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Online Gambling in Maine

Maine legalized online casino and online poker in January 2026 (LD 1164), but they aren't live yet — launch is expected in late 2026 or 2027 under a tribal-exclusive model. Sports betting is already live, and sweepstakes casinos were banned in 2026.

What's legal in Maine?

Online sports betting has been live in Maine since November 2023 through the state’s tribal operators (21+). In January 2026, LD 1164 legalized online casino and online poker under an exclusive model for the four Wabanaki tribes — but these have not launched yet (expected late 2026/2027, pending licensing and a federal legal challenge). Horse racing is legal at 18+. Sweepstakes casinos were banned by LD 2007 in 2026.

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Legal sportsbook apps in Maine

Maine’s online sportsbooks launched in November 2023, tied to the Wabanaki tribes. 21+.

  1. DraftKings Sportsbook
  2. Caesars Sportsbook

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Online casino in Maine (coming)

LD 1164 grants each of Maine’s four federally recognized tribes the exclusive right to partner with one online operator. No casino is live yet — DraftKings, Caesars and BetRivers are seen as likely launch candidates.

  1. Tribal-licensed casinos not yet live — expected 2026/27

Horse racing betting in Maine

Pari-mutuel ADW betting is legal at 18+, with a long harness-racing tradition. AmWager leads on track count and rebates.

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  2. TwinSpires
  3. TVG
  4. NYRA Bets

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Prediction markets in Maine

Contested. The Maine Gambling Control Unit has flagged unlicensed online gambling; prediction markets reach Maine under federal CFTC rules but aren’t state-licensed. Treat the status as unsettled.

Sweepstakes casinos in Maine

Banned. Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 2007 on 6 April 2026, banning dual-currency sweepstakes casinos (effective mid-July 2026) with civil penalties of $10,000–$100,000. Jackpota and Mega Bonanza were among the first to exit; the Gambling Control Unit had already warned that sweepstakes play was illegal.

Free-play social casinos remain legal.

Maine online gambling: timeline & outlook

  • 2023 · Online sports betting launches (November) through the Wabanaki tribes.
  • 2025 · Gambling Control Unit warns that sweepstakes/social casinos are illicit iGaming (June).
  • 2026 · LD 1164 legalizes online casino + poker (Jan); LD 2007 bans sweepstakes (April); iGaming law effective July.
  • 2027 (proj.) · Most likely window for the first tribal online casinos + poker to go live, pending licensing and the Churchill Downs federal challenge.
  • 2028 (proj.) · Market builds out; online poker liquidity hinges on whether Maine can join a multi-state pool.
What to expect

The 2027–2028 outlook

Maine is the newest iGaming state — legalized, but not yet operational.

Online casinoLegalized Jan 2026 under tribal exclusivity; realistic launch late 2026/2027, subject to a federal legal challenge from a commercial casino.
Online pokerLegalized alongside casino; liquidity depends on a future multi-state agreement.
SweepstakesBanned by LD 2007 (2026); no path back.
Prediction marketsUnlicensed by the state; future tied to federal CFTC outcomes.

Maine gambling FAQ

Is online casino legal in Maine?

It’s legal as of January 2026 (LD 1164) but not yet live. Launch is expected in late 2026 or 2027 under an exclusive model for the four Wabanaki tribes.

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Maine?

No. LD 2007, signed in April 2026, bans dual-currency sweepstakes casinos. Free-play social casinos remain legal.

Is online sports betting legal in Maine?

Yes, and it’s live — DraftKings and Caesars have operated through the tribes since November 2023. 21+.

Is online poker legal in Maine?

It’s legal under LD 1164 but not yet live; it launches alongside online casino.

Is horse racing betting legal in Maine?

Yes, at 18+, through pari-mutuel ADW apps such as AmWager and TwinSpires.

Nearby states

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