Betting and travel in Maryland
Many bettors assume that once they create an account in Maryland, they can place bets from anywhere. That’s not how regulated U.S. sports betting works.
In Maryland, every wager must be placed inside state borders. Your account travels with you. Your betting privileges do not.
You can log in, browse odds, and manage your account from anywhere. But placing a bet requires you to be physically located in Maryland at that moment.
How sportsbooks verify your location
Licensed sportsbooks use geolocation technology that checks:
Your GPS position (on mobile)
Your Wi-Fi and IP network
Device-level location services
Before every wager, the app confirms that you are inside Maryland. If your location cannot be verified, the bet is blocked.
This happens in real time. You may be able to place a bet in one city and be blocked minutes later if you cross into another state.
What happens when you leave Maryland?
When you travel outside the state:
You can still open the app
You can view lines and markets
You can manage deposits and withdrawals
You cannot place a bet
The bet button will be disabled until you return to Maryland.
This applies even if you:
Live in Maryland
Use a Maryland sportsbook
Are only a few miles outside the border
The rule is location-based, not residency-based.
Can you use a VPN or spoof your location?
No. Attempting to bypass geolocation violates sportsbook terms and can result in:
Bet cancellations
Account suspension
Permanent closure
Loss of bonus eligibility
Licensed operators are required to enforce these rules. They actively detect VPNs and location-masking tools.
Trying to “trick” the system is one of the fastest ways to lose access to your account.
What if you travel to another legal state?
Each U.S. state runs its own betting market.
If you travel to another state where sports betting is legal:
You may need to download that state’s app version
Your Maryland account may not work
Odds, bonuses, and rules may differ
Some national brands operate in multiple states, but your account is still governed by local regulations.
Your Maryland account becomes fully active again as soon as you return inside state borders.
Practical tips for travelers
Place your bets before leaving the state
Don’t rely on live betting while traveling
Expect bets to be blocked near borders
Enable location services on your device
Avoid public networks that interfere with geolocation
Most geolocation errors are caused by disabled GPS or unstable networks.
Back in Maryland and ready to bet?
Use a licensed app and place wagers instantly.
