Maryland’s Lottery and Gaming Control Agency rescinded a contract award from Intralot today. The decision affects the state’s Lottery Central Monitoring and Control System.
Agency Director John Martin announced the reversal. Intralot had received the Notice of Award on July 15.
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission had approved Intralot’s selection. The commission followed the evaluation committee’s recommendation at that time.
Scientific Games was the second-ranked bidder in the original process. They’re now being considered for the contract award.
The agency discovered Intralot’s proposal didn’t fully meet RFP requirements. State procurement law compliance was also an issue.
Maryland officials said their initial assessment was incorrect. Further review revealed the problems with Intralot’s submission.
All three companies that submitted bids initially appeared to meet the requirements. The agency acknowledged this in their original recommendation to the commission.
But additional scrutiny showed gaps in Intralot’s compliance. The agency determined they couldn’t proceed with the original award.
“Upon determining that our initial assessment was incorrect, we have taken appropriate action,” Martin said. The agency cited procurement law requirements for the decision.
The lottery agency sent a formal notification to Intralot today. The Notice of Award was officially rescinded.
Scientific Games received notification that they’re now the recommended offeror. The agency determined that their proposal meets award requirements.
The procurement process remains active rather than restarting. Maryland is following established procedures for this situation.
State procurement law and regulations outline the steps agencies must take. The process allows for moving to the next qualified bidder when issues arise.
Officials said they’re proceeding according to established procurement protocols. No new RFP will be issued at this time.
Scientific Games can now move forward in the award process. Their proposal was already evaluated and deemed compliant.
The contract reversal creates uncertainty about implementation timelines. System upgrades may face delays depending on the negotiation length.
Maryland’s decision demonstrates the complexity of major technology procurements. Gaming and lottery contracts often face post-award scrutiny.
The agency emphasised its commitment to following proper procedures. Independent review processes are designed to catch compliance issues.
This situation affects Maryland’s lottery modernisation plans. The monitoring system upgrade represents a significant technology investment.
Scientific Games must still complete final award procedures. Contract negotiations and approvals remain ahead.
The reversal highlights challenges state agencies face in major procurements. Balancing speed and accuracy creates difficult decisions for officials.
Back in April, Maryland’s Lottery and Gaming Control Agency became involved in a different legal action with prediction market platform Kalshi, which filed for a temporary restraining order against the regulator after it sent a cease-and-desist order to Kalshi.
