Maryland bettors wagered $641.2 million on mobile apps in September 2026, per Maryland Lottery and Gaming. Seven apps opened on November 23, 2022, and more have arrived since. Here's how the best Maryland sportsbooks compare.
FanDuel ranks first for its daily bonus bets and same-game parlays on the Ravens and Terps. DraftKings is second and holds its own Maryland mobile license. BetRivers is third, live since day one through Bingo World in Brooklyn Park.
Our highlighted Maryland sportsbook promo is BetRivers' Second Chance Bet up to $500 in Bonus Bets if your first bet loses. This page also covers promo codes, the laws and restrictions, a timeline from Question 2 to today, and the local teams and big games on Maryland betting apps.
You must be 21 and physically in Maryland to bet. You don't have to live here. Enjoy!
Our top 4 Maryland sportsbooks, ranked on welcome offer value, everyday features, app quality and how they treat bettors.
One of seven apps live on Maryland's mobile launch day. The welcome offer pays out daily for a week, which suits anyone betting the Ravens on Sunday and the Terps on Saturday.
21+. Maryland only. New customers. Bet $5 a day to get $50 in bonus bets for 7 straight days. Bonus bets expire after 7 days and are non-withdrawable. Terms apply. 1-800-GAMBLER.
DraftKings holds its own Maryland mobile license and has been live since launch day. A $5 first bet unlocks $200 in bonus bets plus three months of NBA League Pass.
21+. Maryland only. New customers. $5+ first bet. $200 in bonus bets paid as four $50 tokens over 21 days. Bonus bets expire 7 days after issue. Terms apply. 1-800-GAMBLER.
BetRivers launched on day one through Bingo World in Brooklyn Park. If your first bet loses, you get a bonus bet back, and iRush Rewards pays points on every wager.
21+. Maryland only. New customers. If your first bet loses, you get a bonus bet back, up to $500. Terms apply. 1-800-GAMBLER.
bet365 went live in Maryland on August 30, 2025, its 15th US state, just in time for the NFL season. Your $10 first bet earns $200 in bonus bets whether it wins or loses.
21+. Maryland only. New customers. $10 min deposit and $10 qualifying bet at odds of -500 or longer. Bonus bets expire 7 days after issue; stake not returned. Terms apply. 1-800-GAMBLER.
Also licensed in Maryland: BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, Fanatics Sportsbook, theScore Bet, Bally Bet, BetParx, LetsBetMD.
Every new-customer offer we could verify for Maryland this month, side by side. None of them needs a promo code. Just sign up through the link. Maryland counts free promotional bets in its monthly betting totals, and online books now pay 20% tax, so welcome offers here can change quickly.
| Sportsbook | Welcome offer | Promo Code | Key terms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel Sportsbook | Bet $5, Get up to $350 in Bonus Bets ($50 a day for 7 days) | Not needed | $50 a day for 7 days when you bet $5+ that day | Claim |
| DraftKings Sportsbook | Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets + 3 Months of NBA League Pass | Not needed | $50 every 7 days over 21 days | Claim |
| BetRivers Sportsbook | Second Chance Bet up to $500 in Bonus Bets | Not needed | Bonus bet back if your first bet loses, up to $500 | Claim |
| bet365 | Bet $10, Get $200 in Bonus Bets, Win or Lose | Not needed | $10 deposit; odds -500 or longer; 7-day expiry | Claim |
21+. Maryland only. New customers. Offers checked October 2026 and can change at any time. Always read the full terms. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
FanDuel went live on November 23, 2022, Maryland's mobile launch day. It runs as the online partner of Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, through the license held by PPE Maryland Mobile.
New customers get Bet $5, Get up to $350 in Bonus Bets ($50 a day for 7 days). Bet $5 each day to unlock that day's $50. The bonus bets expire after 7 days. No Promo Code is needed. Bet Protect adds injury protection on eligible NFL, NBA and WNBA player props.
The app covers moneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, same-game parlays, props, futures and live betting on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, golf, tennis and UFC. Ravens vs Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on October 25 is a good test of the same-game parlay builder. Terps and Navy games are open for game lines, but Maryland has banned college player props since March 1, 2024.
DraftKings has been live since Maryland's mobile launch on November 23, 2022. Unlike most big brands, it doesn't rely on a casino partner. It holds its own mobile license through Crown MD Online Gaming LLC.
The welcome offer is Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets + 3 Months of NBA League Pass. The bonus bets arrive as four $50 tokens over 21 days, and each expires 7 days after it's issued. No Promo Code is needed.
Regular bettors earn Crowns through Dynasty Rewards. You can bet moneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, same-game parlays, props, futures and live markets on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, soccer, golf, tennis and UFC. The Commanders, whose Landover stadium holds its own sportsbook license, host the Eagles on November 1.
