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About TipRift

Maryland's Independent Sports Betting

We test every sportsbook with real money, score each on a published 6-category 0–10 scale, and update every review at least once a month - free from commercial influence.

Who We Are

TipRift is owned and operated by BearX - Michał Niedźwiedzki. We are an independent informational affiliate website focused exclusively on the Maryland sports betting market.

TipRift does not accept bets, wagers, or deposits. We do not operate any gambling services. Our role is to review, compare, and provide honest information about licensed sportsbook operators available to Maryland residents.

Our Licensed Partners

TipRift operates as an authorized affiliate partner of sportsbook operators licensed by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA), including:

- Bee-Fee LLC a/k/a Bee-Fee Limited - MLGCA License #SW-2022-54

All operators featured on TipRift hold valid licenses issued by the MLGCA. License verification is available at mdgaming.com.

Contact

Email: info@tiprift.com

OUR MISSION

Clear, honest information for every bettor

TipRift was built on a single premise: bettors deserve access to the same quality of analysis that professional gamblers take for granted. Our founding team saw a market dominated by affiliate-first sites that ranked operators based on who paid the most, not who deserved it.

We set out to build something different — a resource where every score reflects genuine, documented testing, and where our methodology is published for anyone to scrutinise.

Test with real accounts and real money
Publish our scoring rubric in full
Never sell rankings or placements
Update every review monthly, minimum
Independence

No operator pays for a ranking. Our affiliate income is disclosed and is strictly separated from our editorial scoring process.

Transparency

Our scoring rubric is published in full. Every review shows exactly which criteria contributed to each score.

Consumer First

We prioritise bettors' interests. That means highlighting responsible gambling tools and flagging operators with weak withdrawal processes.

HOW WE WORK

Our Editorial Process

Every review follows the same five-step process - from opening a real account to publishing a verified, dated article.

1

Research & Signup

We open real accounts at every sportsbook under review, make deposits, and place bets — exactly as a real customer would.

2

Structured Testing

Each operator is evaluated across all six categories on a 0–10 scale. Criteria are scored independently before a composite average is calculated.

3

Editorial Drafting

A senior writer drafts the review using testing notes. No operator has editorial input at this stage — ever.

4

Peer Review

A second editor checks factual accuracy, verifies bonus T&Cs against current operator pages, and confirms all category scores.

5

Monthly Refresh

All published reviews are re-checked every 30 days. When an operator changes terms or promos, we update the review within 48 hours.

RATING METHODOLOGY

Our 0–10 Category Rating System

Every sportsbook we review is graded on the same six categories, each scored from 0 to 10. The overall rating is the straight average of all six scores.

Bonus Value

8.5/10

Welcome offers, ongoing promos, and reload bonuses — evaluated on real playthrough requirements and actual withdrawal conditions.

Ease of Use

9.5/10

Mobile app performance, navigation clarity, deposit/withdrawal flow, and overall desktop and mobile experience.

Bet Variety

9.5/10

Number of sports, leagues, bet types, live/in-play markets, and same-game parlay availability.

Deposit & Withdrawal

9/10

How quickly verified withdrawals reach your account, available payment methods, and minimum/maximum limits — all tested with real deposits.

Trust & Security

9.5/10

State licensing status, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, account security features, and operator track record.

Customer Support

8.5/10

Response time, channel availability (live chat, email, phone), and quality of issue resolution tested by our team.

Ratings Overview

9.1/10

Average composite · Updated Feb 2026

Bonus Value
8.5/10
Ease of Use
9.5/10
Bet Variety
9.5/10
Deposit & Withdrawal
9/10
Trust & Security
9.5/10
Customer Support
8.5/10

Scores above are illustrative. All published scores are based on documented real-account testing.

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

How We're Funded

TipRift participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you register at a sportsbook via a link on our site.

This commission income pays for our editorial team, our real-money testing, and our server infrastructure. It does not — and has never — influenced which operators we recommend or how we score them.

Key fact: Several operators in our top-10 rankings do not have active affiliate agreements with TipRift. They rank highly because our editors determined they genuinely offer the best product for Maryland bettors.

EDITORIAL FIREWALL

Our Independence Commitments

No paid placements

Operators cannot purchase a higher ranking, a featured spot, or any editorial coverage at TipRift.

Disclosed affiliate relationships

Every page that contains an affiliate link carries a clear, prominent disclosure — always above the fold.

Responsible gambling standards

We will not recommend an operator that does not offer account deposit limits, self-exclusion, and problem gambling resources.

Licensed operators only

We only link to sportsbooks holding a valid Maryland Sports Wagering License. Offshore and unlicensed sites are never featured.

RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING

Gambling should always be fun

TipRift is committed to promoting safe, responsible gambling. Sports betting is entertainment — if it stops being fun, help is available. All Maryland-licensed operators are required to offer self-exclusion and deposit limit tools.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about how TipRift works, how we make money, and why you can trust our reviews.

No. Our rankings are determined entirely by our editorial team based on real-money testing, feature analysis, and user experience. Operators cannot pay for a higher position.

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Always gamble responsibly. Set limits on time and money spent on betting, and treat gambling as entertainment – not income. If you feel you may have a problem, help is available: call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit the Maryland Alliance for Responsible Gambling (mdgamblinghelp.org). Self-exclusion programs and limit-setting tools should be used to stay in control.