Maine Sports Betting

Maine is still somewhat new to the world of sports betting, launching its industry in November 2023. There have been some hangups along the way, but as of April 2025, Maine sports gamblers have wagered nearly $700 million, resulting in more than $7.5 million in tax revenue for the state.

On this page, we’ll explore the Maine sports betting landscape by looking at the available operators, reviewing the history of the industry, and providing starting information for new gamblers. We will also look ahead to the future of sports gambling in Maine, identifying potential opportunities and areas of concern.

Best Maine Sportsbooks

Maine has two online sportsbooks, though state law would’ve allowed for up to four. Each of the Wabanaki Nations (Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot) has the ability to forge partnerships with whichever sportsbook they wish; all except the Passamaquoddy (which went with DraftKings) partnered with Caesars.

Below, we’ve posted brief overviews of each bookie, though we encourage you to check out our more comprehensive review pages for more details.

DraftKings Sportsbook ME

DraftKings debuted in 2012 as a daily fantasy sports operator before launching its sports betting platform in August 2018, shortly after the Supreme Court overturned PASPA. Since then, it has become a sports gambling powerhouse with an estimated 32% market share in the United States.

Locally, that number is even greater. According to monthly revenue reports, DraftKings accounts for roughly 87% of sports betting handle in Maine in any given month.

DK thrives in live betting with excellent coverage of niche and mainstream sports markets. Its mobile app and website are both user-friendly, making DraftKings a solid choice for new sports bettors.

Pros:

• Many promotions available daily (make sure you’ve got email and push notifications on to get even more perks!)
• Customer support pages are detailed and full of useful information for new bettors
• Faster average payout times than Caesars

Cons:

• No phone number listed for customer support
• DK tends to have niche market odds that are “juiced” against the bettor to a greater degree than Caesars
• Rewards program isn’t as straightforward or beneficial as Caesars’ program

Bettor In Green’s Opinion: On the whole, DraftKings’ benefits outweigh the drawbacks, giving the bookie a slight edge in our ratings.

Caesars Sportsbook ME

Caesars functions as somewhat of a “high-roller” sportsbook, with high-reaching bonuses that also have higher minimums to access. This can make Caesars a bit less reliable for novice bettors and casual gamblers, but the bookie still has a lot to offer.

The rewards program is among the best in the country and is a major point in Caesars’ favor in our ratings. You’ll also be able to live-stream NFL games through the website and mobile app, and early cashout is often available for many sports and wager types.

Pros:

• Outstanding rewards program
• Ability to live-stream through app and website
• Promotional opportunities typically have higher maximum values than DraftKings offers

Cons:

• Welcome bonuses tend to have higher qualification requirements than DraftKings, making them less favorable for those with smaller bankrolls
• Daily odds boosts and profit boosts promos don’t provide as much tangible benefit as DK
• Desktop site can be a bit clunky at times and isn’t as navigable as it should be

Bettor In Green’s Opinion: Caesars could do a bit more to balance the betting experience between serious and casual gamblers, but the bookie does an acceptable job for now. Perhaps a third online operator in the state would increase the competition level.

How to Bet on Sports in Maine

Whether you’re using DraftKings or Caesars, the process for placing an online sports bet in Maine is virtually identical. Here’s how you can bet on sports in Maine today:

1. Research the games and matchups you’re backing to ensure you’re making logically sound bets. Use Bettor In Green’s Daily Cheat Sheets as a guide when applicable to help find betting value and favorable opportunities.
2. Shop the lines and odds at both Caesars and DraftKings to maximize your potential returns. Even subtle differences in the odds can have long-lasting implications for your bankroll and profitability.
3. If you haven’t already done so, create a sportsbook account. At a minimum, you’ll need to provide your legal name, date of birth, the last four digits of your social security number, home address, email address, and cell phone number (for two-factor authentication).
4. (Optional) Download the sportsbook app for your mobile device.
5. Log in to your account using the credentials you chose during account creation.
6. Make a deposit so you have enough money in your account to place a bet.
7. Browse the sports menus to locate your desired games and lines. Tap each option you’re interested in backing to add it to your bet slip.
8. Choose a stake amount for each wager that is within your budget. Never wager more than you can afford to lose!
9. After deciding a wager amount, click or tap “Submit” so the sportsbook can approve the lines and accept your betting slip.
10. Finally, wait for your bets to settle, then collect any winnings you’ve earned from your wagers.

