Maryland · MD · Money & taxes
Maryland: Does the state have a lottery?
Has a state lottery
Maryland runs a state lottery, which sold its first ticket on May 15, 1973.
The Maryland Lottery is run by the state's Lottery and Gaming Control Agency under the State Government Article. The first ticket was sold in May 1973. The agency says lottery revenue supports education, public health, public safety, and the environment. Powerball and Mega Millions are sold.
What the law says
Another law that prohibits the sale of lottery tickets or shares or other acts relating to a lottery does not apply to the State lottery.
Sources
- Md. Code, State Gov't § 9-102 Official · mgaleg.maryland.gov
- Md. Code, State Gov't § 9-101 (definitions) Official · mgaleg.maryland.gov
- Maryland Lottery: History Official · mdlottery.com
- Maryland Lottery: About Us Official · mdlottery.com
- Md. Code, State Gov't § 9-104 Official · mgaleg.maryland.gov
- Md. Code, State Gov't § 9-110 Official · mgaleg.maryland.gov
Confirm with the state
- Agency
- Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
- Phone
- 410.230.8800
- Website
- mdlottery.com
How bordering states compare
- Delaware Has a state lotteryDelaware runs a state lottery, operated by the State Lottery Office, whose net proceeds go to the General Fund.
- Pennsylvania Has a state lotteryPennsylvania has a state lottery, and it is the only one that sends all its proceeds to programs for older residents.
- Virginia Has a state lotteryYes. Virginia has a state lottery run by the Commonwealth through the Virginia Lottery.
- West Virginia Has a state lotteryYes. West Virginia has a state-operated lottery run by the State Lottery Commission.