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Can I offer contests that involve chance-based games in Maryland? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to offer contests that involve chance-based games in Maryland, subject to certain requirements.

To offer bonus games or promotional games, the Agency must be authorized to do so [1.1]. For claiming period purposes, instant ticket games are designated as bonus games or drawings [1.1].

However, fantasy competition operators may not offer a fantasy competition based on a sporting event featuring amateur athletes who are primarily under 18 years old [2.1]. Additionally, fantasy competitions may not be offered through a kiosk or machine physically located in the State, or within a retail business location [2.2][2.3].

Skills-based amusement devices must be registered with the Commission every other year if the device awards prizes other than the award of free play [3.2]. The owner of a skills-based amusement device required to register under this chapter shall adhere the registration sticker to the device in a location visible to inspection [3.2].

Draw game drawings shall be open to the public and shall occur at least once a week [1.2]. To determine if a draw game ticket is a winning ticket, a player may present the ticket to a retailer, a PAT, or the Agency [1.2].

If a facility operator desires to offer a table game or feature that is not already in the standard rules, or to offer a new wager, paytable or other feature as part of table game that has been approved by the Commission, they shall submit a written request to the Commission that contains certain information [4.1].

Therefore, to offer contests that involve chance-based games in Maryland, it is important to ensure compliance with the relevant regulations and obtain any necessary authorizations or approvals.

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Maryland