Sports Wagering - Gambling Prevention Technology Pilot Program - Establishment

HB 46 establishes a 5-year pilot program to reduce problem gambling among college students by creating "no gambling zones" on campuses. Bowie State University and Morgan State University must participate, requiring online sports wagering operators to implement geofencing technology that blocks access within designated campus zones and displays responsible gambling information. The program, running from July 2026 to 2031, mandates the State Lottery Commission to collaborate with universities and a gambling research center to develop signage, identify effective technologies, and analyze data on geofencing's viability. It aims to test whether technology can mitigate gambling harms on campuses while collecting data to inform future enforcement of online sports wagering laws.