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Maryland Online Casinos (2026)
Restricted: Online casino play is not legal in Maryland, and it remains unauthorized. iGaming would require a voter-approved constitutional amendment; 2026 referendum bills did not advance.
Official source: mdgaming.com →
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Online Casinos in states bordering Maryland
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- DelawarePermitted
Online casino play is legal in Delaware, and you must be 21 or older. Delaware was one of the first states (since 2013), offering it via the Delaware Lottery and the three casinos' platform.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: delottery.com · Full Delaware rule →
- District of ColumbiaRestricted
Online casino play is not legal in the District of Columbia. There is no online casino / iGaming in the District.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: cfo.dc.gov · Full District of Columbia rule →
- PennsylvaniaPermitted
Online casino play is legal in Pennsylvania, and you must be 21 or older. Full online casino (slots, table games, online poker) is regulated by the PA Gaming Control Board.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
- VirginiaRestricted
Online casino play is not legal in Virginia. 2026 legalization bills advanced but did not pass.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: valottery.com · Full Virginia rule →
- West VirginiaPermitted
Online casino play is legal in West Virginia, and you must be 21 or older. A full online casino operates under the Interactive Wagering Act with multiple licensed operators, regulated by the WV Lottery Commission.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: wvlottery.com · Full West Virginia rule →
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