Online Casinos in Maine
Maine legalized online casinos for the Wabanaki tribes in January 2026, but no site is licensed yet. Here is where the law stands and what you can actually play right now.
Short Answer
Not yet. Maine legalized online casinos, but no site is live.
Governor Janet Mills let LD 1164 become law without her signature on January 11, 2026, giving the four Wabanaki tribes exclusive rights to offer online slots, table games, and poker. The Maine Gambling Control Unit still has to write the rules, and no operator has been licensed. Officials are pointing to early 2027 for a live market. A Churchill Downs federal lawsuit and a possible people's veto could push that out further.
How It Happened
LD 585 becomes law
Maine's sports betting bill takes effect, giving the four Wabanaki tribes exclusive rights to mobile sports betting.
Mobile sports betting goes live
Caesars Sportsbook and DraftKings launch in Maine. Caesars partnered with the Penobscot, Mi'kmaq, and Maliseet nations, DraftKings with the Passamaquoddy.
LD 1164 becomes law
Governor Mills lets the tribal-exclusive iGaming bill pass without her signature, making Maine the eighth state to authorize online casinos.
Churchill Downs sues the state
Oxford Casino's owner files a federal lawsuit calling the iGaming monopoly race-based and unconstitutional.
Mills signs LD 2007
Maine bans dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, with civil fines of $10,000 to $100,000 per violation.
Casinos for Maine Players
With Maine's licensed online market still in rulemaking, these are placeholders until the tribal iGaming launches and our database is wired in.
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Why Maine's Online Market Is Not Live Yet
Maine's path to iGaming runs through tribal sovereignty. The 2022 sports betting law, LD 585, gave the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, the Mi'kmaq Nation, and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians the only mobile sports betting licenses in the state. Three years later, LD 1164 extended the tribal-exclusive model to online casinos. Governor Mills allowed the bill to become law without signing it on January 11, 2026, after holding it through the summer of 2025.
The law is on the books, but no operator has been licensed yet. The Maine Gambling Control Unit, a bureau inside the Department of Public Safety, has to draft platform rules, responsible-gaming standards, and tribal partnership terms before any site can launch. Executive director Milt Champion told lawmakers a launch by early 2027 is realistic. Churchill Downs, which owns Oxford Casino, sued the state in January 2026 arguing the tribal monopoly is unconstitutional, and the National Association Against iGaming is organizing a people's veto petition. Either could push the launch back.
What You Can Play in Maine
Until the tribal iGaming market opens, these are the legal options in Maine.
Online Sports Betting
Live since November 3, 2023 and limited to the four Wabanaki tribes. Caesars Sportsbook partnered with the Penobscot, Mi'kmaq, and Maliseet nations, and DraftKings partnered with the Passamaquoddy Tribe. Bettors must be 21 and physically inside Maine.
Hollywood Casino Bangor and Oxford Casino
Maine's two commercial casinos run slots, table games, and retail sports betting. Hollywood Casino in Bangor is owned by Penn Entertainment, and Oxford Casino is owned by Churchill Downs. Both are 21+.
Maine State Lottery
Draw games like Powerball and Mega Millions, plus scratch tickets, are sold only at licensed retailers under Title 8, section 414. Online lottery sales are not legal in Maine. Minimum age is 18.
Charitable and Tribal Bingo
Licensed charitable games and the Passamaquoddy high-stakes bingo hall in Indian Township are legal. Tribal bingo is the only Wabanaki gaming facility currently operating in the state.
Play Responsibly
You must be 21 to gamble at a Maine commercial casino or place a sports bet, and 18 to play the lottery or charitable bingo. If gambling stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER for free, confidential help, or read our responsible gambling guide.
Maine Gambling FAQ
Are online casinos legal in Maine?+
The authorizing law, LD 1164, became active on January 11, 2026, but no site has been licensed yet. The Maine Gambling Control Unit is still writing the rules, and the four Wabanaki tribes will hold the only iGaming licenses when the market opens.
When will Maine online casinos launch?+
Maine Gambling Control Unit executive director Milt Champion has pointed to early 2027 as the realistic launch window. Tribal partners estimate six to nine months of buildout after rules are finalized. A federal lawsuit from Churchill Downs and a possible people's veto could push this further.
Can I bet on sports online in Maine?+
Yes. Mobile sports betting has been live since November 3, 2023. Caesars Sportsbook and DraftKings are the two operators in market, both partnered with Wabanaki tribes. You must be 21 and physically inside Maine to place a bet.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Maine?+
No. Governor Mills signed LD 2007 on April 6, 2026, banning dual-currency sweepstakes platforms. Operators face civil fines of $10,000 to $100,000 per violation.
How old do you have to be to gamble in Maine?+
21 for commercial casinos and sports betting. 18 for the state lottery and charitable bingo.