• About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling
This site contains commercial content
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
No Result
View All Result

Mobile Sportsbooks Will Go Live In Maryland On Wednesday, Lottery Announces

Two-year wait for mobile sports betting nearly over for Marylanders

Bennett Conlin by Bennett Conlin
November 17, 2022
in Industry
map-maryland

Shutterstock

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Legal mobile sportsbooks will launch in Maryland next week, the Maryland Lottery announced Thursday. The official mobile sports betting launch will occur on Wednesday, Nov. 23, although the exact time of day that bets will start being accepted has yet to be determined. 

Prior to the full launch, mobile sportsbooks will undergo controlled demonstrations. Those controlled demonstrations will last from 2-10 p.m. ET Monday. Mobile sportsbooks will go online during that time, then go offline while the lottery audits their performances. The sportsbooks will be offline Tuesday before a full launch Wednesday. 

BREAKING: Marylanders will have mobile sports betting before Thanksgiving.

A full launch will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 23.

— Bennett Conlin (@BennettConlin) November 17, 2022

MD Sportsbook Pre-Launch Offers

1
Betfred Sportsbook

Bet $50, Get Up to $1,111 in Fred Bets

3.8
Read Review
  • Promo Code: HANDLE
  • Solid Welcome Offer
  • 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
BET NOW
T&Cs Apply21+. Eligibility restrictions apply. See website for details.
2
BetMGM Sportsbook

$1100 First Bet Offer

4.5
Read Review
  • Promo Code: HANDLE1100
  • Up to $1,100 Back If You Lose
  • Offer Paid Back in Bonus Bets
  • 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
BET NOW
T&Cs Apply21+. Eligibility restrictions apply. See website for details.
3
FanDuel Sportsbook

No Sweat First Bet up to $1000

4.8
Read Review
  • No Promo Code Required
  • Tons of Props on 16+ Sports
  • 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
BET NOW
T&Cs Apply21+. Eligibility restrictions apply. See website for details.
4
Caesars Sportsbook Maryland

Bet $20, Get $100 in Bet Credits

4.5
Read Review
  • Promo Code: HANDLEPICS
  • Exclusive Maryland Offer
  • Receive four (4) $25 bet credits
  • 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
BET NOW
T&Cs Apply21+. Eligibility restrictions apply. See website for details.
5
PointsBet Sportsbook

$500 in Second Chance Bets

4.3
Read Review
  • No Promo Code Required
  • Exclusive PointsBetting Available
  • 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
BET NOW
T&Cs Apply21+. Eligibility restrictions apply. See website for details.
Betting App Apple Store + Google Play ScoresMD Sportsbook Offers
Betfred Sports
4.6 Stars / 89 Ratings
4.3 Stars / 32 Reviews
Bet $50, Get Up to $1,111 in Fred Bets
BetMGM Sportsbook
4.8 stars / 144.7k ratings
4.4 stars / 17.3k reviews
$1,100 First Bet Offer
FanDuel Sportsbook
4.8 Stars / 909.2k Ratings
4.7 Stars / 176k Reviews
Bet $20, Get $200 in Bonus Bets
Caesars Sportsbook
4.6 Stars / 39.3k Ratings
4.5 Stars / 18.7k Reviews
Bet $20, Get $100 in Bet Credits
PointsBet Sportsbook
4.8 Stars / 35.1k Ratings
4.7 Stars / 10.2k Reviews
$500 in Bet Credits

Which sportsbooks are going live?

The Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) awarded mobile betting licenses earlier this week to the following 10 operators:

  • Barstool Sportsbook
  • Betfred
  • BetMGM
  • betPARX
  • BetRivers
  • Caesars Sportsbook
  • DraftKings
  • Fanatics 
  • FanDuel
  • PointsBet

It’s worth noting that Betfred, betPARX, and Fanatics will not launch their mobile sportsbooks next week. Fanatics and Betfred aren’t expected to go live until 2023, while betPARX declined to comment on its official launch plans. The other seven sportsbooks plan to go live next week. 

Many of the operators, including BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel, and DraftKings, are running pre-launch promotions for Maryland customers. Free bet credits in the $100-$200 range seem to be among the most common offers from operators. 

