Do I have to be 18 to trade on Kalshi in Maryland?

Yes. You must be 18 or older (21+ in some jurisdictions) and pass Kalshi's KYC identity verification. Event contracts are speculative and can result in loss of the funds you commit.

Can I trade sports markets on Kalshi in Maryland?

Kalshi's core event contracts (politics, economics, climate, culture) are broadly available. Some sports-related categories have faced state-level challenges and may be restricted; the Kalshi app shows the current rules for Maryland once you verify your location.

How do I get the Kalshi bonus in Maryland?

New traders in Maryland get $10! when they sign up through our link and enter bonus code COLLEGEPM at registration. Terms are set by Kalshi and may change.

Is Kalshi legal in Maryland?

At a glance

Yes — Kalshi is available to eligible residents of Maryland. As a CFTC-regulated exchange, Kalshi operates under federal oversight, so its event contracts are legal in Maryland where state-licensed sportsbooks may not be. New traders get $10! with code COLLEGEPM.

Why Kalshi is legal in Maryland

Kalshi is a Designated Contract Market regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) — the same federal category as major futures exchanges. Its event contracts are treated as federally regulated derivatives, not wagers placed with a sportsbook. That federal framework is why Kalshi is available to residents of Maryland even though state betting laws differ from one place to the next.

Who can trade in Maryland

To open an account from Maryland you must be 18 or older (21+ in some jurisdictions), be a US resident, and complete Kalshi's identity verification (legal name, date of birth, address, and SSN). Verification is usually instant. Once you confirm your location, the app shows exactly which markets you can trade in Maryland.

What you can trade

Kalshi's core menu — politics, economics, climate, inflation, and culture markets — is broadly available in Maryland. Some sports-related contract categories have been challenged by state regulators and may be limited; Kalshi displays the current status for Maryland at sign-up. For the full national picture, see where Kalshi is legal state by state and our guide to whether Kalshi is legal.

How to sign up from Maryland

Have your driver's license or passport ready plus a US bank account for ACH. The whole flow takes about ten minutes, and new traders get $10! with bonus code COLLEGEPM.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kalshi legal in Maryland?: Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market, so its event contracts are available to eligible residents of Maryland under federal commodities law rather than state gambling law. You verify your identity and location at sign-up, and Kalshi confirms exactly which markets you can trade in Maryland.
Do I have to be 18 to trade on Kalshi in Maryland?: Yes. You must be 18 or older (21+ in some jurisdictions) and pass Kalshi's KYC identity verification. Event contracts are speculative and can result in loss of the funds you commit.
Can I trade sports markets on Kalshi in Maryland?: Kalshi's core event contracts (politics, economics, climate, culture) are broadly available. Some sports-related categories have faced state-level challenges and may be restricted; the Kalshi app shows the current rules for Maryland once you verify your location.
How do I get the Kalshi bonus in Maryland?: New traders in Maryland get $10! when they sign up through our link and enter bonus code COLLEGEPM at registration. Terms are set by Kalshi and may change.

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