Is Polymarket legal in Maryland?
At a glance
Yes — the Polymarket iOS app is available in Maryland. Eligible Maryland residents can trade real-money prediction markets on iPhone or iPad after verifying their identity. New users deposit $20, get a $50 trading bonus! with code COLLEGEPM.
Polymarket and Maryland gambling law
Maryland launched regulated online sports betting in late 2022 under the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. Prediction markets are separate from that state framework and reach residents through the Polymarket app directly.
Eligible Maryland residents can trade real-money event contracts on the Polymarket iOS app after verifying identity and location. The US app is currently iOS-only, so an iPhone or iPad is required.
Maryland users confirm eligibility at sign-up and should check current market availability in the app.
Using Polymarket from Maryland
Polymarket's US app is currently iOS-only, so residents of Maryland trade through the iPhone or iPad app. After you download it, you create an account, verify your identity, and confirm your location — Polymarket then enables trading for Maryland.
Who can trade in Maryland
You must be 18 or older (21+ in some jurisdictions) and complete identity verification. Polymarket markets cover politics, economics, crypto, sports, and culture — settled on real-world outcomes. For the national picture, see where Polymarket is available and our guide to whether Polymarket is legal.
How to sign up from Maryland
Download the Polymarket app on iOS, create your account, and enter bonus code COLLEGEPM at sign-up. New users can deposit $20, get a $50 trading bonus!
Frequently asked questions
- Is Polymarket available in Maryland?
- Yes. The Polymarket iOS app is available to eligible residents of Maryland. You verify your identity and location when you create an account, and Polymarket confirms access at sign-up. Polymarket's US app is currently iOS-only.
- Can I use Polymarket on Android in Maryland?
- The Polymarket app for US users is iOS-only right now, so you'll need an iPhone or iPad to trade in Maryland. There is no native Android app for the US market at this time.
- How old do I have to be to use Polymarket in Maryland?
- You must be 18 or older (21+ in some jurisdictions) and complete identity verification. Prediction-market positions are speculative and can result in loss of the funds you commit.
- How do I get the Polymarket bonus in Maryland?
- New users in Maryland can deposit $20, get a $50 trading bonus! by signing up through our link and entering bonus code COLLEGEPM. Terms are set by Polymarket and may change.
Sources & further reading
- CFTC Orders Polymarket to Pay $1.4M for Unregistered Event Contracts (Release 8478-22)U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
- Polymarket Terms of Use — geographic restrictionsPolymarket
- Polymarket — official sitePolymarket
Availability and offer terms are set by Polymarket and may change. Outbound trading links are affiliate links — see footer disclosure. Not legal advice.