentary services under Regulation .08 of this chapter;

(4) Identify all costs and expenses associated with the sports wagering operation;

(5) Are prepared in compliance with the internal controls approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter; and

(6) Relate to:

(a) Loans and other amounts payable by a sports wagering licensee;

(b) Bettor disputes including bettor complaint forms filed with the Commission under Regulation .37 of this chapter;

(c) Negotiable instruments accepted, deposited, returned as uncollected or ultimately written-off by a sports wagering licensee under this chapter; and

(d) Investments in property and equipment for the benefit of a sports wagering licensee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.02 Forms and Documents.

A. A form or document required by this chapter, including stored data, shall have:

(1) All information placed on the form or document recorded in ink or another permanent form; and

(2) The title of the form or document and the name of the sports wagering licensee imprinted or preprinted on it.

B. If under this chapter multiple copies are required of a form or document, all copies shall have the name of the intended recipient of the copy preprinted on the bottom of the copy in order to differentiate between the copies.

C. If under this chapter a form or document is required to be accounted for by series number or copies of a form or document are required to be compared for agreement, the accounting department shall report exceptions in writing to the responsible department and sports wagering licensees’ internal audit department not later than 2 days after identification of the exception.

D. A sports wagering licensee may prepare more copies of a form or document than required by this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.03 Content of Internal Controls.

A. At least 60 days prior to commencing sports wagering and any time a change is made thereafter, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission for approval internal controls for:

(1) Sports wagering at the sports wagering licensee’s facility; or

(2) Online sports wagering.

B. Each procedure or control submission shall, at a minimum, include both narrative and diagrammatic representations of the system to be utilized including the following:

(1) Administrative controls and record keeping that document the authorization of transactions;

(2) Accounting controls that provide reasonable assurance that:

(a) Transactions or financial events which occur in connection with the sports wagering operation are:

(i) Executed in accordance with the sports wagering licensee’s authorization protocols;

(ii) Recorded to permit preparation of financial statements in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and the requirements of this chapter; and

(iii) Recorded to permit proper and timely reporting and calculation of proceeds and to maintain accountability for assets;

(b) Access to assets is permitted only in accordance with the sports wagering licensee’s authorization protocols; and

(c) The recorded accountability for assets is compared with existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with regard to a discrepancy;

(3) User access controls for all personnel;

(4) Procedures and controls for ensuring:

(a) That systems accurately and timely communicate all required activities and financial details to the sports wagering platform;

(b) That all functions, duties, and responsibilities are segregated and performed in accordance with sound financial practices by qualified personnel; and

(c) Through the use of a surveillance and a security department, that the sports wagering licensee is secure at all times during normal operation and during any emergency due to malfunctioning equipment, loss of power, natural disaster, or any other cause;

(5) An organizational chart depicting appropriate functions and responsibilities of employees involved in sports wagering;

(6) A description of the duties and responsibilities of each position shown on the organizational chart;

(7) Access controls which address, at a minimum:

(a) Content of, and administrative responsibility over, the manual or computerized access control matrix governing employee access to restricted areas;

(b) Issuance of a temporary access credential; and

(8) Procedures and controls over the movement of cash and the count room;

(9) Procedures and standards for conducting internal audits;

(10) The record retention policy;

(11) Procedures to be utilized by the sports wagering licensee to prevent an individual younger than 21 years old, an excluded individual, and bettors outside the State from engaging in sports wagering;

(12) Procedures for the registration of a bettor and establishment of a sports wagering account, including a procedure for:

(a) Authenticating the age, identity and physical address of an applicant for a sports wagering account; and

(b) Determining whether the applicant is a person prohibited from establishing or maintaining an account under applicable laws or regulations;

(13) Procedures for terminating a registered bettor’s sports wagering account and the return of any funds remaining in the sports wagering account to the registered bettor;

(14) Procedures for suspending or terminating a dormant account and the return of any funds remaining in the dormant account to the registered bettor;

(15) Procedures for:

(a) The logging in and authentication of a registered bettor to enable the bettor to commence sports wagering; and

(b) The logging off of the registered bettor when the registered bettor has completed play;

(16) Procedures to automatically log a registered bettor out of the registered bettor’s sports wagering account after a specified period of inactivity;

(17) Procedures for the crediting and debiting of a registered bettor’s sports wagering account;

(18) Procedures for cashing checks, receiving electronic negotiable instruments and for redeeming cash equivalents;

(19) Procedures for withdrawing funds from a sports wagering account by the registered bettor;

(20) Procedures for the protection of a registered bettor’s funds, including the segregation of a registered bettor’s funds from operating funds of the sports wagering licensee;

(21) Procedures to account for and safeguard money generated from the conduct of sports wagering;

(22) Procedures for the security and sharing of personally identifiable information of a registered bettor, value of funds in a sports wagering account, and other information as required by the Commission;

(23) Procedures by which a sports wagering licensee will provide notice to a registered bettor related to the sharing of personally identifiable information;

(24) Procedures and security for the calculation and recordation of revenue;

(25) Procedures for the security of sports wagering equipment;

(26) Procedures and security standards as to receipt, handling and storage of sports wagering equipment;

(27) Procedures and appropriate measures implemented to deter, detect and prevent cheating;

(28) Procedures for identifying and reporting fraudulent, suspicious, or unusual wagering activity;

(29) Procedures to govern emergencies, including suspected or actual cyber-attacks, hacking or tampering with the sports wagering licensee’s sports wagering platform, sports wagering website and sports wagering equipment;

(30) Procedures for the reconciliation or repayment of a registered bettor’s sports wagering account;

(31) Procedures for automated and manual risk management;

(32) Procedures for compliance with AML standards;

(33) Description of all integrated third-party hardware, software, or systems;

(34) Procedures to identify a wager or attempts to wager above any maximum wager threshold set by the sports wagering licensee;

(35) Procedures to be utilized by an employee of a sports wagering licensee in the event of a malfunction of sports wagering licensee’s:

(a) Sports wagering website;

(b) Sports wagering platform; or

(36) Any other items the Commission may request in writing to be included in the internal controls.

C. Prior to authorizing a sports wagering licensee to commence the conduct of sports wagering, the Commission shall review and approve the system of internal controls, security protocols, and audit protocols submitted under this chapter to determine whether these controls and protocols conform to the requirements of this chapter and whether they provide adequate and effective controls for the conduct of sports wagering.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission a catalog of the type of events that it intends to accept wagers on as well as the type of wagers it intends to accept.

E. A sports wagering licensee shall notify the Commission of any changes to the catalogue at least 72 hours in advance of implementation of these changes.

F. A sports wagering licensee shall continually maintain a catalog of all prior and current events and the types of wagers it offered on the events.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.04 Review of Internal Controls.

A. At least 60 days before sports wagering operations are to commence or another timeframe as approved by the Commission, a sports wagering licensee shall submit its internal controls to the Commission for review and written approval.

B. The internal controls shall be accompanied by:

(1) A certification by the sports wagering licensee’s chief executive officer or chief legal officer that the submitted internal controls conform to the requirements of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter;

(2) A certification by the sports wagering licensee’s director of finance that the submitted internal controls:

(a) Establish a consistent overall system of internal controls;

(b) Provide reasonable assurance that financial reporting conforms to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States; and

(c) Conform to the requirements of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter; and

(3) An opinion letter by an independent certified public accountant expressing an opinion as to:

(a) The effectiveness of the design of the submitted system of internal controls over financial reporting;

(b) Whether the submitted system of internal controls conforms to the requirements of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter; and

(c) If applicable, whether a deviation from the requirements of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, or this chapter identified by the independent certified public accountant in the course of its review of the submitted system of internal controls is material.

C. A sports wagering licensee may not commence operations until its internal controls are approved in writing by the Commission.

D. If the Commission determines that a submitted internal control is deficient, the Commission shall:

(1) Provide the sports wagering licensee with written notice of the deficiency;

(2) Require the sports wagering licensee to revise the internal control as appropriate; and

(3) Request the sports wagering licensee to resubmit the internal controls to the Commission for review and approval.

E. A sports wagering licensee may not implement a change or amendment in its approved internal controls without the prior written approval of the Commission.

F. A sports wagering licensee’s initial internal controls submission and a change or amendment to its approved internal controls shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with a process and time frame developed and implemented by the Commission.

G. The process developed by the Commission under §F of this regulation shall, at a minimum, require the sports wagering licensee to:

(1) Submit a redlined copy of any section of the approved internal controls to be changed or amended with added text underlined and deleted text lined out;

(2) Document on the redlined copy the date the Commission approved the section to be changed or amended and the date the revision was submitted to the Commission for review;

(3) Submit a narrative explaining the reason for the change or amendment which includes the sports wagering licensee’s target date for implementation;

(4) Submit the written representations required in §B(1) and (2) of this regulation with regard to the proposed change or amendment; and

(5) Mark each page of approved internal controls with the date on which it was approved by the Commission.

Cross References

36.10.13.01E(5)

36.10.13.23C

36.10.13.24H

36.10.13.25C

36.10.13.26C

36.10.13.27D

36.10.13.30E

36.10.13.31D

36.10.13.34D

36.10.13.36E

36.10.13.39E

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.05 Standard Financial and Statistical Reports.

A. The Commission may require a sports wagering licensee to submit daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of financial and statistical data.

B. Reports required under this regulation shall be in a form and submitted in accordance with a time frame specified by the Commission.

C. Unless otherwise specified by the Commission, reports to the Commission shall be signed by the:

(1) Chief executive officer if the sports wagering licensee is a corporation;

(2) General partner if the sports wagering licensee is a partnership;

(3) Manager if the sports wagering licensee is a limited liability company;

(4) Chief executive officer or functional equivalent if the sports wagering licensee is any other form of business association; or

(5) Owner if the sports wagering licensee is a sole proprietorship.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall submit a report to the Commission on the due date specified by the Commission unless an extension has been approved in writing by the Commission.

E. The Commission may, on written notice to a sports wagering licensee, require an interim report to be submitted in a form and in accordance with a time frame specified by the Commission.

Cross References

36.10.13.08C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.06 Annual Audit and Other Regulatory Reports.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall cause its annual financial statements to be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by an independent certified public accountant.

B. The annual financial statements shall be:

(2) If the revenue and assets of the Maryland sports wagering licensee operations are less than 75 percent of the combined total of the sports wagering licensee’s parent, Maryland specific audited annual financial statements of the sports wagering licensee revenue and assets.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall with regard to adjustments resulting from the annual audit:

(1) Disclose to the Commission all adjustments whether or not recorded in the accounting records; and

(2) Record the adjustment in the accounting records of the year to which the adjustment relates.

E. No later than 90 days after the end of its fiscal year, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission:

(1) A copy of its audited financial statements; and

(2) Any management letter or report prepared with regard to the financial statements by its independent certified public accountant.

F. A sports wagering licensee shall require the independent certified public accountant auditing its financial statements or other qualified entity approved by the Commission to render the following additional reports:

(1) A report identifying:

(a) Material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in the sports wagering licensee’s Commission-approved internal controls noted in the course of the examination of the financial statements; and

(b) Recommendations as to how to eliminate each material weakness or significant deficiency identified; and

(2) A report assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the sports wagering licensee’s information technology security controls and system configurations with recommendations as to how to eliminate each material weakness or significant deficiency identified.

G. A sports wagering licensee shall prepare a written response to the reports required by §F of this regulation which includes details as to any corrective action taken.

H. No later than 120 days after the end of its fiscal year, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission a copy of:

(1) The reports required under §F of this regulation;

(2) The response required under §G of this regulation; and

(3) Any other report on internal controls or other matters relative to its accounting or operating procedures rendered by its independent certified public accountant.

I. If a sports wagering licensee or any of its affiliates are publicly held, the sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission a copy of:

(1) Any report required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including:

(a) Form S-1;

(b) Form 8-K;

(d) Form 10-K;

(e) Proxy statement;

(f) Information statement; and

(g) Registration statement; and

(2) Any other report required to be filed with a domestic or foreign securities regulatory agency.

J. A report required to be filed under §I of this regulation shall be submitted to the Commission no later than 10 days after the date of filing with the applicable agency.

K. A sports wagering licensee shall submit a written report to the Commission if an independent certified public accountant who is engaged as the principal accountant to audit its financial statements:

(1) Resigns;

(2) Is dismissed as the sports wagering licensee’s principal accountant; or

(3) Is replaced by another independent certified public accountant as principal accountant.

L. A report required to be filed under §K of this regulation shall include:

(1) The date of the resignation, dismissal, or new engagement;

(2) Whether in connection with the audits of the two most recent years preceding a resignation, dismissal, or new engagement there were any disagreements, resolved or unresolved, with the former accountant on:

(a) Accounting principles or practices;

(b) Financial statement disclosure; or

(3) The nature of any disagreement disclosed in §L(2) of this regulation;

(4) Whether the principal accountant’s report on the financial statements for either of the past 2 years contained an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion or was qualified;

(5) The nature of any adverse opinion, disclaimer of opinion, or qualification; and

(6) A letter from the former principal accountant addressed to the Commission stating whether the principal accountant concurs with the statements made by the sports wagering licensee in the report to the Commission submitted under this section.

N. No later than 7 days after the date of filing with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a sports wagering licensee shall provide the Commission with access to each Suspicious Activity Report filed under 31 CFR §103.21.

O. A sports wagering licensee or a director, officer, employee, or agent of a sports wagering licensee who reports suspicious activity under 31 CFR §103.21 may not notify an individual involved in the suspicious activity that the suspicious activity has been reported.

P. No later than 7 days after the date of filing with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a sports wagering licensee provide with the Commission with access to each Currency Transaction Report filed under 31 CFR §103.22.

Q. At least 30 days before sports wagering operations are to commence, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission a copy of its compliance program required under 31 CFR §103.64.

R. On or before the effective date, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission any change or amendment to its compliance program required under 31 CFR §103.64.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.07 Record Retention.

A. All original books and records shall be:

(1) Prepared and maintained in a complete, accurate, and legible form;

(2) Stored in a format that ensures readability, regardless of whether the technology or software that created or maintains it has become obsolete;

(3) Retained in a secure location equipped with a fire notification system:

(a) At the sports wagering licensee’s facility; or

(b) An off-site location approved by the Commission under §F of this regulation for the express purpose of document storage;

(4) Kept immediately available for inspection by the Commission during all hours of operation;

(5) Organized and indexed in a manner designed to provide immediate accessibility to the Commission; and

(6) Destroyed only after expiration of the minimum retention period required under this regulation.

B. The Commission may, on submission of a written request or alternate record retention schedule by a sports wagering licensee, authorize destruction prior to the expiration of the minimum retention period required under this regulation.

C. Unless a request for destruction or alternate record retention schedule is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission, a sports wagering licensee shall retain indefinitely original books and records documenting:

(1) Ownership of the sports wagering licensee’s facility if applicable;

(2) Internally initiated investigations and due diligence;

(3) Personnel matters;

(4) Signature cards of current employees; and

(5) Destruction of documents, including:

(a) The identity of the document;

(b) Period of retention; and

D. Unless a request for destruction or alternate record retention schedule is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission, a sports wagering licensee shall retain for a minimum of 5 years all original books and records not:

(1) Identified for indefinite retention under §C of this regulation; or

(2) Subject to an exception under §E of this regulation.

E. Exceptions. The following exceptions apply to the retention period in §D of this regulation:

(1) A minimum retention period of 5 years shall apply to documentation pertaining to cashiers’ cage transactions;

(2) A minimum retention period of 5 years shall apply to:

(a) Signature cards of terminated employees;

(b) Insurance records relating to claims by bettors;

(i) Employee duty logs;

(ii) Visitor logs;

(iii) Incident logs;

(iv) Recording logs; and

(v) Equipment malfunction reports; and

(d) Documentation pertaining to sports wagering tickets or promotional play instruments reported to the Commission as possibly counterfeit, altered, or tampered with;

(3) A minimum retention period of 30 days shall apply to:

(a) Cancelled promotional play instruments for which all reconciliations required by the sports wagering licensee’s approved internal controls have been conducted and resolved;

(b) Voided sports wagering tickets; and

F. On submission of a written request by the sports wagering licensee, the Commission may approve a location outside the facility to store original books and records.

G. A sports wagering licensee requesting to store original books and records outside the facility shall submit to the Commission:

(1) A description of the proposed location, including details with regard to security and fire notification systems;

(2) Details with regard to the ownership of the proposed location; and

(3) Procedures for Commission access to original books and records retained at the proposed location.

H. A sports wagering licensee may not store books and records outside the facility without the prior written approval of the Commission.

I. On submission of a written request by a sports wagering licensee, the Commission may approve a suitable media system for the copying and storage of original books and records.

J. A sports wagering licensee submitting a system for the copying and storage of original books and records shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that the:

(1) Processing, preservation, and maintenance methods to be utilized will make books and records readily available for review and reproduction;

(2) Inspection and quality control methods to be utilized will ensure that when books and records are viewed or reproduced they will exhibit a high degree of legibility and readability;

(3) Equipment necessary to readily locate, read, and reproduce books and records is available to the Commission at the location or approved off-site location; and

(4) Detailed index of all stored data maintained and arranged to facilitate the immediate location of particular books and records is available to the Commission at the location or approved off-site location.

K. A sports wagering licensee may not utilize a media system for the copying and storage of original books and records without the prior written approval of the Commission.

L. A sports wagering licensee may utilize the services of a contractor for the destruction of books and records permitted to be destroyed under this regulation.

M. Nothing in this regulation shall be construed as relieving a sports wagering licensee of any obligation to prepare or maintain books and records required by any other federal, State, or local governmental entity.

Cross References

36.10.18.03J(4)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.08 Complimentary Services.

A. Requirements.

(1) A sports wagering licensee shall be under the authority of the County Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Authority for the county in which the facility is located with regard to the sale to individuals of food and alcoholic beverages.

(2) Except as provided in this section, a sports wagering licensee may not provide food or alcoholic beverages to individuals at no cost.

(3) Food or alcoholic beverages offered by a sports wagering licensee for sale to individuals may be offered only at prices that are determined by the County Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Authority to be commensurate with the price of similar types of food and alcoholic beverages at restaurants in the county in which the facility is located.

(4) A sports wagering licensee may provide food at no cost to individuals to the same extent allowed under Alcoholic Beverages Article §5-303, Annotated Code of Maryland, for a person engaged in the sale or barter of spirituous, malt, or intoxicating liquors and licensed in Maryland.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall develop, maintain, and implement adequate written internal controls over the authorization and provision of complimentary services.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall at all times make available to the Commission the internal controls required under §B of this regulation but is not required to include them in the system of internal controls submitted to the Commission for approval under Regulation .05 of this chapter.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall collect and retain data pertaining to the cost of, and number of individuals provided with, each category of complimentary services.

E. Report.

(1) A sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission a quarterly report summarizing complimentary services provided during the reporting period.

(2) The report shall include calendar year-to-date totals of complimentary services provided.

(3) The report shall be submitted:

(a) On or before the 15th day of the month following the end of each quarter; or

(b) At the request of the Commission.

F. The report required under §E of this regulation shall:

(1) Separate complimentary services into the following categories:

(a) Rooms;

(b) Food and Beverage;

(d) Gifts:

(i) Cash; and

(ii) Noncash; and

(e) Other; and

(2) Determine the cost of complimentary services provided to a bettor as follows:

(a) Complimentary services offered by a sports wagering licensee in the normal course of business shall be reported at an amount based upon the full retail price normally charged for the service by the sports wagering licensee;

(b) Complimentary services not offered for sale by the sports wagering licensee in the normal course of business but provided directly by the sports wagering licensee to the bettor shall be reported at an amount based upon the actual cost to the sports wagering licensee of providing the service;

(c) Complimentary services provided directly or indirectly on behalf of a sports wagering licensee by a third party not related to the sports wagering licensee shall be reported at an amount based upon the actual cost to the sports wagering licensee of having the third party provide the service; and

(d) Complimentary services provided directly or indirectly on behalf of a sports wagering licensee by a third party related to the sports wagering licensee shall be reported at an amount based upon the actual cost to the third party of providing the service.

G. A sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission a report identifying a bettor who, together with guests, received $5,000 or more in complimentary services within a period of 5 consecutive days.

H. The report required by §G of this regulation shall:

(1) State the reason complimentary services were provided;

(2) Include the bettor’s rating in the sports wagering licensee’s bettor rating system at the time the complimentary services were provided;

(3) Disclose the total amount, including year-to-date totals, provided in complimentary services separated into the following categories:

(a) Rooms;

(b) Food and beverage;

(d) Gifts:

(i) Cash; and

(ii) Noncash; and

(e) Other; and

(4) Be submitted:

(a) At least quarterly, by the 15th day of the month following the end of each quarter; or

(b) At the request of the Commission.

Cross References

36.10.06.11D(3)(a)

36.10.06.11D(3)(b)

36.10.13.01E(3)

36.10.13.29D

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.09 Table of Organization.

