STATE TRACKER · MD
Sweepstakes casinos in Maryland
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVE
reviewed June 11, 2026
Regulators are actively pursuing operators here.
- Sweeps Coins (SC) redemption
- Contested — regulators are acting
- Gold Coin (GC) free play
- Generally not targeted. Many operators exclude Maryland in their own terms
- Minimum age
- 18+
What the law says
Maryland's lottery prohibitions (Crim. Law Title 12, subtitle 2) criminalize selling or possessing 'lottery devices' — defined in §12-201 as any 'thing by which a person promises or guarantees' that a ticket/certificate 'will, when an event or contingency occurs, entitle the purchaser or holder to receive money' — generally as misdemeanors. Current sweepstakes enforcement is administrative: MLGCA cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed operators (reported ~25% compliance).
Operators and Maryland
Because of Maryland's status, we don't list or link operator promotions for this state. If you hold a balance with an operator that has exited, contact their support about redemption windows, and file a report on how it goes.
Maryland questions
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Maryland?
Regulators are actively pursuing operators here. Authority: Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law §12-201 et seq. (lottery devices / unlawful lotteries); MLGCA cease-and-desist program (no sweeps-specific statute enacted).
Can I still play free Gold Coin (GC) games in Maryland?
Maryland's action targets the dual-currency model: the Sweeps Coin (SC) side that can be redeemed for cash prizes. Free Gold Coin (GC) entertainment play, with no prize redemption, is generally not what these provisions prohibit. But many operators exclude Maryland entirely in their own terms rather than offer a GC-only mode.
Which operators accept Maryland players?
Because of Maryland's status, we don't list or link operator promotions for this state. Trust Score leaderboard →
I still hold a Sweeps Coins balance with an operator — what should I do?
If you hold a balance with an operator that has exited, contact their support about redemption windows, and file a report on how it goes. File a report
This page is research, not legal advice. Statuses are reviewed against primary sources and re-checked as legislation moves; if you spot a change we've missed, email noah.rafkin@bonusbandit.win. Always confirm with the operator and your state attorney general before depositing. Laws change quickly in this space. Last verified June 11, 2026.