Maryland Casino Gaming License

The following section includes information and instructions for the following licenses:

Maryland Casino Gaming License Plate
Maryland Casino Gaming License Requirements

“ Casino is clean, the latest slot machines, have live music on occasions, bars, prize giveaways, and a super friendly staff such as Harley, Tara, and Randy. “ My wife got to do the slots; I got to enjoy a few drinks during their happy hour and then watch the jockeys warm-up their horses for races later that evening. For the Redskins, the Maryland Jockey Club (the company that owns Laurel and Pimlico) and the larger casinos, the fee would be $2.5 million. For casinos with fewer than 1,000 slot machines, the fee would be $1.5 million. The bulk of the state’s take from sports gaming would fund K-12 public education. Casino Home of Triple Crown's middle jewel, The Preakness Stakes, world class steeplechase and equestrian events, and six out-of-this-world casinos, Maryland has some of the finest gaming in the world and a centuries-old racing tradition second to none.

Bingo and/or 1 day Instant Bingo;
Raffle (includes Quarter Auctions & Games of 50/50);
Paddle Wheel;
Paddle with Bingo and/or 1 day Instant Bingo; and
Instant Bingo “members only” (3 months).

In order to process applications in a timely manner, we must receive completed applications in our office a minimum of five business days prior to the event.

Each organization is permitted 52 Bingos (includes one day Instant Bingos), 12 Raffles, 12 Paddle Wheels, and 4 Members Only Instant Bingos per year. An organization will not be issued more than 1 Bingo or Paddle Wheel per week. Raffles with a cash prize greater than $1,000.00 shall post a bond or an irrevocable letter of credit. Games of 50/50 may be conducted during a meeting of an organization without a license. Otherwise it requires a raffle license.

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Cost of Gambling Licenses

Bingo and/or 1 day Instant Bingo is $5.00 per event.
Raffle is $10.00 (includes Quarter Auctions & Games of 50/50).
Paddle Wheel is $10.00
Paddle with Bingo and/or 1 day Instant Bingo is $10.00
Instant Bingo “members only” (3 months) is $15.00

All payments received for gambling licenses must be in the form of check or money order made payable to “Harford County”. License application fees are non-refundable nor can credit be given. If you are unsure of amount owed with your application or have any other questions you can call Records at 410-836-5445, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm.

How to Fill Out an Application for Gambling License

Download and print the application. Online submissions are not accepted.
At top of application indicate whether you want the license mailed to you or if the license is to be picked up. We do not make phone call notifications for pick-ups. If you need to check on status of application call 410-836-5445.
Section I. Please place an “X” next to the license you are requesting. If raffle license is being requested you must provide a list of the items to be raffled.
Section II. Please place an “X” next to the box that applies to your type of organization.
Section III. Please fill out date, time and location of event.
Non Profit ID number – any application submitted without their ID number cannot be processed.
Complete the bottom section for name and address of organization. Please provide contact phone number should we have any questions regarding the application.

After the Date of Licensed Event

Please return the bottom half of the license within 15 days after the end of the licensed gaming event. Bottom half of license must be completed with gross amount of cash proceeds (#3 (1)) and disposition of those proceeds (#4). This information is required by law and an organization that fails to file a report is not entitled to another license until the latter of one year after the report is due, or the day the report is filed properly. You can mail the report, drop it off at 45 S. Main Street or fax it to 410-893-9266.

For further information on the State and local Gaming Laws please consult Maryland Law through http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/michie/. You will find gambling under Maryland Code, Criminal Law, Titles 12 and 13.

Mail your application and appropriate fees to:

Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Attention: Central Records / Gambling License
P.O. Box 150, 45 South Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014-0150
Office Telephone: 410-836-5445

(You may bring your completed application to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Monday through Friday, 24 hours per day)

Download your Application Here:

Maryland Criminal Law, Annotated Code Title 13 Subtitle 15 contains the laws for Casino Night Licenses. To obtain a Casino Night License, organizations must fit both of the following criteria:

Nonprofit under § 501(c)(3) or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
Has been located in Harford County for at least 3 years prior to applying for the license

To be issued a license, the organization must complete an application, state on the application the purpose for which the proceeds will be used, and pay the fee that the Sheriff determines.

An organization may not hold more than 4 Casino Nights in a calendar year. The Casino Night can only be held between the hours of 4pm and 1am in a structure or at a location that is owned, rented, or leased by the holder of the license. The license is not transferable. A separate application and license are required for each Casino Night event.

Bingo, Instant Bingo, Raffle (to include 50/50) and Paddle Wheel games may be included in the games conducted during the Casino Night, however the Casino Night may not consist exclusively of these games.

