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You're probably looking at this page because you live in Maryland and have at least a shred of curiousity when it comes to playing online poker in the state. That's what LegalPokerMaryland.com is all about and you are in the right place! Readers are encouraged to use the information on this site as real-world reference material only and not legal a... dvice. Our staff is made up of experienced poker players, some that have even lived in Maryland, and write based on personal experiences, not what some huge book says. And while the online poker laws in Maryland are important to know, it's also important to know what they mean. For example, if Joe working down in the mail room goes home and plays online poker most nights without getting into trouble, wouldn't it be same to assume that you would be able to also? Let us be the ones to fill you in on why this is possible despite Maryland being one of the least friendly states (because of increased deposit restrictions) when it comes to residents playing online. So... Is Online Poker Legal For Maryland Residents? Like many living in the U.S., residents of Maryland are often confused about whether it is even legal to play poker online. All they know is that it was popular for a long time and then went away after Black Friday of the online poker world. But what they don't know is that online poker is back, and it's on another big upswing due to the fact that many states have legalized it, and even the federal government is thinking about passing their own bills to regulate the industry. You say, "That doesn't do me any good right now," and technically, it doesn't. But the fact of the matter is that Maryland residents can play online poker anytime and at pretty much any poker site they wish. How does that work? Despite Maryland not having any state-regulated online poker rooms, there are still a multitude of poker sites that operate outside of the U.S. and do not report to any U.S. authority... and that definitely includes any executive department of the Maryland state ...Read More