BetRivers launched on November 23, 2022, as one of seven apps live on Maryland's first day of mobile betting. Rush Street Interactive runs it with Arundel Amusements, which trades as Bingo World in Brooklyn Park.
The welcome offer is a Second Chance Bet up to $500 in Bonus Bets. If your first bet loses, you get a bonus bet back, up to $500. No Promo Code is needed.
Its best feature for regular bettors is the loyalty program, with player levels and a Bonus Store. Markets include moneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, same-game parlays, props, futures and live betting on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer and golf. Navy vs Memphis in Annapolis on November 21 is open for spreads and totals. Player props on Navy athletes aren't offered under Maryland rules.
bet365 went live in Maryland on August 30, 2025, its 15th US state. Regulators signed off after a controlled demo on August 28, and the app opened two days later, in time for the NFL season. It's an online-only license, with no retail sportsbook attached.
New customers get Bet $10, Get $200 in Bonus Bets, Win or Lose. You need a $10 deposit and a $10 first bet at odds of -500 or longer. Bonus bets expire 7 days after issue. No Promo Code is needed.
Its strength is in-play betting, along with its Early Payout offer. You'll find moneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, same-game parlays, props, futures and live markets on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, golf and UFC. The Ravens' Thursday night game against Jacksonville on November 5 is a good fit for live betting. Terps vs Penn State on November 28 is open for game lines only.
Maryland voters approved sports betting through Question 2 in November 2020, and lawmakers wrote the rules in HB 940 the following spring. Licenses are awarded by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC), and Maryland Lottery and Gaming regulates the market. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency licenses and regulates every sportsbook below.
You must be 21 to bet, online or at a retail sportsbook.
You can open an account online, but geolocation checks that you're physically in Maryland when you bet. Visitors can bet too.
Since March 1, 2024, Maryland sportsbooks can't offer props on individual college athletes. Game lines on the Terps, Navy and other college teams are fine, and so are awards bets like the Heisman.
Retail sportsbooks run at casinos such as MGM National Harbor, Live!, Horseshoe Baltimore and Hollywood Casino Perryville, plus smaller venues like Bingo World in Brooklyn Park.
Online books pay 20% of taxable win, up from 15% on June 1, 2025. Of that, 15% goes to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future education fund and 5% to the General Fund. Retail books still pay 15%.
You can ban yourself from all Maryland sports betting for at least two years or for life. Sign up in person at any Maryland casino or at Maryland Lottery and Gaming in Baltimore.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2020 | Voters pass Question 2 with about 67% of the vote. |
| May 18, 2021 | Gov. Larry Hogan signs HB 940, the law that sets up sports betting. |
| Dec 9, 2021 | BetMGM opens Maryland's first retail sportsbook at MGM National Harbor. |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Online betting launches with seven apps, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetRivers, BetMGM and Caesars. |
| Jan 20, 2023 | The Commanders' stadium sportsbook opens. |
| Mar 1, 2024 | College player props are pulled from every Maryland sportsbook. |
| May 2025 | Gov. Wes Moore signs HB 352, raising the online sports betting tax. |
| June 1, 2025 | Online sportsbooks start paying 20% instead of 15%. |
| Aug 30, 2025 | bet365 launches in Maryland. |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ESPN BET becomes theScore Bet. |
| June 30, 2026 | Fiscal 2026 ends with $132.3 million paid to the state, up 48.8% on the year before. |
Maryland bettors wagered $652.2 million in September 2026 alone, and $641.2 million of it went through mobile apps.
4-1 after five games in 2026, capped by a 30-23 overtime win in Atlanta. Home games at M&T Bank Stadium.
Their stadium holds one of Maryland's top-tier sportsbook licenses. They're 1-3-1 so far, including a 27-27 tie with the Giants.
79-82 in 2026 and fourth in the AL East under manager Craig Albernaz.
Michael Locksley's team is 2-4 at SECU Stadium and on the road. Game lines only, no player props.
2-3 so far, unbeaten at home in Annapolis. Army-Navy is December 12 in East Rutherford, N.J.
Returns to Pimlico in Baltimore on Sunday, May 23, 2027, the first Triple Crown race run on a Sunday. Pimlico's $500 million rebuild is due for spring 2028.
| Date | Game | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles | Northwest Stadium |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars (Thursday night) | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers (Monday night) | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Navy vs Memphis | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Terrapins vs Penn State | SECU Stadium |
The Preakness Stakes returns to Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Sunday, May 23, 2027, a new spot on the calendar three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby on May 1. The later date is meant to draw more Derby runners to Baltimore, which could make for a deeper betting race, and the Belmont Stakes follows on June 5. The year also brings Super Bowl LXI on Feb. 14, the men's Final Four on April 3 and 5, and a full slate of Ravens and Orioles games.
We check Maryland laws, licences and dates against these official sources.