Docket Room
HB 1587·MD·house

Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

Signed into LawFiled Feb 15, 2026
Sponsor: Patterson
Latest Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 669

Apr 13, 2026

Summary

HB 1587 changes the definition of a slot machine so handheld instant bingo devices can display up to 100 bingo cards at once, up from the previous 54‑card limit. It also eliminates the automatic paper‑ticket requirement for each game unless the player chooses to print one. The State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency must deliver a report on the effects of expanding electronic instant bingo machines by December 1 2026.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when HB 1587 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice