Maryland Lottery
Company type | Lottery |
---|---|
Industry | Gambling |
Founded | 1973 |
Founder | Maryland government |
Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | Headquarters: Baltimore |
Area served | Maryland |
Key people | John Martin (Director) |
Products | Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, scratch-offs, Keno, Racetrax, Bonus Match 5, Multi Match, Cash4Life, Mega Millions, Powerball |
Website | mdlottery mdgaming |
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) is an independent agency of the Maryland government. The MLGCA operates the Maryland Lottery and serves as regulator for Maryland's casino and sports wagering programs and a number of ancillary gaming programs.
The Lottery offers 10 draw games, instant FAST PLAY games and instant scratch-off tickets. Daily drawings are shown on Baltimore television station
History
In 1972, citizens of Maryland approved a constitutional amendment to begin a government-run lottery. Maryland, as part of the January 2010 cross-sell expansion, joined Powerball. In January 2022, the Maryland lottery announced that the 5 card cash game would end on Sunday, February 6, 2022, replacing it with the pick 5 game. As of December 19, 2022, Maryland lottery drawings are conducted using a digital drawing system. Until December 18, 2022, Maryland lottery drawings were conducted using mechanical drawing machines that mix and select numbered balls.
In 2007, the Maryland government passed a bill allowing 15,000
Drawings
Drawing | Drawing days | WBAL broadcast |
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Pick 3/4/5 (Mid-day) | Daily | 12:27 pm, M-F 12:28 pm, Sat-Sun |
Pick 3/4/5 (Evening) | Daily | 7:56 pm, M-Sat 8:22-8:30 pm, Sun |
Bonus Match 5 | Daily | 7:56 pm, M-Sat 8:22-8:30 pm, Sun |
Multi-Match | Mon & Thur | 11:22 pm |
Mega Millions | Tues & Fri | 11:22 pm |
Cash4Life§ | Daily | 9pm‡ |
Powerball | Mon, Wed, & Sat | 11:22 pm |
§ Maryland joined the multi-state Cash4Life on January 26, 2016.
‡ Drawing takes place on
Gaming Control Commission
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) serves as an advisory board to the MLGCA. The commission is made up of seven members who are appointed to five-year terms by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. In November 2008, the Commission assumed responsibility for regulating casino gaming in Maryland.[16] In May 2021, with the enactment of the state's sports wagering law, the MLGCC also assumed responsibility for regulating sports wagering in Maryland.
- Commission members:
- E. Randolph Marriner (chair)
- George L. Doetsch Jr. (Vice Chair)
- F. Vernon Boozer
- Michelle Fager
- Harold E. Hodges
- James J. Stakem
- Jerry E. Williams
Notes
- ^ Cassels, Louis (November 29, 1972). "States Eye Lotteries". Sarasota Journal. p. 4C. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "State Lottery Agency: Origins and Functions". Maryland State Archives. April 2, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
- ^ Maryland Lottery (2013). "Where the Money Goes" (PDF). Maryland Lottery. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ Maryland Lottery (2007), p. 8
- ^ a b c Maryland Lottery (2011), p. 11
- ^ Maryland Lottery (2011), p. 12
- ^ a b c Maryland Lottery (2011), p. 13
- ^ Lynch, Rene (April 10, 2012). "Mega Millions Mystery Over: Maryland Winners All School Employees". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "Scientific Games Introduces New Game". Casino City Times. Casino City. November 23, 2005. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
- ^ "Racetrax". Maryland Lottery. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
- ^ Maryland Lottery (2011), p. 14
- ^ "Maryland on the Way to Adding Slots". West Virginia MetroNews. November 20, 2007. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- Washington Business Journal. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- ^ "Maryland VLT". Maryland Lottery. May 31, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Maryland Lottery. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ "Commission". Maryland Lottery. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
References
- Maryland Lottery (2007). Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Years Ending June 30, 2007 and 2006 (PDF) (Report). Maryland Lottery. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- Maryland Lottery (2011). Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Years Ending June 30, 2011 and 2010 (PDF) (Report). Maryland Lottery. Retrieved June 1, 2012.