In Maine, bingo is charity bingo, and state law also calls it beano. Elks lodges, American Legion posts and other nonprofits run the games after registering with the Gambling Control Unit of the Maine Department of Public Safety. The games here stretch from Portland and Old Orchard Beach through Lewiston, Waterville, Rockland and Bangor, up to Presque Isle and Van Buren in Aroostook County. Last checked: October 2026. We confirmed 21 games. Each was checked against the organizer’s website, the Maine American Legion’s October 2026 events bulletin, a chamber of commerce or community calendar, or a 2026 news report. The 12 at the bottom are older, unconfirmed leads. Volunteers run most of these games, and few post prices. Games stop for storms or at the end of a season, so a quick call before a long drive is wise.
Wondering how a night of $400 games adds up against Maine’s $1,400 session cap? Try the bingo payout calculator.
Maine Bingo at a Glance
- Who regulates it: the Gambling Control Unit of the Maine Department of Public Safety, which registers charity games
- Minimum age: 16; younger children may be in the room only with a parent, guardian or other responsible person
- Prize limit: $400 for a single prize and $1,400 for all prizes in one session, with one $2,000 session allowed a year
- On this page: 21 confirmed games: 4 in southern Maine, 5 in Lewiston, Auburn and western Maine, 5 in central and midcoast Maine, 5 around Bangor and Down East, and 2 in Aroostook County
- Last checked: October 2026
Bingo in Portland and Southern Maine
Three of the four confirmed bingo games in southern Maine play on Tuesdays. They are the Portland Elks at noon, the Biddeford-Saco Elks in Saco, and Legion Post 148 in Windham through October. The fourth is a Monday night game at American Legion Post 57 in Old Orchard Beach. Both Legion games come from the Maine American Legion’s post events bulletin for October 2026. Older Legion leads in Gray and Gardiner are in the table near the bottom. Live near the state line? Our New Hampshire bingo guide has more.
Worth a stop nearby (map links):
Portland Elks Lodge #188 Bingo
- Address: 1945 Congress Street, Suite B, Portland, ME 04102 (Directions)
- Phone: (207) 773-7396 (lodge and bingo hotline)
- Days and times: Every Tuesday unless otherwise noted: doors 9:00am, card sales 10:00am, games 12:00pm
- Good to know:
- Open to the public, says the lodge’s bingo page. The lodge is across from the main entrance to the Portland International Jetport.
- Pull tabs and 50/50 tickets go on sale at 10:00am. The kitchen serves coffee, donuts and lunch from 9:00am to 1:30pm, and a snack cart comes round during the two breaks.
- Non-smoking and handicap accessible, with plenty of parking. In bad weather, the hotline says whether the game is on.
- The lodge also runs specials, such as a Halloween costume bingo and a New Year’s Eve Super Bingo.
Biddeford-Saco Elks Lodge #1597 Bingo (Saco)
- Address: 68 Ocean Park Road, Saco, ME 04072 (Directions)
- Days and times: Tuesdays. The lodge calendar lists bingo every Tuesday into January 2027 but gives no start time
- Good to know:
- The lodge calendar gives no time, price or phone number, and it does not say whether the game is open to the public.
- Stop by the lodge or ask a member for the start time before you plan a trip.
American Legion Post 57 Bingo (Old Orchard Beach)
- Address: 14 Imperial Street, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (Directions)
- Days and times: Mondays: doors 3:00pm, kitchen 4:00pm, bingo 6:00pm
- Good to know:
- Run by C. Fayette Staples Post 57.
- 50/50 tickets and pull tabs are sold. Parking is off the street.
- No phone number is published for the game.
American Legion Post 148 Bingo (Windham)
- Where: Windham Veterans Center, Windham, ME
- Days and times: Tuesdays, May through October: doors 4:00pm
- Good to know:
- Run by Field-Allen Post 148 at the Windham Veterans Center. The bulletin gives no street address, start time or phone.
- The game is seasonal. The 2026 season ends in October, and it will not run again until May.
Bingo in Lewiston, Auburn and Western Maine
Lewiston, Auburn and western Maine have five confirmed games. American Legion Post 82 in Norway and the Farmington Elks play Mondays, and Amvets Post 33 in Jay plays Sundays. Lost Valley in Auburn adds a free monthly game. LYAF Bingo was still playing at 475 Pleasant Street in Lewiston in early 2026, but no current page gives its days or phone number. The Farmington, Jay and LYAF details come from a February 2026 Sun Journal report. The Norway game is on the Maine American Legion’s October 2026 events bulletin.
Worth a stop nearby (map links):
LYAF Bingo (Lewiston)
- Address: 475 Pleasant Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 (Directions)
- Days and times: Not posted; the Sun Journal says it hosts regular games for the community
- Good to know:
- Run by the Lewiston Youth Activity Fund, which is on the state’s 2026 list of groups eligible to run bingo.
- Older directories list a hall called Pleasant Street Bingo at this address, with games every night at 6:30pm and the phone 207-777-1394. Neither is confirmed on a current page, so treat them as a starting point only.
Bingo at Lost Valley’s Brewpub (Auburn)
- Address: 200 Lost Valley Road, Auburn, ME 04210 (Directions)
- Phone: 207-784-1561
- Days and times: Once a month on a Thursday, 6:00pm to 8:00pm; brewpub opens 4:00pm. The last 2026 date listed is November 5
- Good to know:
- Free and open to all ages, with one free card per person per game.
- Prizes are Lost Valley gear, pizza coupons and glassware, plus a bigger prize for the final cover-all.
- It is held in the brewpub at the Lost Valley ski area. The event page lists the dates.
American Legion Post 82 Bingo (Norway)
- Address: 212 Main Street, Norway, ME 04268 (Directions)
- Days and times: Mondays: doors 4:00pm, bingo 6:00pm
- Good to know:
- Run by Stone-Smart Post 82. No phone number is published with the game.
Farmington Elks Lodge #2430 Bingo (Farmington)
- Address: 120 School Street, Farmington, ME 04938 (Directions)
- Phone: 207-778-6761 (lodge)
- Days and times: Mondays: doors 3:30pm, games 4:50pm
- Good to know:
- The number is the lodge’s line. Prices are not published, so ask when you call.
Amvets Post 33 Bingo (Jay)
- Where: Amvets Post 33, Jay, ME
- Days and times: Sundays at 12:30pm
- Good to know:
- No street address or phone is published. The post’s state listing uses a post office box in Jay.
- Ask locally where the post’s hall is before you go.
Bingo in Augusta, Waterville and Central Maine
The five confirmed bingo games in central and midcoast Maine are in Waterville, Richmond, Rockland and Waldoboro. The Waterville and Rockland Elks both play on Wednesdays. American Legion Post 1 in Rockland plays Mondays, and the Legion posts in Richmond (Post 132) and Waldoboro (Post 149) play Saturdays. No weekly game is confirmed in Augusta itself. The Augusta Elks hold bingo only from time to time, according to a February 2026 Sun Journal report. The three Legion games come from the Maine American Legion’s October 2026 events bulletin. An older lead for the Gardiner Legion is in the table near the bottom.
Worth a stop nearby (map links):
Waterville Elks Lodge 905 Bingo (Waterville)
- Address: 76 Industrial Street, Waterville, ME 04901 (Directions)
- Phone: (207) 873-0137 (lodge secretary)
- Days and times: Wednesdays: doors 3:00pm, snack kitchen 4:30pm, bingo 6:00pm
- Good to know:
- Played in the lodge’s Banquet Center.
- The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce calendar lists it as a weekly event, with dates in September and October 2026.
American Legion Post 132 Bingo (Richmond)
- Address: 55 Carding Machine Road, Richmond, ME 04357 (Directions)
- Days and times: Saturdays at 6:00pm
- Good to know:
- Run by Emerson and Lane Post 132.
- The street address comes from a 2013 Legion post directory, and no phone is published with the game. Check the address before your first trip.
Rockland Elks Lodge 1008 Bingo (Rockland)
- Address: 210 Rankin Street, Rockland, ME 04841 (Directions)
- Phone: (207) 594-9200
- Days and times: Wednesdays at 6:00pm
- Good to know:
- Open to the public. The Emblem Club sells food.
- The lodge also serves a public lunch on Tuesdays, 11:00am to 1:00pm.
American Legion Post 1 Bingo (Rockland)
- Address: 335 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME 04841 (Directions)
- Days and times: Mondays at 6:30pm
- Good to know:
- Run by Winslow-Holbrook-Merritt Post 1, which also holds a potluck supper on Fridays.
American Legion Post 149 Bingo (Waldoboro)
- Address: 181 Jefferson Street, Waldoboro, ME 04572 (Directions)
- Days and times: Saturdays: doors 4:30pm, games 6:00pm
- Good to know:
- Run by Charles C. Lilly Post 149.
- The street address comes from a 2013 Legion post directory, and no phone is published. Confirm the address before you go.
Bingo in Bangor and Down East Maine
The Bangor Elks play on Monday and Wednesday nights, and four American Legion posts make up the rest of the five confirmed games in Bangor and Down East Maine. Three of those posts are northwest of Bangor: Corinna on Saturdays, Dover-Foxcroft on Thursdays and Guilford on the first and third Sundays. Post 59 in Pembroke, Washington County, plays Mondays through October. All four Legion games come from the Maine American Legion’s October 2026 events bulletin. We could not confirm a current schedule for the Penobscot Nation’s high-stakes bingo on Indian Island in Old Town. Older leads for Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Hampden, Ellsworth and Millinocket are in the table near the bottom.