A. For the purposes of this regulation, the title used to describe a department head is intended to indicate responsibility for the functions of the enumerated department and does not obligate the sports wagering licensee to the use of that particular title.

B. Subject to the requirements of this regulation, a sports wagering licensee shall tailor its table of organization to meet its needs and policies.

C. At least 30 days before sports wagering operations are to commence, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval a table of organization depicting all direct and indirect reporting lines for:

(1) The chief executive officer required under §E(5) of this regulation;

(2) Mandatory departments required under §E(6) of this regulation; and

(3) If applicable, the cashiers’ cage manager required under §M of this regulation.

D. A sports wagering licensee may not commence operations until the table of organization submitted under §C of this regulation is approved in writing by the Commission.

E. The holder of a Class A sports wagering facility license’s table of organization shall include:

(1) A system of personnel and chain of command which permits management and supervisory personnel to be held accountable for actions or omissions within their areas of responsibility;

(2) The segregation of incompatible functions, duties, and responsibilities so that no individual is in a position to both:

(a) Commit an error or to perpetrate a fraud; and

(b) Conceal the error or fraud in the normal course of the individual’s duties;

(3) All functions, duties, and responsibilities of qualified personnel;

(4) Areas of responsibility which are not so extensive as to be impractical for one individual to monitor;

(5) A chief executive officer:

(a) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(b) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(6) The following mandatory departments and supervisors:

(a) A surveillance department supervised by a director of surveillance:

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(ii) Subject to the reporting requirements of §I of this regulation;

(iii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(iv) Responsible for the surveillance of all aspects of sports wagering operations;

(b) An internal audit department supervised by a director of internal audit:

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility if applicable;

(ii) Subject to the reporting requirements of §G of this regulation;

(iii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility if applicable;

(ii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(iii) Responsible for the quality, reliability, accuracy, and security of all sports wagering platforms and associated equipment and software utilized by the sports wagering licensee;

(d) A security department supervised by a director of security:

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(ii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(iii) Responsible for the overall security of the facility;

(e) An accounting department supervised by a director of finance:

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility;

(ii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(iii) Responsible for all accounting and finance functions including the control and supervision of the cashiers’ cage, satellite cages, and count room; and

(f) A sports wagering department supervised by a director of sports wagering operations:

(i) Based for employment purposes at the facility if applicable;

(ii) Licensed as a principal employee; and

(iii) Responsible for the operation and conduct of sports wagering.

F. The Commission may require the holder of a Class B-1 sports wagering facility license to comply with any or all of the requirements set forth in §E of this regulation.

(1) An individual based for employment purposes at the facility, if applicable, with no incompatible functions; or

(2) An audit committee of:

(a) The sports wagering licensee; or

(b) A Commission-authorized licensed affiliate of the sports wagering licensee.

I. The director of surveillance and the director of internal audit may report to the chief executive officer with regard to daily operations.

J. Mandatory departments and the supervisors over them shall cooperate with, yet perform independently of, all other mandatory departments and supervisory positions.

K. A sports wagering licensee may designate more than one individual to serve jointly as the director of a mandatory department required by §E of this regulation.

L. A joint director of a mandatory department under §K of this regulation shall be:

(1) Based for employment purposes at the facility if applicable; and

(2) Individually and jointly accountable and responsible for the operation of the department.

M. A department that is not mandatory may operate under, or in conjunction with, a mandatory department where the table of organization is consistent with the requirements of §E of this regulation.

N. A sports wagering licensee’s cashiers’ cage manager shall be licensed as a principal employee for:

(1) The holder of a Class A sports wagering facility license; and

(2) The holder of a Class B-1 sports wagering facility license if required by the Commission.

O. On any shift for which the cashiers’ cage manager is not present in the facility, the cashiers’ cage shift manager responsible for the cashiers’ cage shall be licensed as a principal employee unless another principal employee required by this regulation is present at the facility for:

(1) The holder of a Class A sports wagering facility license; and

(2) The holder of a Class B-1 sports wagering facility license if required by the Commission.

P. A sports wagering licensee may not implement a change in the table of organization approved by the Commission under §E or F of this regulation without the prior written approval of the Commission.

Q. A sports wagering licensee shall ensure that an employee is trained in the policies, procedures, and internal controls relevant to the individual’s function.

R. Vacancy. If there is a vacancy in the chief executive officer position or any mandatory department director position required by §E or F of this regulation, the following shall apply:

(1) No later than 5 days after the date of a vacancy, a sports wagering licensee shall notify the Commission in writing of:

(a) The vacant position;

(b) The date on which the position will become or became vacant; and

(2) No later than 30 days after the date of a vacancy, a sports wagering licensee shall fill the vacant position on a temporary basis;

(3) No later than 120 days after the original date of the vacancy, a sports wagering licensee shall fill the vacant position on a permanent basis; and

(4) No later than 5 days after filling a vacancy, a sports wagering licensee shall notify the Commission in writing of:

(a) The vacant position filled;

(b) The name of the individual designated to fill the position;

(d) Whether the vacancy has been filled on a temporary or permanent basis.

Cross References

36.10.13.20C(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.10 Surveillance System Design Standards for Class A and Class B-1 Sports Wagering Facility Licensees.

A. Except as set forth in §B, this regulation is only applicable to the holder of a Class A sports wagering facility license.

B. The Commission may require the holder of a Class B-1 sports wagering facility license to comply with any or all of the requirements of this regulation.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall install in its facility a surveillance system that complies with the requirements of this regulation.

D. A sports wagering licensee’s surveillance system shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission under Regulation .11 of this chapter.

E. A sports wagering licensee’s surveillance system shall include:

(1) Light sensitive cameras enabled by:

(a) Lenses of sufficient magnification to monitor activity at each betting window, kiosk and other sports wagering related areas and activities in a facility;

(b) Lighting which is continuous and of sufficient quality to produce clear video recordings and still pictures; and

(i) Transactions conducted at each betting window, kiosk and other sports wagering related areas and activities in a facility;

(ii) Transactions conducted in the cashiers’ cage and any satellite cage including the face of each individual transacting business with a cashier;

(iii) Transactions conducted at ticket redemption units and automated teller machines;

(iv) Activity in the count room;

(v) Movement of cash and cash storage boxes within the facility;

(vi) Entrances and exits to the facility;

(vii) Activities in all other restricted areas; and

(viii) Other areas and events designated by the Commission;

(2) A monitor room located in the facility:

(a) Staffed by employees of the sports wagering licensee’s surveillance department 24 hours per day; and

(b) Equipped with:

(i) A communication system capable of monitoring all security department communications;

(ii) Connections, direct or through a documented communication protocol with the security department, to all facility alarm systems;

(iv) An emergency power system, tested by the sports wagering licensee in the presence of the Commission at least once a year, which can be used to operate the surveillance system in the event of a power failure;

(v) Computer terminals permitting event notification to, and read only access by authorized surveillance department employees to, the Class A licensee’s sports wagering platform;

(vi) An updated photo library, consisting of photographs that are no more than 5 years old, of all current employees of the facility;

(vii) A copy of the Class A sport wagering facility licensee’s floor plan required under COMAR 36.03.10.17.04B;

(viii) A copy of the procedures addressing the evacuation of the facility in the event of fire or other emergency required under Regulation .13 of this chapter; and

(ix) Copies of the surveillance system contingency plans required under Regulation .11 of this chapter;

(3) Digital video recording capability equipped to:

(a) Superimpose the date and time on all monitoring and recording;

(b) Identify and locate, through the use of a meter, counter, or other device or method, a particular event which was recorded;

(c) Identify on video recording disks or other storage media the type of media player and software prerequisite to viewing the digital images; and

(d) Be authenticated through use of an embedded video verification encryption code or watermark;

(4) Audio recording capability in the count room that is:

(a) Installed and disclosed to employees of the facility; and

(b) Consistent with the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, §§10-401—10-414, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(5) An access system which:

(a) Controls:

(i) Physical and logical access to the surveillance system; and

(ii) Physical access to the surveillance monitor room; and

(b) Restricts access to the security administration capabilities of the system.

F. A sports wagering licensee shall configure its surveillance system to record all areas and transactions enumerated in §E(1) of this regulation with a resolution of 4 common image format at a minimum of:

(1) For a standard definition camera, 30 frames per second; or

(2) For a high-definition camera, 15 frames per second.

G. A sports wagering licensee may configure its surveillance system to record activity in areas of the facility not covered by §E of this regulation at a reduced frame rate with a resolution of 4 common image format, as follows:

(1) Public areas shall be recorded at a minimum frame rate of 15 frames per second; and

(2) Areas not accessible to the public shall be recorded at a minimum frame rate of 7.5 frames per second.

H. Except as provided in §I of this regulation, a sports wagering licensee shall retain surveillance recordings:

(1) For a minimum of 7 days for transactions or events in the areas covered under §E of this regulation; and

(2) For a minimum of 14 days for transactions or events in the areas covered under §F of this regulation.

I. Upon the request of the Commission or a law enforcement agency that has proper jurisdiction over the facility, a recording shall be retained and stored in accordance with the directives of the Commission or law enforcement agency pertaining to that recording.

J. Except as provided in this regulation, a surveillance system shall be under the exclusive control of a sports wagering licensee’s surveillance department.

K. A sports wagering licensee shall provide the Commission with timely and unfettered access to its surveillance monitor room, surveillance system, and all transmissions.

L. A sports wagering licensee shall timely comply with a request from the Commission to:

(1) Use, as necessary, any monitor room in the facility;

(2) Display on the monitors in its monitor room or in the Commission’s on-site monitor room any event capable of being captured by the surveillance system;

(3) Relinquish control of a camera or monitor;

(4) Discontinue monitoring a particular camera or recording activity captured by it;

(5) Make a video recording or photograph of any event capable of being captured by the surveillance system; and

(6) Restrict or deny access to a recording or photograph.

M. A surveillance system may not be remotely accessed from a facility outside the surveillance monitor room without the prior written approval of the Commission.

N. An entrance to a surveillance monitor room may not be visible from the facility floor.

Cross References

36.10.13.11C(1)

36.10.13.11E(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.11 Surveillance Department Operating Procedures for Class A and Class B-1 Sports Wagering Facility Licensees.

A. Except as set forth in §B, this regulation is only applicable to the holder of a Class A sports wagering facility license.

B. The Commission may require the holder of a Class B-1 sports wagering license to comply with any or all of the requirements of this regulation.

C. At least 60 days before sports wagering operations are to commence, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval:

(1) A surveillance system meeting the requirements of Regulation .10 of this chapter including, at a minimum, details pertaining to:

(a) Camera configuration inside and outside the facility;

(b) Monitor room configuration;

(d) Authentication of digital recordings, including Commission access to the system’s video verification encryption code or watermark;

(e) Audio recording format; and

(f) System access controls; and

(2) Surveillance department operating procedures conforming to this regulation.

D. A sports wagering licensee may not commence operations until its surveillance system and surveillance department operating procedures are approved in writing by the Commission.

E. A sports wagering licensee’s surveillance department operating procedures shall, at a minimum, require:

(1) Coverage of all areas and transactions enumerated in Regulation .10 of this chapter;

(2) Contingency plans addressing:

(a) Full and partial failure of the surveillance system including:

(i) A contact list with telephone numbers for individuals required to be notified in the event of a failure; and

(ii) Facility closure protocols; and

(b) Planned shutdown of the surveillance system;

(3) A surveillance incident log to:

(a) Be maintained by monitor room employees in:

(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; or

(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; and

(b) Document the scheduled coverage in §D(1) of this regulation and all other non-routine surveillance activity as follows:

(i) Date and time surveillance is commenced;

(ii) Name and Commission license number of the individual initiating, performing, or supervising the surveillance;

(iii) Reason for the surveillance;

(iv) Whether the suspicious activity involves an alleged regulatory violation or criminal activity;

(v) Name, if known, alias, or description of an individual being monitored;

(vi) Description of the activity in which the individual being monitored is engaged;

(vii) Reading on a meter, counter, or device that identifies the point on the video recording at which the event occurred;

(viii) Time at which a video recording is commenced and terminated, if different than when surveillance is commenced or terminated;

(ix) Date and time surveillance is terminated;

(x) Summary of the results of the surveillance; and

(xi) Description of the time, date, and cause of any equipment or camera malfunction which occurred during the conduct of surveillance;

(4) A surveillance room entry log to:

(a) Be Signed by an individual entering the surveillance monitor room who is not a surveillance department employee assigned to the monitor room’s work shift at the time of entry;

(b) Be maintained by monitor room employees in:

(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; or

(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; and

(i) Date and time of entering the monitor room;

(ii) The entering individual’s name and department or affiliation;

(iii) The reason for entering the monitor room;

(iv) The name of the individual authorizing the individual’s entry into the monitor room; and

(v) The date and time of exiting the monitor room;

(5) That surveillance monitor room employees notify:

(a) Security department supervisory personnel within 5 minutes of an incident of equipment failure affecting coverage of the facility; and

(b) The Commission within 30 minutes of an incident of equipment failure affecting coverage of the facility citing:

(i) Date and time;

(ii) Cause of the malfunction; and

(iii) Time a sports wagering licensee’s security department was notified of the malfunction;

(6) That a sports wagering licensee confirm in writing a notice given verbally to the Commission under §D(5) of this regulation; and

(7) That, on a daily basis, a sports wagering licensee synchronize the date and time on the surveillance system to the date and time on a public time server.

F. A sports wagering licensee may not implement a change or amendment in its surveillance system or surveillance department operating procedures approved by the Commission under §C of this regulation without the prior written approval of the Commission.

G. Surveillance department employees shall be reasonably segregated and independent of all other departments at the facility.

H. A surveillance department employee may not transfer to any other department in the facility without the prior written approval of the Commission.

Cross References

36.10.13.10D

36.10.13.10E(2)(b)(ix)

36.10.13.31B

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.12 Surveillance Department Minimum Staffing for Class A and Class B-1 Sports Wagering Facility Licensees.

A. Except as set forth in §B, this regulation is only applicable to the holder of a Class A sports wagering facility license.

B. The Commission may require the holder of a Class B-1 sports wagering facility license to comply with any or all of the requirements of this regulation.

C. At least 60 days before sports wagering operations are to commence, a sports wagering licensee shall submit its surveillance department minimum staffing plan to the Commission for review and written approval.

D. A sports wagering licensee may not commence operations until its surveillance department minimum staffing plan is approved in writing by the Commission.

E. A surveillance department minimum staffing plan shall assess, on a per-shift basis, the minimum number of on duty surveillance department employees necessary to:

(1) Provide adequate and effective surveillance of all activities in and outside the facility;

(2) Ensure the physical safety of employees of and invitees to the facility;

(3) Comply with all applicable laws and regulations including Commission-approved internal controls and operating procedures;

(4) Monitor the facility to ensure that the following individuals are identified, prohibited from entering the facility, and, if necessary, immediately removed from the facility:

(a) An intoxicated individual; or

(b) An excluded individual; and

(5) Monitor the facility floor to ensure that an individual younger than 21 years old is identified, prohibited from accessing the facility floor in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1E-11(a)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, and, if necessary, immediately removed from the facility floor.

F. A sports wagering licensee’s proposed surveillance department minimum staffing plan shall consider:

(1) Square footage and layout of the facility;

(2) Use of fixed and roving security posts;

(3) Activity level on a per-shift basis and identify it as slow, normal, or peak;

(4) Department supervisory needs; and

(5) A limit of one employee per monitor station.

G. A sports wagering licensee may not implement a change or amendment in the surveillance department minimum staffing plan approved by the Commission under §C of this regulation without the prior written approval of the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.13 Surveillance System Design Standards for Class B Sports Wagering Facility Licensees.

A. This regulation is only applicable to the holder of a Class B sports wagering facility license.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall install in its facility a surveillance system that complies with the requirements of this regulation.

C. A sports wagering licensee’s surveillance system shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission under Regulation .14 of this chapter.

D. A sports wagering licensee’s surveillance system shall include:

(1) Light sensitive cameras that are:

(a) Enabled by lenses of sufficient magnification to monitor activity at each betting window, kiosk and other sports wagering related areas and activities in the facility;

(b) Enabled by lighting which is continuous and of sufficient quality to produce clear video recordings and still pictures; and

(i) Transactions conducted at each betting window, kiosk and other sports wagering related areas and activities in the facility;

(ii) Transactions conducted at cashier locations including the face of each individual transacting business with a cashier;

(iii) Transactions conducted at automated teller machines;

(iv) Activity in the count room;

(v) Movement of cash and cash storage boxes within the facility;

(vi) Entrances and exits to the facility;

(vii) Activities in all other restricted areas; and

(viii) Other areas and events designated by the Commission; and

(2) Digital video recording capability equipped to:

(a) Superimpose the date and time on all monitoring and recording;

(b) Identify and locate, through the use of a meter, counter or other device or method, a particular event which was recorded; and

(c) Identify on video recording disks or other storage media the type of media player and software prerequisite to viewing the digital images.

E. Except as provided in §F of this regulation, a sports wagering licensee shall retain surveillance recordings for a minimum of 7 days.

F. Upon the request of the Commission or a law enforcement agency that has proper jurisdiction over the facility, a recording shall be retained and stored in accordance with the directives of the Commission or law enforcement agency pertaining to that recording.

G. A sports wagering licensee shall provide the Commission with timely and unfettered access to its surveillance monitor room, surveillance system and all transmissions.

H. A sports wagering licensee shall comply in a timely fashion with a request from the Commission to:

(1) Use, as necessary, any monitor room in the facility;

(2) Display on the monitors in its monitor room any event capable of being captured by the surveillance system;

(3) Relinquish control of a camera or monitor;

(4) Discontinue monitoring a particular camera or recording activity captured by it;

(5) Make a video recording or photograph of any event capable of being captured by the surveillance system; and

(6) Restrict or deny access to a recording or photograph.

I. A surveillance system may not be remotely accessed from a location outside the surveillance monitor room without the prior written approval of the Commission.

Cross References

36.10.13.10E(2)(b)(viii)

36.10.13.14B(1)

36.10.13.14D(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.14 Surveillance Department Operating Procedures for Class B Sports Wagering Facility Licensees.

A. This regulation is only applicable to the holder of a Class B sports wagering facility license.

B. At least 60 days before sports wagering operations are to commence, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval:

(1) A surveillance system meeting the requirements of Regulation .13 of this chapter including, at a minimum, details pertaining to:

(a) Camera configuration inside and outside the facility;

(b) Monitor room configuration;

(d) Authentication of digital recordings, including Commission access to the system’s video verification encryption code or watermark;

(e) Audio recording format; and

(f) System access controls; and

(2) Surveillance department operating procedures conforming to this regulation.

C. A sports wagering licensee may not commence operations until its surveillance system and surveillance department operating procedures are approved in writing by the Commission.

D. A sports wagering licensee’s surveillance department operating procedures shall, at a minimum, require:

(1) Coverage of all areas and transactions as enumerated in Regulation .13 of this chapter;

(2) Contingency plans addressing a full or partial failure of the surveillance system;

(3) A surveillance system access log that documents:

(a) The date and time the surveillance system is accessed by an individual;

(b) The accessing individual’s name and department or affiliation;

(d) The date and time the individual ended their access of the surveillance system;

(4) The sports wagering licensee to notify the Commission within 12 hours of an equipment failure affecting coverage of the facility citing:

(a) The date and time of the failure;

(b) The cause of the failure;

(d) The length of time the before the surveillance system is expected to be operable or have the malfunction to be corrected;

(5) The sports wagering licensee to confirm in writing a notice given verbally to the Commission under §D(4) of this regulation; and

(6) On a daily basis, the sports wagering licensee to synchronize the date and time on the surveillance system to a public time server.

E. A sports wagering licensee may not implement a change or amendment in its surveillance system or surveillance department operating procedures approved by the Commission under §B of this regulation without the prior written approval of the Commission.

Cross References

36.10.13.13C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.15 Surveillance System Design Standards for Mobile Sports Wagering Licensees.

A. This regulation is only applicable to the holder of a mobile sports wagering license.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall install in each of the licensee’s data information centers and operations centers a surveillance system that complies with the requirements of this regulation.

C. A sports wagering licensee’s surveillance system shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission under Regulation .16 of this chapter.

D. A sports wagering licensee’s surveillance system shall include:

(1) Light sensitive cameras that are:

(a) Enabled by lenses of sufficient magnification to observe front and back of each server cabinet that house all servers that collectively are the online wagering and associated systems;

(b) Enabled by lighting which is continuous and of sufficient quality to produce clear video recordings and still pictures; and

(2) Digital video recording capability equipped to:

(a) Superimpose the date and time on all monitoring and recording;

(b) Through the use of a meter, counter or other device or method, identify and locate a particular event which was recorded; and

(c) Identify on video recording disks or other storage media the type of media player and software prerequisite to viewing the digital images.

E. Except as provided in §F of this regulation, a sports wagering licensee shall retain surveillance recordings for a minimum of 90 days.

