Online Gaming in Maryland

In March 2024, Maryland’s House of Delegates approved House Bill 1319, which would legalize online casino gaming in the state. The bill proposes up to 12 online casino licenses, with a 55% tax rate on slots and 20% on table games. However, the bill stalled in the Senate and did not advance to a statewide referendum in 2024.

iGaming remains illegal in Maryland, but lawmakers are expected to revisit the issue in the 2026 legislative session, with growing support from casino operators and state officials seeking new revenue sources.

In 2018, Maryland’s State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission took over regulation of the fantasy sports industry in the state.

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Maryland Online Gaming News

Maryland sports wagering generates $3.3 million in July (10 August 2023)
The Old Line State's 10 retail and 11 mobile sportsbooks each contributed 15% of its taxable win toward public education programs.

Maryland sports wagering turns in its best month in March (10 April 2023)
Little America's 10 retail and eight mobile sportsbooks combined to generate a single-month record of $5,310,057 in contributions to the state.

Gaming Innovation Group awarded licenses in Pennsylvania and Maryland (24 March 2023)
The new licenses complement GiG’s established five year presence in the U.S. and existing licenses in New Jersey and Iowa.

Maryland approves qualifications for three sports wagering applicants (23 March 2023)
The Lottery and Gaming Control Commission accepted the applications for Veterans Services Corporation, Whitman Gaming, Inc., and iGamingCloud, Inc.

Flutter finishes off 2022 strong, especially in the US (3 March 2023)
Maryland and Ohio lead the way in the states for the online betting firm thanks in part to FanDuel’s success.

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Maryland Online Gaming Legal and Regulatory Documents

Maryland sweepstakes games bill (4 February 2025)
This prohibits a person from operating, conducting, or promoting online sweepstakes games or supporting the operation, conducting, or promotion of online sweepstakes game.

Maryland online gaming bill (12 February 2024)
This bill would allow up to 12 online casino licenses to be awarded and, if passed, would require voters to approve in November.

Maryland HB 940 (9 March 2021)
This bill would authorize sports wagering license holders to accept bets on sporting events.

Maryland SB4 (19 March 2020)
This bill would legalize sports betting but, after revisions, does not specify who will be allowed to operate a sportsbook in the state.

Bodog, Calvin Ayre indictment (28 February 2012)
Bodog founder Calvin Ayre was indicted by federal prosecutors in Baltimore.

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