Legal Gambling Age in Maryland

Sports betting in person and online is available in Maryland for anyone who is 21 years old and older.

Land-based casino houses are allowed and the Maryland gambling age for playing casino games live is 21. Online casinos are currently not allowed.

The legal age for gambling in Maryland for playing live poker is the same as for playing live casino games at local houses – 21 years of age. Table games at land-based casino facilities were allowed in the state in 2012 and many poker players actually travel to Maryland to play. Several casinos in the state have popular poker rooms.

Online poker is currently not allowed.

Daily Fantasy Sports contests and real money bets are available to anyone 18 years old and older.

There is an official Maryland Lottery that has its tickets available to buyers aged 18 and over, at licensed retail establishments across the state.

Bingo, as well as raffles, is considered a contest of skill and therefore is allowed at charitable events. Players would be at least 18 years old to participate and have the right for cash prizes.

The gambling age in Maryland for making bets on horse racing is 18. There are three options available to bettors in the state. Firstly, one can make bets right on horse racing venues. Secondly, it is possible to wager at off-track locations, and eventually, there are several Maryland-regulated betting sites where bets on horses can be made.