F. Upon the request of the Commission or a law enforcement agency that has proper jurisdiction over the sports wagering licensee, a recording shall be retained and stored in accordance with the directives of the Commission or law enforcement agency pertaining to that recording.

G. A sports wagering licensee shall provide the Commission with timely and unfettered remote access to its surveillance system and all transmissions.

H. A sports wagering licensee shall comply in a timely fashion with a request from the Commission to:

(1) Display on monitors any event capable of being captured by the surveillance system;

(2) Make a video recording or photograph of any event capable of being captured by the surveillance system; and

(3) Restrict or deny access to a recording or photograph.

I. A surveillance system may not be directly accessible from a location outside a mobile sports wagering licensee’s local network.

Cross References

36.10.13.16B(1)

36.10.13.16D(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.16 Surveillance Department Operating Procedures for Mobile Sports Wagering Licensees.

A. This regulation is only applicable to the holder of a mobile sports wagering license.

B. At least 60 days before sports wagering operations are to commence, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval:

(1) A surveillance system meeting the requirements of Regulation .15 of this chapter including, at a minimum, details pertaining to:

(a) Camera configuration inside and outside the data information centers and operations centers;

(b) Monitor room configuration;

(d) Authentication of digital recordings, including Commission access to the system’s video verification encryption code or watermark;

(e) Audio recording format; and

(f) System access controls; and

(2) Surveillance department operating procedures conforming to this regulation.

C. A sports wagering licensee may not commence operations until its surveillance system and surveillance department operating procedures are approved in writing by the Commission.

D. A sports wagering licensee’s surveillance department operating procedures shall, at a minimum, require:

(1) Coverage of all areas and transactions as enumerated in Regulation .15 of this chapter;

(2) Contingency plans addressing a full or partial failure of the surveillance system;

(3) A surveillance system access log that documents:

(a) The date and time the surveillance system is accessed by an individual;

(b) The accessing individual’s name and department or affiliation;

(d) The date and time the individual ended their access of the surveillance system;

(4) The sports wagering licensee to notify the Commission within 12 hours of an equipment failure affecting coverage of the facility citing:

(a) The date and time of the failure;

(b) The cause of the failure;

(d) The length of time the before the surveillance system is expected to be or operable or the malfunction to be corrected;

(5) The sports wagering licensee to confirm in writing a notice given verbally to the Commission under §D(4) of this regulation; and

(6) On a daily basis, the sports wagering licensee to synchronize the date and time on the surveillance system to Eastern Standard Time.

Cross References

36.10.13.15C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.17 Security Department Operating Procedures for Class A and Class B-1 Sports Wagering Facility Licensees.

A. Except as set forth in §B, this regulation is only applicable to the holder of a Class A sports wagering facility license.

B. The Commission may require the holder of a Class B-1 sports wagering facility license to comply with any or all of the requirements of this regulation.

C. At least 60 days before sports wagering operations are to commence or another time approved by the Commission, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval its security department operating procedures.

D. A sports wagering licensee may not commence operations until its security department operating procedures are approved in writing by the Commission.

E. A sports wagering licensee’s security department operating procedures shall, at a minimum, include:

(1) A security zone plan for the facility, employing fixed security posts and roving security officers designed to ensure:

(a) The physical safety of employees of and invitees to the facility;

(b) The safeguarding of assets;

(c) Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including Commission approved internal controls and operating procedures;

(d) That the following individuals are identified, prohibited from entering the facility, and, if necessary, immediately removed from the facility:

(i) An intoxicated individual; or

(ii) An excluded individual; and

(e) That an individual younger than 21 years old is identified, prohibited from accessing the facility floor in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1E-11(a)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, and, if necessary, immediately removed from the facility floor;

(2) Procedures and controls addressing:

(a) Facility access controls including:

(i) An access badge system;

(ii) If utilized, specifications pertaining to a computerized access control system; and

(iii) Administrative responsibility over a manual or computerized access control system;

(b) A temporary access credential;

(d) Emergency alarm and fire command responsibilities including communication protocols with the surveillance department;

(e) Evacuation of the facility in the event of fire or other emergency;

(f) The identification and immediate removal of an intoxicated individual, an individual younger than 21 years old, an excluded individual;

(g) Bettor disputes under Regulation .37 of this chapter; and

(h) The notice requirements of §E(4) of this regulation;

(3) A security department incident log:

(a) Maintained by security department employees in:

(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; or

(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; and

(b) Documenting the following:

(i) Assignment number of the incident;

(ii) Date and time;

(iii) Name and Commission license of the department member covering the incident;

(iv) Nature of the incident; and

(v) Resolution of the incident; and

(4) A requirement that a sports wagering licensee notice the Commission on detection of:

(a) An individual engaged in, attempting to engage in, or suspected of cheating, theft, embezzlement, or other illegal activities; or

(b) An individual who is:

(i) Younger than 21 years old;

(ii) Intoxicated; or

(iii) An excluded individual.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.18 Security Department Minimum Staffing for Class A and Class B-1 Sports Wagering Facility Licensees.

A. Except as set forth in §B, this regulation is applicable only to the holder of a Class A sports wagering facility license.

B. The Commission may require the holder of a Class B-1 sports wagering facility license to comply with any or all of the requirements of this regulation.

C. At least 60 days before sports wagering operations are to commence or another time approved Commission, a sports wagering licensee shall submit its security department minimum staffing plan to the Commission for review and written approval.

D. A sports wagering licensee may not commence operations until its security department minimum staffing plan is approved in writing by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.19 Security Department Operating Procedures for Class B Sports Wagering Facility Licensees.

A. This regulation is only applicable to the holder of a Class B sports wagering facility license.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval its security operating procedures.

C. A sports wagering licensee’s security operating procedures shall, at a minimum, include:

(1) A security zone plan for the facility designed to ensure:

(a) The physical safety of employees and invitees to the facility;

(b) The safeguarding of assets;

(c) Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including Commission approved internal controls and operating procedures;

(d) That intoxicated individuals are identified, prohibited from entering the facility and, if necessary, immediately removed from the facility; and

(e) That an individual younger than 21 years old is identified, prohibited from sports wagering and, if necessary immediately removed from the facility;

(2) Procedures and controls addressing:

(a) Facility access controls including:

(i) An access badge or key system;

(ii) If utilized, specifications pertaining to a computerized access control system; and

(iii) Administrative responsibility over a manual or computerized access control system;

(b) A temporary access credential;

(d) Emergency alarm and fire command responsibilities;

(e) Evacuation of the facility in the event of fire or other emergency;

(f) The identification and immediate removal of an intoxicated individual, and, if applicable, an individual younger than 21 years old; and

(g) The notice requirements of §C(4) of this regulation;

(3) A security incident log:

(a) Maintained in:

(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; or

(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; and

(b) Documenting:

(i) The assignment number of the incident;

(ii) The date and time of the incident;

(iii) The name of the person covering the incident;

(iv) The nature of the incident; and

(v) The resolution of the incident; and

(4) A requirement that a Class B licensee notify the Commission upon detection of:

(a) An individual engaged in, attempting to engage in, or suspected of cheating, theft, embezzlement, or other illegal activities; and

(b) An individual who is:

(i) Younger than 21 years old and has engaged in sports wagering; or

(ii) Intoxicated.

Cross References

36.10.13.26D(5)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.20 Internal Audit Department Standards.

A. Except as set forth in §B, this regulation is only applicable to the holder of a Class A sports wagering facility license.

B. The Commission may require the holder of a Class B sports wagering facility license to comply with any or all of the requirements of this regulation.

C. At least 60 days before sports wagering operations are set to commence or another time approved Commission, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission for review and approval internal audit department operating standards and procedures that:

(1) Meet the requirements of Regulation .09E(6)(b) of this chapter;

(2) Conform to this regulation; and

(3) Ensure that an internal audit is conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States.

D. A sports wagering licensees internal audit department operating procedures and standards shall, at a minimum, require the internal audit department to:

(1) Work independently of the departments of the sports wagering licensee that are subject to audit;

(2) Assess whether the sports wagering licensees internal controls comply with applicable law and Commission directives;

(3) Test the sports wagering licensees compliance with its internal controls;

(4) Immediately report a deficiency in, or noncompliance with, the sports wagering licensees internal controls to:

(a) The audit committee;

(b) The chief executive officer;

(d) The Commission;

(5) Recommend resolution for eliminating a deficiency in, or noncompliance with, the sports wagering licensees internal control system;

(6) Meet periodically with the audit committee or director of internal audit;

(7) Perform audits of:

(a) Unless an alternate risk assessment and audit plan is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission, all departments of the sports wagering licensee that are designated under §§C and D of this regulation; and

(b) A department of the sports wagering licensee designated by the Commission;

(8) Prepare an audit report for each audit conducted;

(9) Accurately document the audit process and results in an audit report that, at a minimum, shall include:

(a) Audit objectives;

(b) Audit procedures and scope;

(d) A recommendation for addressing a deficiency in, or noncompliance with, the sports wagering licensees internal controls;

(e) Resolution of all exceptions; and

(f) Managements response;

(10) Submit audit reports to the Commission on a schedule specified by the Commission; and

(11) Verify that:

(a) A deficiency or noncompliance revealed during an audit has been corrected; and

(b) An exception disclosed during an audit has been resolved.

E. If applicable, the audit department shall audit at least semiannually the functions and operations of the sports wagering licensees:

(1) Cashiers cage;

(2) Collection of cash storage boxes;

(3) Cash count;

(4) Revenue audit;

(5) Sports wagering operations department; and

(6) Key control;

F. If applicable, the audit department shall audit at least annually:

(1) Responsible gaming program;

(2) Security department;

(3) Currency transaction reporting;

(4) Suspicious activity reporting;

(5) Information technology controls;

(6) Surveillance department;

(7) Bettor tracking system; and

(8) Sports wagering platform.

G. The internal audit department shall conduct an audit on an unannounced basis when possible.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.21 Access to Sports Wagering Platforms.

A. The sports wagering licensee shall limit and control administrative access to the sports wagering platform and associated equipment by ensuring the following:

(1) Maintain access configurations and procedures that meet industry best practices and adhere to nationally recognized information technology compliance standards;

(2) Maintain logs of user access and review the logs daily to identify security incidents and unusual transactions;

(3) Coordinate and develop an education and training program on information security and privacy matters for employees and other authorized users;

(4) Ensure compliance with all State and federal information security policies and rules;

(5) Prepare and maintain security-related reports and data;

(6) Develop and implement an incident response plan to address security breaches, policy violations and complaints from external parties;

(7) Develop and implement an ongoing risk assessment program that targets information security and privacy matters by identifying methods for vulnerability detection and remediation and overseeing the testing of those methods; and

(8) Ensure remote access to a sports wagering licensee’s sports wagering platform and associated equipment is only permitted from within the local network and not directly accessible from the internet unless secured and monitored and approved by the MLGCC on a case-by-case basis.

B. All sports wagering licensee’s sports wagering platforms and associated equipment shall be available for independent testing by the Commission or the Commission’s designee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.22 Cashiers’ Cage Design Standards.

A. Except as set forth in §B, this regulation is only applicable to the holder of a Class A sports wagering facility license.

B. The Commission may require the holder of a Class B sports wagering facility license to comply with any or all of the requirements of this regulation.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall have on, adjacent, or proximate to the facility floor a physical structure known as a cashiers’ cage to house the cashiers in the facility for:

(1) The custody of the cash, accounting records, and forms and documents required under this chapter to conduct sports wagering operations;

(2) The initial financial consolidation of all transactions pertaining to sports wagering activity; and

(3) Other functions normally associated with the operation of a cashiers’ cage.

D. A cashiers’ cage shall include a manually triggered silent alarm system connected:

(1) Directly to the security department; or

(2) Directly, or through a documented communication protocol, to the monitor room of the surveillance department.

E. A sports wagering licensee shall make readily available to the Commission:

(1) An access control matrix indicating which employee job descriptions are authorized to have access to the cashiers’ cage; and

(2) A list of employees, with license number, who are authorized to:

(a) Have access to the Cashiers’ cage;

(b) Activate or deactivate alarm systems for the cashiers’ cage; and

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.23 Accounting Controls for a Cashiers’ Cage.

A. This regulation is only applicable to the holder of a Class A or Class B sports wagering facility license.

B. A sports wagering licensee may only conduct transactions with individuals at its cashiers’ cage and any satellite cage during the hours of operation approved by the Commission for the facility under COMAR 36.10.17.02.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter procedures addressing the segregation of the cashiers’ cage and the general conduct of cashiers’ cage transactions.

D. A sports wagering licensee’s internal controls shall require:

(1) The cashiers’ cage and any satellite cage to be physically segregated by personnel and function as follows:

(a) General cashiers shall be responsible for:

(i) An individual imprest inventory of cash;

(ii) Receipt and payout of cash, negotiable instruments, sports wagering tickets, and other documentation from and to bettors subject to the limitations imposed under this chapter; and

(iii) Other functions designated by the sports wagering licensee which are not incompatible with the functions of a general cashier; and

(b) Main bank cashiers shall be responsible for:

(i) Receipt of cash, negotiable instruments, sports wagering tickets, and other documentation from general cashiers in exchange for cash or documentation;

(ii) Replenishment of kiosks;

(iii) Receipt of unsecured cash and unsecured sports wagering tickets;

(iv) Receipt of cash and documentation from the count room;

(v) Preparation of the overall cashiers’ cage reconciliation;

(vi) Preparation of bank deposits; and

(vii) Other functions designated by the sports wagering licensee which are not incompatible with the functions of a main bank cashier;

(2) Each general cashier and main bank cashier to prepare a cashiers’ count sheet on each shift:

(a) Recording the amount of the inventory in the window or bank;

(b) Reconciling the total closing inventory with the total opening inventory; and

(i) Outgoing general or main bank cashier; and

(ii) Incoming general or main bank cashier;

(3) At the end of the wagering day, the cashiers’ cage to forward a copy of each cashiers’ count sheet and related documentation to the accounting department for:

(a) Agreement of opening and closing inventories; and

(b) Comparison of forms or documents; and

(4) No more than 48 hours after the discovery of an employee’s unresolved cage or count room overage or shortage of $500 or more, a sports wagering licensee shall submit a written report to the Commission describing:

(a) The reason for the overage or shortage and corrective action taken or adjustment made; or

(b) That a notice of investigation is ongoing and the written report will be submitted within the following 48 hours.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.24 Checks Accepted from a Bettor.

A. A sports wagering licensee may accept a negotiable instrument in the form of a check meeting the requirements of this regulation from a bettor to enable the bettor to take part in sports wagering.

B. A sports wagering licensee may accept a check only during the hours of operation approved by the Commission for the facility under COMAR 36.10.17.02.

C. A sports wagering licensee may accept a personal check that is:

(1) Made payable to the sports wagering licensee;

(2) Drawn on a bank, savings and loan association, or credit union subject to federal or State banking regulation;

(3) Drawn for a specific amount;

(4) Currently dated, not postdated; and

(5) Payable on demand.

D. Subject to the requirements of §E of this regulation, a sports wagering licensee may accept a check issued by:

(1) A Sports wagering licensee;

(2) The Agency; and

(3) A person that:

(a) Is an affiliate of the sports wagering licensee; and

(b) Holds a valid sports wagering license in another jurisdiction.

E. A sports wagering licensee shall only accept a check under §D of this regulation which has been issued to an individual as:

(1) Employment compensation; or

(2) A payout in connection with:

(a) Sports wagering activity;

(b) Casino activity; or

F. A sports wagering licensee may not:

(1) Except as provided under §C of this regulation, accept a check that is payable to an individual, including:

(a) A Social Security check;

(b) An unemployment insurance check;

(d) A public assistance check; or

(2) Except for a check issued under §E of this regulation, accept from a bettor under this regulation a check or multiple checks which in the aggregate exceed $30,000 during a wagering day.

G. For a personal check equaling or exceeding $5,000, a sports wagering licensee shall confirm the availability of funds by:

(1) Directly contacting the bank, savings and loan association, or credit union upon which the check is drawn;

(2) Obtaining an authorization and guarantee of the check from a check verification and warranty service licensed as a contractor under COMAR 36.10.06.04; or

(3) Alternate procedures addressing acceptance and verification of personal checks submitted in writing and approved by the Commission.

H. A sports wagering licensee shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter, procedures addressing the acceptance and verification of checks meeting the requirements of this regulation.

I. A sports wagering licensee’s internal controls shall require a check accepted from a bettor by a general cashier to be:

(1) If a personal check other than an electronic check, restrictively endorsed “for deposit only” to the bank account designated for this purpose by the sports wagering licensee and:

(a) Initialed by the accepting general cashier;

(b) Date and time stamped;

(d) If a personal check equaling or exceeding $5,000, confirmed for availability of funds under §G of this regulation;

(2) Verified for signature authenticity by a general cashier who shall:

(a) Obtain from the bettor one form of identification that is a valid, unexpired government-issued photographic identification; and

(b) Satisfactorily compare the:

(i) Signature of the bettor on the personal check or endorsing the payroll or payout check with the signature on an identification credential; and

(ii) Bettor’s physical appearance with the photograph contained on the valid, unexpired government-issued photographic identification presented by the bettor;

(3) If presented by a bettor as a payroll or payout check under §E of this regulation, confirmed to have been issued as employment compensation or as a payout in connection with sports wagering activity; and

(4) Immediately exchanged for:

(a) Cash;

(b) If the sports wagering licensee has the capability, a sports wagering ticket; or

J. Subject to the limit in §F(2) of this regulation, a sports wagering licensee may accept a check issued to an individual as a payout in connection with sports wagering activity from a sports wagering licensee that holds a valid sports wagering license in another jurisdiction.

Cross References

36.10.13.27E(4)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.25 Wire Transfers.

A. A sports wagering licensee may accept a negotiable instrument in the form of a wire transfer from a bettor to enable the bettor to take part in sports wagering.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall record in its cashiers’ cage accountability or other accounting records any funds accepted by wire transfer with no documented business purpose other than to enable a bettor to take part in sports wagering within 24 hours of receipt of the wire transfer.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter procedures addressing the acceptance, verification, and sending of wire transfers meeting the requirements of this regulation.

D. A sports wagering licensee’s internal controls shall:

(1) Require preparation of a wire transfer log to record the following information pertaining to a wire transfer accepted by a sports wagering licensee on behalf of a bettor:

(a) A sequential number assigned by the sports wagering licensee to the wire transfer accepted;

(b) Date and time notice of the wire transfer was received;

(d) Amount transferred;

(e) Name of the bettor for whose benefit the funds were accepted;

(f) The name of the financial institution from which the funds were transferred;

(g) The method by which the sports wagering licensee was notified of the receipt of the wire transfer;

(h) If noticed by telephone, the name and title of the individual providing notice; and

(i) The signature of the employee receiving and recording the information required by this section;

(2) Require that a supervisor other than the employee who initially documented acceptance of the wire transfer:

(a) Independently confirm date, time, and method by which the sports wagering licensee was notified of the wire transfer;

(b) Record the date and time of confirmation in the wire transfer log; and

(3) Document the procedures used to:

(a) Establish, verify, and document the identity of a bettor sending a wire transfer;

(b) Make the wire transfer proceeds available to a bettor at the cashiers’ cage or any other means as approved by the Commission; and

(4) Require preparation of a wire transfer log to record the following information pertaining to a wire transfer sent by a sports wagering licensee on behalf of a bettor:

(a) A sequential number assigned by the sports wagering licensee to the wire transfer sent;

(b) Name of the bettor;

(d) Amount wired;

(e) Source of funds;

(f) The name and address of the financial institution to which the funds were wired;

(g) Account number to which the funds are credited;

(h) If the request to send a wire transfer is made in person at the cashiers’ cage, the signature of the bettor;

(i) If the request to send a wire transfer is not made in person at the cashiers’ cage, documentation supporting the receipt of a request by the sports wagering licensee to send a wire transfer on behalf of a bettor;

(j) The signature of the cashiers’ cage employee or accounting department employee receiving and recording the information required by this regulation; and

(k) The signature of the cashiers’ cage supervisor or accounting department supervisor authorizing the wire transfer; and

(5) Document the procedures used to:

(a) Establish, verify, and document the identity of a bettor requesting that a wire transfer be sent;

(b) Send the wire transfer; and

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.26 Cash Equivalents.

A. A sports wagering licensee may accept a negotiable instrument in the form of a cash equivalent from a bettor to enable the bettor to take part in sports wagering.

B. If applicable, a sports wagering licensee may accept a cash equivalent only during the hours of operation approved by the Commission for a sports wagering facility under COMAR 36.10.15.02.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter procedures addressing the acceptance and verification of cash equivalents meeting the requirements of this chapter.

