Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

Name

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

Legal name

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

Website

https://mdgaming.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Gaming Regulation

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Gambling, Alcohol & Controlled Substances Regulators (BPAIAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lottery Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing Services (MPAEAFAK), Sports Betting Regulatory, Licensing & Legal Services (MPAEACAO), Responsible Gambling (RG) Compliance & Player Protection (MPAEAOAE), Regulatory Investigations, Enforcement Response & Legal Representation (MPAEAOAM)

Keywords

• State gaming regulation
• Casino licensing oversight
• Sports wagering regulation
• Lottery operations management
• Gaming compliance monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming Revenue Regulation: The agency regulates six Maryland casinos generating $1.965 billion in FY2025 revenue. The casinos contributed $831.3 million to the state. The MLGCA does not retain this revenue directly; it is distributed to education, local aid, horse racing, and responsible gaming programs.
2. Sports Wagering Licensing and Regulation: The agency regulates Maryland's sports wagering market which launched in December 2021. Sports wagering contributed $88.9 million to the state in FY2025. Retail operators contribute 15% of taxable proceeds; mobile operators contribute 15% to Blueprint Fund and 5% to General Fund.
3. Gaming and Sports Wagering License Fees: The agency collects application fees and licensing fees from casino operators, sports wagering operators, manufacturers, contractors, and employees. Sports wagering application fees range from $50,000 (Class B-2) to $2 million (Class A-1) plus investigatory costs.
4. Vendor Registration Fees: Non-gaming and non-sports wagering vendors pay registration fees. The renewal fee is $100 for vendor registrations valid for 5 years.
5. ITLM Program Revenue: The Instant Ticket Lottery Machine (ITLM) program benefits veterans' posts and fraternal organizations. Veterans' organizations keep 50% of net proceeds; fraternal organizations keep 25%. The program has contributed over $64 million to participating Veterans' Posts since September 2014.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) is a state government regulatory body that licenses, regulates, and oversees all legal gaming in Maryland, including the State Lottery, six casinos, sports wagering (retail and mobile), bingo, fantasy competitions, and the Instant Ticket Lottery Machine (ITLM) program. It enforces compliance, investigates applicants, issues occupational and entity licenses, and protects the integrity of Maryland's gaming industry.

Product overview

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency is a regulatory body overseeing the state's gaming industry. It does not offer a unified software product but rather regulates multiple distinct gaming sectors: Casino Gaming (video lottery terminals and table games across six casinos), Sports Wagering (retail facilities and mobile platforms), Traditional Lottery, Fantasy Competitions, the Instant Ticket Lottery Machine (ITLM) Program for veterans' organizations, Skills-Based Amusement Devices, and Commercial Electronic Instant Bingo. The agency also operates an eLicensing system for processing license applications. Revenue from these regulated activities funds education, public health, public safety, and other state programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casino Operator Licensing State-level licensing and regulatory oversight for the six licensed casinos operating in Maryland, including license application review, suitability investigations, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Sports Wagering Facility Licenses Regulatory licensing program covering retail sportsbooks at casinos and licensed sports wagering facilities, plus mobile sports wagering operator licenses across Maryland.
• Occupational Licensing Individual occupational licenses issued to gaming industry employees, vendors, and service providers through the eLicensing portal, with eligibility and suitability review.
• Bingo and Fantasy Competition Licensing Regulatory licensing and oversight of charitable bingo operators, commercial bingo halls, and fantasy competition operators conducting business in Maryland.
• Instant Ticket Lottery Machine (ITLM) Licensing

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.589 billion contributed to Maryland's good causes in FY2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diamond GamecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDiamond Game is the sole vendor providing Instant Ticket Lottery Machines (ITLMs) to veterans' posts and fraternal organizations through a competitive bid contract with MLGCA. The company provides all equipment, installation, supplies, and training for the ITLM program which has generated over $64 million in profits for participating organizations since 2014.
• Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWARC is an independent seven-member commission (three appointed by Governor, two by Senate, two by House) that reviews and awards sports wagering licenses based on criteria set forth in SWARC regulations. MLGCA staff assists SWARC with its work and conducts background investigations on applicants.
• Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll applicants for gaming licenses, sports wagering licenses, and vendor registrations must first register with Maryland SDAT to legally conduct business in Maryland. SDAT registration is a prerequisite for MLGCA licensing.
• Maryland Department of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers the Small, Minority-owned Business Sports Wagering Assistance Fund (SWAF) which provides grants or loans to small or minority-owned businesses for sports wagering license application fees, operations, or training.
• Maryland ComptrollercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFantasy competition operators report prize payouts larger than $600 to the Maryland Comptroller and IRS per tax law requirements in COMAR Title 36, Subtitle 9.
• Maryland General AssemblycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review (AELR) approves gaming and sports wagering regulations. MLGCC regulations must go through the legislative review process.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Illinois Gaming Board: Illinois regulator of casinos, video gaming terminals, and sports wagering; comparable scope and structure to MLGCA's expanded remit.
• Virginia Lottery: Virginia state agency regulating lottery, casino gaming, and sports wagering under a single umbrella organization — closely aligned with MLGCA's mixed-vertical single-agency model.
• Michigan Gaming Control Board: Michigan's gaming regulator with authority over casinos, sports wagering, and online gaming; regulatory structure and licensee categories closely parallel MLGCA's.
• Massachusetts Gaming Commission: Independent Massachusetts regulator of casino gaming and sports wagering with strong compliance and responsible-gambling programs. Direct structural and functional analogue to MLGCA.
• New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement: New Jersey's state-level regulator of casino gaming and sports wagering, including online gaming. Highly comparable in mandate, investigative workflow, and reportable contribution to state programs.
• Ohio Casino Control Commission: Ohio's gaming regulator covering casinos, sports wagering, and skills-based gaming. Comparable to MLGCA in mixed-vertical mandate (casinos + sports betting) and state-government oversight structure.
• New York State Gaming Commission: State regulatory body covering lottery, commercial casinos, video lottery, sports wagering, and horse racing. Comparable to MLGCA in scale and breadth of gaming verticals regulated.
• Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board: State regulatory body overseeing casino gaming, sports wagering, and fantasy contests in Pennsylvania — the closest US analogue to MLGCA in terms of regulatory scope, statutory authority, and licensee mix across casinos and digital sportsbooks.
• West Virginia Lottery Commission: West Virginia agency overseeing lottery, casino-style gaming, and sports wagering; functional analogue to MLGCA for smaller-jurisdiction state gaming regulation.

Regional players

• Florida Department of Lottery: State lottery operator/regulator in a non-overlapping jurisdiction but functioning with the same statutory monopoly and revenue-contribution model as MLGCA's lottery programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles2 records

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