Crab Sports

Crab Sports is a Maryland-only mobile sportsbook that launched on July 14, 2023, as the 11th mobile operator in the state. It is one of the few US sportsbook brands with no presence outside a single state, which gives it an unusually local identity.

Overview

Crab Sports was built specifically for Maryland bettors and is licensed through the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. The branding leans into Maryland identity — crabs, Baltimore and DC sports teams, and regional marketing. The operator is smaller than the DraftKings and FanDuel giants but has real regulatory standing.

Welcome Offer

As of April 2026, Crab Sports offers a 100 percent first-bet profit boost up to $500 for new Maryland users. Users place their first cash wager, and if it wins, the profit is boosted by 100 percent up to the cap. If the bet loses, no bonus is paid. This is a win-only structure, which is less user-friendly than a first-bet-safe format but caps the operator's downside.

Product and Markets

Crab Sports covers NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college football and basketball, and the standard soccer, UFC, golf, and tennis menu. Live betting is available. Same-game parlays and a bet builder are supported on marquee games but with less depth than DraftKings.

Pricing

Lines are competitive on sides and totals but the prop menu is noticeably thinner than tier-one operators, particularly for college sports.

Banking

Deposits via Visa, Mastercard, ACH, PayPal, and Play+. Withdrawals typically clear in 1 to 3 business days via ACH. Minimum deposit is $10.

Ongoing Promos

Weekly odds boosts, parlay insurance during football season, and a no-sweat SGP of the day are the core recurring offers.

User Experience

The app is available on iOS and Android. Published reviews consistently describe the interface as clean but occasionally buggy, with some navigation friction when switching between live and pre-game markets. Customer support runs primarily through email, and response times of an hour or more are typical. No 24/7 live chat, which is a gap against national operators.

The Bottom Line

Crab Sports is a legitimate, Maryland-regulated sportsbook with full consumer protection under the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. It is not a replacement for DraftKings or FanDuel as a primary book, but for Maryland bettors who want to support a locally-focused operator or shop lines, it is a reasonable secondary account. The thin customer support and limited feature set are the main drawbacks.