Sports Betting In Maine

Is Sports Betting Legal In Maine?

In short, yes, sports betting is legal in Maine. It was an uphill battle before online sports betting actually launched in Maine. From 2020 to 2022, lawmakers and legislatures fought tooth and nail for sports betting, and in 2023, a bill was passed through in 2022 finally allowed for online sports betting to launch in November 2023.

The licensed betting market though which includes Bovada, has been legal in Maine for over 10 years. They have international regulators backing them that allows them to run in the United States and accept Maine players without any restrictions.

List Of Online Sportsbooks In Maine

There are a total of 7 online sportsbooks in Maine that you could sign up for. Two of them fall under the regulated status while the remaining five are all licensed sportsbooks.

• Bovada Sportsbook (Licensed)
• BetOnline Sportsbook (Licensed)
• MyBookie Sportsbook (Licensed)
• XBet Sportsbook (Licensed)
• SportsBetting.ag Sportsbook (Licensed)
• DraftKings Sportsbook (Regulated)
• Caesars Sportsbook (Regulated)

Can I Bet On Sports In Person In Maine?

Unfortunately, you cannot bet on sports in person in Maine as the land-based sports betting market has not yet launched. With that, you would need to travel outside of Maine to one of the New England states that have retail sportsbooks such as New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, or Massachusetts.

How To Bet On Sports In Maine?

It is extremely easy to bet on sports in Maine and there is nothing holding you back from doing so other than the process that goes into it.

1. Choose online sportsbook(s) to register for
2. Once signed up, choose deposit method
3. Make deposit
4. Select welcome bonus that sportsbooks offer
5. Log in and find odds that you want to bet on

Maine Sports Betting Bonuses

• Bovada: 50% Welcome Bonus up to $250
• Bovada: 75% Crypto Welcome Bonus up to $750
• BetOnline: 50% Welcome Bonus up to $250
• MyBookie: 50% First Deposit Match up to $1,000
• SportsBetting.ag: Double Up Welcome Bonus up to $500 2x
• SportsBetting.ag: 100% Crypto Welcome Bonus up to $1,000
• XBet: 50% Deposit Welcome Bonus up to $200
• DraftKings: Bet $5 Get $250
• Caesars: Up To $250 In Bonus Bets

Mobile Sports Betting In Maine

All of Maine sports betting takes place online so it makes sense that you’d be able to use Main sports betting sites right from your phone. The regulated sportsbooks will have apps that you can download to your device to be able to use them from the app store. The licensed online Maine sportsbooks though do not have apps. Instead, you’ll be able to gain access to them directly from your devices mobile web browser.

Sports To Bet On In Maine

There is no shortage of the sports you can bet on in Maine. Even though there are no professional sports teams in Maine and no DI college teams, you still have hundreds of odds on all of the biggest sports across the US. That includes the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, NHL, and international sports as well such as rugby, soccer, and even cricket to name a few.

FAQs

Is Bovada Legal In Maine?

Absolutely, Bovada is one of many legal Maine sportsbooks. They fall under the licensed online sportsbooks and do not follow the same rules and regulations of the regulated betting sites. They have their own international regulators that allow them to accept Maine bettors.

What Is The Sports Betting Age In Maine?

In Maine, you need to be 21 years old to bet on sports and there are no exceptions to this at all. If you are not 21 years old, there is no way for you to bet without facing a consequence if caught. That could be a loss of funds in your account or even being banned from sports betting even when you are of age.

What Are Maine Sports Betting Restrictions?

While there are not many restrictions at all, the regulated betting sites have three main restrictions that you need to keep in mind of. You cannot bet on any college player prop odds, esports, or political betting odds. The only way to bet on these odds in Maine is going to be through the licensed betting sites like Bovada or BetOnline as they do not have any Maine sports betting restrictions.