Maryland went live in 2022, runs through the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency at a 15% tax, and sits comfortably in the national top ten — around $651 million wagered in a single month last season. The Ravens and Orioles anchor it, with the Maryland Terrapins covering the college side. You’ll need to be 21 and inside the state.
Of our partner books, FanDuel is the one operating in Maryland, within a dozen-strong field.
Best Maryland sportsbooks we recommend
These are the Maryland betting sites we work with directly and have tested end to end. Each is fully licensed in Maryland; tap an offer to claim it — you must be 21 or older and physically inside Maryland.
| Maryland sportsbook | Welcome offer | Code |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | Bet $5, get bonus bets if your bet wins | No code |
FanDuel — best for app quality and same-game parlays
In Maryland, FanDuel is the most-used sportsbook in the country, prized for sharp pricing, a slick app and fast payouts. New Maryland customers get Bet $5, get bonus bets if your bet wins — no code needed, just sign up through the link.
Which Maryland sportsbook is best for whom
There’s no single best sportsbook in Maryland — the right one depends on how you bet. Here’s the quick version:
| Best for | Maryland sportsbook | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best app & same-game parlays | FanDuel | the most-used US app, sharp pricing and the best SGP builder |
| Best all-round promos | DraftKings | the biggest app and the busiest promo calendar |
| Best loyalty perks | BetMGM | MGM Rewards shared across casinos and sportsbook |
| Best for rewards travelers | Caesars | Caesars Rewards usable in Las Vegas and Atlantic City |
Other licensed Maryland sportsbooks
We don’t hold verified deals with these Maryland books, so there are no ratings or affiliate links — but each is licensed in Maryland, and here’s what it brings to the table.
- DraftKings — one of the two national market leaders; also runs an online casino where it is legal, live in Maryland.
- BetMGM — MGM’s sportsbook, strongest on its MGM Rewards cross-sell and online casino, live in Maryland.
- Caesars — broad market coverage backed by the Caesars Rewards loyalty program, live in Maryland.
- Fanatics — pays rewards in FanCash redeemable across the Fanatics merchandise empire, live in Maryland.
How Maryland sports betting works
Every Maryland sportsbook is licensed by the state and uses geolocation to confirm you are inside Maryland before each bet. You can open and fund a Maryland account from anywhere, but you must be within Maryland state lines to place a wager, and you must be 21 or older.
Choosing a Maryland sportsbook
Comparing Maryland sportsbooks comes down to a few things: the price on the markets you bet most, how stable the app stays under load, how fast Maryland withdrawals clear, and whether a welcome offer’s terms are genuinely worth claiming. Holding two or three Maryland accounts lets you line-shop, which over a full season matters far more than any single signup bonus.
How to find the best betting site in Maryland
Finding the best betting site in Maryland is less about one winner and more about matching a book to how you play. Start with price: a half-point better on a Maryland spread beats almost any sign-up bonus over a season, so compare the odds on the markets you bet most. Then weigh the things you feel every week — how stable the app is, how quickly Maryland withdrawals land, and whether a bonus’s wagering terms are actually clearable. Keeping two Maryland accounts so you can shop the line is the single habit that pays off most.
Deposits and payouts in Maryland
Licensed Maryland apps take the usual cashier menu — online banking, debit card, PayPal and operator-branded options — and for most Maryland bettors PayPal or online banking clears winnings fastest, often within hours once your identity is verified. Your first Maryland withdrawal triggers a one-time identity (KYC) check, so a clear photo of your ID ready to upload avoids delays.
Maryland sportsbook promos and codes
Maryland welcome offers come in two shapes: bet-and-get deals, where a qualifying first bet returns bonus bets, and second-chance bets, where Maryland bettors get a losing first wager back as bonus bets. The headline figure matters less than the terms, so check the minimum odds, play-through and expiry window before opting in to any Maryland offer. Our partner codes in Maryland: none of our Maryland partners require a code; all of them apply automatically.
Maryland betting apps
Every Maryland book above ships iOS and Android apps with geolocation built in, so the app is how most people bet in Maryland. FanDuel offers one of the more polished Maryland app experiences, but it pays to keep more than one Maryland app installed so you can compare lines before you stake.
All Maryland sportsbook apps
Every legal Maryland betting app, with a direct link to each. The Maryland books we partner with show our current bonus; the rest are listed for reference.
- FanDuel MD — visit sportsbook: sportsbook.fanduel.com — Bet $5, get bonus bets if your bet wins
- DraftKings MD — visit sportsbook: sportsbook.draftkings.com
- BetMGM MD — visit sportsbook: sports.betmgm.com
- Caesars MD — visit sportsbook: caesars.com/sportsbook
- Fanatics MD — visit sportsbook: sportsbook.fanatics.com
What you can bet on in Maryland
Maryland sportsbooks cover every major US and international league — NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, golf, MMA and motorsport — with moneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, same-game parlays, futures, player props and live in-play markets. Maryland restricts some in-state college wagering, so check the rules on local Maryland college teams and player props before you bet.
Local and global events to bet on in Maryland
Locally, Maryland betting tends to revolve around the Ravens, Orioles and Maryland Terrapins. Beyond the home interest, Maryland bettors get every blue-riband event on the calendar — the Super Bowl, March Madness, the NBA Finals, the World Series, the golf majors and the tennis Grand Slams. The headline act for 2026 is the FIFA World Cup, co-hosted across North America and likely to draw record wagering from Maryland as it runs.
Maryland sportsbooks FAQ
What is the best sportsbook in Maryland?
FanDuel is our partner in Maryland, and it earns the top spot on its own merits — the most reliable app, the sharpest Ravens and Orioles pricing, and the best parlay tools in the state. The rest of the Maryland field (DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics) is solid, and DraftKings is the closest challenger if you want a second account for line-shopping, but for one app in Maryland, FanDuel is the recommendation.
How many sportsbooks are legal in Maryland?
Maryland currently has 5 licensed online sportsbooks; the full Maryland list is above, and the number shifts as operators enter and leave.
Do I have to live in Maryland to bet?
No — you only have to be physically inside Maryland when you place a bet, which the apps confirm by geolocation. You can register and deposit for a Maryland account from anywhere.
What is the minimum age to bet in Maryland?
21, online and at any retail sportsbook in Maryland.
Can I bet on Maryland college teams?
Maryland limits some in-state college betting; you can usually bet national college games, but local Maryland teams and their player props may be restricted, so check each book’s rules.
How to check whether a Maryland sportsbook is legal
Before you deposit, confirm a Maryland sportsbook is the real thing. A licensed Maryland book shows its approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency in the app or site footer, makes you verify that you’re 21 or older, and runs a geolocation check to confirm you’re physically in Maryland before each bet. If a site takes crypto only, claims you need ‘no ID’, or is licensed offshore, it isn’t regulated in Maryland — and you’d have no protection if a payout went wrong. Every Maryland book we list above clears that bar.
Is it safe, and betting responsibly in Maryland
Every operator on this page is licensed and audited in Maryland, ring-fences customer funds and offers deposit, time and self-exclusion limits — the reasons Maryland bettors should stay with regulated books rather than offshore sites. Betting in Maryland should stay entertainment; if it stops being fun, set a limit or take a break, and confidential help for Maryland residents is available 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER.