Updated May 2026

Welcome offers + ongoing promos

Maryland Sportsbook Promos

Every active welcome offer at the 12 licensed Maryland sportsbooks. Compare bonus structures, expiry windows, and qualifying wagers before claiming.


Sportsbook Welcome Offer Condition Min Deposit
FanDuel Sportsbook Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets If first bet wins · NBA Finals + MLB regular-season focus · valid through June 30, 2026 $5 Review →
DraftKings Sportsbook Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets Instantly + 20% deposit match up to $1,000 secondary · valid through July 1, 2026 $5 Review →
BetMGM Sportsbook Up to $1,500 First Bet Refund Stake refunded as bonus bets if first bet loses · MD retains $1,500 legacy tier · valid through July 31, 2026 $10 Review →
bet365 Sportsbook Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets If first bet wins · MD-tailored offer (five $30 bonus bets across NBA Finals/MLB) · valid through June 30, 2026 $10 Review →
Caesars Sportsbook 10× 100% Profit Boost Tokens $1 qualifying bet · $25 max stake each · valid through Aug 18, 2026 $10 Review →
Fanatics Sportsbook 10× $100 Bet Matches over 10 Days Up to $1,000 total in FanCash · auto-applied, no code · valid through July 4, 2026 $5 Review →
BetRivers Sportsbook 2nd Chance Bet up to $500 Bonus bet refund if first bet loses · BetRivers signature MD offer · valid through July 15, 2026 $10 Review →
Crab Sports Up to $500 First-Bet Bonus Bonus Bet refund if first wager loses $10 Review →
theScore Bet Bet $10, Get $100 in Bonus Bets If first bet wins · rebranded from ESPN BET Dec 2025 · PENN Play loyalty · valid through July 31, 2026 $10 Review →
Bally Bet Up to $250 First Bet Refund Bonus Bet refund if first wager loses $10 Review →
betPARX First Bet up to $500 Back Bonus Bet refund if first wager loses $10 Review →

How to Claim a Maryland Welcome Bonus


  1. Pick the offer that fits. First-bet safety nets (BetMGM, Caesars) protect a single big play. Bet-and-get offers (DraftKings, Fanatics, bet365) credit Bonus Bets after a small qualifying wager. Multi-day matches (FanDuel) spread the upside across 10 days.
  2. Register through the operator. Provide your name, address, date of birth, and last four digits of your SSN. Maryland geolocation runs in the background; you must be physically inside the state.
  3. Deposit and place the qualifying wager. Each offer has a minimum deposit and minimum first wager. Pay attention to the qualifying odds requirement; most offers require -200 or longer to qualify.
  4. Use your Bonus Bets within the window. Most expire in 7 days; Caesars gives 30. If you let them expire, the credit is forfeited.

Bonus Bet vs Cash; What\'s the Difference?


A Bonus Bet (also called Free Bet) is a wagering credit, not cash. Place a $50 Bonus Bet at +200; if the bet wins, you collect $100 in withdrawable cash, but the $50 stake is retained by the sportsbook. That's why a Bonus Bet has a "real value" of roughly 60-70% of its face value, depending on what odds you wager it at. Place Bonus Bets on plus-money picks to maximize yield.

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Common Questions

Maryland Promo FAQs


Can I claim multiple Maryland sportsbook welcome offers?

Yes. Each sportsbook offers an independent welcome promotion. Most experienced Maryland bettors register at 3-5 sportsbooks and claim each first-time offer once. You can only claim each operator's welcome bonus a single time.

Do I need a promo code?

Most Maryland sportsbooks credit the welcome bonus automatically when you register through the operator's link. A handful of seasonal offers require a specific promo code at registration; when in doubt, check the registration page itself.

What's the difference between Bonus Bets and cash?

Bonus Bets (sometimes called Free Bets) are non-withdrawable wagering credits. If a Bonus Bet wins, only the net winnings are paid back as cash; the original Bonus Bet stake is retained by the sportsbook. Cash is fully withdrawable.

How long do Bonus Bets last?

Most Maryland Bonus Bets expire after 7 days. Caesars is an outlier; its Bonus Bet window runs 30 days. Always confirm the expiry on your account before placing your qualifying wager.

Are these promos only for new customers?

The welcome offers listed here are only for new accounts. All Maryland sportsbooks also run ongoing promotions for existing users; odds boosts, parlay insurance, profit boosts; visible from each app's promotions tab.