Maryland SB862 mandates the Secretary of Health to conduct studies on problem and pathological gambling prevalence, both in-person and mobile.

Maryland SB862 requires the Secretary of Health to conduct a prevalence study and subsequent replication studies to measure the rate of problem and pathological gambling in the state, both in-person and mobile. The initial studies must be completed by July 1, 2009, and July 1, 2031, respectively. The Secretary must also submit a report to the General Assembly on how funds in the Problem Gambling Fund have been expended on treatment and prevention programs. The bill also outlines the distribution of proceeds from sports wagering, with a portion going to the Problem Gambling Fund.

Maryland SB862 mandates the Secretary of Health to conduct studies on problem and pathological gambling prevalence, both in-person and mobile.

Maryland SB862 requires the Secretary of Health to conduct a prevalence study and subsequent replication studies to measure the rate of problem and pathological gambling in the state, both in-person and mobile. The initial studies must be completed by July 1, 2009, and July 1, 2031, respectively. The Secretary must also submit a report to the General Assembly on how funds in the Problem Gambling Fund have been expended on treatment and prevention programs. The bill also outlines the distribution of proceeds from sports wagering, with a portion going to the Problem Gambling Fund.