16, 2022, the Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission approved ten sports betting licenses.Ī week later, seven sites launched in Maryland, officially opening the virtual doors for operators to allow Maryland residents to bet online using sports betting apps and websites from anywhere in the state. The Maryland sports betting bill was officially passed in April 2021, and the first retail sportsbook opened in December of that year.Īs for online sports betting, while it was legal, it took a little longer to go live than the retail side. After voters approved a measure to bring sports betting to the state in November 2020, the rollout took some time.
