Maine Sports Betting

Maine Sports Betting Key Takeaways

Latest Maine Sports Betting Updates

• Nov. 3, 2023: Sports betting is officially live in the state of Maine as the first wagers rolled in around 9am ET.
• Nov. 1, 2023: The official launch of sports betting in Maine is slated for Nov. 3.
• Oct. 5, 2023: The Maine Gambling Control Unit submits plans to launch legal sports betting in Maine between Nov. 5 - Nov. 15.
• May 6, 2023: Caesars secures sports betting partnerships with three of four Maine tribes, the Maliseet Indians, and the Mi’kmaq and Penobscots Nations.

Now that Maine online sports betting launched, sportsbooks will pay a 10% tax on gaming revenue and $200,000, while their commercial partners will be expected to pay $40,000 every four years.

While waiting for legal sports betting to expand even more in the state, ME residents can play Underdog Fantasy, which is a leading Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) provider. Underdog Fantasy is a unique "higher/lower" picks platform that prompts users to select their favorite players from New England teams like the New England Patriots or the Boston Celtics.

New users can use Underdog Fantasy promo code ACTION for the following promo: Get up to $1000 Bonus Cash when you make your first deposit!

As of right now, Caesars and DraftKings are the only sportsbooks with a Maine sports betting license. Read on for more information on these sportsbooks.

Sports bettors in Maine can use promo code ACTION221000 for the following new user promo at Caesars Sportsbook: Get up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win!

Where to Play: Legal Online Sportsbooks in Maine

Caesars Sportsbook Maine

Back in May 2023, Caesars secured Maine sports betting partnerships with three of four state tribes; Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation, and the Penobscots Nation.

Caesars Sportsbook Promo

Get up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win!

Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code

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Action Network Score

9.3/10. See our Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code and review for more in-depth information and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

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Caesars Sportsbook Terms & Conditions

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DraftKings Maine

DraftKings is a sportsbook with long roots in daily fantasy sports. Using their lessons learned through DFS, DraftKings has created a user-friendly sportsbook that is easy on the eye in addition to being simple to use. This household name provides Maine sports bettors with sportsbook options to enjoy after the state recently launched sports betting. DraftKings has partnered with the Passamaquoddy Tribe in Maine. 

DraftKings Promo

Bet $5, Get $200 If Your Bet Wins + a King of the Court Boost!

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No promo code is required to claim the DraftKings sign-up offer

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9.2/10. See our DraftKings Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about DraftKings and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

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BetMGM Sportsbook Maine

BetMGM may join the Maine sports betting market but hasn't secured a tribal partnership yet. We will update this page when/if BetMGM launches in the state.

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Banking with ME Sports Betting Sites

Legalized Maine sports betting operators offer the standard deposit and withdrawal options available in other states. Take a look at them below!

Potential Retail Sportsbooks in Maine

Legal sports betting in Maine is not expected to bring in a ton of revenue because of its limited licenses. Despite this, the state does have several potential betting locations and racetracks. Here's a list of potential in-person ME sportsbooks:

• Favorites Off-Track Betting
• Oddfellah's Sports Bar - Now Open
• Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway
• Oxford Casino Hotel
• Sanford Off-Track Betting
• Scarborough Downs
• Winners Sports Grill and Off-Track Betting
• Winners Circle Off-Track Betting
• Winners Sports Grill and Off-Track Betting

Maine Sports Betting Overview, Timeline and Background

Read our timeline below to learn more about the history of legal sports betting in Maine.

November 2023

Nov. 3 is chosen as the official launch date of Maine sports betting. Caesars Sportsbook took the first bets around 9 a.m. ET.

October 2023

The Maine Gambling Control Unit submits plans to launch Maine sports betting between Nov. 5 - Nov. 15. [Oct. 5]

May 2022

Gov. Mills signs LD 585, officially legalizing retail and mobile sports betting in ME on May 2, 2022. Additionally, Gov. Mills was expected to sign LD 585 after her amendment proposal to give all control to state tribes was accepted.

April 2022

Gov. Mills plans to include the state's native tribes in LD 585, giving them a foothold in the state's sports betting market. State lawmakers are not in agreement with Gov. Mills, as they are seeking to add the state's two casinos (in Oxford and Bangor) to LD 585. 

The State Senate passed the sports betting bill 23-11 on April 19, which was the final night of their legislative session. The bill is now in the hands of Gov. Mills, who is expected to officially legalize sports betting in the Pine Tree State in 2022.

Maine's House of Representatives finally pass sports betting bill LD 585, leaving the Senate to make the next decision. Lawmakers are getting close to the end of their legislative session for the year, so the House's approval is a big step towards ultimate legalization in the Pine Tree State.