D. A sports wagering licensee’s internal controls shall:

(1) Enumerate the type of cash equivalents complying with this chapter to be accepted;

(2) Detail the specific verification procedures required by each issuer;

(3) Require that a general cashier:

(a) Perform the specific verification procedures required by each issuer;

(b) Prepare and maintain documentation evidencing the verification of a cash equivalent accepted; and

(4) If applicable, detail the criteria for cashiers’ cage supervisor or accounting department supervisor involvement in the verification process; and

(5) Include procedures for verifying the authenticity of a bettor’s signature on a cash equivalent in conformance with the signature authentication procedures in Regulation .19 of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.27 Bettor Deposits.

A. A sports wagering licensee may establish a customer deposit account for a bettor to enable the bettor to take part in sports wagering.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall perform all procedures required by this chapter before depositing funds accepted by means of check, wire transfer, cash equivalent, or other negotiable instrument into a customer deposit account.

C. If applicable, a sports wagering licensee may accept a customer deposit only during the hours of operation approved by the Commission for the facility under COMAR 36.10.15.02.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter procedures addressing the acceptance of customer deposits meeting the requirements of this regulation.

E. A sports wagering licensee’s internal controls shall:

(1) Require acceptance of customer deposits at the cashiers’ cage or by any other means as approved by the Commission;

(2) Require preparation of a receipt documenting:

(a) Amount deposited;

(b) Date of the deposit; and

(3) Provide for full or partial withdrawal of a customer deposit:

(a) By a bettor at the cashiers’ cage or by any other means as approved by the Commission; or

(b) Upon receipt by the sports wagering licensee of a written request for withdrawal for which validity has been established; and

(4) Include procedures for documenting acceptance and withdrawal of customer deposits including a verification of the authenticity of a bettor’s signature on a customer deposit withdrawal document in conformance with the signature authentication procedures in Regulation .24 of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.28 Use of Credit.

A. Except for an online sports wagering licensee, a sports wager may not be accepted in any way by use of a:

(1) Credit card; or

(2) Electronic transfer of funds from a credit card.

B. If an online sports wagering licensee accepts credit cards to fund a sports wagering account, the licensee shall require a bettor to acknowledge that the transaction may be treated as a cash advance and be subject to additional fees.

Cross References

36.10.18.05H(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.29 Bettor Tracking System.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall utilize a bettor tracking system meeting the requirements of this subtitle.

B. Participation in a bettor tracking system:

(1) Subject to §B(2) of this regulation, is voluntary;

(2) A bettor using a mobile betting application shall be included in the tracking system.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall provide a bettor with a record of sports wagering spending levels if:

(1) The bettor:

(a) Has registered with the licensee for inclusion in the bettor tracking system; and

(b) Submits a request for the spending level documentation at:

(i) The cashiers’ cage; or

(ii) By any other means approved by the Commission; and

(2) For requests made at a sports wagering facility, the identification of the bettor and the authenticity of the bettor’s signature on the request is established by an employee satisfactorily comparing the:

(a) Bettor’s information recorded on the spending level request documentation with the information contained on the valid, unexpired government-issued photographic identification presented by the bettor; and

(b) Bettor’s physical appearance with the photograph contained on the valid, unexpired government-issued photographic identification presented by the bettor.

D. A sports wagering licensee may use a player rewards program that allows a bettor to exchange reward credits for complimentary service in accordance with Regulation .08 of this chapter.

E. Limitation on Reward Programs at Sports Wagering Facilities.

(1) Subject to the limitations in this section, a Class A Sports Wagering Facility Licensee that provides sports wagering services on behalf of a Class B Sports Wagering Facility may allow a bettor to:

(a) Use reward credits from the rewards program of the Class A Sports Wagering Facility at the Class B Sports Wagering Facility for non-wagering activity;

(b) Earn reward credits for the reward program of the Class A Sports Wagering Facility at the Class B Sports Wagering Facility; and

(c) Use reward credits from the reward program earned at the Class B Sports Wagering Facility at the Class A Sports Wagering Facility.

(2) A Class A sports wagering licensee may not allow a bettor to use:

(a) The account wallet of a Class A Sports Wagering Facility Licensee for wagering at a Class B Sports Wagering Facility;

(b) Reward credits earned in §E(1)(b) of this regulation to be applied in the bettor’s wallet; and

F. A sports wagering licensee shall submit a description of the player reward program to the Commission for review and written approval.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.30 Sports Wagering Ticket or Voucher.

A. A sports wagering licensee may issue a sports wagering ticket or voucher and utilize a sports wagering ticket system meeting the requirements of this subtitle.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall issue a sports wagering ticket or voucher which expires 182 days after the date of the sporting event or voucher issuance.

C. Except for mobile sports wagering, a sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Configure its sports wagering ticket system to:

(a) Prevent issuance of a sports wagering ticket from a kiosk exceeding $10,000; and

(b) Require sports wagering tickets or vouchers of $3,000 or more to be redeemed only at the cashiers’ cage;

(2) Configure a ticket redemption unit under Regulation .31 of this chapter to:

(a) Redeem only a sports wagering ticket or voucher of less than $3,000; and

(b) Direct a bettor attempting to redeem a sports wagering ticket or voucher of $3,000 or more to the cashiers’ cage; and

(3) Redeem at its cashiers’ cage a sports wagering ticket or voucher of $3,000 or more by:

(a) Cash or check; or

(b) Check on the request of a bettor.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall immediately report to the Commission evidence that a sports wagering ticket or voucher has been counterfeited, tampered with, or altered in any way which would affect the integrity, fairness, or reliability of the sports wagering ticket.

E. A sports wagering licensee shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter procedures addressing the issuance and redemption of a sports wagering ticket or voucher.

F. A sports wagering licensee’s internal controls shall:

(1) Require a sports wagering ticket or voucher to include:

(a) Name or trade name of the sports wagering licensee;

(b) Date and time of issuance;

(d) Amount of the sports wagering ticket;

(e) Unique series number automatically generated by the sports wagering ticket system;

(f) Asset number of the ticket redemption unit or point of sale device dispensing the sports wagering ticket;

(g) Sports wagering facilities where the sports wagering ticket may be redeemed and any restrictions applicable to redemption;

(h) A bar code which enables the sports wagering ticket system to identify the numeric information required by this section; and

(i) Notice to the bettor of the terms of expiration; and

(2) Include procedures and controls which:

(a) Require a sports wagering ticket system to perform the following prior to payment:

(i) Verify the validity of the ticket number and amount of the sports wagering ticket or voucher; and

(ii) Electronically cancel the sports wagering ticket or voucher;

(b) Require the sports wagering ticket system to be configured to:

(i) Permit access to the complete ticket number of an unredeemed sports wagering ticket or voucher only to sports wagering ticket system administrative employees and accounting department employees not assigned to the cashiers’ cage; and

(ii) Maintain a record of all unredeemed sports wagering tickets or vouchers for a minimum of 2 years from the date of the sporting event or issuance of the sports wagering voucher unless a request to remove or relocate system records is submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Commission;

(i) Calculation and transmittal by the sports wagering licensee of its outstanding expired unredeemed sports wagering ticket or voucher balance to the State; and

(ii) An election by a sports wagering licensee to pay a sports wagering ticket or voucher when the sports wagering ticket system is inoperable or otherwise unable to verify the validity of the sports wagering ticket at the time of payment; and

(d) Require generation, at the conclusion of each wagering day, of reports detailing:

(i) Sports wagering tickets or vouchers issued;

(ii) Sports wagering tickets or vouchers redeemed and cancelled by redemption facility;

(iii) Unredeemed liability for sports wagering tickets or vouchers; and

(iv) Any exceptions.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.31 Ticket Redemption Unit or Kiosk.

A. A sports wagering licensee may utilize a ticket redemption unit or kiosk meeting the requirements of this subtitle.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall locate a ticket redemption unit or kiosk in the sports wagering facility subject to the surveillance coverage requirements of Regulation .11 of this chapter.

C. A ticket redemption unit or kiosk:

(1) Shall, in accordance with this regulation, be configured to:

(a) Redeem a sports wagering ticket or voucher of less than $3,000; and

(b) Direct a bettor attempting to redeem a sports wagering ticket or voucher of $3,000 or more to the cashiers’ cage; and

(2) May be configured to function as a bill breaker changing bills of one denomination into bills of a smaller denomination.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted under Regulation .04 of this chapter, procedures addressing a ticket redemption unit or kiosk.

E. A sports wagering licensee’s internal controls shall address:

(1) Distribution of cash to a ticket redemption unit;

(2) Removal of sports wagering tickets and cash accepted by a ticket redemption unit;

(3) Reconciliations associated with the replenishment process;

(4) Generation of the following reports by a ticket redemption unit or ancillary system or application for the reconciliation period, which may be by wagering day, shift, or drop cycle:

(a) A sports wagering ticket transaction report which details:

(i) Disposition, as paid, partially paid, or unpaid, of sports wagering tickets or vouchers accepted by a ticket redemption unit;

(ii) Sports wagering ticket validation number or voucher identification number;

(iii) Date and time of redemption;

(iv) Amount requested; and

(v) Amount dispensed;

(b) A reconciliation report which details:

(i) Date and time;

(ii) Unique asset identification number of the ticket redemption unit;

(iii) Total amount of cash in the currency and coin cassettes;

(iv) Total number of bills accepted by denomination;

(v) Total amount of sports wagering tickets accepted; and

(vi) Total amount of sports wagering vouchers accepted; and

(c) A sports wagering ticket and currency storage box report which details the following data whenever a storage box is removed from the ticket redemption unit:

(i) Date and time;

(ii) Unique asset identification number of the ticket redemption unit;

(iii) Unique identification number for each storage box in the ticket redemption unit;

(iv) Total amount of currency dispensed;

(v) Total number of bills dispensed by denomination;

(vi) Total amount of sports wagering tickets accepted;

(vii) Total count of sports wagering tickets accepted;

(viii) Total amount of sports wagering vouchers accepted;

(ix) Total count of sports wagering vouchers accepted; and

(x) Details required to be included in the sports wagering ticket transaction report required under §E(4)(a) of this regulation; and

(5) A transaction history report which details all critical bettor transaction history including the date, time, amount, and disposition of each complete and incomplete transaction.

Cross References

36.10.13.30C(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.32 Wager Payouts.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall prepare and timely file IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, in accordance with IRS rules and regulations.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall pay a sports wager payout of $50,000 or more:

(1) By cash or check; or

(2) On the request of a bettor, any combination of cash, sports wagering ticket or voucher, check, or other method of payment approved by the Commission.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall develop procedures to obtain personal identifying information from any individual who places any single wager in an amount of $10,000 or greater on a sporting event while physically present in a facility.

D. To ensure compliance with §C of this regulation, a sports wagering licensee shall, prior to accepting any sports wager in excess of $3,000 or making a payout in excess of $3,000 on a winning sports wager:

(1) Create a bettor identification file and identify the bettor;

(2) Obtain and record the bettor’s Social Security number in the bettor identification file; and

(3) Record, on a log, the following information:

(a) Date of the wager or payout;

(b) Name of the bettor;

(d) Name and signature of the sports wagering employee identifying the bettor and generating the sports wagering ticket or making the payout.

E. A sports wagering licensee shall monitor for and report all suspicious activity related to sports wagering transactions.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.33 Access to Bill Validators, Cash Storage, and Drop Boxes.

A. Access.

(1) A sports wagering licensee shall control access to a bill validator and a cash storage box housed in a sports wagering kiosk in accordance with this regulation.

(2) Access to a bill validator shall be controlled by:

(a) At least one lock; and

(b) Requiring the key to the lock to be maintained by the security department.

(a) The key shall be controlled by the sports wagering department in:

(i) A manual key box; or

(ii) An automated key tracking system;

(b) Immediately prior to the commencement of the drop, the sports wagering department may issue its belly door or main door key to the accounting department;

(c) A key transferred from the sports wagering department to the accounting department shall be returned immediately following the conclusion of the drop;

(d) The sports wagering licensee shall establish sign in and sign out procedures in its internal controls documenting the transfers; and

(e) If an automated key tracking system is used, a sports wagering licensee shall require dual access from the security department and accounting department to obtain keys.

(4) The lock on the release mechanism securing the cash storage box to the bill validator shall be controlled by the security department.

(5) Access to the contents of a cash storage box shall be controlled by:

(a) At least one lock; and

(b) Requiring the key to the lock to be maintained by the accounting department.

B. Control. A sports wagering licensee shall either:

(1) Assign to a cash storage box an asset number that:

(a) Is permanently imprinted or affixed to the outside of the cash storage box; and

(b) Corresponds to the asset number of the kiosk in which the cash storage box is installed; or

(2) With the written approval of the Commission, utilize a computerized system for:

(a) Assigning a unique identification number to a cash storage box; and

(b) Attributing it to the sports wagering kiosk in which the cash storage box is currently installed.

C. Unique Identification Number. A sports wagering licensee shall ensure that an asset number or unique identification number on a cash storage box is clearly visible to:

(1) An employee involved in removing or replacing a cash storage box; and

(2) If applicable, the surveillance department.

D. Emergency Cash Storage Box. A sports wagering licensee may maintain an emergency cash storage box without an asset number or a unique identification number if:

(1) The word “emergency” is permanently imprinted or affixed on the box; and

(2) When put into use, the cash storage box is temporarily marked with the asset number of the kiosk in which it is installed.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.34 Collection of Cash Storage and Drop Boxes.

A. At least 30 days before sports wagering operations are to commence or other time period approved by the Commission, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission in writing a drop schedule setting forth specific pick-up days and times for collection of cash storage drop boxes, including:

(1) Specifications as to what areas of the sports wagering facility will be covered on each pick-up day; and

(2) Specific transportation routes to be utilized from the sports wagering facility floor to the count room on each pick-up day.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall notify the Commission:

(1) In writing, of a permanent change in the drop schedule including a pick-up day or time, area of the floor to be dropped, or transportation route; and

(2) Prior to any temporary deviation from the drop schedule.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall make readily available to the Commission:

(1) An access control matrix indicating which employee job descriptions are authorized to participate in the cash storage drop box collection process; and

(2) A list of employees, with license numbers, who are authorized to participate in the cash storage drop box collection process.

E. A sports wagering licensees internal controls shall:

(1) Detail the actual procedures to be performed and documentation to be generated by drop team employees collecting cash storage drop boxes:

(a) In accordance with the drop schedule; and

(b) On an emergency basis; and

(2) Require:

(a) Cash storage drop boxes to be transported directly to, and secured in:

(i) The count room; or

(ii) A trolley storage area approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.10.15.04B;

(b) Except as provided in §F of this regulation, the cash storage drop box collection process to involve the participation of at least three employees, at least one of whom is an employee of the:

(i) Security department or other department approved by the Commission; and

(ii) Accounting department;

(c) Prior to the movement of a trolley containing cash storage boxes from the sports wagering facility floor into the count room, an accounting department supervisor to verify that the number of cash storage boxes being transported from the facility floor equals the number of cash storage boxes scheduled for collection that day; and

(d) Prior to changing the type of a kiosk, or removing a kiosk from the sports wagering facility floor, that an emergency drop shall be conducted.

F. The Commission may allow the holder of a Class B-2 sports wagering license to perform the cash storage drop box collection process with at least two employees, one of whom is an employee of the:

(1) Security department or other department approved by the Commission; and

(2) Accounting department.

G. A sports wagering licensee shall transport cash storage drop boxes in an enclosed trolley secured by one lock that has a key which is controlled by the security department.

H. A sports wagering licensee shall store cash storage drop boxes not attached to a bill validator, including emergency cash storage drop boxes that are not actively in use:

(1) In the count room in an area approved by the Commission;

(2) In a trolley storage area approved by the Commission under COMAR 36.10.15.04B; or

(3) In another location at the sports facility approved by the Commission.

I. The cabinet or trolley used for storage under §G of this regulation shall be secured by one lock that has a key which is controlled by the security department in:

(1) A manual key box; or

(2) An automated key tracking system.

J. Immediately prior to the commencement of the count process, the security department may issue its key to the storage cabinet or trolley required under §G of this regulation to a count room supervisor for the purpose of allowing count room personnel to gain access to the cash storage drop boxes to be counted.

K. A trolley storage area utilized to store cash storage drop boxes prior to the count process shall meet the design standards for a count room under Regulation .35 of this chapter.

L. Except for security officers, the drop and count team members assigned to the collection of cash storage drop boxes shall wear a one-piece, pocketless jumpsuit.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.35 Count Room Design Standards.

A. This regulation is only applicable to the holder of a sports wagering facility licensee.

B. A licensee shall have a count room designated, designed, and used for counting the contents of cash storage drop boxes at a sports wagering facility approved by the Commission.

C. A count room or space used for counting the contents of cash storage drop boxes area used for counting shall conform to the following standards:

(1) Meet the surveillance requirements of Regulations .10 and .13 of this chapter including audio coverage of the count process;

(2) If used during normal operating business hours, be separate and not visible from the public areas of the facility; and

(3) Any other requirements imposed by the Commission.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall install in its count room a table constructed of clear glass or similar transparent material to be used for the emptying, counting, and recording of the contents of cash storage drop boxes.

Cross References

36.10.13.34K

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.36 Accounting Controls for a Count Room.

A. This regulation is only applicable to the holder of a sports wagering facility licensee.

B. Count Schedule. At least 30 days before sports wagering operations are to commence or other time period as approved by the Commission, a licensee shall submit to the Commission a count schedule setting forth the specific times during which cash storage drop boxes are to be counted and recorded.

C. Notifications. Within 24 hours of the change or deviation, a licensee shall:

(1) Notify the Commission in writing of any permanent change in the count schedule; and

(2) Notify the Commission of any temporary deviation from the count schedule.

D. Count Frequency. A licensee shall count the contents of each cash storage box at least once daily unless an alternative count schedule is submitted in writing to and approved in writing by the Commission.

E. Procedures. A licensee shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter procedures addressing the counting and recording of cash storage drop boxes.

F. Internal Controls. A sports wagering licensee’s internal controls shall:

(1) Detail all hardware, software, and related equipment utilized by the sports wagering licensee to conduct the count;

(2) Detail the actual procedures to be performed and documentation to be generated;

(3) Require equipment utilized to count and strap currency, winning sports wagering tickets, sports wagering vouchers, and promotional play instruments to:

(a) Conduct two separate counts;

(b) If the separate counts are not in agreement, document the discrepancy; and

(c) If a sports wagering platform, point of sale system, or promotional play system is utilized to obtain the amount of a winning sports wagering ticket, sports wagering voucher or promotional play instrument, require the system to perform a calculation or integrity check to ensure that the amount of a sports wagering ticket or promotional play instrument has not been altered in the system in any manner since the time of issuance; and

(4) Require a count room employee to wear a one-piece, pocketless garment.

G. A winning sports wagering ticket, sports wagering voucher or promotional play instrument accepted by a cash storage drop box shall be counted and included in the calculation of proceeds without regard to the validity of the sports wagering ticket or promotional play instrument.

H. A promotional play instrument which is not cancelled upon acceptance or during the count process shall be cancelled prior to the conclusion of the count.

I. Within 72 hours of the count, a licensee shall report in writing to the Commission:

(1) Any variance between:

(a) The actual count of cash, winning sports wagering tickets, sports wagering vouchers and promotional play instruments in a cash storage box as determined in the count room; and

(b) The amount for the cash storage box recorded on the sports wagering licensee’s sports wagering platform or point of sale system;

(2) The reason for the variance; and

(3) Corrective action taken or adjustments made.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.37 Bettor Complaints.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall attempt to timely resolve a dispute with a bettor concerning the licensee’s sports wagering operation or payment of alleged winnings within 7 days after receiving the complaint.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall maintain, in a retrievable format approved by the Commission, a copy of all bettor complaints and all documentation of the licensee’s response.

C. On receipt of a complaint, the Commission shall investigate and notify the bettor and sports wagering licensee of its determination.

Cross References

36.10.13.01E(6)(b)

36.10.13.17E(2)(g)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.38 Acceptance of Tips or Gratuities.

A. Except as otherwise provided in this regulation:

(1) A supervisory sports wagering employee of a sports wagering licensee is prohibited from soliciting or accepting a tip or gratuity directly from a bettor; and

(2) A sports wagering employee is prohibited from soliciting a tip or gratuity from a bettor.

B. A sports wagering licensee may permit an employee who is authorized to accept a gratuity from a bettor to accept a sports wagering ticket if the sports wagering ticket is redeemed:

(1) At the cashiers’ cage; and

(2) With approval of the sports wagering employee’s department supervisor, if the amount of the sports wagering ticket exceeds $100.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.39 Promotional Play.

A. A sports wagering licensee may:

(1) Issue promotional play if it is not awarded as cashable credit; and

(2) Utilize a promotional play system meeting the requirements of this subtitle.

