Sports Betting in Maryland

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 8.75%. Online betting legal since November 2022.

DraftKings★ 4.9

Same-game parlaysDFS integration

FanDuel★ 4.8

Cash outLive in-play betting

BetMGM★ 4.8

Parlay builderCustom odds

Fanatics★ 4.8

FanCash rewardsFast signup

theScore Bet★ 4.8

Integrated mediaStats-driven

Bet365★ 4.8

40+ sportsEarly payouts

Caesars★ 4.7

Caesars RewardsProfit boosts

Bally Bet★ 4.7

Unified walletCasino integration

BetPARX★ 4.5

Reduced juiceCaesars affiliate

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Polymarket★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated (via QCEX)High-volume marketsCrypto-native

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated38-state availabilitySports contracts in 17 states

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Largest US sweepstakes operator

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

ProphetX★ 4.7

Peer-to-peer exchangeDual-currency model~3% commission

Novig★ 4.8

Peer-to-peer exchangeNo vigReal-money sweepstakes

Legal Status

Up to 60 online licenses authorized — potentially the most competitive market. Revenue growing 13.6% YoY (Jan 2025).

Online sports betting has been legal in Maryland since November 2022.

Tax Information

8.75% on online operator revenue.

College Betting Restrictions

No in-state college bets. No college player props.

How DawBets Helps Maryland Bettors

DawBets compares odds across every sportsbook available in Maryland in real time. Instead of checking each app individually, see all prices side-by-side and always place your bet at the best available line.