Are prediction markets legal in Maine?
2026-10-18
Maine has legal sports betting, with mobile licences reserved for its Wabanaki tribes, but as of October 2026 we found no Maine action against any prediction market. Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig, PredictIt and Robinhood are available; DraftKings Predictions isn't listed for Maine.
| Platform | Status in Maine (October 17, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Kalshi | Available |
| Polymarket US | Available |
| Novig | Available |
| PredictIt | Available |
| Robinhood | Available |
| DraftKings Predictions | Not available |
| FanDuel Predicts | No sports contracts |
Yes, prediction markets are available in Maine. As of October 18, 2026, we found no Maine Gambling Control Unit, Attorney General or court action against Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig or PredictIt.
Maine’s position
Maine launched sports betting on November 3, 2023, regulated by the Gambling Control Unit. State law reserves mobile licences for tribes (“an applicant must be a federally recognized Indian tribe”), and bettors must be 21. Attorney General Aaron Frey signed the October 2026 states’ brief at the US Supreme Court, but we found no Maine enforcement of its own. See is Kalshi legal?
What’s available
Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig, PredictIt and Robinhood are available in Maine. Maine isn’t on DraftKings’ list of Predictions states, and FanDuel’s Predicts offer terms don’t include it. Compare every state in our legality tracker.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kalshi legal in Maine?
Kalshi is available in Maine. We found no Gambling Control Unit or Attorney General action against Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig or PredictIt as of October 18, 2026.
Is sports betting legal in Maine?
Yes. Maine's Gambling Control Unit launched sports betting on November 3, 2023. Only federally recognised tribes can hold mobile licences, and bettors must be 21.
Can I use DraftKings Predictions in Maine?
Maine isn't on DraftKings' list of Predictions states, though DraftKings runs a tribal-partnered sportsbook there. FanDuel's Predicts offer terms don't list Maine either.
Sources
- Maine Revised Statutes, Title 8 § 1207 (mobile licences for federally recognised tribes)
- Maine Revised Statutes, Title 8 § 1213 (under-21 prohibition)
- Global Gaming Business — Maine launches sports betting (November 5, 2023, secondary)
- US Supreme Court — States' amicus brief in Flaherty v. KalshiEX, No. 26-299 (Maine signatory, October 2026)
- DK Network — DraftKings Predictions available states (July 22, 2026)
- FanDuel — Predicts new customer offer terms (eligible sports-contract states)
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