Sports Wagering – Wagers on Historical Horse Races – Authorization

SB 982 updates Maryland's sports wagering law to authorize licensed sports wagering facilities to accept bets on historical horse races. It amends the definition of "sporting event" to explicitly include "historical horse races" within existing wagering rules. This change directly affects current sports wagering facility licensees (such as casinos or racetracks with existing sports betting licenses), allowing them to offer this specific type of wager under defined conditions. The bill does not create new licenses but expands the scope of betting permitted for existing license holders, subject to regulatory limitations.