B. A sports wagering licensee may not issue to a bettor promotional play equaling or exceeding $5,000 per wagering day without approval from the chief executive or the chief executive’s designee.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall immediately report to the Commission evidence that a promotional play instrument has been counterfeited, tampered with, or altered in any way which would affect the integrity, fairness, or reliability of the promotional play instrument.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission in a form and in accordance with a time frame specified by the Commission a quarterly report summarizing:

(1) Promotional play awarded for the period including:

(a) Total amount in promotional play awarded in noncashable credits; and

(b) Other forms of promotional play; and

(2) Promotional play redeemed by players for the period including:

(a) Total amount in promotional play redeemed in noncashable credits; and

(b) Other forms of promotional play redeemed.

E. A sports wagering licensee shall develop and include in the internal controls submitted to and approved by the Commission under Regulation .04 of this chapter procedures addressing:

(1) Methods utilized to:

(a) Issue promotional play; and

(b) Redeem promotional play; and

(2) A promotion play instrument including a requirement that it document:

(a) Name or trade name of the sports wagering licensee;

(b) Amount in noncashable credits;

(d) Locations where a promotional instrument may be redeemed and any restrictions applicable to redemption;

(e) If applicable, a bar code or magnetic strip which enables the promotional play system to identify the numeric information required by this section; and

(f) Notice to the player of the terms of expiration.

F. Limitation on Free Promotional Play.

(1) Through the first full fiscal year of a sports wagering licensee’s operations, a licensee’s proceeds exclude money given away by the licensee as free promotional play and used by bettors to make a sports wager.

(2) After the first full fiscal year of a sports wagering licensee’s operations, the amount of money given away as free promotional play in a fiscal year may not exceed a percentage of the licensee’s proceeds received in the prior fiscal year that equates to 20 percent of total sports wagering proceeds that the sports wagering licensee generated in the prior fiscal year.

(3) After the first fiscal year of sports wagering activity, the 20 percent cap specified under §F(2) of his regulation includes all revenues generated by casino sports wagering and gaming activities.

(4) An amount of money given away as free promotional play in a fiscal year exceeding the percentage defined in §F(2) of this regulation of the sports wagering licensee’s proceeds of the prior fiscal year shall be allocated as proceeds.

G. No later than 90 days after the end of the fiscal year, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission a written:

(1) Report of its use of free promotional play during the prior fiscal year; and

(2) Recommendation for any adjustment to the limitation on free promotional play established under §F(2) of this regulation.

H. For purposes of §§F and G of this regulation, “fiscal year” means the fiscal year of the sports wagering licensee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.40 Security of Funds and Data.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall comply with all applicable state and federal requirements for data security.

B. Unless a bettor provides documentable consent to the sports wagering licensee, the licensee may not share information that could be used to personally identify a bettor or their gaming habits with any third party other than the Commission, law enforcement with a warrant or subpoena, or a credit-reporting agency when determining whether an individual is credit-worthy.

C. Funds in a bettors user account shall be held either:

(1) In trust for the bettor in a segregated account; or

(2) In a special-purpose segregated account that is maintained and controlled by a properly constituted corporate entity that is not the sports wagering licensee and whose governing Commission includes one or more corporate directors who are independent of the sports wagering licensee and of any corporation related to or controlled by the sports wagering licensee.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall maintain a reserve in the form of cash, cash equivalents, an irrevocable letter of credit, surety bond set forth in COMAR 36.10.14, or a combination of these in an amount approved by the Commission and sufficient to pay all winnings and awards offered to a winning bettor as described in COMAR 36.10.14.06.

E. A sports wagering licensee shall implement and prominently publish the following on its platform:

(1) Policies that prevent unauthorized withdrawals from a bettors account by a sports wagering licensee or others;

(2) Notices that make clear that the funds in the segregated account do not belong to the sports wagering licensee and are not available to creditors other than the bettor whose funds are being held;

(3) Policies that prevent commingling of funds in the segregated account with other funds, including funds of the sports wagering licensee;

(4) Procedures for responding to and reporting on complaints by bettors that their accounts have been misallocated, compromised, or otherwise mishandled;

(5) Procedures that allow a bettor to request withdrawal of funds from their user account, whether such account is open or closed, including:

(a) The sports wagering licensee shall honor any bettors request to withdraw funds by the later of 5 days after receipt of the request or 5 days after submission of any tax reporting paperwork required by law;

(b) The sports wagering licensee may decline to honor the request for withdrawal of funds for a reasonable investigatory period if it provides notice of the nature of the investigation to the bettor it believes has engaged in either:

(i) Fraudulent conduct; or

(ii) Other conduct that would put the sports wagering licensee in violation of COMAR 36.10.18; and

(c) A request for withdrawal shall be considered honored if it is processed by the sports wagering licensee but delayed by a payment processor or the custodian of a segregated account; and

(6) Procedures that allow a bettor to permanently close a user account at any time, for any reason, and by any reasonable means, including on any platform the bettor uses to make deposits into a segregated account.

F. If winnings are awarded to a bettor with a closed account, the winnings shall be distributed by the sports wagering licensee within 7 days.

G. If an account is closed on the basis of the sports wagering licensee’s good faith belief, after investigation, that the bettor has engaged in fraud or has attempted to engage in behavior that would put the sports wagering licensee in violation of this chapter, these winnings may be withheld and redistributed in a manner that reflects the outcome that would have resulted had that bettor not participated.

H. If a bettors segregated account remains unclaimed for 3 years after the balances are payable or deliverable to the bettor, the sports wagering licensee shall presume the account to be abandoned and shall report and remit all segregated accounts presumed abandoned to the State Comptroller.

I. A sports wagering licensee shall prominently publish all contractual terms and conditions and rules of general applicability that affect a bettors segregated account.

J. Presentation of such terms, conditions, and rules at the time a bettor initially acquires a segregated account may not be deemed sufficient to satisfy the provisions of this subsection.

Cross References

36.10.14.06G(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.41 Consumer Protection.

A. Automated Teller Machines.

(1) Withdrawal Limits. Exclusive of transaction fees or surcharges, the maximum amount that a bettor may withdraw from a bank account by using an automated teller machine at the location is no more than $2,500 per sports wagering day.

(2) Temporary Cash Assistance Prohibited. An automated teller machine or online sports wagering platform may not accept an electronic benefit card, debit card, or similar instrument issued by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of accessing temporary cash assistance.

B. Promotional Offers. A sports wagering licensee shall, at least 2 days prior to implementing a promotion, submit terms and conditions of each promotion to the Commission and shall include, at a minimum, all of the following:

(1) A description of what is being offered as part of the promotion;

(2) The dates and times that the promotion is being conducted;

(3) The persons who are eligible to participate in the promotion;

(4) The required action to receive whatever is being offered as part of the promotion;

(5) The procedure to claim or redeem the promotional offer, if applicable;

(6) Registration procedures;

(7) Limitations on participation;

(8) Wagering requirements and limitations by type of game;

(9) The order in which funds are used for wagering;

(10) Eligible wagers;

(11) Any restrictions on the withdrawal of funds;

(12) Rules regarding cancellation;

(13) The statement If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.; and

(14) Any other information the Commission may require.

C. Promotional Offers — Responsibility of Licensee.

(1) A sports wagering licensee is responsible for the terms, conditions, and conduct of promotions it offers, and those that are offered on behalf of the licensee, directly or indirectly, by a sports wagering contractor or marketing affiliate vendor, including:

(a) Ensuring that the terms and conditions of all promotions are communicated to bettors by a link posted on the licensee’s home website, and on the home website or any website operated on behalf the licensee by a contractor or vendor;

(b) Stating the terms and conditions clearly and in plain language, and displaying them conspicuously so they are readily accessible and available for bettors’ review for the duration of the promotion;

(c) Providing a clear and conspicuous method for a bettor to cancel the bettor’s participation in a promotion that utilizes restricted sports wagering credits;

(d) When a bettor requests cancellation, informing the bettor of the amount of unrestricted funds that will be returned upon cancellation, and the value of restricted funds that will be removed from the bettor’s sports wagering account; and

(e) If a bettor elects to proceed with cancellation, returning unrestricted funds remaining in the bettor’s sports wagering account in accordance with the terms and conditions.

(2) A sports wagering licensee, directly or through a contractor or vendor on behalf of the licensee, may not:

(a) Offer or conduct a promotion which violates any federal, State or local law or regulation;

(b) When a bettor has met the terms of a promotion, cap or limit a bettor’s winnings earned while participating in the promotion;

(d) Advertise, market, promote, offer, or conduct sports wagering in a manner that may adversely impact the public or the integrity of sports wagering.

(3) If Agency staff determine that a sports wagering licensee’s promotion may or does adversely impact the public or the integrity of sports wagering, staff may direct the licensee to immediately cease some or all activities related to the promotion, and may take other enforcement action against a licensee, contractor, or vendor.

D. Sports Wagering Contracts.

(1) Defined Terms. In addition to the terms defined in State Government Article, §9-1E-01, Annotated Code of Maryland, and terms defined in this subtitle, in this section the following terms have the meanings indicated:

(a) “Agent of a regulated gaming entity” includes a marketing firm or other similar entity contracted to perform gaming-related services for a regulated gaming entity.

(b) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in Education Article, §10–101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(i) A mobile sports wagering licensee;

(ii) An online sports wagering operator; or

(iii) A sports wagering licensee.

(d) “Sports marketing entity” means a person that contracts with a sports wagering licensee or regulated entity to provide advertising or marketing services for the sports wagering operations of a regulated entity.

(2) Prohibitions.

(a) An institution of higher education may not enter into a contract with a regulated gaming entity or an agent of a regulated gaming entity if, under the terms of the contract, the institution of higher education receives a commission, a bonus, or any other incentive payment based on the success of securing student participation in sports wagering or online sports wagering.

(b) An institution of higher education may not enter into a contract with a sports marketing entity that enters into a contract with a regulated gaming entity or an agent of a regulated gaming entity if, under the terms of the contract, either the sports marketing entity or the institution of higher education receives a commission, a bonus, or any other incentive payment based on the success of securing student participation in sports wagering or online sports wagering.

(3) A regulated gaming entity may not enter into a contract described in §D (2) of this regulation.

(4) The prohibition described in §D (2) of this regulation do not preclude contract formation between an institution of higher education and:

(a) A regulated gaming entity;

(b) An agent of a regulated gaming entity; or

(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a contract formed in accordance with §D(4) of this regulation is subject to public inspection in accordance with the Maryland Public Information Act, General Provisions Article, §4-101, et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland.

(6) Mobile sports wagering licensees and online sports wagering operator licensees shall submit written notification to the Commission of any contract it has, or plans to enter into, with a public institution of higher education.

E. Signage.

(1) A sports wagering licensee shall clearly and conspicuously display the licensee’s branding.

(2) A Sports Wagering Facility Operator may not display its branding in a manner that provides greater prominence than the Sports Wagering Facility Licensee’s branding.

(3) A Sports Wagering Facility Licensee may not advertise in a manner that misleads the public.

(4) All signage shall be approved by the Agency.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.42 House Rules.

A sports wagering licensee shall ensure that its house rules are:

A. Conspicuously displayed in or immediately adjacent to its wagering location;

B. Posted on its website;

C. Included in the terms and conditions of use on its sports wagering platform; and

D. In hard copy, readily available to bettors.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.43 Predatory Marketing Prohibited.

Predatory marketing as defined in COMAR 36.10.01.02B(57) is prohibited.

Cross References

36.10.10.03B(4)

36.10.10.03B(5)

36.10.10.03B(6)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.44 Underage Wagering Prohibited.

Sports wagering by an individual younger than 21 years old is prohibited.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.13.45 Wind Down and Cessation of Operation.

A. Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meaning indicated:

(1) “Cease operations” or “cessation of operations” means the date and time after which a sports wagering licensee temporarily or permanently stops accepting wagers in Maryland.

(2) “Wind down” means the process before and after a cessation of operations by which a sports wagering licensee ends its sports wagering operations in Maryland.

B. A sports wagering licensee that intends to cease operations shall submit to the Commission notice of its intent to cease operations at least 7 days before its proposed cessation of operations.

C. No more than 5 business days after submitting notice of its intent to cease operations, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission a wind down plan that specifies how the licensee will:

(1) Announce to its bettors, vendors, and the public when it will cease operations and wind down, including timelines;

(2) In clear and conspicuous terms, explain to bettors their rights and remedies associated with the licensee’s cessation of operations and wind down;

(3) Distribute winnings to a bettor holding an unredeemed winning sports wagering ticket;

(4) Distribute winnings to a bettor holding a sports wagering ticket for sporting events with outcomes that have not yet been determined;

(5) Pay all amounts in a bettor’s sports wagering account to the bettor;

(6) Close a bettor’s account;

(7) Close its platform to further public access;

(8) Distribute funds representing unredeemed winning tickets to the Problem Gambling Fund 182 days after the wager outcome has been determined;

(9) Transfer funds from bettor accounts to the State Comptroller if funds cannot be paid to the account owner;

(10) Satisfy current and future financial and reporting obligations related to its sports wagering operations; and

(11) Ensure the Commission has all information necessary to access and use a letter of credit, bond, or similar assurance mechanism to satisfy financial obligations, if needed.

D. A sports wagering licensee’s submissions required under §B of this regulation shall include verbatim, the communications it proposes to use to notify bettors of rights and remedies associated with its cessation of operations and wind down.

E. The Commission may:

(1) Approve a sports wagering licensee’s wind down plan;

(2) Approve submissions required in the wind down plan;

(3) Require changes to a wind down plan; or

(4) Reject the wind down plan.

F. A sports wagering licensee may only notify a bettor after the Commission approves the wind down plan.

G. At the conclusion of the wind down, a sports wagering licensee shall submit a report to the Commission as notification that it has completed all actions necessary and is terminating all operations in the State.

H. Nothing in this regulation is intended to change a requirement or obligation imposed under another statute or regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.44 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06P amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 997)
Administrative History: Regulation .20F amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .29B amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .29D, E, F adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .34 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .34L adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R, 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .37 amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .40 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .40E amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .40B amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .41 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .41E adopted effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)
Administrative History: Regulation .45 adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: Education Article §§10-101 and 26-801; State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-33, 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.14 Sports Wagering Requirements and Limitations

COMAR 36.10.14.01 Authorized Wagers.

A. Definition. Unless context or the individual regulation dictates otherwise, for purposes of this regulation, “sports wagering licensee” includes:

(1) Sports wagering facility licensee;

(2) Mobile sports wagering licensee;

(3) Sports wagering facility operator licensee; and

(4) Online sports wagering operator licensee.

B. Type of Event.

(1) A sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission for approval the events and types of wagers it proposes offering to bettors prior to accepting a sports wagering bet.

(2) The Commission may authorize a sports wagering licensee to offer wagering on a sporting event as defined by State Government Article, §9-1E-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. Verifiable Outcome.

(1) In this section, “official league data” means statistics, results, outcomes, and other data relating to a sporting event obtained by a sports wagering licensee under an agreement with a governing entity or an entity expressly authorized by a governing entity for determining the outcome of a wager placed.

(2) A sports wagering licensee may use any Commission approved data source for determining the results of sports wagers.

D. Wager Limits. The maximum wager that may be accepted by any sports wagering licensee from a patron on any one sporting event shall be limited to $5,000,000.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, and 9-1E-17, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.14.02 Commission Approval of Specific Bet Types.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission for approval the events and types of wagers it proposes offering to bettors prior to accepting any sports wagering bets.

B. The Commission may permit a sports wagering licensee to offer wagering on any approved sporting event.

C. The Commission may permit a sports wagering licensee to offer any of the following types of wagers on the events contained in §B of this regulation:

(1) Exchange wagers;

(2) In-game wagers;

(3) Parlay wagers;

(4) Proposition wagers;

(5) Straight wagers;

(6) Pools; and

(7) Other types of wagers as approved by the Commission.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall make available to bettors a clear explanation of all types of wagers permitted by the Commission and events on which those wagers are permitted.

E. A sports wagering licensee may place a layoff wager with another sports wagering licensee or located in the State for the purpose of offsetting bettor wagers provided that:

(1) The sports wagering licensee placing the layoff wager discloses its identity to the sports wagering licensee receiving the layoff wager; and

(2) The receiving sports wagering licensee agrees to accept the layoff wager after receiving notification of the identity of the sports wagering licensee placing the layoff wager.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, and 9-1E-17, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.14.03 Prohibited Wagers.

A. Sports wagering activity may not involve:

(1) Wagering on a high school athletic event governed by the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association, Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association, or a similar sports governing entity;

(2) Except for an amateur athletic event specifically approved by the Commission, wagering on an amateur athletic event; or

(3) Any other wagering activity that is prohibited by the Commission.

B. A sports wagering licensee may not accept a wager that the licensee knew or should have known:

(1) Involves cheating;

(2) Was made by an athlete on an athletic event governed by the same governing entity under which the athlete competes;

(3) Was made by a person who holds a position of authority or influence over the participants in a sporting event or is professionally connected to an athletic event or governing entity, including a:

(a) Referee;

(b) Official;

(d) Manager;

(e) Handler;

(f) Trainer;

(g) Medical professional; or

(h) Person with access to non-public information about a sporting event that is overseen by the governing entity;

(4) Was made by an independent evaluator;

(5) Was made by a person who is placing a wager on behalf, or for the benefit, of a person that is prohibited from participating in sports wagering under applicable law or regulation; or

(6) Encourages or instructs a bettor to structure a wager to circumvent applicable law or regulation.

C. A sports wagering licensee may not:

(1) Unless it immediately issues a sports wagering ticket detailing the wager after accepting money to fund the wager, accept or hold cash or a cash equivalent to fund a wager that will be placed if a specified future contingency occurs;

(2) Accept a wager that is not authorized by the Commission; or

(3) Accept a wager on:

(a) Injuries;

(b) Penalties;

(d) Replay reviews; and

(e) Any other types or forms of wagering that are contrary to public policy or unfair to bettors.

D. A sports wagering licensee may not accept or facilitate a wager:

(1) On a sporting event not approved by the Commission under this regulation;

(2) From an excluded individual;

(3) From a person who is placing the wager in violation of applicable law or regulation; or

(4) From any employee of a sports wagering licensee or sports wagering operator, on the premises or platform of the employee's employer, that may not participate in sports wagering because the person:

(a) Is licensed by the Commission under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 9-1A or 9-1E, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Is an affiliate or agent of a sports wagering licensee or online sports wagering operator.

E. The prohibition under §D(4) of this regulation is not applicable to persons who are registered or certified as a vendor under COMAR 36.10.06.11.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, and 9-1E-17, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.14.04 Limits on Accepting Wagers.

A. A sports wagering platform shall be capable of allowing a registered bettor to establish the following responsible wagering limits:

(1) A deposit limit on a daily, weekly and monthly basis that specifies the maximum amount of money a registered bettor may deposit into their sports wagering account during a particular period of time;

(2) A limit on the amount wagered or money lost within a daily, weekly or monthly basis that:

(a) Renders the registered bettor unable to place an additional wager for the remainder of the time selected once the registered bettor reaches the loss limit; and

(b) Does not allow a wager placed prior to reaching the loss limit to be cancelled or refunded;

(3) A limit on the amount of money wagered within a daily, weekly or monthly basis that renders the registered bettor unable to place an additional wager for the remainder of the time selected once the registered bettor reaches the wager limit;

(4) A limit on the maximum amount of a single wager;

(5) A time-based limit that specifies the maximum amount of time, measured hourly from the registered bettor’s login to log off, in which a registered bettor may engage in sports wagering on a daily basis;

(6) A temporary suspension of sports wagering through the sports wagering account for the number of days selected by the registered bettor; and

(7) A mechanism by which a registered bettor may change the limits of §A(1)—(6) of this regulation.

B. Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, the registered bettor may not change wagering limits while a sports wagering account is suspended.

C. An increase to financial limits in §A of this regulation may not become effective until after the time period of the previous limit has expired.

D. A decrease to the chronological limits in §A of this regulation may not be effective later than the registered bettor’s next login.

E. A self-imposed limitation established by a bettor may not replace or override a more restrictive limitation imposed by a licensee or these regulations.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, and 9-1E-17, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.14.05 Funding Wagers.

A. A bettor’s sports wagering account may be funded by:

(1) A cash deposit made directly with a sports wagering licensee;

(2) A cash equivalent, personal check, or wire transfer made directly or mailed to the sports wagering licensee;

(3) A bettor’s debit card or prepaid card;

(4) A bettor’s deposit of a winning sports wagering ticket at a sports wagering facility approved by the Commission;

(5) A cash complimentary, promotional credit, or bonus credit;

(6) If there is documented notification to the bettor, an adjustment made by a sports wagering licensee following the resolution of a dispute; or

(7) Any other means as approved by the Commission.

B. ACH Transfer.

(1) If a sports wagering licensee has security measures and controls approved by the Commission to prevent and detect fraud, it may accept an ACH transfer to fund a wager.

(2) If a bettor has successfully deposited funds through an ACH transfer on a previous occasion with no outstanding chargebacks, a sports wagering licensee is not required to consider one failed ACH deposit attempt as fraudulent.

