Caesars debuts Maine in-person sports betting at Oddfellahs sports bar with ceremonial first wager

Caesars Entertainment celebrated on Friday the first in-person sports wagering location in the state of Maine at Oddfellahs, a newly opened sports entertainment venue in Portland powered by Caesars Sportsbook.

The sports bar, located in the heart of downtown Portland at 55 Market St., is the result of Caesars Sportsbook’s partnership with First Tracks Investments LLC. The venue commemorated its grand opening on Friday with a ceremonial first bet placed by Portland Mayor Mark Dion alongside representatives from Caesars Sportsbook, First Tracks, the Portland City Council, and the Maine Gambling Control Unit.

“We’d like to thank Governor Janet Mills, the Maine Gambling Control Unit, the Portland City Council, and the entire state legislature for making today possible,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital.

“It’s great to see the momentum following our launch of mobile sports wagering in the state through our historic partnership with three of the Wabanaki Nations. With the first in-person sportsbook now operational, we look forward to collaborating with First Tracks on additional in-person opportunities in Maine.”

“Building something new is always a challenge, but great teams make great things possible,” said Michael Cianchette, CEO of First Tracks. “This is an exciting venture for Maine’s harness racing industry, Wabanaki tribes, and sports fans across the state to access a new entertainment venue. We’re excited for whatever comes next and look forward to providing sustainable, responsible opportunities.”

Oddfellahs offers bettors 21 and older food and beverage service combined with sports viewing and wagering. Full-service sports wagering is available through self-service betting kiosks and a ticket window on-site in addition to cash deposits and withdrawals for Caesars Sportsbook mobile accounts.

According to Caesars, sports fans should expect a viewing experience modeled after a Vegas-style sportsbook with 36 screens "to catch sporting events at any time of the year, including every game of the NFL season."

The sports entertainment destination is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, opening at noon on Monday through Thursday and at 11:00 AM Friday through Sunday, staying open for each day’s advertised games.

Caesars Sportsbook has offered sports wagering on mobile and desktop in Maine since its launch in November 2023, made possible through Caesars’ partnership with three of the Wabanaki Nations: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation, and the Penobscot Nation.

Oddfellahs houses over 30 televisions, multiple sports betting kiosks, 85 seats, and an occupancy of 146. The sports bar is located at 55 Market Street, the former home of The Big Easy live music venue.