The Old Line State keeps making strides in its attempt to end partnerships between legal sports betting operators and educational institutions.
The Maryland House Ways and Means Committee passed Senate Bill 620 today, paving the way for a law that would restrict the relationship between sportsbooks and institutions of higher learning.
Senate Bill 620 and cross-filed House Bill 802 would prevent colleges and universities from doing business with sportsbooks or sportsbook marketing agents in exchange for compensation based on student participation.
In other words, universities and colleges would be prohibited from receiving bonuses or commissions associated with student signup or wagering activity in regard to sports betting in Maryland.