The organization may charge only a preset entrance fee for the Casino Night. Participants shall receive tokens for wagering in exchange for the entrance fee. A participant may purchase additional tokens, at a total cost not exceeding 100% of the entrance fee, during the Casino Night.

An organization may not allow cash to be used for wagering.

An organization may not exchange tokens used for wagering for:

An item of merchandise that is worth more than $10,000;
Money; or
An item of merchandise having a value that is different from the fair market retail value of the item of merchandise that was received for the tokens.

An organization may rent or purchase necessary equipment and supplies to conduct the Casino Night but may not enter into a lease or other agreement to share profits from the event.

The Casino Night shall be managed and operated personally by members of the organization conducting the event. A member of the organization may not receive or be paid any of the proceeds from the event for personal use or benefit. A person may not receive a salary, a commission, or compensation of any kind for managing the gaming contest or operating a game played in the gaming contest. A person other than the holder of the license may not receive or be paid any proceeds.

To volunteer as an operator at the Casino Night, an individual must be at least 18 years old. To participate (or play) at a Casino Night, an individual must be at least 21 years old.

After costs incurred conducting the event are deducted, proceeds from the Casino Night shall be used to benefit a charity or to further the purpose of the organization.

Within 30 days after the event, the organization shall submit a financial report that lists all of the receipts and expenditures for the Casino Night event. The report shall contain a full accounting of the proceeds and expenses of the Casino Night along with the name(s), address (es) and social security number(s) of participant(s) declared the winner requiring the issuance of Internal Revenue Service Form W-2G or a substantially equivalent form.

The holder of the license shall keep all financial records of the Casino Night event for at least 2 years. The Sheriff may refuse to issue a license to an applicant who has failed to file a required report from a previous event or is late in filing Federal or State tax returns. An organization found to have violated this section is ineligible to receive a permit for a period of 5 years.

Prizes

Wagering with cash is prohibited by law. The organization must list, in their application, each prize that will be awarded along with the fair market value of that prize. The fair market value of each prize must not exceed $10,000.

Cost of Casino Night License

The cost of a Casino Night License if $125.00. This is a non-refundable fee nor can credit be given.

All payments received must be in the form of check or money order made payable to “Harford County”.The license application fee is non-refundable nor can credit be given. If you have any questions you can call our Records Unit at 410-836-5445, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm.

How to Fill Out an Application for Casino Night License

Download and print the 4 page application. Online submissions are not accepted.

Page 1

Complete the Application Date at the top, and then read the information in the box.
At the bottom of the page, complete the following:
- Organization Name
- Phone Number
- Organization Address & Zip Code
- Mailing Address & Zip Code (If different than physical address)
- NonProfit ID Number
- Statement explaining what the proceeds of the event will be used for
- Event Begin Date and End Date
- Event Location Name
- Event Location Phone Number
- Event Location Address & Zip Code

Page 2 – Certification of the Member

Read information in the box then complete the following:
- Responsible Member’s Printed Name
- Title within the Organization
- Member’s Daytime and Evening Phone Numbers
- Member’s Address & Zip Code
- Member’s Email Address
- Member’s Signature
- How do you want to receive your license?

Page 3 – Member / Game Operator Information

Members of the organization must conduct and operate all games personally. Members who operate games and/or game tables must be at least 18 years old. The organization must list the name, address, and phone number of each organization member who will be operating a game at the event. The organization must also mark whether or not these persons are 18 or older.

Page 4 – Games to be played

In the top section, the organization must list each game type to be played at the Casino Night. In addition, they must show how many tables of each game type there will be.

For example, organization XYZ is holding a Casino Night. They will have 2 poker tables, 2 blackjack tables and 1 Texas Hold ‘Em table. Under “Card Games”, the organization will list: Poker, Blackjack, Texas Hold ‘Em. Under the “Number of Tables for this Type of Game” the organization will write the number 5.

In the bottom section, the organization will list each prize that will be awarded at the Casino Night along with the fair market value for that prize. The fair market value for each prize must not exceed $10,000. Cash prizes are prohibited by law.

After the Date of Licensed Event

The organization is responsible for keeping a full accounting of the proceeds and expenses of the Casino Night event. Within 30 days of the Casino Night, the organization is required by law to complete and submit to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office the Casino Night Report.

The Casino Night Report shall contain a full accounting of the proceeds and expenses for the games played as well as the name, address, and social security number of a participant that is declared a winner requiring the issuance of Internal Revenue Service Form W-2G or substantially equivalent form.

The organization shall keep all financial records of the Casino Night event for at least 2 years after the event.

