In fact, sports betting in Maryland is an important step forward for the entire industry as the state’s 6 million residents are some of the country’s most passionate sports fans. Maryland sports betting will take place in-person and online, giving residents full access to legal sports gambling options to enjoy. Larry Hogan, sports betting is indeed coming to the Old Line State. Thanks to a sports betting bill passed during the 2021 legislative sessions and signed into law by Gov. Maryland is officially a sports betting state.