Contract appeals board sanctions lottery agency for ‘roadblocks’ to investigation

A nearly yearlong battle over a lucrative lottery contract has landed the state's gaming agency in hot water with the Maryland Board of Contract Appeals, which sanctioned the agency last week for dragging its feet on demands to produce documents.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 988

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A nearly yearlong battle over a lucrative lottery contract has landed the state’s gaming agency in hot water with the Maryland Board of Contract Appeals.

The gaming agency was sanctioned for repeatedly ignoring orders for records, the board said. A 16-page decision itemizes a lengthy list of ways the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency and its lawyers avoided turning over records to lawyers for Scientific Games Inc.

“Every step of the way, Respondent …

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