Rules have been adopted for sports wagering in Maine. The announcement was made today, Oct. 31, by The Department of Public Safety and the Gambling Control Unit.

Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 licensed operators and their management service providers and suppliers will be able to start pre-launch advertising to accept registrations and account deposits up to the go-live date this Friday, November 3, 2023, at 9:00 am EST. Milton Champion, Gambling Control Unit’s Executive Director would like to thank the dedicated staff at DPS, GCU, AdCare Maine Problem Gambling Services, the Attorney General’s Office, and the sports wagering industry for their input and patience in the rulemaking process.

You must be 21 or older to wager.

If you or someone you know may have a problem with gambling, please contact 211 Maine. 1-800 GAMBLER will direct you to 211 as well.

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