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office may refuse to issue a permit to an applicant who has failed to file a required report from a previous Casino Night event or is late in filing Federal or State tax returns.

An organization that is found to be in violation is ineligible to receive a license for a period of five (5) years.

Mail your application and fee to:

Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Attention: Central Records / Gambling License
P.O. Box 150, 45 South Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014-0150
Office Telephone: 410-836-5445

(You may bring your completed application and fee to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Monday through Friday, 24 hours per day)

Download your Application Here:

This is a list of casinos in Maryland.

List of casinos[edit]

Casino	Opening	Location	VLTS	Tables	Revenue^[1]	Notes
Rocky Gap Casino Resort	May 22, 2013	Flintstone	631	18	$46,082,330.36	Built on the grounds of Rocky Gap State Park. First proposal was rejected due to failure by the developer to pay licensing fees. The Maryland Lottery subsequently lowered the casino tax rate for this location and allowed a second round of bids for new proposals, however, no developers submitted any bids. During the third round of bids, three developers submitted bids and licensing fees, two of which were rejected. The license went to the remaining developer and was awarded in late April 2012. Construction began after receiving approval by the Board of Public Works. The developer bought the entire existing resort in addition to building the casino. ^[2]^[3]^[4]
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore	August 26, 2014	Baltimore	2,202	178	$289,452,530.23
Hollywood Casino Perryville	September 17, 2010	Perryville	850	22	$77,269,240.74	The first casino to open in the state.
Live! Casino & Hotel	June 6, 2012	Hanover	3,994	206	$629,732,519.82	The first phase, with 3,200 slot machines and electronic table games, opened on June 6, 2012. Phase II, with 1,550 additional machines, opened in September 2012. Traditional live table games began operation on April 11, 2013. A two-story Poker Room opened on August 28, 2013.^[5]
Ocean Downs	January 4, 2011	Berlin	800	0	$55,889,525.90	The casino opened in 2011, complementing a facility which already featured live horse racing.
MGM National Harbor	December 8, 2016	Oxon Hill	3,139^[6]	165	$49,944,074 (April '17)	On December 20, 2013, MGM Resorts International was awarded the license to construct a $925 million casino resort in National Harbor. The figure subsequently went up to an approved $1.2 billion.^[7]

Expansion of table games[edit]

Governor Martin O'Malley promised to look to expand Maryland's array of gambling in the 2012 legislative session. On February 7, 2012, Senator Douglas JJ Peters introduced legislation in the Maryland State Senate that would legalize an additional casino in Prince George's County. His legislation would legalize a certain number of slot machines and table games in Prince George's as well as table games for the other two open and three yet-to-open casinos in Maryland. The legislation would set aside 2.5% of the Prince George's County casino revenue for an economic development fund and an additional 2.5% of revenue to fund the construction of a new hospital in the County.^[8] Such legislation must be approved by the House of Delegates, Senate, Governor, statewide voter referendum, and county-wide voter referendum. At the time, there was speculation that a casino license in Prince George's County would be awarded to a company that plans to build it at either National Harbor or Rosecroft Raceway. While this proposal failed during the regular 2012 legislative session, Governor O'Malley championed a special session in July of that year to address the issue of gambling expansion, which passed in the Maryland legislature. The casino legislation required it to pass a Maryland referendum in November. On November 6, 2012, the casino referendum passed, allowing table games at the existing authorized casinos and allowing a sixth casino to be built in Prince George's County.^[9] On December 20, 2013, the Prince George's County casino license was awarded to MGM Resorts International for a casino resort, which opened on December 8, 2016, at National Harbor.

References[edit]

^http://gaming.mdlottery.com/maryland-casinos-generate-95-17-million-in-revenue-during-december/
^'Strike one: Rocky Gap slots proposal rejected'. Cumberland Times-News. 28 September 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
^Haber, Gary (13 January 2012). 'Md. slots commission rejects Landow's Rocky Gap bid'. Baltimore Business Journal. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
^Dresser, Michael; Cho, Hanah (26 April 2012). 'Rocky Gap casino license awarded'. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
^Kilar, Steve (3 June 2012). 'With new casino opening, a look back at Cordish's gambling record'. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
^https://smnewsnet.com/archives/418572/maryland-casinos-generate-135-7-million-revenue-april/
^Rector, Kevin. 'MGM chosen for Prince George's casino license'. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
^Associated Press (6 February 2012). 'Bill would OK table games and casino site in P.G. Co'. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
^Wagner, John (21 May 2012). '2nd Md. special session could be week of July 9'. The Washington Post. Retrieved 8 June 2012. On November 6, 2012, Question 7 has voted legalizing table games

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