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
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 669
May 26, 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.
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