Maine Legal Framework
Maine legalized sports betting in May 2022 when Governor Janet Mills signed LD 585 into law. After regulatory development, legal sports betting launched in the state on November 3, 2023, making Maine the latest New England state to offer regulated wagering.
⚖️ Maine Gambling Laws
- LD 585 (2022): Legalized both retail and online sports betting in Maine, operated through the state's four federally recognized tribes.
- Tribal Exclusivity: The Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Micmac, and Maliseet tribes hold exclusive rights to mobile sports betting licenses.
- Current Operators: DraftKings (Passamaquoddy Tribe) and Caesars Sportsbook (three other tribes) launched in November 2023.
- Age Requirement: 21 years old to place sports bets in Maine (unlike neighboring NH which allows 18+).
- College Betting: No betting on in-state collegiate teams permitted.
- Tax Rate: 10% tax on online wagering revenue.
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Maine Sports Teams
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Additionally, Maine residents follow New England's major pro teams: Patriots (NFL), Celtics (NBA), Red Sox (MLB), and Bruins (NHL). BetUS offers full coverage of all New England sports action.
College Sports in Maine
Maine is home to several NCAA Division I and III programs including University of Maine Black Bears (America East), Bates College Bobcats, Bowdoin College Polar Bears, and Colby College Mules. While state law prohibits betting on in-state college teams at regulated books, BetUS offers lines on Maine teams when playing out-of-state opponents.
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BetUS promotes responsible gambling for all Maine players. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available through the Maine Office of Behavioral Health at 1-800-GAMBLER or www.maine.gov/obh.
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