Maryland at a glance
- Status
- Restricted
- Prediction markets
- Restricted; sports event contracts have been enjoined, though other markets may remain
- State sports betting
- Legal (online, since 2022)
- State regulator
- Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
- Authoritative check
- The platform’s own eligibility page for your address
The legal position in Maryland
Maryland is one of the jurisdictions where regulators and courts have acted specifically against sports event contracts, enjoining Kalshi from offering them in the state. That places Maryland in the ‘restricted’ group alongside Nevada and Michigan, where the sports category in particular is currently limited rather than freely available. Maryland launched legal mobile sports betting in 2022, so it has a licensed market it is protecting.
Non-sports markets — economics, weather and similar categories — are not always covered by these sports-specific orders, so some trading may remain possible. The precise scope depends on the order and each platform’s response. Background: US legality.
Which platforms operate in Maryland
Expect sports contracts to be blocked or unavailable from Maryland while the restriction stands; non-sports markets may still be reachable on some platforms. Polymarket has historically blocked several restricted states outright. The reliable way to see exactly what you can and cannot trade from Maryland is each platform’s own eligibility and market screens at sign-up.
The position in this state is adverse and moving. This page is general information as of June 2026, not legal advice. The only authoritative source for whether you can trade is the platform’s own eligibility check at sign-up. Never use tools to evade a geo-block — it violates platform terms and can freeze your funds.
Sources: public reporting on the 2026 federal-versus-state prediction-market litigation. Availability and legal status change frequently; verify the current position with the platform and, for legal questions, a qualified professional. Nothing here is legal advice.
Nearby states
The picture can differ sharply across a state line — compare the neighbours:
- Virginia — platforms generally operate.
- Delaware — platforms generally operate.
- Pennsylvania — platforms generally operate.
Ready to trade? See our 2026 platform rankings to pick the right platform for where you live.
Frequently asked questions
Can I trade sports event contracts in Maryland?
Generally no as of mid-2026 — Maryland is among the states where sports event contracts have been enjoined, so the sports category is restricted. Non-sports markets may still be available on some platforms. Check the platform's own eligibility and market screens for the current position.
Are all prediction markets banned in Maryland?
Not necessarily. The action in Maryland has focused on sports event contracts specifically. Other categories such as economic or weather markets may remain reachable on some platforms, but the scope depends on the court order and how each operator has responded — verify on the platform itself.