Share 
Bonus TL;DR
- Nearly all of Maryland’s 2026 proposals targeting the edges of the gaming market died in the Senate, according to The Maryland Wire.
- The outlet frames the 2027 session as a return to the debate over gaming channels outside the state’s fully licensed, regulated, and taxed system.
Maryland’s effort to tighten oversight of gaming largely stalled in the Senate during the 2026 session.
The legislative push addressed parts of the gaming ecosystem that are not fully licensed, regulated, taxed, or clearly defined. Sweepstakes casinos were among the targets.
Sweepstakes Casinos Among Multiple Targets
The proposals also addressed offshore sportsbooks, prediction markets, credit cards and betting parlors. Most of the measures died in a single Senate committee.
Despite the legislative setbacks, money continued moving untaxed through the channels the bills sought to address.
The Wire Frames 2027 as a Rematch
In its Oct. 27 account, The Wire describes the upcoming 2027 session as a continuation of the fight over those untaxed gaming channels rather than a new debate.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
More from bonus.com – Maryland Sweepstakes Casino Market Remains Open but Legally Unsettled, RG Says – Maryland Expansion of Internet Gaming Stalls as Redistricting Goes to the Ballot
Source: As reported by themarylandwire.com.
