Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Maine?
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Law: LD 2007 — Public Law 2025, Ch. 645 · effective Jul 29, 2026
Maine bans online sweepstakes casinos under LD 2007, in effect since Jul 29, 2026. None of the 93 casinos we track accept prize play from players in Maine.
Editor’s note: Effective date 2026-07-29 confirmed from the Revisor of Statutes (Laws of Maine 2026): ch. 645 has no emergency clause, so it took effect on the session's general effective date.
- Apr 6, 2026 — LD 2007 signed by Gov. Mills — Public Law 2025, ch. 645 (new 8 MRSA ch. 38, "Online Sweepstakes Games Prohibited").
- Jul 29, 2026 — Ch. 645 effective (general effective date for non-emergency laws of the 132nd Legislature, 2nd Regular Session).
Sources: legislature.maine.gov, legislature.maine.gov (2), legislature.maine.gov (3) · checked Oct 7, 2026 · All state laws explained
What the law covers
LD 2007 added a new chapter to Maine law, 8 MRSA chapter 38, titled “Online Sweepstakes Games Prohibited.” Governor Mills signed it on April 6, 2026, and it took effect on July 29, 2026, the general effective date for that session’s laws.
“CHAPTER 38 ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES GAMES PROHIBITED”
From the source text: legislature.maine.gov
What this means for players in Maine
We don’t list casinos for Maine. Operators have to block players located here, and getting around location checks with a VPN or a false address breaks their terms. Accounts can be closed and prizes voided.
How operators treat Maine
Of the 93 casinos we track, 54 leave Maine off their own state lists, 15 allow Gold Coin play only and 24 still list it as open. We count Maine as closed for those 24 too, because state law or the state’s regulators say these games aren’t allowed, whatever the operator’s list shows. Operators edit these lists themselves, so the split can change.
Gold Coin play in Maine
Prize play is off, but 15 casinos we track keep Gold Coin play open for Maine. No Sweeps Coins, so nothing to redeem.
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Legal options in Maine
Sweepstakes casinos are out in Maine. These are the alternatives as official sources describe them, with a link to each. We checked each one on Oct 14, 2026.
- Real-money online casino: Authorized, with the rules still in draft. LD 1164 (2026) lets Maine’s tribal governments operate online gambling, and the Gambling Control Unit was still taking comments on its internet gaming rules into late October 2026. (maine.gov)
- Problem gambling help: 211 Maine: call 211, or text your zip code to 898-211. (maine.gov)
Nearby states with sweepstakes casinos
- New Hampshire: 93 casinos accept prize play
- Massachusetts: 93 casinos accept prize play
- Vermont: 89 casinos accept prize play
These counts are for players located in those states, under each operator’s own state list and that state’s law.
Maine sweepstakes casino FAQ
- Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Maine?
- No. LD 2007 bans online sweepstakes casinos in Maine, effective Jul 29, 2026. None of the 93 casinos we track accept prize play from players located there.
- Can I still play with Gold Coins in Maine?
- Yes, at some sites. 15 casinos we track allow Gold Coin-only play here: Fortune Coins (Fortune Wins), Crown Coins, Pulsz, American Luck and LuckyLand Casino, plus 10 more. Gold Coins can’t be redeemed, so there are no prizes.
- What happens if I use a VPN to play from Maine?
- It breaks the operators’ terms. Using a VPN or someone else’s address to get past location checks can get the account closed and any prizes voided.
- Where can I play legally in Maine?
- Not at a sweepstakes casino: none of the ones we track accepts prize play here. A 2026 law authorizes tribal online gambling in Maine, but its rules were still being written when we checked. Across the state line, casinos we track accept prize play from players located in New Hampshire (93 casinos), Massachusetts (93 casinos) and Vermont (89 casinos).