154 platforms available across 16 categories in Maryland. Regulated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission.
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Maryland voters approved sports betting via a 2020 ballot measure, and retail launched in December 2021. Mobile wagering did not go live until November 23, 2022, giving neighboring states a head start that Maryland has since closed.
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency issues licenses and publishes monthly reports through the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC). In 2025, Governor Wes Moore signed a budget that raised the online sports betting tax from 15% to 20% effective in FY26, while leaving the retail rate at 15%. FY25 (ending June 30, 2025) was the last full year at the lower 15% rate.
Legal Age
21+
Online Gambling
Legal
Retail Gambling
Legal
Total Platforms
154
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