# State Government (GSG)

## Title 9. Miscellaneous Executive Agencies

### Subtitle 1C. Gaming Laws

#### Section 9-1C-01

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Criminal Law Article, an individual who is at least 21 years old may conduct a home game involving wagering if the home game:

  (1) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, is limited to mah jong or a card game;

  (2) is conducted not more than once a week:

    (i) in the place of residence of an individual who may also participate as a player in the home game; or

    (ii) in a common area of a residential property that is restricted to residents who are at least 55 years old;

  (3) allows a player to compete directly against one or more other players who share a preexisting social relationship;

  (4) does not allow an individual to benefit financially in any way, directly or indirectly, other than from the winnings accrued by participating as a player in the game;

  (5) does not involve:

    (i) a player's use of an electronic device that connects to the Internet;

    (ii) the use of paid public advertising or promotions;

    (iii) the charging of a fee for admission, a seat, entertainment, or food and drink or any other fee; or

    (iv) the use of any money except money used for wagering; and

  (6) has a limit of $1,000 on the total amount of money, tokens representing money, or any other thing or consideration of value that may be wagered by all players during any 24-hour period.

(b) In Carroll County, a home game authorized under subsection (a) of this section may include bingo if it is conducted in a common area of a residential property that is restricted to residents who are at least 55 years old.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)