STATE TRACKER · ME
Sweepstakes casinos in Maine
PENDING RESTRICTION
in effect since July 29, 2026 reviewed July 2, 2026
A restriction has been enacted but is not yet in effect.
- Sweeps Coins (SC) redemption
- Legal until Jul 29, 2026
- Gold Coin (GC) free play
- Generally not targeted. Many operators exclude Maine in their own terms
- Minimum age
- 18+
- In effect since
- Jul 29, 2026
- Latest action
- Jul 29, 2026: effective
What the law says
Operating, promoting, or supporting the operation/promotion of an online sweepstakes game is a civil violation with a fine of $10,000-$100,000 per 8 M.R.S.A. §1352 (fines fund the Gambling Addiction Prevention and Treatment Fund). It is also criminal unlawful gambling under new 17-A M.R.S.A. §954(1-B), and any Maine gaming licensee in violation faces mandatory license revocation and license ineligibility.
How we got here
- 2026-07-29 effective: Me. Pub. L. 2025, ch. 645 (L.D. 2007) takes effect as non-emergency legislation 90 days after the 132nd Legislature's second regular session adjourned sine die on April 29, 2026. From this date, operating or promoting an online sweepstakes game is a civil violation carrying a $10,000-$100,000 fine per 8 M.R.S.A. §1352 and criminal unlawful gambling under 17-A M.R.S.A. §954(1-B). source
Operators and Maine
Because of Maine's status, we don't list or link operator promotions for this state. If you hold a balance with an operator that has exited, contact their support about redemption windows, and file a report on how it goes.
Operators that exited Maine:
- BabaCasino exited 2026-06-14
- MegaBonanza exited 2026-06-14
- Jackpota exited 2026-06-14
- LuckyBitsVegas exited 2026-06-26
What this classification rests on
A status word is a summary, so here is the record underneath it for Maine. Where our database holds nothing, the row says Not recorded rather than leaving the gap for you to misread.
- Source date
- July 29, 2026 (effective)
- Last human review
- July 2, 2026
- Effective date
- July 29, 2026
- Basis of classification
- statutory
Source date is the most recent legal event we track for this state. Basis is derived from those events, from the cited authority where we have one, and from operator-reported exits only when nothing else is on record. Research, not legal advice.
Maine questions
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Maine?
A restriction has been enacted but is not yet in effect. Authority: Me. Pub. L. 2025, ch. 645 (L.D. 2007 / S.P. 825, 2026): 8 M.R.S.A. §§1351-1352 (Online Sweepstakes Games Prohibited) + 17-A M.R.S.A. §954(1-B).
Can I still play free Gold Coin (GC) games in Maine?
Maine's action targets the dual-currency model: the Sweeps Coin (SC) side that can be redeemed for cash prizes. Free Gold Coin (GC) entertainment play, with no prize redemption, is generally not what these provisions prohibit. But many operators exclude Maine entirely in their own terms rather than offer a GC-only mode.
What changes on July 29, 2026?
The enacted ban takes effect on July 29, 2026. From that date, state law prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes casinos in Maine.
Which operators accept Maine players?
Because of Maine's status, we don't list or link operator promotions for this state. Trust Score leaderboard →
I still hold a Sweeps Coins balance with an operator. What should I do?
If you hold a balance with an operator that has exited, contact their support about redemption windows, and file a report on how it goes. File a report
This page is research, not legal advice. Statuses are reviewed against primary sources and re-checked as legislation moves; if you spot a change we've missed, email noah.rafkin@bonusbandit.win. Always confirm with the operator and your state attorney general before depositing. Laws change quickly in this space. Last verified July 2, 2026.