Sports betting in Maryland: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
Maryland has 5 of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics and BetRivers) and lists 3 of the 4 exchanges, and 1 of them is contested. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 5 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 3 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- Kalshi
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does Maryland law say about sports betting?
Legal statewide through licensed sportsbooks, including mobile. Mobile sports wagering launched at 9 a.m. on 2022-11-23 with seven mobile sportsbooks cleared by the Commission. Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming - Seven Mobile Sportsbooks Begin Operations in Maryland, checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission regulates sports wagering. State Government Article section 9-1E-04(a) directs the Commission to regulate it to the same extent as video lottery terminals and table games. Source: Maryland Code, State Government Article, section 9-1E-04, checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. The minimum age for sports wagering in Maryland is 21. State Government Article section 9-1E-11 bars wagers by anyone under 21 and by anyone not physically present in the State. Source: Maryland Code, State Government Article, section 9-1E-11, checked October 6, 2026.
- In-person and tribal rules. In-person sports wagering came first in Maryland: the state's first five retail sportsbooks opened in December 2021, before mobile wagering began in November 2022. Source: Maryland Lottery - FY2022 contribution release, checked October 6, 2026.
Which sportsbooks can I use in Maryland?
5 of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operate in Maryland; Hard Rock Bet does not.
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| FanDuel | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetMGM | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Fanatics | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetRivers | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in Maryland?
3 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in Maryland, and 1 is contested: a ruling, cease-and-desist or lawsuit is pending. That is not a verdict that they are legal or illegal here.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Contested | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
Status is from our availability data; the dated actions below can be newer.
What courts and officials have done about exchanges in Maryland
- On August 1, 2025, a federal judge in Maryland denied Kalshi's request for a preliminary injunction against the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, finding Kalshi had not shown a likelihood that the Commodity Exchange Act preempts Maryland's gaming laws. Source: The Daily Record (Maryland), checked October 6, 2026.
- As of August 13, 2026, Kalshi's appeal of that ruling was still awaiting a Fourth Circuit decision, and Maryland's gaming agency had agreed not to enforce its licensing rules against Kalshi while the appeal is pending. Source: The Daily Record (Maryland), checked October 6, 2026.
Contested states are due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in Maryland?
The catalog lists 8 sign-up offers that apply in Maryland.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings: bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets | Ends October 18, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| FanDuel | FanDuel: bet $5 a day for 5 days, get $50 in bonus bets each day | Ends October 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetMGM | BetMGM: first bet back up to $1,500 in bonus bets | Ends November 1, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Fanatics: up to $100 FanCash a day for 10 days | Ends December 2, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | BetRivers: first bet back up to $500 in bonus bets figures assumed | Ends December 31, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
Existing-customer promotions at the sportsbooks here
| Sportsbook | Promotion kinds SlateProof prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Early-win token (1), Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| FanDuel | Early-win token (2), Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| BetMGM | Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Profit boost (4), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in Maryland?
With 5 sportsbooks and 3 exchanges here, the dashboard scans 28 pairs of venues for arbitrage: 10 between sportsbooks, 15 between a sportsbook and an exchange and 3 between exchanges.
- A bonus bet or boost can be hedged at another sportsbook or at an exchange here, within the accounts you hold.
- Kalshi is contested here: confirm in the app that you can open and fund an account first.
Choose Maryland in “Where you bet”
Where can I get help with gambling in Maryland?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
See also the responsible gambling page.