Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and Voluntary Exclusion Requirements

HB 484 amends Maryland law to expand definitions of "fantasy competition" and establish a voluntary exclusion program for players. It requires fantasy competition operators (like those running fantasy sports apps) to develop harm mitigation programs and include resources for gambling help in their platforms. The State Lottery Commission must create a voluntary exclusion list, allowing players to self-exclude; operators must then block excluded individuals from creating accounts or receiving prizes. The bill also updates definitions related to "sporting event" and "sports wagering" but does not ban fantasy competitions.