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Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 13-2610

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The charge for admission to a place in order to participate in bingo conducted under this part may not exceed $5.

(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the value of a prize in money, merchandise, or services for any one game of bingo conducted under this part may not exceed $200.

(2) Jackpot prizes may be offered in a maximum amount of $5,000.

(3) “Winner Take All” games may be offered without a prize limit.

(c) A licensee's employees and the terms of their employment must be approved by the Department before they may conduct bingo under this part.

(d) A minor may not be allowed to participate in bingo conducted under this part.

(e) Bingo may not be conducted under this part in a room or area where alcoholic beverages are sold or served during the game.

(f) A licensee under this part may not conduct bingo on more than 125 days in a year.

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