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Sweepstakes casinos in Maryland
We are not making sweepstakes casino recommendations for Maryland while review is open. Read the state-law information below and check the operator's current rules before using any site.
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Sweepstakes casino listings in Maryland
We are not listing sweepstakes casinos or showing their sign-up offers for Maryland while the state and operator review remains open.
Social casino records for Maryland
The social-only records are being checked separately. No social casino recommendation or offer is made here while that review remains open.
Social games played with play money are separate from sweepstakes casinos. These records are not included in the sweepstakes total and do not describe games with redeemable prizes.
What Maryland law says
Restricted by regulator or attorney generalMaryland's Lottery and Gaming Control Agency treats online sweepstakes casinos as illegal and has sent cease-and-desist letters to operators. 2026 bills to ban them did not pass.
Source: Legal vs. illegal online gaming (Maryland Lottery and Gaming). This is general information, not legal advice.
Maryland sweepstakes casinos: FAQ
Which sweepstakes casinos do you list for Maryland?
We are not recommending sweepstakes casinos for Maryland on this page while the state review is open. An operator accepting accounts does not resolve the state position or clear it for promotion here.
What is the sweepstakes casino legal position in Maryland?
Maryland's Lottery and Gaming Control Agency treats online sweepstakes casinos as illegal and has sent cease-and-desist letters to operators. 2026 bills to ban them did not pass.
Can I use a VPN to play from Maryland?
No. Do not use a VPN, a different address, or other location masking to get around a state restriction. Eligibility must match the operator's rules for where you live and where you are playing.
How old do I need to be to play in Maryland?
SweepstakesCasinos.com is for adults aged 21 and older. The sweepstakes eligibility baseline is 18+, or the higher age set by the operator or your state. Check the operator's current terms before registering. Meeting an age requirement does not remove a state restriction.