Code of Maryland Regulations Title 36 - MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL AGENCY
Here’s a summary of Title 36 – Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (COMAR):
📘 Structure of Title 36 (COMAR)
Title 36 governs all regulations pertaining to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA). It is organized into 11 subtitles covering distinct areas:
Subtitle 01 – General Provisions
Lays out definitions, agency structure, and authority (regulations.justia.com, dsd.maryland.gov).
Subtitle 02 – Lottery Provisions
Regulates lottery ticket sales, instant games, prize structures, and administrative oversight (regulations.justia.com).
Subtitle 03 – Gaming Provisions
Covers casino gaming—licensing, operations of video lottery terminals (VLTs), table games, regulatory controls, audits, internal standards (regulations.justia.com).
Subtitle 04 – Video Lottery Terminals
Standards for VLT technical requirements, payout limits, purchase/leasing procedures (regulations.justia.com, mdgaming.com).
Subtitle 05 – Table Games
Standards and operational rules for table games in casinos (specific regulations not detailed in our sources but part of the structure) (regulations.justia.com).
Subtitle 06 – Electronic Gaming Devices
Regulations for non-VLT electronic gaming machines (regulations.justia.com).
Subtitle 07 – Instant Bingo Machines
Applies to instant bingo terminals in Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties (regulations.justia.com).
Subtitle 08 – Skills-Based Amusement Devices
Governs “skill-based” games (e.g., arcade machines with prizes) (regulations.justia.com).
Subtitle 09 – Online Fantasy Competition
Covers regulations for daily fantasy sports operations (e.g., DraftKings/FS) (regulations.justia.com, mdgaming.com).
Subtitle 10 – Sports Wagering Provisions
Extensive cover of sports wagering: licensing of facilities, mobile and online operators, tax/fee collection, wagering standards, financial controls, technical requirements, responsible gaming, etc. (regulations.justia.com)
Subtitle 11 – Sports Wagering Application Review Commission
Establishes the review process and commission structure for awarding sports wagering facility licenses (regulations.justia.com).
🔍 Recent & Proposed Updates
Proposed amendments (as of June 30, 2025) include tweaks to sports wagering internal controls (COMAR 36.10.13.39) (mdgaming.com).
Regulatory revisions: e.g., Subtitle 10 was updated in August 2024 (tax/fee due dates), and emergency provisions—internal controls, data security, surveillance—became permanent around late 2023/early 2024 (law.cornell.edu).
✅ How to Access Title 36
Justia offers a useful index of subtitles and chapters .
eLaws/CORNELL LII host the text of individual regulations (e.g., Subtitle 03, Subtitle 10 chapters) (law.cornell.edu).
Official updates: The Division of State Documents (COMAR Online) and the MD Lottery & Gaming Control website track biweekly updates and proposed amendments (dsd.maryland.gov).
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