(a) In this section, “eSports competition” means a competition involving video games, including first–person shooters, real–time strategy games, and multiplayer online battle arenas in which:
(1) players compete against each other; and
(2) the dominant element determining the results is the relative skill of the players.
(b) An organization conducting an eSports competition may offer prize money or merchandise to winning participants in the eSports competition.
(c) The Comptroller may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Gaming -- Statewide Provisions
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 12-102 - Betting, Wagering, Gambling, Etc
Section 12-103 - Playing Certain Games
Section 12-104 - Gaming Device, or Building, Vessel, or Place for Gambling
Section 12-105 - Gambling on Vessel or Building or Other Structure on or Over Water Within the State
Section 12-107 - Pari-Mutuel Betting
Section 12-108 - Gaming Event -- Acceptance of Credit
Section 12-109 - Prearrangement or Predetermination of Horse Race Results
Section 12-110 - Recovery of Gambling Loss
Section 12-111 - Duty of Law Enforcement Officer
Section 12-112 - Charging Document for Gaming
Section 12-113 - Construction of Title; Final Determination; Enforcement