Poker Rooms in Maryland
Maryland has a solid poker market anchored by MGM National Harbor (one of the finest poker rooms on the East Coast) and Horseshoe Baltimore. The state benefits from proximity to the Washington DC and Baltimore metro populations, driving consistent high-quality cash game action.
Legal Framework
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency regulates all casino gaming. Voters approved casino gambling in 2008 and expanded in 2012 to include table games including poker.
Top Poker Rooms in Maryland
Destination-level rooms — the best places to play in MD.
MGM National Harbor Poker Room
National Harbor, MD · casino
Tournaments: MGM National Harbor Poker Series; large guaranteed events; WSOP Circuit stop
Regional Poker Rooms
Strong regional rooms with regular action.
Horseshoe Baltimore Poker Room
Baltimore · casino
📍 1525 Russell St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland Poker Room
Hanover · casino
📍 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD 21076
Local Poker Rooms
Smaller venues and local spots.
Ocean Downs Casino Poker Room
Berlin · 10 tables
No-Limit Hold'em · $1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL
Varies — check casino
Rocky Gap Casino Resort Poker Room
Flintstone · 8 tables
No-Limit Hold'em · $1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL
Varies — check casino
Maryland Poker Room Comparison
| Room | City | Tables | Games | Stakes | Rating | 24/7 | Tourney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGM National Harbor Poker Room | National Harbor | 52 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Mixed Games | $1/$3 NL–$25/$50 NL and above | 4.7 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Horseshoe Baltimore Poker Room | Baltimore | 35 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha | $1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL | 4.3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland Poker Room | Hanover | 30 | No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha | $1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL | 4.2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ocean Downs Casino Poker Room | Berlin | 10 | No-Limit Hold'em | $1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL | 3.4 | — | ✓ |
| Rocky Gap Casino Resort Poker Room | Flintstone | 8 | No-Limit Hold'em | $1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL | 3.3 | — | ✓ |