Maryland sports betting has been live since Dec. 9, 2021, when the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission licensed its first online operators. Bettors in the state can now choose from over 10 legal sportsbook apps.
Yes, you can bet on sports legally in Maryland. The minimum age is 21, and it is regulated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission. Sports betting has been legal since Dec. 9, 2021.
Maryland sportsbooks have plenty to offer users, and choosing one can be a tough task. Below, we have compiled a list of some of the more popular books. Check out our compilation of the bright spots and some questionable things about each book.
A welcome offer is provided to new users to try and help them boost their bankroll. Maryland sports bettors are typically provided with profit boost bets, deposit matches, and bet-and-get options. Profit boost bets allow users to (usually) double their winnings on a wager or multiple wagers. Deposit matches give your bankroll a boost by either double or a fraction of whatever you deposit. Bet-and-get offers require you to place a small wager and receive bonus funds back. The bonuses are often provided as bonus bets which expire, so please monitor the terms.
Maryland sports betting was signed into law in May 2021 with House Bill 940. On December 9th, 2021, the first sportsbook went live. Mobile sports betting launched November 23, 2022.
There are three teams that you can wager on from Maryland. In MLB, Baltimore has the Orioles. In the NFL, there are two teams to choose from, with the Ravens and the Commanders being the options.
You can wager on college sports in Maryland, including in-state teams. As of 2024, you cannot bet on college player props. You can bet on college player futures and season-long bets, though.
There are 13 licensed retail sportsbooks in Maryland. Most of them are at casinos or racetracks and off-track betting facilities.
Licensed Retail Locations:
MGM National Harbor (BetMGM Sportsbook) – Oxon Hill
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland (FanDuel Sportsbook) – Hanover
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore (Caesars Sportsbook) – Baltimore
Hollywood Casino Perryville (ESPN BET) – Perryville
Ocean Downs Casino (TwinSpires Sportsbook) – Berlin
Northwest Stadium / FedEx Field (Fanatics Sportsbook) – Landover
Bingo World (BetRivers Sportsbook) – Baltimore
Riverboat on the Potomac (Fanatics Sportsbook) – Colonial Beach / MD waters
Long Shot's (Caesars Sportsbook) – Frederick
Greenmount Station OTB (betPARX Sportsbook) – Hampstead
The Greene Turtle - Canton (betPARX Sportsbook) – Baltimore
The Greene Turtle - Towson (betPARX Sportsbook) – Towson
Sports & Social Bethesda (FanDuel Sportsbook) – North Bethesda
Yes, sports betting is legal for anyone in the state 21 years or older.
Choosing just one sportsbook to be the best in Maryland is a difficult task. Bettors can use as many sportsbooks as they would like, so see which one you prefer.
Yes, you can wager on college sports in Maryland, but you cannot bet on player props for individual games.
You do not need to be a resident to bet in Maryland, but you do need to physically be in the state when you place the wager.
There are over 10 different legal sportsbooks in Maryland.
Yes, you can bet on sports at casinos, racetracks, and off-track betting facilities instead of via an app in Maryland.
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