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

2. B. Terms Defined.

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

   2. (2) Cash.

      1. (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.
      2. (b) “Cash” does not include credit.
   3. (3) “Commission” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and, unless the context dictates otherwise, may include staff of the Agency.
   4. (4) “County” means any county in the State of Maryland and the City of Baltimore.

   5. (5) Direct Exclusion.

      1. (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.

      2. (b) “Direct exclusion” does not include:

         1. (i) Voluntary exclusion under COMAR 36.01.03; or
         2. (ii) Mandatory exclusion under COMAR 36.03.07 or COMAR 36.10.10.
   6. (6) “Director” means the Director of the Agency and includes the Director’s designee.
   7. (7) “Fantasy competition” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, § 9-1D-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   8. (8) “Fantasy competition operator” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, § 9-1D-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   9. (9) “Fantasy competition platform” has the meaning stated in COMAR 36.09.01.02.

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

       1. (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;
       2. (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
       3. (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. (11) “Final action on a sanction” means:

       1. (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;
       2. (b) The date of the Commission’s written decision after a hearing on the Director’s recommendation to impose a sanction; or

       3. (c) If a licensee seeks judicial review of the Commission’s sanction, the most recent date of:

          1. (i) A decision of the Office of Administrative Hearings;
          2. (ii) A final judgment under Maryland Rule 2-601; or
          3. (iii) The entry of a mandate under Maryland Rule 8-606.

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

       1. (a) Lottery, under COMAR 36.02;
       2. (b) Video lottery terminals, under COMAR 36.03;
       3. (c) Table games, under COMAR 36.05;
       4. (d) Electronic gaming devices, under COMAR 36.06;
       5. (e) Instant bingo machines in Anne Arundel or Calvert Counties, under COMAR 36.07;
       6. (f) Fantasy competitions, under COMAR 36.09; and
       7. (g) Sports wagering, under COMAR 36.10.
   13. (13) “Gaming law” means State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland.

   14. (14) Gaming Platform.

       1. (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.
       2. (b) “Gaming platform” includes a sports wagering platform and a fantasy competition platform.
   15. (15) “Gaming ticket” has the meaning stated in COMAR 36.03.10.02.
   16. (16) “Lottery”, “Maryland Lottery”, or” State Lottery” means the Agency.

   17. (17) Lottery Game.

       1. (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:

          1. (i) Only direct or personal participation by a player is the player’s purchase or receipt of a ticket;
          2. (ii) Chance to win is determined at random; and
          3. (iii) Proceeds benefit the State.
       2. (b) “Lottery game” does not include unless otherwise specified by the Director, a promotion.
   18. (18) “Lottery law” means State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   19. (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. (20) “Player” means a person who participates in gaming activity.
   21. (21) “Person” has the meaning stated in State Government Article §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

   22. (22) Prize.

       1. (a) “Prize” means:

          1. (i) A monetary award;
          2. (ii) Merchandise;
          3. (iii) A ticket;
          4. (iv) A experience that is a trip;
          5. (v) An outing; or
          6. (vi) A designated activity involving personal participation.
       2. (b) “Prize” may include a combination of § B(22)(a)—(d) of this regulation.
   23. (23) “Retailer” or “Lottery retailer” means a person who has been licensed by the Agency to sell tickets.
   24. (24) “Share” or “lottery share” means a ticket in which one or more individuals have an ownership interest.
   25. (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. (26) “Sports wagering law” means State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   27. (27) “Sports wagering platform” has the meaning stated in COMAR 36.10.01.02.

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

       1. (a) Criminal Procedure Article, §11-616(b) or 11-618, Annotated Code of Maryland;
       2. (b) Family Law Article, §10-113.1(a), Annotated Code of Maryland;
       3. (c) State Finance and Procurement Article, §3-307, Annotated Code of Maryland; or
       4. (d) Any other State law.

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

       1. (a) In a manner that ensures its receipt by the party to whom it is addressed; and
       2. (b) Which is considered complete only upon actual receipt by that party.

   30. (30) “Table games” means:

       1. (a) A game or composite of a game that the Commission has approved for play in a video lottery facility; and
       2. (b) A gaming tournament in which players compete against one another in a table game event.
   31. (31) “Ticket” means a ticket authorized by the Agency that a lottery retailer or the Agency makes available for sale.
   32. (32) “Video lottery” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, § 9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   33. (33) “Video lottery facility” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, § 9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland.

   34. (34) Video Lottery Terminal.

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

          1. (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
          2. (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.

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

          1. (i) Does not directly dispense money, tokens, or anything of value to winning players; and
          2. (ii) Uses an electronic credit system making the deposit of bills, coins, or tokens unnecessary.
       3. (c) “Video lottery terminal” means each single position or seat available for use by a player;
       4. (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. (35) “Voluntary exclusion program” means the Commission’s Voluntary Exclusion Program established under COMAR 36.01.03.
   36. (36) “Winnings” means the amount won from a wager or play that is not reduced by a loss.
   37. (37) “Work day” means a day when State government offices are open for business.

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

Effective date: April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 725)

Regulation .01B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)

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)

Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)

Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)

Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)

Regulation .04B amended effective February 16, 2015 (42:3 Md. R. 319)

Regulation .05 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)

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)

Regulation .05D, E amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)

Regulation .06 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13); May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)