§ 12–101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 12-101 (2026)
Title 12. Gaming -- Statewide Provisions
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Candidate” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.
(c)
(1)
“Credit” means payment by a credit card or promissory note.
(2)
“Credit” includes selling or pledging personal property in exchange for cash or tokens.
(d)
(1)
“Gaming device” means:
(i)
a gaming table, except a billiard table, at which a game of chance is played for money or any other thing or consideration of value; or
(ii)
a game or device at which money or any other thing or consideration of value is bet, wagered, or gambled.
(2)
“Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, and bingo.
(e)
“Gaming event” means:
(1)
a bingo game;
(2)
a carnival;
(3)
a bazaar;
(4)
a raffle;
(5)
a benefit performance; or
(6)
any other event at which a gaming device is operated.
(f)
“Organization” includes:
(1)
a fraternal, religious, civic, patriotic, educational, or charitable organization;
(2)
a volunteer fire company, rescue squad, or auxiliary unit;
(3)
a veterans’ organization or club;
(4)
a bona fide nonprofit organization that is raising money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose; or
(5)
any organization that is authorized to conduct a gaming event under Subtitle 1 or 2 of this title or Title 13 of this article.
(g)
“Political committee” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.
(h)
“Token” means a poker chip, bingo chip, or other device commonly used instead of money in the playing of a gaming device.