Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 36 - MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL AGENCY
Subtitle 10 - SPORTS WAGERING PROVISIONS
Chapter 36.10.14 - Sports Wagering Requirements and Limitations
Section 36.10.14.03 - Prohibited Wagers

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 36.10.14.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. Sports wagering activity may not involve:

(1) Wagering on a high school athletic event governed by the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association, Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association, or a similar sports governing entity;

(2) Except for an amateur athletic event specifically approved by the Commission, wagering on an amateur athletic event; or

(3) Any other wagering activity that is prohibited by the Commission.

B. A sports wagering licensee may not accept a wager that the licensee knew or should have known:

(1) Involves cheating;

(2) Was made by an athlete on an athletic event governed by the same governing entity under which the athlete competes;

(3) Was made by a person who holds a position of authority or influence over the participants in a sporting event or is professionally connected to an athletic event or governing entity, including a:
(a) Referee;

(b) Official;

(c) Coach;

(d) Manager;

(e) Handler;

(f) Trainer;

(g) Medical professional; or

(h) Person with access to non-public information about a sporting event that is overseen by the governing entity;

(4) Was made by an independent evaluator;

(5) Was made by a person who is placing a wager on behalf, or for the benefit, of a person that is prohibited from participating in sports wagering under applicable law or regulation; or

(6) Encourages or instructs a bettor to structure a wager to circumvent applicable law or regulation.

C. A sports wagering licensee may not:

(1) Unless it immediately issues a sports wagering ticket detailing the wager after accepting money to fund the wager, accept or hold cash or a cash equivalent to fund a wager that will be placed if a specified future contingency occurs;

(2) Accept a wager that is not authorized by the Commission; or

(3) Accept a wager on:
(a) Injuries;

(b) Penalties;

(c) Player disciplinary rulings;

(d) Replay reviews; and

(e) Any other types or forms of wagering that are contrary to public policy or unfair to bettors.

D. A sports wagering licensee may not accept or facilitate a wager:

(1) On a sporting event not approved by the Commission under this regulation;

(2) From an excluded individual;

(3) From a person who is placing the wager in violation of applicable law or regulation; or

(4) From any employee of a sports wagering licensee or sports wagering operator, on the premises or platform of the employee's employer, that may not participate in sports wagering because the person:
(a) Is licensed by the Commission under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitles 9-1A or 9-1E, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Is an affiliate or agent of a sports wagering licensee or online sports wagering operator.

E. The prohibition under §D(4) of this regulation is not applicable to persons who are registered or certified as a vendor under COMAR 36.10.06.11.

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