March 2022

Maine lawmakers narrowly advanced a bill on March 16 that would legalize retail and online sports betting under tribal control. The measure—which cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on an 8-6 vote — is part of a comprehensive package of expanded tribal rights, negotiated by Gov. Janet Mills (D). It's scheduled for full-house votes, but it likely faces a tough path ahead as lawmakers consider alternative tribal reforms and amendments. Mills is opposed to a separate larger expansion package endorsed by Maine’s four tribes — who spoke at the hearing Wednesday in support of both pieces of legislation.

July 2021

Gov. Mills is unable to vote on SB 1352 because SB 1352 needs to go under one final review, which does not give Gov. Mills enough time to make a decision. Sports betting will not be coming to the Pine Tree State in 2021.

June 2021

The Senate passes SB 1352, sending it to the House. If the House passes this bill, it'll land again in Gov. Mills' hands.

April 2021

Senator Louis Luchini introduces SB 1352. This is the next attempt to legalize sports betting in the Pine Tree State since Gov. Mills vetoed LD 553 in 2020.

February 2020

The House's vote results in LD 553 being officially vetoed by Gov. Mills. The House was the deciding factor in legalized betting in the Pine Tree State, but were ultimately unable to succeed. The next opportunity to legalize sports wagering in the state will be throughout the duration of the 2021 legislative session.

ME's Senate votes to override Gov. Mills' veto. As the law suggests, lawmakers are allowed to override the governor's veto if they disagree with their action towards any particular bill. The House is next in line to decide if they will either override or agree with Gov. Mills' original veto.

January 2020

ME's sports betting bill LD 553 is vetoed by Gov. Janet Mills. The bill was vetoed on Jan. 10, 2020, after Gov. Mills shared her sentiment of the state's unpreparedness for legalized sports betting.

Maine has a shortage of professional and college teams to bet on. The state currently has zero pro teams and just one D-I program in the state. Massachusetts, which is a major sports state, contains multiple pro sports teams that are by far the most popular teams in the state. 

Pro Sports Teams

NFL Betting Maine

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots need no introduction. The most successful team of this century is one of the most successful teams in NFL history, having won six Super Bowls, 11 conference championships and 22 division titles.

Patriots Odds

A recommended resource list to help you make informed bets on football:

• How to Bet on Football Guide
• Expert NFL Picks
• Keep an eye on betting activity and bet/money distribution with our NFL Public Betting data

NBA Betting in Maine

 Boston Celtics

Although in Massachusetts, many Maine residents bet on the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are a professional basketball team founded in 1946 as one of the NBA's original teams. They have 17 NBA championships, including their most recent title in 2024. Legendary players like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and Paul Pierce.

Celtics Odds

To learn more about NBA betting:

• How to Bet on Basketball Guide

 MLB Betting in Maine

Boston Red Sox

Although in Massachusetts, many Maine residents bet on the Red Sox. The Red Sox stablished themselves as MLB heavyweights in the early 2000s but have failed to reach new heights within the last several seasons. 

Red Sox Odds

MLB betting information:

• How to Bet on Baseball Guide

 NHL Betting in Maine

Boston Bruins

Although based in Boston, MA, Maine residents love to watch the Bruins. The Boston Bruins have been regular contenders in the NHL for the better part of this century, but have just one Stanley Cup to show for it, a 2010-11 crown that was their first since 1972. 

Bruins Odds

For more on NHL betting resources:

• How to Bet on Hockey Guide

 MLS Betting in Maine

New England Revolution

The New England Revolution were founded in 1994 and are a longtime member of Major League Soccer. However, an MLS Cup continues to allude them. The Revs' first major trophy was the 2007 U.S. Open Cup, and they have made the MLB Cup finals five times — 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2014 — but have yet to come away with a victory.

Soccer Odds

Here is a recommended resource to help you bet on the MLS:

• How to Bet on Soccer Guide

College Sports in Maine

Maine Black Bears — Football | Basketball

If you're from Maine and don't have your alma mater's colors in your house, you're probably rooting for the Black Bears. This could be a tough task at times, with the Black Bears men's basketball team being one of the small and select few teams in the nation to never play in March Madness. Plus, their football team only plays in the FCS, meaning they miss out on battles with some of the better programs in the country.

Here's a list of college betting resources to help you bet on the Black Bears with confidence:

College Football

• College Football Betting Tips for Profitability
• College Football Betting Tips on Fading the Public
• Action Data/Tools: College Football Odds, Picks, & Projections

College Basketball

• How to Bet on College Basketball
• Trends to Know Before Betting Conference Tournaments
• Action Data/Tools: College Basketball Odds & Picks

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