MD · Sports · licence
DraftKings
State-licensed sports in Maryland — permit md-sw-m-draftkings on file.
Crown MD Online Gaming LLC d/b/a DraftKings · parent DraftKings Inc.
- status
- active
- permit
- md-sw-m-draftkings
- checked
- Oct 13, 2026
Domains: sportsbook.draftkings.com
Licence file · government sources
DraftKings licence in Maryland
Operator (legal entity)
Crown MD Online Gaming LLC d/b/a DraftKings
Parent: DraftKings Inc.
Certificate / licensee
Crown MD Online Gaming LLC d/b/a DraftKings
Licence number
md-sw-m-draftkings
Licence type
sports-online
Brands on this licence
draftkings
Status
Active
Licensed for
Sports
Other states
27
same brand, active licences
State tax rate
0.8%
proceeds retained by a mobile sports wagering licensee
Minimum age
21+
Regulator and registry
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission / SWARC
MLGCC / SWARC licensees for website (2026-09-14) · mdgaming.com ↗Law: SG § 9-1E
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- KY · Sports
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- LA · Sports
- LA · Fantasy
- MA · Sports
- MA · Racing
- MD · Fantasy
- ME · Sports
- ME · Fantasy
- MI · Casino
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- MO · Fantasy
- NC · Sports
- NH · Sports
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Licence documents on file
Registry row: MLGCC / SWARC licensees for website (2026-09-14) · checked 2026-10-13
Products on this permit
Operator desk (official site)
Verification: official-website · checked 2026-10-13
- Note: HTTP 403 from research IP; URL kept from operator site map / S9 playbook. draftkings official terms URL
- Note: HTTP 403 from research IP; URL kept from operator site map / S9 playbook. draftkings official banking URL
- Note: HTTP 403 from research IP; URL kept from operator site map / S9 playbook. draftkings official terms URL
Banking
Deposit
- debit
- online-banking
- paypal
- apple-pay
- play-plus
Withdrawal
- debit
- bank-transfer
- paypal
Operator help states internal review before funds leave the account; bank timing is separate · Account verification may be required before withdrawals
Responsible gaming
- Deposit limits: Available — Responsible Gaming settings in the DraftKings account
- Timeouts: Available — Take a Break / cool-off tools
- Operator self-exclusion: Available — Self-exclusion from DraftKings products
State program: Maryland Lottery and Gaming Voluntary Exclusion / Responsible Gambling · Maryland RG on state page
Eligibility
- Minimum age: 21+
- States listed: MD
- Presence: Physical presence required
Support
- Chat: Available
- Help center →
Other licences in Maryland
Real listings · not adsGuides
Verify and understand the licence
Education only — never a link to an operator promo.
- Is online casino legal in Maryland?No. Maryland Lottery and Gaming states that licensed mobile sports wagering and registered online fantasy competitions are the only legal online gaming options — not online casino games.Read
- Is online casino legal in the US?Only where a state licenses it. Federal law does not legalize online casinos nationwide, and a .com domain is never a licence. Seven states run licensed iGaming; Nevada allows online poker only.Read
- How online casinos workOne bet through the stack: account, wallet, game client, RNG or live stream, settlement. Mechanics from regulator rulebooks — no sites, no rankings, no sign-up steps.Read
- Licensed vs unlicensed online casinoA real US licence names a state regulator and an authorized-site list. A logo, a foreign seal, or a .com homepage is not the same thing.Read
FAQ
DraftKings licence FAQ
Is DraftKings a licensed sports operator in Maryland?
Yes — permit md-sw-m-draftkings is on file with Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission / SWARC (status: active). This page is a registry card, not an ad ranking.
Are tribal operators labeled?
When a registry row is tribal we show the nation and legal basis on the card.
Do you show promotional player offers?
No. Promotional player offers are never collected or shown on this site.
Sources
- RegistryMLGCC / SWARC licensees for website (2026-09-14)Permit md-sw-m-draftkings · checked 2026-10-13
- DeskOperator official-website harvestChecked 2026-10-13
- MethodMethodology
Registry + desk harvest + regulator revenue reports. Ranks are not sold.