Maine Sports Betting: News You Need to Know

Get the latest important news and updates from Maine’s sports betting scene:

• September 15, 2025 – Maine’s sports betting handle grew 30% year-over-year in August, reaching $46.1 million across its two licensed operators.
• September 6, 2025 – Rashad Raymond’s 1-yard touchdown run with just over three minutes left turned the tide as William & Mary rallied from a 14-point deficit to edge Maine 28–27, sealed by Jalen Jones’s late interception.
• August 20, 2025 – Hollywood Casino warns that fraudulent Facebook ads falsely claiming the casino offers online gaming with a $1,500 bonus are circulating, reminding Maine residents that online casino gambling is illegal and those ads are scams.
• July 28, 2025 – Maine’s sports betting handle declined by 13% in June 2025, totaling $39.5 million, as the state experienced a seasonal slowdown in wagering activity.
• July 28, 2025 – PrizePicks has secured gaming licenses in both Puerto Rico and Maine, becoming the first daily fantasy sports operator licensed in Puerto Rico, with its Arena product now live in Maine and expected to launch in Puerto Rico in the coming months, expanding its operational footprint to 47 U.S. jurisdictions.
• July 9, 2025 – Governor Janet Mills has placed Maine’s online casino bill, LD 1164, on hold by releasing a list of 60 bills she will not act on until the legislature reconvenes, including this one, due to opposition from her administration and state gaming regulators.
• June 30, 2025 – Maine’s Legislature has passed LD 1164, a bill granting exclusive online casino and poker rights to the state’s four federally recognized tribes—Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, and Mi’kmaq Nation—while excluding commercial casinos, with Governor Janet Mills expected to veto the bill despite legislative approval.
• June 12, 2025 – The Maine House of Representatives passed a bill granting the four federally recognized Wabanaki tribes exclusive rights to offer online casino-style gambling, including poker, blackjack, and dice games, expanding upon their existing authority to operate online sports betting under a 2022 law.
• June 6, 2025 – Maine’s efforts to legalize online casino gaming have faced significant challenges, with recent legislative proposals failing to gain traction; a 2025 bill (LD 1164) aimed to grant the state’s four federally recognized tribes, the Wabanaki Nations, exclusive rights to operate online casinos, mirroring the state’s sports betting framework. 
• May 19, 2025 – In April 2025, Maine’s casinos generated $13.8 million in revenue—a 7.2% year-over-year increase—driven by $12.02 million from slots (up 7.5%) and $1.83 million from table games (up 8.4%), with Oxford Casino contributing $8.5 million and Hollywood Casino $5.2 million.

Legal Status of Sports Betting in Maine

Sports betting is legal in Maine and has been since 2022. LD 585 took more than two years to gain legislative support and approval before Gov. Janet Mills signed the bill in August of that same year; Maine launched sports betting in November 2023.

Maine law allows for up to four online sports betting skins as decided by the four Native American tribes in the state (Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot). However, three of the four tribes partnered with Caesars, leaving Mainers with just two online sports betting operators to choose from.

To bet on sports in Maine, you must be at least 21 years old. If you are gambling online, you must be physically located within the state borders, and your location services must be turned on while placing wagers and collecting winnings.

Betting on college sports is allowed, but you won’t be able to place wagers on in-state players and teams.

History of Sports Betting in Maine

Below is a brief history of sports betting in Maine.

• 2017: Maine passes LD 1320, legalizing daily fantasy sports rather than allowing them to exist in a legal gray area. This would help lay the groundwork for future expansion into sports betting.
• 2018: The Supreme Court reverses its decision on the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) that had previously blocked sports gambling throughout most of the country.
• 2019: Maine pushed a sports betting bill through both chambers of the legislature, but gubernatorial inaction pushed the approval decision to the next legislative session.
• 2020: Governor Janet Mills vetoed the 2019 sports betting bill, and the legislature lacked the necessary votes to override the veto.
• 2022: Gov. Mills includes online sports betting exclusivity in Maine’s tribal sovereignty agreement, and in August, approved a bill to legalize sports betting in Maine.
• 2023: Maine launches online sports betting on November 3.
• 2024: Licensing issues nearly led to a pause in sports betting activity throughout the state. Concerns over the length of terms of existing licenses were the crux of the problem.
• 2025: Maine’s only retail sports betting location (Oddfellah’s Sportsbook & Bar) shuts down six months after opening after the state denied the bar’s long-term license application.

List of All Online Sportsbooks in Maine

As mentioned above, there are only two online sportsbooks in Maine. While there is potential for sports betting expansion in the future, the two options available now are:

• Caesars Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook

List of All Retail Sportsbooks in Maine

Maine briefly allowed retail sports betting at Oddfellah’s Sportsbook & Bar, which had partnered with Caesars Sportsbook. However, Oddfellah’s had been operating on a temporary license which expired shortly after the state denied the bar’s gambling application for a longer-term license.

