Franchot to Convene Media Briefing in Baltimore on Proposed Daily Fantasy Sports Regulations
WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot
WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will convene a media briefing by professional staff on Thursday morning to discuss proposed regulations of Daily Fantasy Sports activities in the state.
Under legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2012, Maryland law grants regulatory authority over fantasy sports to the Comptroller, whose objective is to ensure taxes are being properly collected, consumers are better protected, and participants are competing on a more even playing field.
WHEN: Thursday, July 14, 2016
10:30 a.m.
WHERE: State Center
301 W. Preston Street
Room 206
Baltimore, MD 21201
CONTACT: Alan Brody, 410-260-6346 (office) 443-924-1473 (cell)