Bettors in Maryland will be able to wager on the Thanksgiving Day slate of football games through DraftKings Sportsbook app.
The daily fantasy and sports betting company Friday announced that, pending regulatory approvals, the sportsbook app will accept wagers on the holiday’s NFL games. The app will undergo a mandatory early access test Nov. 21-22.
“With an active sports season currently underway, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to launch our top-rated sportsbook app in Maryland,” said DraftKings Co-Founder and President Matt Kalish in a statement. “Our product delivers fans an exciting sports betting experience, and we would like to thank the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission, Governor (Larry) Hogan and the General Assembly for bringing online sports wagering to Maryland.”
After receipt of regulatory approvals, DraftKings will offer eligible customers in Maryland the opportunity to place legal and regulated bets across collegiate sporting events and professional sports leagues, including the NFL, NHL, and NBA.
In 2021, the Baltimore Ravens named DraftKings an official sports betting sponsor of the team. Former Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken, Jr., was named a special advisor to DraftKings board of directors in February, 2021.
“As sports gaming continues to grow across the nation, it was important to me that if I entered this space I would partner with a company that placed an emphasis on responsible gaming,” Ripken said. “With that top of mind, I joined the team at DraftKings and I am thrilled that it will be leading the way here in Maryland. Now, sports fans in our state will have access to the DraftKings Sportsbook, a safe and regulated betting option and a respected corporate leader.”