For now, there are no retail sportsbooks in Maine. However, state law allows casinos, commercial horse race tracks, and off-track betting facilities to apply for licenses.

Once license issues are resolved, we expect retail expansion will be rapid.

Promotions and Bonuses at Maine Sportsbooks

Below are a few of the most common types of Maine sportsbook promotions and bonuses.

• Bonus Bets: Bonus bets are a type of sportsbook credit offered at a preset amount (usually $5, $10, or $25, though some can reach $100+). They grant players the ability to place wagers without using real-money funds from their bankrolls or to supplement cash wagers for higher potential profitability.
• Second chance bets: Second chance bets (or “no-sweat bets” as they are more commonly called) are primarily available as a welcome bonus. They give players a bonus bet equal to the amount of their qualifying wager if that bet settles as a loss (if a win or push occurs, no bonus is issued).
• Odds boosts: Odds boosts slightly adjust the posted odds, meaning there is potential for a larger payout on winning wagers. Using lines with boosted odds as part of a parlay wager can be a good way to rapidly multiply winnings when the boosted line has a reasonable chance of success, though we generally recommend playing them as a straight wager.

Mobile Sports Betting in Maine

With only two mobile sportsbooks to choose from, it’s to your benefit to register with both operators if you plan to bet on sports, as this will give you the best chance of finding favorable betting odds. This is called odds shopping, and it’s an important skill to master for successful sports betting.

Here are the app store ratings for Maine’s mobile sports betting apps in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. These ratings are accurate as of April 2025.

Taxes on Sports Betting Winnings in Maine

In Maine, the state income tax rate of 7.15% applies to sports betting winnings. This flat rate is in addition to the 24% federal withholding tax on sports gambling.

Sportsbook operators in Maine pay a 10% tax on revenue. The money generated from sports betting taxes go to the state’s general fund as well as to gambling addiction prevention and treatment initiatives; it also covers gambling regulatory administrative costs.

Responsible Gambling in Maine

Responsible gambling initiatives are all actions taken to ensure betting activities are conducted in a safe and ethical manner. This goal involves a shared responsibility between gambling operators and individual bettors.

For example, sportsbooks must abide by fair odds practices and regulations and allow users to set monetary and time limits on their accounts to reduce the risk of developing a gambling compulsion. They also must be ethical in their marketing tactics and refuse to allow individuals who have opted to self-exclude to participate in gambling opportunities.

Similarly, individual bettors should utilize the limits available to them and become familiar with the warning signs of gambling compulsion and addiction. We also strongly encourage high-risk individuals to consider entirely opting out of gambling participation.

The following state-specific resources are available to Maine bettors and their loved ones.

• Birches Health: 833-483-3838, hello@bircheshealth.com, https://bircheshealth.com/locations/maine
• Gamblers Anonymous: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirME.html, 888-GA-HELPS (888-424-3577)
• Maine Council on Problem Gambling: 207-520-0293, www.maineproblemgambling.org
• Maine Gambling Self-Exclusion Program: Must apply in person

Future of Sports Betting in Maine

One of the most immediate points to address for the future of sports betting in Maine is the length of online and retail licenses. This issue has already halted retail sports betting in the state and could keep interested parties away from pursuing expansion.

Another hot topic is the potential for more online operators. State law allows four online sportsbook skins (in addition to 10 retail gambling licenses), though three of the four tribes have a partnership with Caesars, limiting competition in the industry.

Finally, online casino gambling is a hotly debated topic across the country, and while it seems unlikely in Maine until sports betting licensing is addressed, it is still a possibility on the horizon. Legalizing online casinos would likely dip into sports betting handle numbers, though tax revenue would likely increase overall.

Conclusion

Maine still has some work to do to help its sports betting industry grow, especially in regards to licensing processes. However, once the issues are resolved, we expect to see further successes and rapid expansion.

As a reminder, Bettor In Green has composed thorough reviews of both DraftKings and Caesars to help you find which sports betting platform is right for you. We encourage you to use both depending on which has the more favorable odds for the markets you’re backing.

Good luck, have fun, and always gamble responsibly!!

FAQ

Can I place sports bets at racetracks in Maine?

No, you cannot place sports bets at racetracks in Maine. While state law allows sports betting at racetracks and OTB facilities, there are no licensed operators as of April 2025.

Are there any age verification processes for sports betting in Maine?

Yes, there are age verification processes for sports betting in Maine. Online sportsbooks will verify your identity when you create a gambling account. If you are underage, you won’t be able to register; using another person’s account and/or identity to circumvent this law will result in legal penalties for any involved parties.