Online sports betting in Maryland
8 licensed online sportsbooks took bets in Maryland as of 2026-08-17. 8 of the 9 venues covering the state limit accounts that win; Kalshi does not.
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The law in Maryland
| As published | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| Online betting went live | 2022-11-23 | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| Minimum age | 21+ | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| State tax on sportsbook revenue | 20% | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| Licensed retail sportsbooks | 14 | source, read 2026-08-18 |
Gambling law changes, and these were read once. Check the regulator before relying on any of it.
Where Maryland stands
20%4th of 23
1 of 9Kalshi
9 of 2711th of 50 states
3.8 yr11th of 16
14licensed alongside
The mobile rate rose to 20% on 1 July 2025; retail is taxed at 15%. Source, read 2026-08-18.
Every sportsbook covering Maryland
| Sportsbook | Type | Winning accounts |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Exchange | Never limits winners |
| BetMGM | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| Caesars | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| DraftKings | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| FanDuel | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| Fanatics | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| bet365 | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| betPARX | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| theScore Bet | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
What you cannot get in Maryland
Bally Bet, BetFred, BetRivers, Betly, Betr, Circa Sports, Hard Rock Bet, Prime Sportsbook, Sports Bet Montana, Sportsbook Rhode Island, Sporttrade, SuperBook, Underdog Sports, WynnBET — 14 books that operate elsewhere in the United States take no bets here.
Maryland sports betting FAQ
Which sportsbooks operate in Maryland?
BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, Kalshi, bet365, betPARX, theScore Bet — 9 in total, of which 8 are sportsbooks and 1 is a prediction market.
Which Maryland sportsbooks limit winning accounts?
8 of 9. Kalshi does not.
What is not available in Maryland?
Bally Bet, BetFred, BetRivers, Betly, Betr, Circa Sports, Hard Rock Bet, Prime Sportsbook, Sports Bet Montana, Sportsbook Rhode Island, Sporttrade, SuperBook, Underdog Sports, WynnBET — 14 books that operate elsewhere in the US take no bets here.
Why the state you are in decides your edge →
Read 2026-08-17. Not legal advice.