Maryland Online Sports Betting Is Live For The World Cup

Written By Andrew Bucholtz on November 2, 2022 - Last Updated on October 8, 2024
2022 Qatar World Cup Soccer

The 2022 FIFA World Cup began on Sunday, Nov. 20 and Online sports betting went live in Maryland the following Wednesday.

Maryland bettors could either wager on the tournament at a retail sportsbook or an online sports betting app for the majority of the World Cup.

Odds of Maryland being able to bet on the World Cup

Maryland online sports betting launched on Nov. 23 with seven sportsbooks going live on day one. Bettors have been capitalizing on this year’s World Cup betting options ever since.

The first day of World Cup competition saw host nation Qatar (#50 in the FIFA World Rankings) take on Ecuador (#44) in Group A action. Bettors had to rely on in-person betting to wager on that match as well as the Group B matchup for No. 15 USA against No. 18 Wales on Nov. 21.

Most days of the World Cup group stage — which runs through Dec. 2 — features three or four matches. Other highlights of the group stage included Team USA taking on No. 5 England (Nov. 25) and No. 21 Iran (Nov. 29).

We’ll keep you updated on all the latest 2022 FIFA World Cup odds as the tournament progresses.

World Cup action continues into mid-December

As for the World Cup action from there, the top two teams in each group advanced to the Round of 16. That round saw two matches per day from Dec. 3-6. Then Dec. 9 and 10 each saw two quarterfinal matches. The semifinals followed on Dec. 13 and 14, with the third-place match on Dec. 17, and the finals on Dec. 18.

Check out this complete 2022 FIFA World Cup schedule.

Fall football season creates even more appeal for Maryland bettors

The week of Nov. 21 featured a flurry of other appealing sports matchups for fans. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24, offers three NFL games to wager on:

  • Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions
  • New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
  • New England Patriots vs. Minnesota Vikings

College football fans had the Ole Miss-Mississippi State Egg Bowl to look forward to on Thursday. And in addition to the aforementioned USA-England soccer match on Black Friday (Nov. 25), the day also offered a full slate of college football. That night also had a notable lineup of NBA games.

Which books went live first in Maryland?

Rank
Sportsbooks
Bonus
Features
Play
1
Bet $5
Get $150
In Bonus Bets
FanDuel Sportsbook Review
  • Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets if Your Bet Wins
  • Available on Desktop, Android & iOS
  • Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 21+
  • To Claim: Click Play Now
2
Bet $1, Double Your Winnings
On Next 10 Wagers
Caesars Sportsbook Review
  • Stream NFL Games In-App for Free
  • 21+ Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
  • Use Promo Code: PLAYMDDYW
3
Up to $1,000
In No Sweat Bets
Fanatics Sportsbook Review
  • Bet and Get up to $1,000 in No Sweat Bets
  • Earn FanCash & Spend it on Team Swag or More Bets
  • 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
  • To Claim: Click Play Now
4
Up to $1,500
In Bonus Bets
BetMGM Sportsbook Review
  • Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win*
  • *Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Add’l terms. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
  • Use Bonus Code: PLAYMD
5
Up to $500
In Bonus Bets
  • Up to $500 Back if Your First Wager Loses
  • Maryland's Only Local Sportsbook
  • 21+ T&Cs Apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit mdgamblinghelp.org
  • Use Promo Code: PLAYMD
6
Up to $1,200 Bonus
New User Bonus. T&Cs Apply.
DraftKings Sportsbook Review
  • Bet & Get up to $150 in Bonus Bets
  • PLUS Get a $50 Bonus Bet on Deposit
  • PLUS up to $1,000 Deposit Bonus
  • Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER

A few Maryland sportsbooks were prepared to go live as soon as they received the green light. Moreover, many of these books — such as DraftKings Maryland, BetMGM Sportsbook MD, FanDuel Maryland and PointsBet Sportsbook MD immediately started rolling out their free money promos.

In late October, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission reviewed applications from 10 initial online sportsbooks. The initial seven to launch were:

  • DraftKings
  • Caesars
  • BetMGM
  • FanDuel
  • PointsBet
  • BetRivers
  • Barstool

Five other sportsbooks are approved and have not yet announced a launch date:

  • Betfred
  • Fanatics
  • Parx
  • WynnBet
  • Bally Bet

An additional 11 sportsbook apps will also be considered going forward. If approved, those apps will then debut on a rolling basis.

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Andrew Bucholtz has been a sports blogger since 2006. Specializing in sports business, sports media issues and football, Bucholtz covered the CFL from 2010-16 for Yahoo Canada Sports. He currently also works as a news editor for Awful Announcing, a site that covers all aspects of sports media.

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