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Sports Betting in Maine

Fully Legal

Last verified: April 2026

Quick answer: Maine bettors have access to 2 licensed sportsbooks, 6 CFTC-regulated prediction markets, 4 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges.

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 10%. Online betting legal since November 2023.

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Legal Status

Tribal partnership model — 4 federally recognized tribes each partner with one commercial sportsbook. Operators: Caesars, DraftKings, and others.

Online sports betting has been legal in Maine since November 2023.

Tax Information

Operator tax rate10%

10% on gaming revenue. $200K license renewal every 4 years.

College Betting Restrictions

No in-state college bets.

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