(3) If a sports wagering licensee suspects fraud after a bettor’s multiple failed ACH deposit attempts, the sports wagering licensee:

(a) May temporarily freeze or suspend the bettor’s account to investigate; and

(b) If the sports wagering licensee determines that fraud has been attempted or occurred, suspend the bettor’s account.

C. A sports wagering licensee may not:

(1) Extend credit to a bettor; or

(2) Allow the deposit of funds into a sports wagering account that are derived from the extension of credit by an affiliate or agent of the sports wagering licensee.

D. A bettor’s sports wagering account:

(1) May not have a negative account balance; and

(2) May not accept a wager if the account does not have funds sufficient to pay for the wager.

E. The sports wagering licensee shall update bettor account balances after each bet settles to reflect the funds available for any future wagers the bettor may choose to place.

F. Adjustment to a sports wagering account for an amount of $500 or under shall be periodically reviewed by supervisory personnel as set forth in the sports wagering licensee’s internal controls.

G. Supervisory personnel shall authorize an adjustment for an amount above $500 before the adjustment may be entered into the bettors’ account.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, and 9-1E-17, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.14.06 Reserve.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall maintain a reserve in cash, cash equivalents, irrevocable letter of credit, surety bond set forth in §F of this regulation, or a combination thereof in an amount approved by the Commission to cover the outstanding liability of the sports wagering licensee to bettors.

B. Except for funds held in the reserve account that exceed the licensee’s reserve requirement specified in §C of this regulation, a sports wagering licensee may not remove, release, or withdraw funds from its reserve without the written approval of the Commission..

C. The amount in the reserve shall be at least $500,000 and equal or exceed the aggregate sum of:

(1) The total amount of funds to cover the potential liability for all wagers accepted by the sports wagering licensee on sporting events with outcomes that have not been determined; and

(2) Money owed but unpaid by the sports wagering licensee to bettors on winning wagers.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall ensure that the reserve is held:

(1) By a financial institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and licensed to transact business in the State; or

(2) For sports wagering facility licensee, in cash held on facility premises.

E. A sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Calculate its reserve requirements each day; and

(2) If the sports wagering licensee determines its reserve is insufficient to cover the requirement of this regulation, notify the Commission in writing:

(a) Within 24 hours of the deficiency; and

(b) The steps to be taken to remedy the deficiency.

F. A sports wagering licensee may satisfy the reserve requirements in this regulation if the licensee adds sufficient funds to cover the calculated requirement prior to the end of the following business day.

G. Surety Bonds.

(1) The sports wagering licensee may obtain a single surety bond or multiple bonds to be used as a cash reserve to pay the current outstanding liability of all winnings and awards offered to a winning bettor as set forth in this regulation and COMAR 36.10.13.40.

(2) A surety bond shall:

(a) Be in a form approved by the Agency and:

(i) Identify the sports wagering licensee or applicant as the principal of the surety bond;

(ii) Indicate what license type and class the sports wagering licensee or applicant offers or intends to offer in the State of Maryland;

(iii) Provide that the surety bond is protected against claims by creditors of the principal, including the patrons for whose benefit and protection the reserve account is established;

(iv) Allow the Director of the Agency or the Director’s designee to make demand upon the surety for the payment of valid winning amounts not paid by the principal;

(v) Require the sports wagering licensee to provide an updated listing of winning wagers that form the basis of the reserve to the Agency within 72 hours;

(vi) Include a statement that within 24 hours of receiving the updated listing of winning wagers that form the basis of the reserve that the Agency will commence review of the list of outstanding patron accounts;

(vii) Include a statement that within 10 business days of the demand made by the Director or the Director’s designee the processing of the payment will commence;

(viii) Include a statement that within 60 days of the demand made by the Director or the Director’s designee issuance of the payment shall occur; and

(ix) Include a statement that if the surety provides written notice of withdrawal, the withdrawal is not effective until 60 days have elapsed after receipt of the notice.

(b) Be by and between the sports wagering licensee or applicant and the surety company;

(d) Specify that it guarantees the portion of the sports wagering licensee’s reserve that is not covered by a cash reserve; and

(e) Specify that the surety bond is valid for at least the 5-year license term.

(3) The sports wagering licensee or applicant shall provide the original surety bond to the Agency.

(4) Agency staff may not issue a sports wagering license unless the applicant or awardee has provided Agency staff with a copy of any surety bond that comprises any portion of the reserve the sports wagering licensee is required to hold.

Cross References

36.10.13.40D

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, and 9-1E-17, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.14.07 Complaint by an Interested Party.

A. Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated:

(1) “Interested party” means:

(a) A sports wagering licensee;

(b) A professional sports team, or its:

(i) League;

(ii) Association; or

(iii) Governing entity; or

(2) “Public hearing” means the portion of a Commission meeting during which the Commission will consider an interested party’s complaint about a matter described in State Government, §9-1E-11(e)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Complaint.

(1) An interested party may submit a complaint to the Commission requesting the Commission to prohibit a:

(a) Type or form of sports wagering; or

(b) Category of individuals wagering on a sporting event.

(2) Time for Submission.

(a) The complaint shall be submitted at least 15 days before commencement of the wagering activity that is the subject of the complaint.

(b) Except for recurring events, the Commission shall immediately dismiss, and may not consider, a complaint that is submitted less than 15 days before commencement of the wagering activity that is the subject of the complaint.

(3) The complaint shall be in writing, and specifically describe the type, form, or category of wager, including:

(a) A description of the sporting event for which the wager is offered, including:

(i) Date;

(ii) Time;

(iii) Place; and

(iv) Participants in the sporting event;

(b) The name and contact information for the licensee or person offering the wager;

(i) Is contrary to public policy;

(ii) Is unfair to consumers;

(iii) Affects the integrity of a particular sport; or

(iv) Affects the integrity of the sports wagering industry; and

(d) Any other information the Commission requires.

C. Review of Complaint.

(1) Commission staff shall review the complaint for compliance with §B of this regulation.

(2) Missing Information.

(a) Commission staff shall notify the complainant if the complaint is missing information required in §B of this regulation, or if additional information is required to review the complaint.

(b) The complainant shall provide Commission staff with any missing or required information within 5 days of the notice in §C(2)(a) of this regulation.

D. Commission staff shall dismiss the complaint if:

(1) The complainant fails to timely provide information as required in §C of this regulation;

(2) The person that is allegedly conducting the wagering activity that is the subject of the complaint is not a licensee;

(3) The wagering activity is a prohibited wager under COMAR 36.10.14; or

(4) The wagering activity occurs before the next scheduled Commission meeting.

E. Public Hearing.

(1) The portion of the Commission meeting pertaining to the agenda item of the complaint shall be conducted as part of a Commission open meeting under COMAR 36.01.02.03.

(2) A public hearing on the complaint of an interested party is not a hearing under COMAR 36.01.02.06.

(3) If the complaint has not been dismissed under §C of this regulation, Commission staff:

(a) Shall place the complaint on the agenda item of the next Commission meeting and post notice of the meeting in the ordinary course of business;

(b) Shall attempt to contact the complainant and the licensee or person offering the wager of the meeting; and

(4) An individual who wishes to speak during the portion of the Commission meeting pertaining to the agenda item of the complaint:

(a) Is encouraged to contact the Commission staff who notified the individual of the meeting to advise, in advance of the meeting, whether they plan to attend; and

(b) Is limited to the time limit established by the Chair.

(5) If the Commission meeting will be held virtually:

(a) The individual shall contact the Commission staff who notified the individual of the meeting to advise, in advance of the meeting, the telephone number, or other means acceptable to the Commission, by which they will join the virtual meeting; and

(b) An individual who has not contacted Commission staff as required in §E(5)(a) of this regulation may not participate in the meeting.

(6) During discussion of the agenda item pertaining to the complaint, the Commission shall:

(a) Receive a report from Commission staff;

(b) Hear the views if interested parties, or individuals who have arranged to join the meeting under §E(5)(a) of this regulation; and

(7) If good cause is shown, the Commission shall notify the complainant and licensee of the decision and take appropriate action.

(8) If good cause is not shown, the Commission shall notify the complainant and licensee of the decision.

F. The Commission’s decision on a complaint under this regulation does not give rise to an appeal right under State Government Article, Title 10, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .01C amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .06F adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, and 9-1E-17, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.15 Sports Wagering Licensee Facility Standards

COMAR 36.10.15.01 Applicability.

This chapter applies only to sports wagering facilities.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.15.02 Hours of Operation.

A facility may operate during the hours approved by the Commission.

Cross References

36.10.13.26B

36.10.13.27C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.15.03 Facility Design Standards.

The awardee of a Class A or Class B license shall, at its own expense, construct its facility in accordance with requirements established by the Commission, including:

A. For any sports wagering licensee that does not currently hold a video lottery facility operator’s license, at least 100 square feet of office space or an amount approved by Agency staff that is available for use by the Agency staff and equipped with:

(1) Partitioned workspace, telephones, all-in-one printer, and office supplies sufficient to meet the Commission staffs operational needs;

(2) A secure high-speed wireless internet connection; and

(3) Computer terminals permitting read only access by authorized Commission staff to any sports wagering platform, promotional play system, point of sale system, or surveillance system used by the sports wagering licensee;

B. A surveillance system approved in writing by [the Commission] Agency staff that:

(1) Is configured to provide surveillance of all sports wagering related activities within the facility in accordance with standards established by the Commission or Agency staff;

(2) Is enabled with digital video recording capabilities in accordance with standards established by the Commission; and

(3) Provides Agency staff with timely and unfettered access to its surveillance system;

C. An alarm system connected to all emergency exits from the facility which:

(1) Produces a distinguishable warning sound that is discernible in the vicinity of an exit when the emergency door is opened; and

(2) Requires deactivation and reset by means of a key or alternative locking mechanism maintained and controlled by the security department;

D. Any signage required by Agency staff;

E. Communication systems capable of effecting timely communication between the facility and the Commission, law enforcement exercising proper jurisdiction over the facility, and emergency first responders; and

F. Any other equipment or design feature required by the Commission or Agency staff.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.15.04 Sports Wagering Facility Plan.

A. This regulation is only applicable to the awardee of a sports wagering facility license.

B. At least 60 days before sports wagering operations are to commence, a licensee shall submit a floor plan depicting its facility and all restricted areas to Agency staff for review and written approval.

C. An awardee may not commence operations until its facility plan is approved in writing by Agency staff.

D. A facility plan that an awardee or licensee submits to Agency staff shall:

(1) Be drawn to 1/8-inch scale, unless another scale is approved by Agency staff;

(2) Depict the facility with a notation as to:

(a) Total square feet;

(b) Perimeter of the facility;

(d) Each security department zone, including a notation as to whether it is a fixed or roving post;

(3) Depict any restricted areas within the facility with a notation identifying:

(a) Cashiers cage, any satellite cashiers cage, and ancillary offices, inclusive of each cashiers cage window location and location number;

(b) Count rooms and any trolley storage areas;

(d) Surveillance equipment room;

(e) Vault and armored car bay facilities, if applicable; and

(f) Any area designated as restricted by the awardee or licensee in its approved internal controls;

(4) Depict each surveillance camera with a notation as to camera type and location number;

(5) Depict each automated teller machine installed; and

(6) Any other equipment or design feature required by Agency staff.

E. If a facility includes an outdoor area, in addition to the requirements of §D of this regulation, a licensee shall submit to Agency staff a facility plan that includes:

(1) The amenities that the licensee intends to offer in the outdoor area;

(2) An affidavit from the licensees chief executive officer attesting that the outdoor area and its intended use meet all applicable local and State requirements; and

(3) A plan for bettor and equipment safety during inclement weather.

F. A licensee may not implement any change to its approved wagering facility plan without the prior written approval of Agency staff.

Cross References

36.10.13.34E(2)(a)(ii)

36.10.13.34H(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.04 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.16 Wagering Using Online, Web-based, or Mobile Applications

COMAR 36.10.16.01 General.

Unless context or the individual regulation dictates otherwise, for purposes of this regulation, “sports wagering licensee” includes:

A. Mobile sports wagering licensee; and

B. Online sports wagering operator licensee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.16.02 One Website.

A mobile sports wagering licensee may utilize only one individually branded website and an accompanying application to accept and pay sports wagers.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.16.03 Geolocation Requirements.

A sports wagering licensee and its agents, contractors, and vendors shall ensure that all of its sports wagers are initiated, received, and completed within the State and that only intermediate routing of a sports wager occurs outside the State.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.16.04 Periodic Review of Systems.

A sports wagering licensee and its agents, contractors, and vendors shall periodically review their geolocation technology systems to ensure compliance with this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.16.05 Age Verification.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall provide for age verification measures to block access to and prevent sports wagers by an individual younger than 21 years old.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall provide for identity verification through secure online databases.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.16.06 Security Mechanisms.

A sports wagering licensee shall have security mechanisms that ensure the confidentiality of personally identifiable information except as otherwise required by law or authorized by this subtitle.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.17 Sports Wagering Equipment

COMAR 36.10.17.01 Registration.

A. The Commission shall maintain a register of the serial number of all kiosks used for sports wagering in the State.

B. If a sports wagering facility has multiple sports wagering kiosks, the facility shall ensure that each kiosk is individually identifiable by surveillance.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.17.02 Testing.

The Commission shall require that sports wagering equipment be tested by an independent certified testing laboratory:

A. For accuracy;

B. To ensure that the sports wagering equipment is in compliance with all statutes, regulations and Commission directives applicable to such equipment; and

C. For any other function that the Commission determines may be necessary to validate the functionality and performance of the sports wagering equipment.

Cross References

36.10.13.23B

36.10.13.24B

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.17.03 Request for Authorization.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall obtain prior written Commission authorization before:

(1) Placing sports wagering equipment into operation;

(2) Relocating sports wagering equipment within the facility;

(3) Changing a configuration;

(4) Performing a substantial replacement of parts;

(5) Implementing any variation, composite, or new feature of sports wagering equipment; or

(6) Performing any other action that materially alters or interrupts the operation of the sports wagering equipment.

B. Before the Commission may authorize an action described in §A of this regulation, a sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission written notice of the request that includes:

(1) Description of proposed action;

(2) Location of proposed action;

(3) Start and end dates and times of the proposed action; and

(4) Any other information requested by the Commission.

C. Notice of Changes. A sports wagering licensee shall promptly provide the Commission with written notice of any changes to the information already submitted under §A or B of this regulation.

D. In response to a request for authorization, the Commission may:

(1) Impose additional requirements on the sports wagering licensee before authorizing the request;

(2) Deny the request; or

(3) Approve the request.

E. Notice of Inaction. A sports wagering licensee shall provide written notice to the Commission if the action is not completed as approved by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.17.04 Change Management.

Sports wagering licensees shall adhere to a Change Management Plan issued by the Commission.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.10.18 Sports Wagering Technical Standards

COMAR 36.10.18.01 General.

Unless context or the individual regulation dictates otherwise, for purposes of COMAR 36.10.18, “sports wagering licensee” includes:

A. Mobile sports wagering licensee;

B. Online sports wagering operator licensee;

C. Sports wagering facility licensee; and

D. Sports wagering facility operator licensee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E, F, G adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05N amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .05F amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.18.02 Definition.

In this chapter, “past posting” means a wager that was made after the result of an event is accepted or after the selected participant has gained a material advantage.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E, F, G adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05N amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .05F amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.18.03 Sports Wagering Platform Requirements.

A. All sports wagers shall be initiated, received, and otherwise made within the State unless otherwise licensed by federal law.

B. A sports wagering licensee or applicant shall submit its sports wagering platform and sports wagering equipment to an independent certified testing laboratory prior to their use for sports wagering.

C. Sports wagering platform documentation shall include:

(1) A complete, comprehensive, technically accurate description and explanation of the sports wagering platform;

(2) A detailed operating procedures of the sports wagering platform; and

(3) A description of the risk management framework, including:

(a) User access controls for all sports wagering licensee personnel;

(b) Information regarding segregation of duties;

(d) Information regarding identifying and reporting fraud and suspicious activity;

(e) Information regarding technical safeguards that protect the sports wagering platform from unauthorized access and loss of data;

(f) Controls to ensure compliance with all statutory and other legal requirements;

(g) A description of AML compliance standards;

(h) A description of all software applications that comprise the sports wagering platform;

(i) A description of wagers available to be offered by the sports wagering platform;

(j) A description of all third-party systems proposed for utilization;

(k) A description of the method proposed by the sports wagering licensee to prevent cheating; and

(l) Any other information imposed by the Commission.

D. Upon request, a sports wagering licensee shall promptly provide the Commission with relevant reports and documentation that shall include, at a minimum:

(1) Complete, comprehensive, technically accurate description and explanation of the sports wagering platform;

(2) The ability to query or sort wagering data; and

(3) The ability to export wagering data.

E. A sports wagering licensee or a supplier providing a licensee’s sports wagering platform shall maintain all transactional wagering data for a period of 5 years.

F. The house rules that apply to wagers placed on a sports wagering platform shall be readily available to a bettor.

G. For each wager, a sports wagering platform shall be capable of recording the:

(1) Description and alphanumeric identifier of the sporting event;

(2) Wager selection;

(3) Type of wager;

(4) Amount of wager;

(5) Date and time of the wager;

(6) Unique wager identifiers;

(7) Bettor identification number;

(8) Current wager status;

(9) Relevant location information;

(10) Results of the wager;

(11) Amount won; and

(12) Date and time the winning wager was paid to the bettor.

H. A sports wagering platform that offers wagering shall be capable of:

(1) Accurately and timely updating of odds for wagers;

(2) Notifying a bettor of any change in odds that is not beneficial to the bettor while the wager is selected but before it is placed;

(3) Allowing bettors to confirm the wager after notification of the odds change; and

(4) Freezing or suspending the offering of wagers when necessary.

I. A sports wagering platform shall be capable of:

(1) Creating a wager;

(2) Settling a wager;

(3) Voiding a wager;

(4) Cancelling a wager; and

(5) Preventing the acceptance of a wager on a prohibited sporting event.

J. If a wager is voided or cancelled, a sports wagering platform shall indicate that:

(1) The transaction was voided or cancelled;

(2) The transaction was rendered nonredeemable;

(3) An entry in the system was made indicating the wager was voided or cancelled; and

(4) Subject to COMAR 36.10.13.07, the transaction is clearly noted in a permanent record.

K. Unless approved in advance by the Commission, a sports wagering licensee or an online sports wagering operator may not alter the odds or any other material aspect of the transaction after accepting a wager.

L. A sports wagering platform shall prevent:

(1) The electronic modification of data to facilitate cheating;

(2) The past posting of wagers; and

(3) The voiding and cancellation of wagers after the outcome of an event is known.

M. If a bettor has a pending wager and the bettor subsequently self-excludes:

(1) The wager may settle; and

(2) The funds and account balance shall be returned to the bettor in accordance with the sports wagering licensee’s internal control standards.

N. Software Validation.

(1) At least once every 24 hours and on demand, a sports wagering platform shall perform a software validation on all critical control program components contained on the system to ensure that:

(a) There have been no unauthorized modifications; and

(b) The software is authentic.

(2) The software validation process shall employ a hash algorithm which produces a message digest of at least 128 bits and includes all critical control program components which may affect wagering operations, including but not limited to:

(a) Executables;

(b) Libraries;

(d) Operating system files;

(e) Components that control required system reporting; and

(f) Database elements that affect system operations.

(3) In the event of a software validation failure, the sports wagering platform shall have the capability to detect if any system component is determined to be invalid.

O. The sports wagering licensee shall notify the Commission within 12 hours of a validation failure.

P. A sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Record all validation attempts by the sports wagering platform; and

(2) Maintain the recorded attempts for a period of 180 days.

Q. Data Feeds.

(1) A sports wagering platform shall have controls in place to review the accuracy and timeliness of any data feeds used to offer or settle wagers.

(2) If an incident or error occurs that results in a loss of communication with the data feeds used to offer or redeem wagers, the sports wagering licensee shall record the error in a log capturing:

(a) The date and time of the error;

(b) The nature of the error; and

(3) The sports wagering licensee shall maintain the information required by §Q(2) for a minimum period of 2 years.

R. A sports wagering licensee that provides a sports wagering platform shall grant the Commission read only access to the platform in the manner required by the Commission.

S. In a format required by the Commission, a sports wagering platform shall provide a process for the Commission to query and export all sports wagering platform data.

T. The Commission may require additional system specifications.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E, F, G adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05N amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .05F amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.18.04 Geolocation Systems.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall keep its geolocation system up to date by integrating current solutions in real time that can detect the use of:

(1) Remote desktop software;

(2) Rootkits;

(3) Virtualization; and

(4) Any other programs identified by the Commission as having the ability to circumvent geolocation measures.

B. The sports wagering licensee shall continually review the integrity of the geolocation system to ensure that the system detects and mitigates existing and emerging location fraud risks.

C. A sports wagering platform shall utilize a geolocation system to:

(1) Reasonably detect the physical location of an individual attempting to access the sports wagering platform and place a sports wager; and

(2) Monitor and block attempts to place an online sports wager when an individual is not within the State.

D. The geolocation system required by §C of this regulation shall:

(1) Ensure that a bettor:

(a) Is located within the State when placing a sports wager; and

(b) Can dynamically monitor the bettors location; and

(2) Block unauthorized attempts to place a sports wager when an individual is not within the State.

E. A sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Prior to commencing operations, and annually thereafter, ensure:

(a) Its geolocation system is tested by a Commission approved testing laboratory; and

(b) A report on the annual testing is submitted to the Commission no later than 120 days after the end of the licensee’s fiscal year;

(2) Ensure that testing of the geolocation system includes:

(a) Attempts to place wagers at locations from outside of the State from multiple locations within varying distances from the State border;

(b) Attempts to place wagers at locations within the State from multiple locations within varying distances from the State border; and

(3) For all geolocation testing, ensure that the frequency of geolocation check is documented and tested;

(4) Ensure that testing confirms that a geolocation check occurs immediately upon a change of IP address;

(5) Ensure that testing includes static and mobile connections; and

(6) Ensure that testing is completed on all device types using the most prevalent versions available.

F. A sports wagering licensee shall grant the Commission read only access to its geolocation system as required by the Commission.

G. In addition to the requirements in this regulation, the Commission may require a sports wagering licensee to implement other geolocation features.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E, F, G adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05N amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .05F amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.18.05 Bettor Accounts.

A. Only a registered bettor may place an online wager.

B. The sports wagering licensee shall record and maintain the information necessary to initiate a bettor account for a period of 5 years.

C. The information recorded and maintained under §B of this regulation shall include:

(1) Bettors legal name;

(2) Bettors date of birth;

(3) Bettors residential address and mailing address if different;

(4) Bettors phone number;

(5) Bettors active email address;

(6) Bettors social security number or equivalent as approved by the Commission;

(7) Verification that the bettor is permitted to place a wager;

(8) Sources of identification authentication, which may include:

(a) Type and identification number of any government-issued credentials provided; or

(b) Other methodology for remote, multi-source authentication including third-party and governmental databases, as approved by the Commission; and

(9) Any other information required by the Commission.

D. A sports wagering licensee shall record:

(1) A bettors acceptance of the sports wagering licensees:

(a) Sports wagering terms and conditions; and

(b) Privacy policy; and

(2) The bettors acknowledgment that:

(a) The bettor has provided the sports wagering licensee accurate information; and

(b) The bettor is prohibited from allowing any other person to access or use the bettors bettor account.

E. Verification of Transactions on a Bettor Account.

(1) For each deposit or withdrawal on a bettor account, a sports wagering licensee shall determine if the information provided by the bettor:

(a) Is inconsistent with the funding information previously provided by the bettor;

(b) Fails to verify the identity of the bettor; or

(2) Within 24 hours after a condition set forth in §E(1) occurs, the sports wagering licensee shall require the submission of additional information from the bettor that:

(a) Verifies the bettors:

(i) Identity; or

(ii) Fund deposit or withdrawal information; or

(b) Remedies the violation of the sports wagering licensees terms and conditions.

(3) If the information provided by the bettor pursuant to §E(2) of this regulation does not provide the proper verification or remedy the violation, the sports wagering licensee shall:

(a) Immediately suspend the bettor account;

(b) Prohibit the bettor from placing any wagers;

(c) Submit any winnings attributable to the bettor to the Commission for distribution to the States Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund;

(d) Refund the balance of deposits made to the account to the source of such deposit or by issuance of a check; and

(e) Deactivate the account.

F. Creation of a Bettor Account.

(1) A sports wagering licensee shall notify the bettor of the creation of the bettor account by email, text message, or first-class mail.

(2) When a bettor account is created, the bettor or sports wagering licensee shall establish a unique username and password for the bettor authorized to use the bettor account that prevents unauthorized access to the bettor account by an individual other than the bettor.

(3) A sports wagering licensee shall implement a required multi-factor authentication process for all bettor accounts.

(4) A sports wagering licensee may use a multi-factor authentication process that uses a:

(a) One-time password or code sent to a device or account that is confirmed to be owned by the owner of the bettor account;

(b) Software token generated from an authentication application;

(d) Different method approved by the Commission.

(5) The bettor must successfully complete a multi-factor authentication at account creation before the bettor may access their account and for each new device used to login to the account.

(6) The bettor must repeat multi-factor authentication at least every 14 days for each device.

G. A bettor may have only one bettor account for each sports wagering licensee.

H. A bettor account may be funded using:

(1) A debit card;

(2) A credit card subject to COMAR 36.10.13.28;

(3) An electronic bank transfer, including a transfer through third parties;

(4) An online or mobile payment system that supports online money transfers;

(5) Winnings or payouts;

(6) Bonuses and promotions;

(7) Reloadable prepaid card, which has been verified as being issued to the bettor and is non-transferable; and

(8) Any other means approved by the Commission.

I. Funds may be withdrawn from a bettor account through:

(1) Cash;

(2) Wagers;

(3) A cashiers check, wire transfer, or money order by the sports wagering licensee made payable to the bettor that is:

(a) Issued directly to the bettor; or

(b) Delivered to the bettors address on file with the sports wagering licensee;

(4) Credits to the bettors debit card;

(5) Electronic bank transfers, including transfers through third parties;

(6) Online or mobile payment systems that support online money transfers;

(7) Reloadable prepaid card that:

(a) Has been verified as being issued to the bettor; and

(b) Is non-transferable; or

(8) Any other means approved by the Commission.

J. Within 7 days of a bettor request for withdrawal of funds, the sports wagering licensee shall complete the withdrawal unless there is a pending:

(1) Unresolved bettor dispute; or

(2) Investigation prompted by a bettor dispute or the Commission.

K. Funds for withdrawal may be withheld from withdrawal until:

(1) The funding transaction clears; or

(2) The chargeback period ends.

L. All adjustments to a bettor account for:

(1) Individual amounts of $500 or less shall be periodically reviewed by the sports wagering licensee consistent with the sports wagering licensees internal control standards; and

(2) Individual amounts of more than $500 shall be authorized by the sports wagering licensees management before being entered.

M. A sports wagering licensee may not allow the transfer of funds or credits from or to another bettor account.

N. Except for the placement or settlement of a wager, unless the bettor has opted to not receive such notifications, the sports wagering licensee shall confirm each transaction on a bettor account by:

(1) Email;

(2) Text message; or

(3) Other means:

(a) Agreed upon by the bettor and sports wagering licensee; and

(b) Approved by the Commission.

O. Account Statements.

(1) A sports wagering licensee shall provide an account statement upon demand by the bettor.

(2) An account statement shall include detailed account activity for at least 6 months preceding the 24-hour period before the request.

(3) A sports wagering licensee shall be capable of providing a summary statement of all bettor activity during the previous 24 months if requested.

P. If a sports wagering licensee knows or has reason to know that a bettors identification or bettor account has been compromised, a sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Suspend wagers from being made; and

(2) Immediately re-verify a bettors identification.

Q. A sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Offer an easily accessible method for a bettor to close the bettors account; and

(2) Refund the balance remaining in a bettors account:

(a) Pursuant to the sports wagering licensees internal control standards; and

(b) No later than 7 days after receiving notice from the bettor of the intent to close the bettors account.

R. A sports wagering platform shall employ a mechanism that can detect and prevent any bettor-initiated activity that would result in a negative balance of a bettor account.

S. A sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Lock a bettors account after 3 failed log-in attempts; and

(2) Require multi-factor authentication to recover or reset a password or username after being locked.

T. A sports wagering licensee shall suspend a bettor account if:

(1) The bettor requests a suspension for a period not less than 24 hours as a self-limiting measure;

(2) Required by the Commission;

(3) The sports wagering licensee knows or has reason to know that the bettor may be a prohibited individual; or

(4) The sports wagering licensee knows or has reason to know of:

(a) Illegal activity related to the account;

(b) A negative account balance; or

U. When a sports wagering account is suspended, the bettor shall be prevented from:

(1) Wagering;

(2) Depositing funds, unless the reason for the deposit is to clear a negative balance that resulted in the suspension;

(3) Withdrawing funds if there is a pending unresolved bettor dispute or investigation prompted by a bettor dispute or the Commission;

(4) Making changes to the bettor account; or

(5) Removing the bettor account from the sports wagering platform.

V. A bettor account suspended for a reason stated in §T of this regulation may be restored:

(1) Upon expiration of the time period established by the bettor;

(2) When the sports wagering licensee has determined that the Commission has granted permission for the restoration;

(3) When the licensee has determined that the bettor is not a prohibited or excluded individual; or

(4) When the sports wagering licensee has determined that:

(a) No illegal activity related to the account occurred;

(b) There is no longer a negative account balance; or

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E, F, G adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05N amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .05F amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.10.18.06 Information Security.

A. A sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Implement, maintain, regularly review and revise, and comply with a comprehensive information security system that reasonably protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of a bettor’s personally identifiable information; and

(2) Ensure that the security system set forth in §A(1) of this regulation includes administrative, technical, and physical safeguards which:

(a) Are appropriate to the size, complexity, nature, and scope of the operations; and

(b) Protect the personal information owned, licensed, maintained, handled, or otherwise in the possession of the sports wagering licensee.

B. A sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Within 90 days of commencing operations, and annually thereafter, conduct a vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and operational security control review against ISO 27001 standard, or other similar standards such as CIS or NIST CSF;

(2) Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of the sports wagering platform at multiple layers, including:

(a) Internal and external network;

(b) Mobile and web application;

(d) Firewall;

(e) If applicable, wireless; and

(f) Any additional security testing that the Commission requires;

(3) Ensure that a Commission approved third party described in Regulation .02B of this chapter conducts the testing required in §B(1) and (2) of this regulation;

(4) Ensure that the annual reporting requirement required in §B(1)—(3) of this regulation is submitted to the Commission no later than 120 days after the end of the licensee’s fiscal year;

(5) Perform internal quarterly vulnerability scans; and

(6) Submit to the Commission documentation of the scan results and the actions taken to resolve identified vulnerabilities.

C. A sports wagering licensee shall submit to the Commission the assessment report issued by the third party and the licensee’s report.

D. The combined reports in §C of this regulation shall:

(1) Provide details for all vulnerabilities identified;

(2) Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the sports wagering licensee’s information technology security controls and system configurations; and

(3) Provide recommendations for eliminating each material weakness or significant deficiency identified.

E. A sports wagering licensee shall evaluate all identified vulnerabilities for potential adverse effect on security and integrity and:

(1) Remediate the vulnerability no later than 90 days following the earlier of vulnerability’s identification or public disclosure; or

(2) Document why remediation action is unnecessary or unsuitable.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Administrative History: Regulation .04E, F, G adopted effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md. R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .05N amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .05F amended effective July 7, 2025 (52:13 Md, R. 657)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.11.01 General Provisions

COMAR 36.11.01.01 Scope.

A. This subtitle applies to the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC), and governs its evaluation of applications submitted to it for the award of competitive:

(1) Class B-1 and B-2 sports wagering facility licenses; and

(2) Mobile sports wagering licenses.

B. SWARC may not award a license unless the Commission has found the applicant qualified for a sports wagering license.

C. After SWARC awards a license, the Commission is responsible for all matters relating to the issuance of the license and regulation of sports wagering operations.

D. The requirements for a license award by SWARC in this subtitle are in addition to, and do not supplant, the requirements in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, or COMAR 36.10.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.02 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.01.02 Definitions.

A. In addition to the terms defined in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 36.01, 36.03, 36.04, and 36.10, which have the same meanings in this subtitle, the terms in §C of this regulation have the meanings indicated.

B. If a term identified in §A of this regulation is defined differently in this subtitle, the definitions in this subtitle apply.

C. Terms Defined.

(1) “Applicant” means a person who, as required under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, submits to SWARC a SWARC application for a competitive license.

(2) “Award” or “license award” means the act of SWARC approving the SWARC application of an applicant that meets the requirements for licensure under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, for a competitive license, after which the Commission may issue the license that is necessary for the applicant to commence sports wagering operations.

(3) “Awardee” means a qualified applicant to which SWARC has awarded a license.

(4) “Commission” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and, unless context dictates otherwise, includes Commission staff.

(5) “Commission application” means the application an applicant submits to the Commission to be considered for:

(a) Qualification for a license to be awarded by SWARC; and

(b) After SWARC awards a license, issuance of a license.

(6) “Competitive license” means a sports wagering license that is not a sports wagering license described in State Government Article, §9-1E-15(f)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, and is a:

(a) Class B-1 or B-2 sports wagering facility license; or

(b) Mobile sports wagering license.

(7) “eLicensing Portal” or “Portal” means the Commission’s electronic system by which gaming and sports wagering license applications are submitted to the Commission, and which:

(a) May be used by a prospective applicant, before submitting its SWARC application and nonrefundable SWARC application fee, to begin completing information and uploading documentation an applicant is required to submit to the Commission in addition to its SWARC application;

(b) Shall be used by an applicant to submit its Commission application; and

(8) “License” means a competitive license that SWARC awards to an applicant.

(9) “Person” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(10) Personal Net Worth.

(a) “Personal net worth” means the net value of the assets held by an individual, including the individual’s share of assets held jointly or as community property with the individual’s spouse, after total liabilities are deducted.

(b) “Personal net worth” does not include:

(i) The individual’s ownership interest in the applicant;

(ii) The individual’s equity in the individual’s primary place of residence;

(iii) Any mortgage or loan secured by the individual’s primary place of residence as a liability; or

(iv) The cash value of any qualified retirement savings plans or individual retirement accounts.

(11) “Sports wagering law” means the law codified at State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 36.10, and this subtitle, by which sports wagering is regulated in the State.

(12) “Submit” means to deliver any document requested by SWARC or the Commission to SWARC or the Commission, as applicable:

(a) To the address and in the manner specified by SWARC or the Commission that ensures its receipt by SWARC or the Commission, as applicable; and

(b) Which is considered delivered only upon actual receipt by SWARC or the Commission, as applicable.

(13) “SWARC”:

(a) Means the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission established by State Government Article, §9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) Unless context dictates otherwise, includes staff to SWARC as provided in State Government Article, §9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(14) “SWARC application”:

(a) Means the forms, information, and documentation that an applicant is required to submit to SWARC to be considered for the award of a competitive license; and

(b) Does not mean any form, information, or documentation that a prospective applicant completes in, or uploads to, the eLicensing Portal.

(15) “SWARC application fee” means the nonrefundable application fee specified in State Government Article, §9-1E-06(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, that is:

(a) $250,000 for a Class B-1 facility license;

(b) $50,000 for a Class B-2 facility license; and

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.02 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

36.11.02 All Applicants and Awardees

COMAR 36.11.02.01 Scope.

A. All applicants shall comply with the requirements set forth in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle, to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, their eligibility for a license award and that the award is in the public interest.

B. For the term of any initial and renewed license, an awardee:

(1) Shall comply with the contents of its SWARC application; and

(2) Shall bear the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, its continued qualifications for a license award.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.02 General.

A. This chapter includes requirements for all SWARC applications for the award of a competitive license.

B. Unless SWARC has awarded an applicant a license:

(1) The Commission may not issue the applicant a license; and

(2) The applicant may not offer or conduct sports wagering, or engage in an activity for which a license is required.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.03 Separate Applications and Fees.

A. Each SWARC application submitted to SWARC shall be accompanied by payment of the applicable nonrefundable SWARC application fee, which shall be paid to the Commission as provided in Regulation .04A(2) of this chapter.

B. The nonrefundable SWARC application fee is separate and distinct from any administrative costs for background investigations that are required to be submitted to the Commission under COMAR 36.10.02.03 to determine an applicant’s qualification for a license.

C. Unless an applicant submits to the Commission the applicant’s written consent for the release of information from its Commission application to SWARC, SWARC may not review, receive, or consider information that an applicant submits to the Commission in its Commission application.

D. Upon request to SWARC, the Commission may receive, review, or consider information that an applicant submits to SWARC in its application that the Commission deems necessary for determining whether the applicant can prove, by clear and convincing evidence, its qualifications for a license.

E. During its term, SWARC shall retain, separate from the Commission’s records, any document the applicant submitted with its SWARC application.

F. At the conclusion of SWARC’s term, the Commission shall retain any document the applicant submitted with its SWARC application:

(1) For applicants not awarded a license, for a period of 5 years from the time SWARC decided not to award a license; and

(2) For applicants awarded a license, for a period of 5 years from the latest of:

(a) The expiration of the license;

(b) The revocation of the license; or

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.04 Process for the Submission of Applications and Fees.

A. SWARC Applications and Fees. By the date and time and in the manner specified by SWARC in the SWARC application, an applicant shall submit:

(1) To SWARC, the SWARC application; and

(2) To the Commission by electronic funds transfer, the nonrefundable SWARC application fee for the concurrently submitted SWARC application.

B. Commission Applications and Fees. Separate from its SWARC application, within the period provided in §C(4)(a) of this regulation, an applicant shall comply with the requirements of COMAR 36.10.02 for the submission of its:

(1) Commission application through the eLicensing Portal; and

(2) Administrative costs for background investigations.

C. SWARC and Commission Review of Applications.

(1) SWARC and the Commission shall separately review the applications each receives.

(2) Within 5 calendar days of receipt of a timely SWARC application, SWARC staff shall submit to the Commission, by email, the name and other identifying information of the applicant.

(3) Within 5 calendar days of receipt of the information set forth in §C(2) of this regulation, the Commission staff shall notify SWARC by email if the applicant may be ineligible under Regulation .07 of this chapter.

(4) For each application submitted to SWARC:

(a) The applicant shall submit the required Commission application and the administrative costs for background investigation no later than 14 calendar days after the date the applicant submitted its SWARC application; and

(b) Within 5 days of the date specified in §C(4)(a) of this regulation, the Commission staff shall notify SWARC by email of any applicant that fails to timely submit its Commission application or the administrative costs for background investigation.

(5) SWARC shall reject and may not consider a SWARC application that it determines to be ineligible for an award under Regulation .07 of this chapter.

(6) SWARC staff shall notify the Commission by email of those applicants whom SWARC determines to be ineligible for award of a license and the basis for the determination.

(7) After the Commission has investigated the applicant and determined whether it is qualified to hold a license, the Commission shall notify SWARC by email of its determination.

(8) SWARC may not award a license to an applicant unless the Commission has determined that the applicant is qualified.

Cross References

36.11.02.03A

36.11.02.06B(3)

36.11.02.06C(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.05 Submission of Commission Application.

A. An applicant shall submit a Commission application only to the Commission through the eLicensing Portal.

B. Access to Portal.

(1) A prospective applicant may request access to the Commission’s eLicensing Portal before its SWARC application is submitted or due.

(2) Access to the Commission’s eLicensing Portal permits the prospective applicant to begin completing information and uploading documentation required for the applicant’s submission of a Commission application, so that the Commission may conduct an investigation to determine the applicant’s qualifications for a license.

(3) A prospective applicant’s use of the eLicensing Portal does not constitute the submission of its Commission application.

(4) If a Commission application is not submitted within 180 calendar days after it is started in the eLicensing Portal, information that a prospective applicant has provided, and any documents it uploaded to, the Commission’s eLicensing Portal:

(a) Expires and is automatically archived from the Portal; and

(b) Shall be again entered or uploaded through the Portal to be considered.

(5) The Commission may not begin to conduct an applicant’s background investigation, or consider its Commission application in any way, until the applicant submits:

(a) A completed Commission application; and

(b) The related administrative costs for background investigations.

C. The Commission may not conduct, or continue to conduct, an applicant’s background investigation, or determine the applicant’s qualifications, after SWARC notifies the Commission that the:

(1) SWARC application was determined to be ineligible for an award under Regulation .07 of this chapter; or

(2) Applicant has withdrawn its SWARC application.

D. The Commission shall refund to an applicant any unused portion of its background investigation costs:

(1) After SWARC notifies the Commission that the:

(a) SWARC application was determined to be ineligible for an award under Regulation .07 of this chapter; or

(b) Applicant has withdrawn its SWARC application;

(2) If, before the Commission issues the license, the applicant has surrendered its license award; or

(3) If, before the Commission determines the applicant’s qualifications, the applicant withdraws its Commission application.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.06 Submission of SWARC Application.

A. An applicant shall submit a SWARC application only to SWARC.

B. To be considered for the award of a license, an applicant shall:

(1) Complete the SWARC application as required in Regulation .08 of this chapter;

(2) Timely submit its completed SWARC application, which means ensuring that SWARC receives the application as specified in its application instructions:

(a) Through delivery by any means SWARC specifies;

(b) At the location SWARC specifies; and

(3) Timely submit the nonrefundable application fee as required under Regulation .04A(2) of this chapter as specified in SWARC’s application instructions.

C. SWARC may not accept or consider a SWARC application:

(1) That is not timely submitted; or

(2) For which the SWARC application fee was not timely submitted to the Commission as required under Regulation .04A(2) of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.07 SWARC Application — Determination of Ineligibility.

Without conducting a hearing, SWARC shall determine that a SWARC application is ineligible for an award of a license if:

A. The completed SWARC application was not timely submitted to SWARC;

B. The nonrefundable SWARC application fee was not timely submitted to the Commission;

C. The applicant’s required Commission application or administrative costs for background investigation was not timely submitted to the Commission; or

D. The SWARC application seeks the award of a facility license to an applicant:

(1) Who is eligible to apply for a Class A-1 or A-2 sports wagering facility license under State Government Article, §9-1E-06(a)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) Who holds a Class A-1 or A-2 sports wagering facility license; or

(3) Whose sports wagering facility will be located:

(a) Within a 15-mile radius of a Class A-1 or A-2 sports wagering facility located in Cecil County or Worcester County;

(b) For an application submitted before June 1, 2025, within a 15-mile radius of a Class B-1 or B-2 sports wagering facility located in Charles County;

(c) For an application submitted before June 1, 2025, within a 10-mile radius of a Class B-1 or B-2 sports wagering facility located in Carroll County;

(d) For an application submitted before June 1, 2025, within a 5-mile radius of a Class B-1 or B-2 sports wagering facility located in Frederick County; or

(e) Within a 1.5-mile radius of:

(i) A Class A-1 or A-2 sports wagering facility located in a county not described under §D(3)(a) of this regulation; or

(ii) Any other existing or operating Class B-1 or B-2 sports wagering facility.

Cross References

36.11.02.04C(3)

36.11.02.04C(5)

36.11.02.05C(1)

36.11.02.05D(1)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.08 Requirements for a Completed SWARC Application.

A. An applicant shall ensure that its SWARC application is complete and timely when submitted.

B. A completed SWARC application shall:

(1) Be submitted in the form and format set forth in §D of this regulation;

(2) Contain all required information set forth in §E of this regulation;

(3) If applicable, contain the information pertaining to the applicant’s efforts to solicit and interview minority and women investors, as set forth in §F of this regulation;

(4) Be accompanied by all required documents as set forth in §§G and H of this regulation;

(5) Be executed by the applicant, or if the applicant is not an individual, the Chief Executive Officer or other authorized representative of the applicant; and

(6) Be signed and sworn to before a notary public.

C. Incomplete Applications. A SWARC application that, as determined by SWARC in its sole discretion, fails to comply with all or substantially all of the requirements of §B of this regulation:

(1) Shall be deemed incomplete; and

(2) May only be changed as provided in Regulation .09 or .10 of this chapter.

D. Form and Format. As specified in the SWARC application, an application submitted pursuant to §A of this regulation shall include:

(1) One paper original of the SWARC application;

(2) Ten paper copies of the original SWARC application;

(3) Two copies in an electronic format or other format as required by SWARC on a medium selected by SWARC; and

(4) Two paper copies, and one copy in electronic format, or other format required by SWARC, of the SWARC application that identifies, on each page, any information the applicant views as exempt from disclosure under General Provisions Article, §4-101 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, and a letter enumerating the specific grounds for any such exemptions.

E. Required Information. A completed SWARC application shall include documents that verify information about the applicant, including the:

(1) Applicant’s legal name, business address, and taxpayer identification number;

(2) Applicant’s good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation;

(3) Date the applicant established the business that would conduct the applicant’s sports wagering business;

(4) Form of business organization that would conduct the applicant’s sports wagering business;

(5) Name under which the applicant intends to conduct sports wagering;

(6) Individual who is the primary contact for the applicant, including the contact individual’s:

(a) Name;

(b) Email address;

(d) Telephone number; and

(e) Title or basis of authority to represent applicant;

(7) Names and titles of principals;

(8) Number of employees and work locations of such employees who are currently employed by the applicant within Maryland and whether these employees are full-time or part-time employees;

(9) If applying for a competitive license that is a Class B-1 or Class B-2 facility license, the number of full-time equivalent employees employed by the applicant in Maryland as of the end of the most recent calendar quarter;

(a) Calculated by dividing the total hours worked during the calendar quarter (13 weeks) by 520 (13 weeks x 40 hours per week); and

(b) Rounded to the nearest whole number;

(10) Number, and proposed work locations, of individuals identified within Maryland expected to be employed by the applicant in its sports wagering business and whether these employees are to be full-time or part-time employees;

(11) For the business that would be licensed to conduct sports wagering, the business’s revenue, expenses, and profit for the 2 most recent tax reporting years;

(12) Sources of funding for:

(a) The SWARC application fee;

(b) The Commission’s administrative cost of background investigations;

(d) All startup costs; and

(e) Continuing operations during the initial 5 years after commencement of sports wagering operations;

(13) Capitalization table of the applicant identifying;

(a) Direct and indirect owners of the applicant;

(b) Amount invested;

(d) Percentage ownership of the applicant;

(e) Terms, conditions, and rights of the equity interests owned, including voting rights;

(f) Whether sports wagering would be conducted by the applicant; and

(g) If the applicant is applying for a:

(i) Facility license, its facility operator, if identified; or

(ii) A mobile license, its online sports wagering operator, if identified;

(14) Whether any person identified in the SWARC application has:

(a) Experience in the operation of sports wagering;

(b) Ever had a sports wagering or gaming-related license, or application for any such license, rejected or denied in any jurisdiction;

(c) In any jurisdiction, ever held a license related to sports wagering or gaming that was revoked, suspended, or surrendered; or

(d) In any jurisdiction in which it held a sports wagering or gaming-related license, within the past 3 years, ever been subject to any disciplinary matter, judgment, settlement, order, or decree pertaining to a violation of any state or federal statute, regulation, or rule that resulted in a fine, penalty, or payment of more than $5,000;

(15) Business plans for 5 years for the proposed sports wagering operations, including revenue estimates, for sports wagering and other business revenue, and all ongoing expenses, including:

(a) Pre-launch expenses, to include marketing campaigns;

(b) Projected capital investments and expenses for site improvements and equipment acquisitions at, or planned for, the location where the applicant would conduct sports wagering;

(d) Other revenue-generating activities at, or planned for, the location where the applicant would conduct sports wagering;

(e) Projected balance sheet at the time of licensure;

(f) If applying for a facility license, facility floorplans designating age-controlled wagering areas, public areas, and nonpublic areas; and

(g) The applicant’s estimated timeline from award of a license to the acceptance of wagers; and

(16) Any other information SWARC may, in its discretion, request whether in the SWARC application or by written request to the applicant.

F. Requirements for Applicants Seeking Investors.

(1) As required by State Government Article, §9-1E-15(i), Annotated Code of Maryland, if an applicant sought investors, the applicant shall have made serious, good-faith efforts to solicit and interview a reasonable number of minority and women investors, and submit with its SWARC application a statement that lists the names and addresses of all minority and women investors interviewed and whether or not any of those investors have acquired an equity share in the applicant.

(2) Each applicant shall submit an acknowledgement that, if SWARC awards it a license, the awardee shall sign a memorandum of understanding with SWARC that requires the awardee to make serious, good–faith efforts to interview minority and women investors in any future attempts to raise venture capital or attract new investors to the entity awarded the license.

G. Required Documents. When submitted, a completed SWARC application shall include:

(1) A statement that the entire SWARC application has been sworn to before a notary public, as to the application’s truth and validity, by the applicant or, if the applicant is not an individual, by the Chief Executive Officer of the applicant or other authorized representative of the applicant;

(2) Certification and acknowledgment by the applicant that the:

(a) Business offering or conducting sports wagering shall comply with all applicable zoning requirements;

(b) Business offering or conducting sports wagering shall comply with all other applicable federal, State or local requirements; and

(c) Applicant recognizes that sports wagering is a competitive business and has an inherent risk of instability and unprofitability; and

(3) An affidavit of the applicant pursuant to which the applicant, for itself and its successor and assigns, expressly waives, releases, discharges, and forever holds harmless and agrees to indemnify SWARC, the State of Maryland, and their respective members, employees, agents, consultants, and representatives from all liability for any and all claims or legal action arising from or relating to any actions that SWARC or the State of Maryland may take related to the collection of information from the applicant and the use of that information in connection with evaluating the applicant for the award or issuance (or nonaward or nonissuance) of a sports wagering license.

H. Required Documentation for Sports Wagering Facility License Applicants. In addition to the documentation in §§F and G of this regulation, if the applicant does not own the business location, a completed SWARC application for the award of a facility license shall be accompanied by:

(1) A lease, or other documentation, showing that the applicant lawfully possesses, or may possess, the property, and the term of the lawful possession; and

(2) A notarized acknowledgement by the person who owns or controls the property that:

(a) The premises may be used for a sports wagering facility without violating the lease or other term by which the applicant possesses the property; and

(b) If the applicant is issued a license, the property may be used as a sports wagering facility for at least the applicant’s initial 5-year license term.

Cross References

36.11.02.06B(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.09 Required Submission of Additional Documents.

A. SWARC may request an applicant to submit additional documents to clarify the contents of its SWARC application so that SWARC may decide whether to award a license.

B. SWARC shall notify the applicant in writing that additional documents are required.

C. An applicant notified in accordance with §A of this regulation shall submit to SWARC the required documents no later than 14 calendar days after SWARC issues the notice.

D. Notice to Applicant.

(1) If SWARC notifies an applicant that additional documents are required pursuant to §A of this regulation and the applicant is unable to timely submit the required documents:

(a) Before the expiration of 14 calendar days from the date of SWARC’s notice, the applicant shall provide SWARC good cause as to why it is unable to timely provide the required documents; or

(b) After the expiration of 14 calendar days from the date of SWARC’s notice, the applicant shall provide SWARC good cause for its failure to:

(i) Provide the required documents; and

(ii) Respond to SWARC within 14 calendar days of SWARC’s notice.

(2) After receiving notification from the applicant pursuant to this section, SWARC may:

(a) Determine that good cause was shown and extend the deadline by which the applicant may submit the required documents; or

(b) Determine that good cause was not shown and decline to extend the deadline.

(3) SWARC shall make the determination required in §D(2) of this regulation within 7 calendar days of SWARC’s receipt of notification from the applicant.

E. SWARC may not award a license to an applicant that has failed to provide all required documents to SWARC in a timely manner.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.10 Limitation on Changing a SWARC Application — Changed Circumstance.

A. If any information submitted by an applicant as part of a SWARC application changes or becomes inaccurate before SWARC has awarded or denied a license sought by the submission of the SWARC application, the applicant shall immediately submit to SWARC written notification of the change or inaccuracy.

B. An applicant may not change a SWARC application after it has been submitted except:

(1) As provided in Regulations .09 or .11 of this chapter; or

(2) To address a change in the circumstances surrounding the SWARC application that was outside the control of the applicant and that affects the ability of the applicant to comply with the sports wagering law or this subtitle .

C. To request approval to change a SWARC application under §B(2) of this regulation, an applicant shall submit to SWARC a written request for its proposed change to the application that describes the:

(1) Change in the circumstances surrounding the application that would necessitate the change;

(2) Nature of the proposed change;

(3) Reason why the proposed change is necessary to bring the SWARC application into compliance with applicable law or regulations; and

(4) Law or regulation applicable to the proposed change.

D. SWARC shall grant or deny each request to change an application within 7 calendar days of receiving the request.

E. SWARC may grant the request if the applicant demonstrates, to the satisfaction of SWARC, that:

(1) The circumstances requiring the change are outside the control of the applicant;

(2) Before the change in the circumstances the applicant describes under §C of this regulation, the application complied with applicable law or regulation; and

(3) The change is necessary to bring the application into compliance with applicable law or regulation.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.11 Limitation on Changing a SWARC Application — Omission or Mistake.

A. SWARC may permit an applicant to change its SWARC application to remedy an omission or a mistaken failure to comply with an applicable law or regulation, if SWARC determines the failure to be inadvertent or nonsubstantive.

B. To request a change to a SWARC application under this regulation, an applicant shall submit to SWARC a written request for its proposed change to the application that describes:

(1) The omission or mistake was promptly reported to SWARC after its discovery;

(2) The nature of the proposed change;

(3) Why the proposed change is necessary to bring the application into compliance with applicable law or regulation; and

(4) The law or regulation applicable to the proposed change.

C. Within 7 calendar days of SWARC’s receipt of an applicant’s request to make a change as provided in §B of this regulation, SWARC shall:

(1) Grant the request;

(2) Deny the request and state the reason for the denial; or

(3) Request additional information.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.12 Withdrawal of Application.

A. Before SWARC has awarded or denied a license, an applicant may withdraw a SWARC application by submitting a written notice to SWARC.

B. An applicant that withdraws a SWARC application may not:

(1) Receive a refund of its SWARC application fee; or

(2) Have its SWARC application or any documents submitted to SWARC in support of the application returned.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.13 Evaluation of Applications.

In evaluating an application for the award of a license, SWARC will consider all information concerning the applicant, including information concerning its officers, principals, affiliates, online sports wagering operator, or other representatives, based upon the following criteria, in no particular order and with no particular weight assigned:

A. Experience, business ability, and track record that evidences the applicant’s, or the applicant’s identified sports wagering operator’s, ability to establish and operate a successful sports wagering operation;

B. Demonstrated ability to comply with applicable sports wagering laws and regulations, including regulatory compliance in other jurisdictions and past cooperation with regulatory authorities;

C. Demonstrated culture of and investments in responsible gaming programs, and an effective governance and compliance program;

D. Demonstrated financial stability, resources, integrity, and business ability and acumen and applicant’s ability to compete in the Maryland sports wagering market;

E. If an applicant sought investors, evidence of applicant’s serious, good-faith efforts to solicit and interview a reasonable number of minority and women investors and whether or not any of those investors have purchased an equity share in the applicant;

F. The maximization of sports wagering revenues, including projected proceeds to the State;

G. Ability to commence sports wagering operations within a reasonable period of time after the award of the license;

H. The extent to which the proposed sports wagering operation preserves existing Maryland jobs and creates new Maryland jobs;

I. The anticipated wages and benefits for new Maryland jobs that would be created;

J. Demonstrated willingness and commitment to make investments in Maryland;

K. For facility licenses:

(1) Whether the proposed facility is located within an opportunity zone or an enterprise zone;

(2) The extent to which the proposed facility encourages Maryland wagering participants to remain in the State when placing sports wagers; and

(3) The extent to which the proposed facility will attract out-of-State visitors;

L. Whether the applicant’s proposed sports wagering business would appeal to a unique market;

M. Responsiveness of the applicant to requests of SWARC and Commission;

N. Whether an award of the license is in the public interest and is consistent with the purposes of the sports wagering law; and

O. Any other criteria deemed by SWARC to be in the public interest and consistent with the sports wagering law.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.14 License Award Decision.

A. The Commission shall review all eligible applicants and notify SWARC by email of the applicants determined to be qualified.

B. SWARC may not award a license to an applicant that has not been found qualified by the Commission.

C. SWARC may not award a license unless it determines and declares in writing that award of the license to the applicant is in the public interest and is consistent with the purposes of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. For each qualified applicant, SWARC shall make a license award determination in writing based on the requirements and criteria set forth in this chapter.

E. Promptly after making an award decision, SWARC shall provide written notification of its decision to the applicant and Commission.

F. If SWARC awards the applicant a license, SWARC’s notice of award to the successful applicant shall include notice that:

(1) The Commission shall evaluate and approve the awardee’s sports wagering operations before issuing a license to the applicant;

(2) The awardee may begin sports wagering operations only after it has been issued a license to do so by the Commission; and

(3) The awardee may not transfer the award to another person.

G. If SWARC denies an application, SWARC’s written notice to the unsuccessful applicant shall include the applicant’s right to seek, under State Finance and Procurement Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland, review by the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals as provided in State Government Article, §9-1E-15(n), Annotated Code of Maryland.

H. SWARC shall notify the unsuccessful applicant, in writing, that:

(1) SWARC’s decision to deny an application is a final action of SWARC;

(2) The decision may be appealed to the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals in accordance with COMAR 21.10.07.02;

(3) If appealed, the written notice of appeal to the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals shall be filed within 10 days from the date the unsuccessful applicant receives SWARC’s written decision; and

(4) The written notice of appeal to the Appeals Board may be filed:

(a) Pursuant to COMAR 21.10.05.01B; or

(b) By mail, to The Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals, 6 St. Paul Street, Suite 601, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

I. Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to require SWARC to award any or all sports wagering licenses authorized under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.

J. If SWARC does not award all available licenses, SWARC may, in its sole discretion, offer unawarded, available licenses through a subsequent competitive process as outlined in the sports wagering law.

Cross References

36.11.02.17F

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.15 Surrender of License Award.

A. An awardee may surrender a license award by notifying SWARC in writing of its surrender.

B. Upon an awardee’s notification to SWARC of its surrender of the award, the awarded license is terminated, and the awardee may not:

(1) Receive a refund of its SWARC application fee; or

(2) Have its SWARC application or any documents submitted to SWARC in support of the application returned.

C. If an awardee surrenders a license award before the Commission issues the applicant’s license, SWARC may award the license to another applicant utilizing the criteria established in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.16 License Awards — Surrendered, Lapsed, or Revoked Licenses.

A. Before January 1, 2028:

(1) SWARC may award a surrendered, lapsed, or revoked sports wagering license to another applicant utilizing the criteria established in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle; and

(2) The Commission may issue the license to the applicant in accordance with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 36.10, and this subtitle.

B. On or after January 1, 2028, and if SWARC has been reconstituted pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1E-15(q)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland:

(1) SWARC may award a surrendered, lapsed, or revoked license to another applicant utilizing the criteria established in State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) The Commission may issue the license to the applicant in accordance with State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 36.10, and this subtitle.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.17 Continuing Obligations.

A. At all times, an applicant, awardee, and sports wagering licensee:

(1) Shall conform to all documents it submitted in support of its SWARC application and Commission application;

(2) Shall conform to the terms and conditions of its memorandum of understanding submitted to SWARC pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1E-15(i)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(3) May not discriminate against a person who in good faith informs SWARC of an act or omission that the person believes constitutes a violation of:

(a) State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Regulations promulgated by SWARC or the Commission.

B. If information submitted to SWARC or the Commission by an applicant, awardee, or licensee changes, the applicant shall, within 5 calendar days of the date that the applicant, awardee, or licensee knew or should have known of the change, submit written notification of the change to SWARC or the Commission.

C. An applicant, awardee, or licensee has an affirmative and continuing obligation to:

(1) Inform SWARC and the Commission of an act or omission that the applicant, awardee, or licensee knows or should have known, constitutes a violation of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) Provide SWARC and the Commission with all information relating to its license eligibility in any form that SWARC or the Commission may request.

D. If, before the Commission issues a license, SWARC becomes aware of an awardee’s failure to comply with an applicable law or regulation, SWARC may:

(1) Reverse its determination; and

(2) Deny the license award.

E. If SWARC reverses its determination to award a license pursuant to §D of this regulation, SWARC shall notify the former awardee in writing of its determination and the basis for the determination.

F. The notice of SWARC’s decision to reverse a license award shall include the notice of the former awardee’s appeal rights as set forth in Regulation .14H of this chapter.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.18 Burden of Proof.

At all times, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant, awardee, or licensee to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that the applicant, awardee, or licensee meets requirements under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 36.10, and this subtitle.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.19 Ownership Criteria.

A. SWARC may not award a license to an applicant that has not demonstrated direct or indirect ownership of not less than 5 percent by individuals with personal net worth of less than $1,847,000 each.

B. Owners of the applicant intended to satisfy this ownership criteria shall provide to the applicant a signed, notarized certification stating that the individual’s personal net worth is less than $1,847,000 and such certifications shall be submitted with the applicant’s SWARC application.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 36.11.02.20 Request to Change Proposed Facility Location.

A. This regulation pertains only to awardees of a Class B-2 sports wagering facility license.

B. Notwithstanding any other provision of COMAR 36.11:

(1) An awardee of a Class B-2 sports wagering facility license may submit to SWARC and the Commission a request to amend the application for the sole purpose of altering the proposed location of the sports wagering facility, if:

(a) The Commission qualified the applicant on or before February 15, 2023;

(b) SWARC awarded the applicant’s sports wagering facility license on or before February 15, 2023; and

(2) The awardee shall submit its written request to the Commission and SWARC so that the request is received by both commissions on or before December 31, 2023.

(3) The awardee shall submit its request in a form required by both commissions, and shall provide:

(a) The reason for the request;

(b) The new proposed location;

(d) An affidavit attesting to the accuracy of the information in its request; and

(e) Any other information SWARC requires.

(4) SWARC may:

(a) Consider a timely written request;

(b) In SWARC’s discretion, grant or deny the request; and

(5) Nothing in this section may be construed to change or supersede any other provision or requirement in State Government Article, §9-1E-01, et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, or in this title.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.19 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 2, 2022 (49:20 Md. R. 912); adopted permanently effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 998)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)
Authority: State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 1A and 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland