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Maryland Sports Betting

Sports betting is legal in Maryland. Retail sportsbooks opened on December 9, 2021, and mobile betting launched on November 23, 2022, under Maryland Lottery and Gaming. You must be 21 and physically in Maryland to place a bet. Online casinos are not legal. This guide lists every sportsbook and prediction market available in Maryland, what each sign-up offer is worth when hedged, and the order to claim them.

Legal
Sports betting
December 9, 2021
21
Minimum age
No
Online casino legal
$4,712
Sign-up offers, worth when hedged
October 2, 2026
Availability of sportsbooks and promotions varies by state and may change. Verify current offerings before signing up.

Maryland Sportsbook Promos

Listed in the order to claim them. The order changes with your starting bankroll.

Starting bankroll

Approximate value is what each offer converts to when you bet both sides, at the odds available when we checked. Actual returns depend on offer availability, market conditions, and individual execution.

#
Sportsbook
Offer
Approx. value
How to convert
 
Bally BetBally Bet
Bet $10 & Get $50
Bet $10 & Get $50 in Bonus Bets
$35
Deposit: $10
Minimum hedge: $75
Promo code:

Notes: Distributed as three $50 Bonus Bets.

5160/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedbbRegulated
bet105bet105
Bet $100 & Get $50
Bet $100 & Get $50 in Bonus Bets
$35
Deposit: $100
Minimum hedge: $100
Promo code:

Notes: bet105 is an offshore crypto only sportsbook.

5257/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedbet105Offshore
ProphetXProphetX
Bet $10 & Get $20
Bet $10 & Get $20 in Site Credit
$20
Deposit: $10
Minimum hedge: $30
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Signup with promo code "DHO".

5263/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedprophetxCFTC
BroThrowBroThrow
$10 Second Chance Bet
$10 Second Chance Bet Refunded as Site Credit
$7
Deposit: $10
Minimum hedge: $15
Promo code: DARKHORSE

Notes: If your first bet on BroThrow loses they will reimburse you up to $10.

5364/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedbrothrowUnlicensed US
OzoonOzoon
$400 Deposit Match
100% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $400 on a $400 deposit
$400
Deposit: $400
Minimum hedge: $300
Promo code:

Notes: 5x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.

5354/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedozoonOffshore
Sportsbetting.agSportsbetting.ag
$250 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Bonus Bets up to $250 on a $500 deposit
$175
Deposit: $500
Minimum hedge: $375
Promo code:

Notes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.

Sportsbetting.ag has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our Sportsbetting.ag review.

  • Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
  • MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
5455/guides/how-to-convert-a-bonus-betSupportedsportsbetting-agOffshore
KalshiKalshi
Trade $25 & Get $25
Trade $25 & Get $25 in Site Credit
$25
Deposit: $25
Minimum hedge: $38
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Kalshi is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

5461/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedkalshiCFTC
BetOnlineBetOnline
$250 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Bonus Bets up to $250 on a $500 deposit
$175
Deposit: $500
Minimum hedge: $375
Promo code:

Notes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.

BetOnline has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our BetOnline review.

  • Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
  • MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
5556/guides/how-to-convert-a-bonus-betSupportedbetonlineOffshore
FanDuelFanDuel
Bet $5 & Get $50 for 7 Days
Bet $5 & Get $50 in Bonus Bets every day for 7 days ($350 total)
$245 total ($35 per bet)
Deposit: $35 total ($5 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $75 per bet ($525 total)
Promo code:

Notes: None.

5556/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedfanduelRegulated
BetUSBetUS
$2,000 Deposit Match
125% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $2,500 on a $2,000 deposit
$2,500
Deposit: $2,000
Minimum hedge: $4,500
Promo code:

Notes: 125% Sign-Up Bonus up to $2,000 on your first, second and third deposits.

  • Minimum deposit: $100
  • 100% Sports Bonus – up to $2,500
    • 14X Rollover on Sports
  • 25% Casino Bonus – up to $625
    • 30X Rollover on Casino Games for Release and Cash out.
    • Max cash out for Casino Bonus is $2,500
    • 7-Days Expiry
5650/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedbetusOffshore
betParxbetParx
$50 Second Chance Bet
$50 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$25
Deposit: $50
Minimum hedge: $75
Promo code:

Notes: Rewarded as 5 $25 Bonus Bets across 5 weeks.

5662/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedpxRegulated
FliffFliff
$100 Deposit Match
100% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $100 on a $100 deposit
$100
Deposit: $100
Minimum hedge: $75
Promo code:

Notes: Fliff is a Sweepstakes Sportsbook.

5759/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedfliffSweepstakes
Lucky RebelLucky Rebel
$1,250 Deposit Match
125% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $1,250 on a $1,000 deposit
$1,250
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $938
Promo code:

Notes: 10x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.

5751/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedlucky-rebelOffshore
CaesarsCaesars
10 Profit Boosts
10 100% Profit Boosts with a max bet of $25 each
$165 total ($16.50 per bet)
Deposit: $250 total ($25 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $45 per bet ($450 total)
Promo code:

Notes: Ten 100% profit boosts with a max bet of $25.

5857/guides/how-to-convert-a-profit-boostSupportedcaesarsRegulated
BovadaBovada
$750 Deposit Match
75% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $750 on a $1,000 deposit
$750
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $563
Promo code:

Notes: The 75% match on a $1,000 deposit is available when using crypto to deposit, and a promo code is required. The rollover is 5x on sports.

5852/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedbovadaOffshore
CaesarsCaesars
$50 Bet Reset for 5 Days
$50 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet every day for 5 days ($250 total)
$125 total ($25 per bet)
Deposit: $250 total ($50 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $75 per bet ($375 total)
Promo code:

Notes: None.

58.00157.001/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedcaesarsRegulated
BetRiversBetRivers
$500 Second Chance Bet
$500 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$250
Deposit: $500
Minimum hedge: $750
Promo code:

Notes: A promo code is required upon signup.

5955/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedbetriversRegulated
MyBookieMyBookie
$1,000 Second Chance Bet
$1,000 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$500
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $1,500
Promo code:

Notes: 10x rollover requirement on the deposit and bonus results in a total wager requirement of $30,000.

5953/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedmybookieOffshore
DraftKingsDraftKings
$1,000 Deposit Match
20% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $1,000 on a $5,000 deposit
$1,000
Deposit: $5,000
Minimum hedge: See notes
Promo code:

Notes: DK calls Site Credit DK Dollars. They are a 1x playthrough, but the initial deposit match is released at 25x. Meaning, for every $25 bet $1 of Site Credit is added to your account and automatically applied to your next bet. Minimum odds -300 and 90 days to meet the playthrough requirement. Be sure to use the sportsbook app/webpage. It is easy to accidentally use the casino or daily fantasy app/webpage. When making your first deposit, edit the deposit amount to $5,000 before linking the deposit method. This offer can be used to hedge other signup offers.

6050/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupporteddraftkingsRegulated
DraftKingsDraftKings
Bet $5 & Get $200
Bet $5 & Get $200 in Bonus Bets
$140
Deposit: $5
Minimum hedge: $300
Promo code:

Notes: None

60.00150.001/guide-index/qualifying-betSupporteddraftkingsRegulated
BetMGMBetMGM
$1,500 Second Chance Bet
$1,500 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$750
Deposit: $1,500
Minimum hedge: $2,250
Promo code:

Notes: None

6151/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedmgmRegulated
FanaticsFanatics
$100 Bet Match for 10 Days
$100 Bet Match in Bonus Bets every day for 10 days ($1,000 total)
$700 total ($70 per bet)
Deposit: $1,000 total ($100 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $150 per bet ($1,500 total)
Promo code:

Notes: None.

6252/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedfanaticsRegulated
The ScoreThe Score
$1,000 First Bet Reset
$1,000 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$500
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $1,500
Promo code:

Notes: Refunded as five Bonus Bets.

6353/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedthe-scoreRegulated
bet365bet365
$1,000 First Bet Safety Net
$1,000 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$500
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $1,500
Promo code:

Notes: You have to select the offer. If bet365 does not immediately accept a $1,000 bet they will ask if you want to send the bet to the trading team for review. Do not do this. If they reject the full $1,000 they will automatically accept a lower amount and only that amount will count towards the $1,000 Second Chance Bet.

6454/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedbet365Regulated
NoVigNoVig
$100 Deposit Match
10% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $100 on a $1,000 deposit
$100
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $75
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Use Promo Code "DHO100" for 100% off your first purchase up to $100 off. Can only choose one of the two NoVig Offers.

6558/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportednovigCFTC
NoVigNoVig
$25 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $25 on a $50 deposit
$25
Deposit: $50
Minimum hedge: $19
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Use Promo Code "DHO" for 50% off your first purchase of $25. Can only choose one of NoVig's two offers.

65.00158.001/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportednovigCFTC
Polymarket.comPolymarket.com
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: Polymarket.com is a prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

1000010000SupportedpolymarketOffshore
LowVigLowVig
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: LowVig focuses on competitive odds, instead of offering promotions.

1000010000SupportedlowvigOffshore
Polymarket USPolymarket US
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: Polymarket US is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

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Total sign-up offer value: $4,712
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Prediction Markets in Maryland

Status: contested. Last verified October 2, 2026.

Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket US are regulated federally by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Maryland's regulator treats sports event contracts as unlicensed sports betting, and on April 7, 2025, it ordered Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com to stop offering them in Maryland. Letter to Kalshi

Kalshi sued Maryland in KalshiEX LLC v. Martin. On August 1, 2025, a federal judge refused to block the state's gambling laws, and Kalshi appealed to the Fourth Circuit. Maryland has agreed not to enforce its laws against Kalshi until the appeal is decided, and the appeal was still pending as of September 25, 2026. Sixth Circuit opinion

Other appeals courts are split. The Sixth Circuit ruled for Ohio and Tennessee on September 25, 2026, and the Ninth Circuit ruled for Nevada, while the Third Circuit sided with Kalshi in New Jersey, so the Supreme Court may settle the question.

