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Can I offer contests that involve free entry in Maryland? What are the requirements?
Offering Contests with Free Entry in Maryland
Based on the information provided in the context documents, it is unclear whether offering contests that involve free entry in Maryland is allowed. However, MDCR 09.14.10.04 states that a licensee may not compete in or be associated with any contest held in Maryland that has not been sanctioned by the Commission. Therefore, it is recommended that you contact the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to determine whether offering contests that involve free entry is allowed and what the requirements are.
[2.1] provides information on Class B-1 and B-2 Sports Wagering Facility Licenses, which are issued to applicants that meet all applicable licensing requirements under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commission’s regulations. However, this document does not provide any information on contests with free entry.
[2.3] provides information on the authority of MDCR 36.10.04.00, which is related to sports wagering facility licenses. This document does not provide any information on contests with free entry.
[4.1] provides information on the renewal requirements for fantasy competition operators. This document does not provide any information on contests with free entry.
[4.2] provides information on the authority of MDCR 36.09.02.00, which is related to fantasy competitions. This document does not provide any information on contests with free entry.
[2.4] provides information on Class A-1 Sports Wagering Facility Licenses, which are issued to applicants that meet all applicable licensing requirements under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Commission’s regulations. This document does not provide any information on contests with free entry.
Therefore, it is recommended that you contact the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to determine whether offering contests that involve free entry is allowed and what the requirements are.
Source(s):
- [2.1] Class B-1 and B-2 Sports Wagering Facility Licenses.
- [2.3] 36.10.04.00
- [4.1] Renewal Requirements.
- [4.2] 36.09.02.00
- [2.4] Class A-1 Sports Wagering Facility License.
Jurisdiction
Maryland