# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 11. Horse Racing

### Subtitle 7. Racing at Fair Hill

#### Section 11-704

(a)

  (1) The licensee shall deduct from the handle:

    (i) all the breakage; and

    (ii) an amount not to exceed 25%.

  (2) Excluding the breakage, of the amount the licensee deducts from the handle, 36% of that amount shall be paid to the Commission, which shall send it to the Comptroller to be credited to the Fair Hill Improvement Fund established in Sec. 5-908 of the Natural Resources Article.

(b) Money that remains after deductions are made under subsection (a) of this section shall be returned as winnings to successful bettors.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)