Marylanders planning to wager on Super Bowl LX face a clear reminder from state regulators: stick to licensed platforms to protect funds, data, and winnings as the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks prepare for their Feb. 8, 2026, showdown at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency urges bettors to use only the state’s 12 licensed online sportsbooks and 14 registered online fantasy sports operators for any real-money action on the game or related events. These are the sole legal avenues for online sports wagering and fantasy competitions in Maryland. The agency highlights risks associated with unlicensed sites, including potential issues with data security, age verification, payout reliability, responsible gaming tools, and lack of contributions to state programs.
Super Bowl LX pits the AFC champion New England Patriots against the NFC champion Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX from 2015. The American Gaming Association projects more than $1.7 billion in legal wagers nationwide for the event. Maryland’s legal sports wagering market, launched in December 2021, has generated nearly $256 million in state funding to date, supporting the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund for public education and the state’s General Fund.
To identify approved operators, the agency directs users to its Legal vs Illegal Online Gaming page at mdgaming.com. The current list of licensed online sports wagering operators includes:
- Bally Bet Sportsbook
- bet365
- BetMGM
- betParx
- BetRivers
- Caesars Sportsbook
- Crab Sports
- DraftKings
- theScore Bet
- Fanatics Sportsbook
- FanDuel
- LetsBetMD
Registered online fantasy competition operators are:
- DataForce Fantasy Football
- DraftKings
- Dream Draft
- FanDuel
- Fantasy Football Player’s Championship
- FastDraft
- FullTime Fantasy
- GullyCricket
- OwnersBox
- RealTime Fantasy Sports
- Splash Sports
- SportsHub
- Underdog Sports
- Yahoo Fantasy Sports
Key differences between licensed and unlicensed platforms include mandated protections for personal and financial data, routine age and identity verification (requiring users to be at least 21 for sports wagering or 18 for fantasy competitions), guaranteed payouts with regulatory recourse in disputes, tools for limiting play to promote responsible gaming, and tax contributions that benefit Maryland residents.
Unlicensed operators pose risks: no oversight on data protection, vulnerability to fraud through weak verification, uncertainty on collecting winnings, absence of enforced responsible gaming measures, and no tax payments to state education or general funds.
Maryland law prohibits wagers on non-sporting outcomes, such as halftime show songs or National Anthem duration, even through licensed books. Approved wager types are detailed in the catalog on the Sports Wagering page at mdgaming.com, with each operator selecting which to offer.
The agency provides email support for additional questions at ask.lotteryandgaming@maryland.gov. This guidance aligns with ongoing efforts to ensure safe, regulated participation in sports wagering, particularly during high-volume events like the Super Bowl, which draws widespread interest across Maryland communities.