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Maryland Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)
Permitted: Daily fantasy sports is legal in Maryland for players 18 and older.
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Maryland for players 18 and older. Overseen by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Official source: mdgaming.com →
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Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering Maryland
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- DelawarePermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal and regulated in Delaware for players 18 and older. The governing law is 29 Del. C. §§ 4860–4873 (Interactive Fantasy Contests); operators must prohibit minors.
Verified Aug 4, 2026 · Source: delcode.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
Paid daily fantasy sports is legal in the District of Columbia for players 18 and older. Operators accept DC players. The District has no dedicated official page for daily fantasy sports — confirm before relying on this.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dclottery.com · Full District of Columbia rule →
- PennsylvaniaPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Pennsylvania at 18 online, or 21 at a licensed casino. Regulated by the PA Gaming Control Board.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
- VirginiaPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Virginia for players 18 and older. Regulated under the Fantasy Contests Act (register with VDACS).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: vdacs.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
- West VirginiaPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in West Virginia for players 18 and older. Authorized under the Lottery interactive/fantasy framework.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →
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