Interestingly, BetMGM accepted mobile bets from customers Wednesday, according to a report from Action Network’s Sam McQuillan. Those bets weren’t supposed to be allowed, and they were ultimately voided by BetMGM.

Customers who placed wagers will receive a $50 credit upon the state’s mobile sports wagering launch.

In all the excitement around Maryland sports betting @BetMGM erroneously started taking wagers early yesterday. Those bets are voided and customers will receive $50 in credit once sports betting launches Nov 23. pic.twitter.com/6pYRwwwQ3w

— Sam McQuillan (@sam_mcquill) November 17, 2022

Long wait nearly over

Marylanders legalized sports betting through referendum in November 2020. Two years later, mobile sportsbooks will finally go live in the state. 

The wait was caused mostly by Maryland’s legislation, which required the SWARC to perform a few tasks that turned out to be more time-consuming than anticipated. 

“To reach this point, we have had to overcome countless legal, political, and bureaucratic delays that threatened to push back the launch past the Super Bowl next year,” Gov. Larry Hogan said in a statement this week. “It was completely unacceptable to me, and we spent months pressing for decisive action.”

The governor voiced his frustrations in a letter to the SWARC over the summer, requesting a mobile wagering launch by the start of the 2022 NFL season. That goal wasn’t hit, but Marylanders will have legal mobile sportsbooks available to them before the end of the regular season.

Hogan thanked the Maryland Lottery for its work, but notably didn’t thank the SWARC.

ShareTweetShare
Bennett Conlin

Bennett Conlin

Bennett Conlin is a sports betting reporter. He began his sportswriting career crafting recaps of family wiffle ball games. He’s covered more meaningful games since those early days, most recently writing about the University of Virginia’s athletic programs for The Daily Progress. Bennett can be reached at [email protected].

Related Posts

shyanne-sellers-celebrates-ncaa-tournament
Legislation

Maryland Sports Betting Bills Make It Through Crossover Day

March 21, 2023
maryland-basketball-players-celebrating-on-bench
Analysis

Maryland Sportsbooks Report February Handle Of $340 Million

March 10, 2023
Load More

Top Stories

taylor mathis

Taylor Mathis Got Sacrificed At The Altar Of Responsible Gambling

March 20, 2023
fanduel baseball wall

Premade Same Game Parlays Are Sucker Bets

March 13, 2023
maginfier-over-small-print

Read The Fine Print: A Proposed Federal Rule Could Change Everything For Indian Gaming

March 6, 2023
roman reigns wwe

Colorado Denies Report Stating That It’s Considering WWE Wagering

March 8, 2023

State Sports Betting Guides

Ohio (U.S. state) flag waving against clear blue sky, close up, isolated with clipping path mask alpha channel transparency, perfect for film, news, composition

Ohio Sports Betting – Where To Play, Bonus Offers And Promo Codes

by Brian Pempus
March 27, 2023

Downtown Detroit at twilight (Shutterstock)

Michigan Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
March 27, 2023

VA captial

Virginia Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonus Offers

by Brett Smiley
January 17, 2023

nj flag

New Jersey Sports Betting — Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
March 22, 2023

pa online sportsbooks

Pennsylvania Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonuses

by Brett Smiley
October 6, 2022

Canada Sports Betting Guides

Canada Sports Betting – Best Sportsbook Apps & Bonus Offers

British Columbia Sports Betting – Legal Update, Available Sportsbooks, and FAQ

Ontario Sports Betting – Legal Status And Where To Play

SportsHandle

  • Analysis
  • Casino
  • Features
  • Horse Racing
  • Industry
  • Legal
  • Legislation
  • Opinion
  • Podcasts
  • Poker
  • Politics
  • Promotions
  • Regulation
  • Sports
  • Uncategorized

Better Collective

This website is owned and operated by Better Collective USA. Trademarks and copyrights referenced on this website are and shall remain the exclusive property of their respective owners and/or licensors. Please be sure to visit the operator’s website(s) to review their terms & conditions. We advise you to read these carefully as they contain important information. Copyright © 2023 USBets.com | Better Collective USA
21 Play Responsibly
Gamble Aware West Virginia
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
GameSense

Search Sports Handle

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling

No Result
View All Result
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News

loading

Please wait while you are redirected to the right page...