# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 19. Prince George's County

#### Section 13-1912

(a) In this section:

  (1) "casino night" means a benefit performance at which:

    (i) a card game, wheel of chance, or roulette is played; and

    (ii) money winnings or tokens redeemable in money are awarded as prizes; but

  (2) "casino night" does not include a benefit performance at which the only form of gaming is a wheel of fortune, big wheel, or other wheel of chance.

(b)

  (1) This subtitle and Subtitle 2 of this title do not authorize casino nights in the county.

  (2) A person may not conduct a casino night in the county.

(c) A person who violates this section or a county ordinance enacted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

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