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Sports Betting in Maryland: Laws, Licensed Apps & AI Predictions

Legal since 2022Updated Feb 2026

Key Facts: Maryland Sports Betting

Status

Legal — Online & Retail

Legal Since

2022

Tax Rate

15%

Monthly Handle

$500M+

  • Voter-approved in 2020, online launch November 2022
  • Diversity-focused licensing framework
  • Over a dozen online sportsbooks available
  • Baltimore-DC corridor drives major handle volume
  • Professional and college sports wagering allowed
  • Must be 21+ and physically in Maryland to bet

Sports Betting Overview: Maryland

Maryland voters approved sports betting through a November 2020 ballot referendum, with retail sportsbooks launching in December 2021 and online betting following in November 2022. Maryland's regulatory framework emphasizes diversity in licensing, with the state actively seeking minority and women-owned business participation. The market features over a dozen licensed online operators, creating healthy competition. Maryland bettors can wager on professional and college sports. The Baltimore-Washington D.C. corridor provides a massive population base of passionate Ravens, Commanders, Orioles, and Nationals fans. Maryland's market has grown rapidly since mobile launch.

Licensed Sportsbooks in Maryland

DraftKings
FanDuel
BetMGM
Caesars
Fanatics

How AI Predictions Help Maryland Bettors

Maryland's competitive market with 12+ operators means excellent line shopping opportunities. AI predictions amplify this advantage by scanning all books instantly and directing bettors to the best available odds on every pick.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Maryland Sports Betting

Is sports betting legal in Maryland?
Yes, sports betting has been legal in Maryland since 2022. Both online and retail sports betting are available. You must be physically located in Maryland to place a bet.
What sportsbook apps are available in MD?
Licensed sportsbook operators in Maryland include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, and more. All major operators offer mobile apps for convenient wagering from anywhere in the state.
How do AI predictions help Maryland sports bettors?
AI-powered predictions analyze thousands of data points per game — player stats, team performance, injuries, weather, and historical trends — to generate win probabilities. For Maryland bettors, this means data-backed insights that complement your own research. Products like NFL Picks (NFL), NHL Picks (NHL), and Tennis Picks (Tennis) each cost just 99 cents for lifetime access.

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