# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 26. Worcester County

#### Section 13-2619

(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

  (1) "Gaming device" means a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, raffle, or any other mechanism for playing a game of chance.

  (2) "Gaming device" does not include bingo.

(c) "Multiple gaming device permit" means a permit that allows the use of two or more gaming devices.

(d) "Raffle" means a lottery using paper chances in which prizes are won by persons who buy chances in the lottery.

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