How To Bet On The UFC from Virginia or Maryland

UFC betting has really taken off over the past several years. I think Conor McGregor brought a lot of mainstream eyes to the sport, and this along with sports betting as a whole becoming more widely accepted has resulted in UFC betting gaining popularity. I added this page to help Virginia and Maryland residents learn how to bet on the UFC online.

On this page you will find the following:

Our recommended betting site for Americans.
Brief breakdown of the betting climate in Virginia and Maryland.
A UFC betting example and summary of different UFC bets you can make.
A simple 3 step guide you can follow to place UFC bets online.

Best UFC Sportsbook for Americans

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BetOnline.eu is our top rated betting site for Americans, including anyone living in Virginia or Maryland.

BetOnline has served the US betting market for over 25 years and has built a strong following as a trusted and fair sportsbook for American bettors. BetOnline is focused on the American market and this shows through in their bet offerings, deposit/withdrawal options, promotions and customer service.

Sports Betting in Virginia and Maryland

Regulated online sports betting is now available in both Virginia and Maryland.

Virginia approved legalized sports betting in the Commonwealth of Virginia in April of 2020. Regulated sports betting operators began to launch in 2021, and there are now 16 regulated sportsbook apps operating in the state. Learn more on our Virginia sports betting page.

Similarly, Maryland voted to approve sports betting for the purpose of raising revenue for education. This vote took place in November of 2020. Regulated sportbooks began opening at land-based casinos in late 2021, and online sports betting launched in the state in November of 2022. There are now 11 regulated online sportsbooks serving Maryland.

If you live in Maryland or Virginia you also have the option to bet on UFC fights through offshore betting sites that are licensed and regulated outside of the United States. BetOnline.eu is licensed and regulated in Panama, and accepts players from everywhere in the United States.

UFC Betting Options

There are a variety of bets you can make on every single UFC fight, but the majority of action is still simply placed on which fighter will win.

The odds on each fighter indicate the risk vs reward of the bet. Let’s take a look at the odds for main event of UFC 298, the Voklanovski vs Topuria title fight:

In the above example Volkanovski is a -127 favorite. This means you would have to risk $127 betting on Volkanovski to win $100 (payout $217). Topuria is a +107 underdog which means a $100 bet on Topuria would win $107 (payout $207).

The total rounds is another popular bet. You can see in the above screenshot the over/under on the rounds is set at 3.5. If the fight lasts past the midway point of round 4 the over bets would win, while if there is a finish before that point the under bets would win.

Here are some other UFC bets you can make a BetOnline:

Method of Victory – Pick the fighter and how the fight finishes (decision, knockout, submission, etc).
Round Betting – Pick the fighter and the round they win in.

Check out our UFC page for more information on the UFC bets you can make.

Bet On UFC In Virginia or Maryland – 3 Step Guide

Follow these three steps to get your UFC bets placed online.

Step 1. Join BetOnline.eu

Click the above link, select ‘Join Now’ on the home page and complete the short sign up form to open your account.

BetOnline is our top rated betting site for Americans.

Step 2. Deposit

Log into your new account and click on the ‘Deposit’ button. Select your preferred deposit method (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc) and complete the instructions to make your deposit.

Step 3. Place Your UFC Bets

Click on ‘Sports’ from the top navigation bar, open the ‘Martial Arts’ drop down menu and select ‘ MMA’. Select the bet(s) you want to make, enter your risk amount on the Bet Slip and click ‘Place Bet’ to confirm your wager.

Here’s a screenshot showing you some clicks from UFC 298: