Maine is home to commercial casinos with a variety of table games, slots, and video poker. There is also a state lottery and horse racing, which includes live, off-track, and mobile options. The Maine Gambling Control Unit enforces laws and rules governing Beano/Bingo and games of chance. This includes casinos, fantasy sports, advanced deposit wagering, and sports betting.
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Maine casinos
There are two commercial casinos in Maine. Casino games, including slots, video poker, and table games, may vary by property. Approved table game options include baccarat, blackjack, craps, Heads Up Hold’em, High Card Flush, Mississippi Stud, roulette, Three Card Poker, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em. Casino players must be at least 21 years old.
Oxford Casino – 777 Casino Way, Oxford, ME
The Oxford Casino has around 1000 slot and video poker machines and 20 table games. Smoking is not permitted on the casino floor. The property also has a couple of dining options and a hotel. Guests under 21 are not permitted in restaurants or gaming areas.
Hollywood Casino Bangor – 500 Main Street, Bangor, ME
The casino floor at Hollywood Bangor has 14 table games and over 700 slot and video poker machines. The poker room is currently closed. Other property amenities include a harness racetrack, simulcast wagering, two restaurants, and a hotel. The live racing season runs from May through October.
Sports betting in Maine
In Maine, sports betting launched in November 2023. There are currently two sportsbook operators. Caesars and DraftKings are licensed through state tribes to accept wagers on sporting events. Bets can be placed online or using a mobile app. There are no retail sportsbooks in thee state. Sports bettors must be 21 years of age or older.
Licensed fantasy contest operators
Daily fantasy sports contests are legal. Contestants must be at least 18 years old. Fantasy contest operators must be licensed. Licensed operators currently include:
- Bid Ventures
- Boom Shakalaka
- Certamen Games
- Dataforce
- DraftKings
- FanDuel
- Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC)
- RealTime Fantasy Sports
- Sports Hub Games Network
- Underdog Sports
- Yahoo Fantasy Sports
Online gambling options in Maine
In Maine, multiple gambling options are available online. Bettors 18 years and older can participate in pari-mutuel wagering and fantasy sports contests. However, mobile sports bettors must be at least 21 years of age. Sweepstakes sites are also available.
Maine horse racing
The Maine Harness Racing Commission oversees live racing in the state. Live races are held starting in April through December. Pari-mutuel wagering is permitted at live racing events, at off-track betting facilities, and using mobile apps. Bettors must be at least 18 years old.
Live harness racetracks
Bangor Raceway
With almost 40 live racing days, the racing season at Bangor Raceway runs from May through October. Year-round simulcast wagering is also available.
First Tracks Cumberland
The racing season consists of over 50 live race days at First Tracks Cumberland. Live races are held on select Fridays and Saturdays in April through early August. Additional race weekends are hosted in November and December. The Cumberland Fair holds a week of racing in late September.
Harness races held throughout the year at various fairgrounds
- Farmington Fair – September race days
- Fryeburg Fair – Race days in October
- Skowhegan Fair – August racing days
- Topsham Fair – Race days in August
- Windsor Fair – August and September race days
Off-track betting locations
- Bangor Raceway – 107 Dutton Street, Bangor, ME
- Favorites OTB (Behind The End Zone) – College Avenue, Waterville, ME
- Sanford OTB – 890 Main Street, Sanford, ME
- Winners Circle OTB (Marco’s Restaurants) – 12 Mollison Way, Lewiston, ME
There is only one licensed advance deposit wagering (ADW) company. Pari-mutuel wagers can be placed on the Hollywood Races website or app.
Maine state lottery
Instant games, Fast Play games, and drawings are available through the Maine Lottery. Tickets can be purchased for Powerball, Megabucks, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Lucky for Life, Gimme 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, and World Poker Tour drawings. Instant and Fast Play game tickets range from $1 to $30 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at retail locations. Lottery players must be 18 years of age or older.
Maine gambling FAQs
Are casinos legal in Maine?
Yes. There are two commercial casinos.
What is the minimum age to gamble in Maine?
Casino players must be at least 21 years of age.
Are sportsbooks legal in Maine?
Yes. Caesars and DraftKings are licensed to operate online betting. There are no retail sportsbooks.
Is mobile sports betting legal in Maine?
Yes. Two mobile sportsbooks are licensed in the state.
What types of online gambling are legal in Maine?
Mobile sportsbooks are available to players 21 years and older. At 18, players can bet on fantasy sports contests and horse races online and using mobile apps.
Are live horse races held in Maine?
Yes. Live harness races are held from April through December.
Can you wager on horse races in Maine?
Yes. Horse bettors must be at least 18 years of age.
Is there a state lottery in Maine?
Yes. Lottery games include drawings, Instant games, and Fast Play games.
How old must you be to play lotto games in Maine?
Lottery players must be at least 18 years old.
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Last Updated on March 25, 2024 by John Mehaffey