Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and Voluntary Exclusion Requirements

SB 470 updates Maryland's definition of "fantasy competition" to include certain online games and requires the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to create a voluntary self-exclusion program. The bill mandates that fantasy competition operators must block individuals on this exclusion list from creating accounts, participating in games, or receiving prizes. It also requires operators to include resources for gambling help on their websites and marketing materials. This directly affects fantasy sports operators and players who choose to self-exclude from these competitions.