Code of Maryland Regulations Title 36 - MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL AGENCY
Code of Maryland Regulations — Title 36: Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
Title 36 establishes rules for the operation, licensing, regulation, and oversight of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA). It governs all lottery games, casinos, video lottery terminals, sports betting, charitable gaming, and related enforcement.
Subtitle 01 — General Provisions
Establishes definitions for key terms used in Title 36.
Sets the scope of the regulations and the authority of the Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Explains general administrative rules, including reporting and record-keeping requirements.
Subtitle 02 — Organization and Administration
Outlines the organizational structure of the agency.
Describes roles of the Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, Executive Director, and agency staff.
Includes administrative procedures and internal policies for operations.
Subtitle 03 — Licensing
Requirements for licensing:
Gaming operators
Lottery retailers
Suppliers and vendors
Key personnel and employees in gaming establishments
Application procedures, background checks, renewal, suspension, and revocation rules.
Subtitle 04 — Lottery Operations
Governs the operation of state lottery games.
Rules on:
Ticket sales
Game design and approval
Prize payment procedures
Retailer responsibilities
Security of lottery operations and equipment
Subtitle 05 — Casino Gaming
Covers regulation of casino operations, including table games, slots, and electronic gaming machines.
Includes:
Licensing of casino operators and employees
Gaming floor rules
Game procedures and internal controls
Security, surveillance, and auditing requirements
Subtitle 06 — Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs)
Rules for VLT operation and maintenance.
Covers:
Technical standards for terminals
Accounting and reporting requirements
Game fairness and integrity standards
Subtitle 07 — Sports Wagering
Governs sports betting operations under the state lottery and gaming laws.
Licensing, operational rules, and procedures for both in-person and online betting.
Compliance and reporting requirements for operators.
Subtitle 08 — Charitable Gaming
Regulations for charitable bingo, raffles, and other gaming conducted for nonprofit purposes.
Licensing requirements for organizations and events.
Rules for record-keeping, reporting, and prize limitations.
Subtitle 09 — Enforcement and Compliance
Enforcement powers of the Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Procedures for investigations, audits, and inspections.
Violations, penalties, and administrative hearings.
Subtitle 10 — Financial Controls
Rules for accounting, auditing, and financial reporting of all lottery and gaming operations.
Security requirements for cash handling, prize payments, and revenue tracking.
Subtitle 11 — Problem Gambling and Responsible Gaming
Policies for promoting responsible gaming.
Requirements for self-exclusion programs.
Public education and intervention measures for problem gambling.
Notes
Each subtitle contains multiple detailed regulations (sections) that provide procedural and operational guidance.
Together, they establish the legal framework for regulating lotteries, casinos, video gaming, sports wagering, charitable gaming, enforcement, and compliance.
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