Maryland’s sports-betting market developed in stages. House Bill 940 was signed into law in May 2021, and the state’s first sportsbook began operating on Dec. 9, 2021, according to the supplied material. Mobile wagering followed on Nov. 23, 2022. The source says the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission regulates the activity and has licensed more than 10 online sportsbook apps.
The material says customers must be at least 21 to place a legal wager in Maryland. A bettor does not have to be a state resident, but must be physically inside Maryland when placing a bet. The source also describes in-person wagering at casinos, racetracks and off-track betting facilities as an alternative to using an app.
The list provided identifies 13 licensed retail locations and their associated sportsbook brands: MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill (BetMGM); Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover (FanDuel); Horseshoe Casino Baltimore (Caesars); Hollywood Casino Perryville (ESPN BET); Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin (TwinSpires); Northwest Stadium, also identified in the source by its former name, FedEx Field, in Landover (Fanatics); Bingo World in Baltimore (BetRivers); Riverboat on the Potomac in Colonial Beach/Maryland waters (Fanatics); Long Shot’s in Frederick (Caesars); Greenmount Station OTB in Hampstead (betPARX); The Greene Turtle locations in Canton and Towson (betPARX); and Sports & Social Bethesda in North Bethesda (FanDuel).
Maryland permits betting on college sports, including teams based in the state, according to the material. It says wagers on individual college-player props are not allowed, while player futures and season-long bets are permitted. The source dates its description of the player-prop restriction to 2024; readers should check current state rules and sportsbook terms before wagering.
The source also outlines common introductory promotions offered by sportsbook operators, including deposit matches, profit boosts and bet-and-get offers. Such promotions may come with conditions, and bonus bets can expire. The material advises customers to review the terms associated with an offer.
Rather than naming a single sportsbook as best, the source notes that bettors may use multiple operators and suggests comparing them. Its material does not provide a detailed, independently documented comparison of current app features or promotional terms, so the listed brands and locations should not be treated as endorsements. Rules, licenses and offers may change; prospective customers should consult the regulator and operators for current information.