Prediction markets matter for matched betting because they do not limit winning traders. Check each app for current availability in Maryland before you deposit.

This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.

Online Casinos in Maryland

Online casinos are not legal in Maryland. Maryland Lottery and Gaming says licensed sportsbooks and registered fantasy contests are the only legal online gaming options in the state. Maryland Lottery and Gaming

Sweepstakes casinos are also available to some Maryland players, but the regulator treats them as illegal and has sent cease-and-desist letters to operators including Stake.us, McLuck and VGW (Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots). They offer fewer customer protections than licensed sites. The Sweepstakes Casino Overview explains how they work.

In 2026 the House passed bills to ban sweepstakes casinos (HB 295 and SB 112), but the Senate did not vote on them before the session ended. A bill to put online casinos to a referendum (SB 761) was withdrawn in March 2026. None had passed as of October 2, 2026.

Maryland Sports Betting Law and Timeline

  • November 3, 2020: Maryland voters approved Question 2, which allowed sports and event wagering, by 67.1% to 32.9%. State Board of Elections results
  • May 18, 2021: Governor Larry Hogan signed House Bill 940 (Chapter 356), which set up licensed sports wagering. Maryland General Assembly bill page
  • December 9, 2021: Retail sports betting launched at MGM National Harbor, where Governor Hogan placed the first legal bet. Horseshoe Baltimore and Live! Casino followed the next day. Maryland Lottery and Gaming announcement
  • November 23, 2022: Mobile sports betting launched with seven sportsbooks, regulated by Maryland Lottery and Gaming. Launch announcement. Current licence holders are listed on the agency's sports wagering page.
  • January 2025: Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported that it had sent cease-and-desist letters to offshore sportsbooks including BetUS, BetNow, Everygame and BetAnySports, along with several sweepstakes casinos. None agreed to block Maryland players. Agency list of letters, Covers report
  • April 7, 2025: Maryland Lottery and Gaming ordered Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com to stop offering sports event contracts in Maryland. Letter to Kalshi
  • May 20, 2025: Governor Wes Moore signed the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025 (Chapter 604), which raised the tax on mobile sportsbook revenue from 15% to 20%. Maryland General Assembly bill page
  • August 1, 2025: A federal judge in Maryland denied Kalshi's request to block the state's gambling laws in KalshiEX LLC v. Martin. Kalshi appealed to the Fourth Circuit, and Maryland agreed not to enforce its laws against Kalshi while the appeal is pending. The appeal was still pending as of September 25, 2026. Sixth Circuit opinion, footnote 3

Offshore and unlicensed betting

Maryland has no law that names offshore or online sportsbooks. Its general gambling laws apply instead. Making a book or pool, or receiving or forwarding money to be bet on a contest, is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail, a $5,000 fine, or both. Criminal Law § 12-102. Betting for money is itself a civil offense with a fine of up to $500, or $1,000 if more than $100 is involved, and it does not count as a criminal conviction. Criminal Law § 12-103. Neither section mentions online or offshore betting, and only licensed operators may offer sports wagering under State Government § 9-1E-03.

Maryland Lottery and Gaming has sent cease-and-desist letters to offshore sportsbooks including BetUS, BetNow, Everygame, BetAnySports and Bookmaker.eu, and lists them on its Legal vs. Illegal Online Gaming page. A 2026 bill that would have made it a crime to operate or promote unlicensed online casino games (HB 295) passed the House but did not get a Senate vote.

This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Availability of sportsbooks and promotions varies by state and may change. Verify current offerings before signing up.

Maryland Sports Betting FAQ

Yes. Retail sports betting has been legal since December 9, 2021, and mobile betting since November 23, 2022. Maryland Lottery and Gaming regulates every sportsbook.

You must be 21 or older to place a sports bet in Maryland, online or in person.

Yes. You need to be physically located in Maryland when you place a mobile bet, not a resident. Sportsbook apps check your location before accepting a wager.

It is contested. Maryland's regulator ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports contracts in April 2025, and a federal judge sided with the state in August 2025. Kalshi's appeal is pending, and Maryland has agreed not to enforce its laws against Kalshi until it is decided. Check the Kalshi app for current availability in Maryland.

Online sports betting and registered fantasy contests are legal. Online casinos are not. The regulator treats sweepstakes casinos as illegal and has sent several of them cease-and-desist letters.

Maryland's sports wagering rules list debit cards and prepaid cards, not credit cards, as ways to fund an account, though the regulator can approve other methods. Some sportsbooks, including Caesars, do not accept credit card deposits in Maryland.

No law names offshore sites, but Maryland's general gambling law makes betting for money a civil offense with a fine of up to $500, or $1,000 for bets over $100. Running or forwarding bets is a misdemeanor. Only licensed sportsbooks may offer sports betting, and the regulator has ordered several offshore books to stop serving Maryland.

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Nearby State Guides

Sign-up offers only work where you are physically located. If you spend time across a state line, each state's guide lists what you can claim there.

DCwashington-dc
Virginiavirginia
Pennsylvaniapennsylvania
West Virginiawest-virginia
Delawaredelaware

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