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A general view of betting odds on the video board at the Westgate SuperBook sports book on Aug. 4, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)

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.

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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. 

This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.

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