The Maryland Senate Budget and Tax Committee has prefiled Senate Bill 112, which proposes a ban on interactive games that “utilize multiple currency systems of payment, allowing the player to exchange the currency for any prize or cash equivalents.”
SB 112 would also enforce punishment for those found in violation of the potential ban, including a prison sentence of up to three years and a fine between $10,000 and $100,000.
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission would hold the right to deny or revoke a license application for entities that continue to operate dual-currency interactive games. Any future applicants are required to disclose potential ties to interactive games, such as payment processors, geolocation providers and content suppliers.
SB 112 would require interactive games operators conducting business in Maryland to offer casino-style games that include slots, table games and video poker. The legislation could also ban interactive games which include online sports wagering and lottery platforms if such offerings leverage multiple forms of currency.
Maryland’s House Ways and Means Committee prefiled House Bill 295 as a companion measure to SB 112, just days prior to the state opening a new legislative session for 2026.
In 2025, Maryland Senator Paul Corderman attempted to ban games and contests which use a dual-currency system but the legislation failed to pass through the House Ways and Means Committee despite being unanimously approved by the state Senate.
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission would also have the right to deny an applicant’s license if the operator accepts revenue from online gaming platforms in markets where the offering is currently prohibited.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported the state’s total sports wagering activity for December 2025 on January 12, as online and retail operations combined to generate a handle of $636.3m, representing a decrease of 0.2%
