Maryland Sports Betting – Where to Bet in Maryland

Maryland Sports Betting

Fully online mobile sports betting became legal in Maryland starting with a soft launch on Nov. 21, 2022. A more complete rollout then occurred on Nov. 23, 2022, and sports betting was off to the races.

Residents of Maryland can sign up, deposit and place a bet all online within Maryland state lines. 

Best Sportsbooks in Maryland 

1. BetMGM

BetMGM also has a lot of odds boosts and promos to take advantage of. It also has a really nice user interface when scrolling through the different types of markets/props you want to bet. It’s very intuitive and easy to navigate. Some of the promos are highlighted below:

• BetMGM Sign-Up Bonus: Up to $1,000 risk-free bet and a free month of OddsJam. Essentially — you can place a bet up to $1,000 and if it loses you get that amount back in free bets.
• $10 free bet every week. Not a huge amount of money, but always nice to have free money to play with on a weekly basis. 
• Watch our full review of BetMGM here. 

2. Caesars Sportsbook

Caesars Sportsbook is a great sportsbook, with a ton of good promotions and odds boosts. We like to call Caesars the OddsBoost god because of the sheer volume of odds boosts they have on a daily basis. They also have some really good promos as well, as highlighted below.

• Caesars Sign Up Bonus: Risk-free first bet up to $1,250
• Weekly odds boosts/profit boosts/risk-free bets
• Watch our full review of Caesars Sportsbook here. 

3. FanDuel

FanDuel has a lot of odds boosts and promos to take advantage of. It also has a really nice user interface when scrolling through the different types of markets/props you want to bet. It’s very intuitive and easy to navigate. Some of the promos are highlighted below:

• Bet $5, get $200
• $1,000 risk-free bet

Is Maryland a Good Sports Betting State?

Is Mobile Sports Betting Allowed in Maryland?

Yes! On Nov. 21, 2022, mobile sports betting went live in Maryland. A complete launch then took place on Nov. 23, 2022.

How many Sportsbooks are Available in Maryland?

As of current, there will be four sportsbooks available to place bets when sports betting goes live in Maryland. It is expected that more will be added as time goes on.

Does Maryland Have Good Sports Betting Odds?

Because of how many sportsbooks are legal in Maryland, they also made sure that they would offer fair pricing. 

How to Sign Up for a Sportsbook in Maryland

Maryland is easy. You can do everything necessary to get signed up all from your phone/computer. Some states require an in-person sign-up, but Maryland is not one of those states. 

They also make signing up and depositing fairly simple as well. This is detailed in the next section, but for the sign-up process, the sportsbook will ask you a couple of personal questions to verify your identity. Then once you are signed up you can set up the payment method by syncing the app to your account. 

Maryland Sports Betting Rules & Regulations

There are only two rules in Maryland:

1. Must be 21 or older
2. Must be physically located in Maryland

How to Bet in Maryland 

Luckily, it is pretty easy to get started in a state like Maryland. Let’s detail the steps below.

1. Find and download a sportsbook.
   • There are a lot in Maryland, but let’s start with BetMGM since they have such a generous offering of promos and odds boosts. In this case, a risk-free bet up to $1,000.
2. Sign up and Deposit
   • The sign-up and deposit steps are pretty seamless. They will ask a couple of questions to verify your age and identity such as your social security number, address and/or driver’s license. But, it is pretty easy overall. 
   • Once you are signed up you will need to deposit money into your account. You will do this by selecting a payment method and proceeding with the prompt to get the payment method synced to your account. It is easiest to go with a direct deposit to a banking account since you can easily withdraw and deposit funds directly into that account.
3. Verify your Location
   • If you are on your phone then your phone will do this automatically using its GPS feature, but on the desktop can be a little more complicated. 
   • If you are using a desktop you will need to download a location-tracking software called geocomply. Please refer to our article here with more details on geocomply. 
4. Place a Bet!
   • Now you’ve gotten to the fun part. As mentioned earlier, BetMGM offers a wide variety of promotions and odds boosts for you to enjoy. But, in general, in order to place a bet, all you need to do is:
     • Navigate to the desired sport
     • Find the line that you would like to bet
     • Click or navigate to the bet slip
     • Click place bet!

Full List of Sportsbooks in Maryland: