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If betting has gotten out of hand and you live in Maine, you're not the only one, and you don't have to work out the next step alone. Everything below is specific to Maine: the betting rules, how to ban yourself from sportsbooks and where to get free help.
Maine at a glance
| Online sports betting | Yes, through licensed apps |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 |
| Regulator | Maine Gambling Control Unit |
| Statewide self-exclusion | Maine Self-Exclusion (through ADEPT) |
| How to sign up | Online over Zoom, or in person |
Is sports betting legal in Maine?
Maine allows online sports betting through mobile apps operated with the state's tribes. It started in November 2023. You have to be at least 21 to bet on sports in Maine. Betting is overseen by the Maine Gambling Control Unit.
How to self-exclude from sports betting in Maine
Self-exclusion means putting your own name on a list that stops licensed sportsbooks from taking your bets. It takes the decision out of your hands on the nights you can't trust yourself.
In Maine, the main option is the Maine Self-Exclusion (through ADEPT).
- Self-exclusion for casinos and sports wagering is handled by ADEPT's problem gambling services, and the state's Gambling Control Unit keeps the list.
- You choose 1 year, 3 years, 5 years or lifetime. You have to finish a shorter term before choosing lifetime.
- You can enroll online over a Zoom meeting, or in person at select community locations.
- ADEPT also offers free counseling and financial services.
State lists can take a few days to reach every operator. Cover that window by excluding inside every app you've used, starting with the one you used most.
Want help closing each account one by one? Start with the big three sportsbooks, then work through the rest.
Watching sports in Maine without betting
Sportsbooks know which teams people in Maine care about, so the promos follow the Maine Black Bears. Mute the commercials, delete any betting app that's still hiding on your phone, and give yourself something to do at halftime.
More on this in watching sports after you quit.
Close the other doors
Self-exclusion works best with a few more walls around it:
- Install a gambling blocker on every device and lock your phone settings so you can't reinstall apps on impulse. See how to block sports betting apps.
- Remove saved cards from betting sites, and ask your bank about blocking gambling transactions.
- If debt is piling up, a nonprofit credit counselor at NFCC.org can help.
Free help in Maine
Start with whichever one you can do this week.
- Treatment and support in Maine: the National Council on Problem Gambling lists resources for Maine, including state-funded and low-cost options where they exist.
- People who get it: a GA meeting costs nothing, and you can join online from anywhere in the state. Not sure GA fits? Compare it with SMART Recovery.
- Counselors: a counselor who specializes in gambling can make a real difference. Find Help lists counselors, online therapy and programs that serve Maine.
- A person to talk to tonight: call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738). It's free, confidential and open around the clock.
- In crisis: call or text 988, or call 911 if you're in immediate danger.
If you love someone who bets in Maine
You can't self-exclude someone else, and you can't make them quit. You can protect your money, get support for yourself, and have a calm conversation that keeps the door open. Start with how to help someone with a gambling problem. Gam-Anon has free meetings for families, including online.
FAQ
What's the legal sports betting age in Maine?
You have to be at least 21 to bet on sports in Maine.
How do I self-exclude from sports betting in Maine?
You can enroll online over a Zoom meeting, or in person at select community locations.
Does self-excluding from one app cover every sportsbook in Maine?
No. Excluding inside one app only blocks that app. The Maine Self-Exclusion (through ADEPT) is what covers licensed operators across Maine, so use both, and add a blocker for offshore sites that ignore state programs.
Is there gambling rehab in Maine?
We don't list a gambling-specific inpatient or intensive program inside Maine yet. Outpatient counseling is available through the state's problem gambling resources and online therapy, and some residential programs in other states accept people from anywhere. See your options on Find Help.
Sources: ADEPT: problem gambling services and self-exclusion; Fox Sports: where sports betting is legal (May 2026); National Council on Problem Gambling: help by state; NCPG: 1-800-MY-RESET. Checked October 2026. Rules and programs change, so confirm current details on the official page before you rely on them. Unbettable isn't affiliated with any sportsbook, casino or state agency.
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