Maine Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Maine. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
LEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are legal in Maine. Maine legalized daily fantasy sports in 2017.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
LEGALThe minimum gambling age in Maine is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State law permits gambling at age 18 for certain forms (lottery, bingo, pari-mutuel).
Casino Minimum Age
18+ for most gambling; 21+ at some venues
Lottery/Other Gambling Age
Legal
Penalties
Underage gambling is a misdemeanor.
Minimum Gambling Age
18+
Online Casinos & Poker
LEGALMaine legalized online casino gambling and poker in 2020 under LD 553, regulated by the Maine Gambling Control Unit. Licensed operators may offer online casino games and poker to residents.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of licensed online gambling software is legal.
Licensed Platforms
Sale or distribution of licensed online gambling software is legal.
Penalties
Unlicensed operations are subject to criminal penalties under 17-A M.R.S. § 1001.
Minimum Age
21 years old for online gambling.
Online Gambling / Sports Betting
UNVERIFIEDLegal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Maine has not yet been verified. Online sports betting launched in November 2023.
Online Gambling Rules
Unverified
Licensed Operators
Unverified
Penalties
Unverified
Minimum Age
Unverified
Poker Home Games
LEGALSocial poker home games are legal in Maine as long as no one takes a rake or house cut from the pot. Maine legalized online poker in January 2026.
Home Game Rules
Legal for social games without a rake
Rake/House Cut Rules
N/A
Penalties
Taking a rake converts it to illegal gambling.
Age Requirements
Varies, typically 18+
Sports Betting
RESTRICTEDSports betting is legal in Maine. Online sports betting launched in November 2023.
In-Person Betting
Legal for 21+. Maine legalized sports betting in 2022 under LD 585. The state awarded its mobile license to Caesars Entertainment through a competitive bidding process. Retail betting available at tribal casinos. Mobile launch occurred in late 2023/early 2024.
Online/Mobile Betting
Online/mobile betting available statewide through Caesars Sportsbook. Retail sportsbooks at tribal casinos (Wabanaki nations). Limited operator competition compared to other states.
Penalties
Unlicensed gambling operations face criminal charges. Individual bettors using licensed platforms face no penalties.
Minimum Betting Age
21+