Worth a stop nearby (map links):
Bangor Elks Lodge #244 Bingo (Bangor)
- Address: 108 Odlin Road, Bangor, ME 04401 (Directions)
- Phone: (207) 942-6977
- Days and times: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm
- Good to know:
- The lodge’s site says bingo is back and open to the public.
- That site carries no date, so call to confirm before your first visit.
American Legion Post 73 Bingo (Corinna)
- Address: 47 Maple Street, Corinna, ME 04928 (Directions)
- Days and times: Saturdays: doors 4:00pm, calling starts 6:00pm
- Good to know:
- Run by Corinna Post 73. Refreshments are served.
- The street address comes from a 2013 Legion post directory, and no phone is published with the game.
American Legion Post 29 Bingo (Dover-Foxcroft)
- Address: 112 Park Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 (Directions)
- Days and times: Thursdays: doors 4:00pm, first game 5:45pm
- Good to know:
- Run by Chadbourne-Merrill Post 29.
- There is a 50/50 raffle, plus a dinner special or a sirloin burger, red hot dogs or an Italian sandwich.
- Closed on Thanksgiving and in severe weather. Updates go on the post’s Facebook page.
American Legion Post 119 Bingo (Guilford)
- Address: 34 Hudson Avenue, Guilford, ME 04443 (Directions)
- Days and times: First and third Sunday of the month: early bird 1:30pm, bingo 2:00pm
- Good to know:
- Run by Post 119 and held at the Guilford Masonic Hall.
- It plays twice a month, not every week, so check the date.
American Legion Post 59 Bingo (Pembroke)
- Address: 98 Front Street, Pembroke, ME 04666 (Directions)
- Days and times: Mondays, March through October: doors 5:00pm, bingo 6:30pm
- Good to know:
- Run by Cobscook Post 59. The season ends in October and starts again in March.
- The street address comes from a 2013 Legion post directory, and no phone is published with the game.
Bingo in Presque Isle and Aroostook County
Up in Aroostook County, Maine, the two confirmed games are the Knights of Columbus in Presque Isle on Mondays and American Legion Post 49 in Van Buren on Tuesdays. The Aroostook Common community calendar lists both every week through December 2026, without phone numbers or prices. Older leads in Caribou, Houlton, Fort Kent and Mars Hill are in the table below. Players near the border can also check our New Brunswick bingo guide.
Worth a stop nearby (map links):
Knights of Columbus Bingo (Presque Isle)
- Address: 12 Chapman Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 (Directions)
- Days and times: Mondays: doors 4:30pm, bingo 6:15pm to 9:15pm
- Good to know:
- Food is available.
- No phone or prices are listed, so ask at the door on your first visit.
American Legion Post 49 Bingo (Van Buren)
- Address: 117 Washington Street, Van Buren, ME (Directions)
- Days and times: Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
- Good to know:
- The calendar gives no door time, phone or prices.
More Maine Bingo Listings
These 12 come from an undated bingo directory, an older lodge calendar and one Legion entry that looks out of date. None is confirmed for 2026. Treat them as leads and call first.
| Hall and address | Days and times | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor VFW, 1356 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401 | Tuesday and Saturday 6:00pm | (207) 945-9338 | Directions |
| Fraternal Order of Eagles, 101 Atlantic Avenue, Brewer, ME 04412 | Thursday and Sunday 6:30pm. The state’s 2026 list gives the Brewer Eagles at 22 Atlantic Ave | (207) 989-3177 | Directions |
| Knights of Columbus, Gilman Falls Avenue, Old Town, ME 04468 | Monday 6:30pm | (207) 827-7371 | Directions |
| Whitcomb-Baker VFW, Canoe Club Road, Hampden, ME 04444 | Friday 6:00pm | 207-862-2553 | Directions |
| VFW, 419 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | Tuesday and Friday 6:00pm, Sunday 5:00pm | (207) 667-7634 | Directions |
| Millinocket Elks Lodge #1521, 213 Aroostook Avenue, Millinocket, ME 04462 | Thursday 6:00pm on the lodge calendar until September 2025; nothing listed for 2026 | Not listed | Directions |
| American Legion, 46 Griffin Street, Gardiner, ME 04345 | Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm | (207) 582-9868 | Directions |
| American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray, ME 04039 | Wednesday 6:30pm | (207) 657-4884 | Directions |
| American Legion Post 118, 1 Silver Street, Mars Hill, ME 04758 | Saturday 7:00pm in a Legion listing whose dates look older than 2026 | Not listed | Directions |
| American Legion, 129 Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736 | Thursday and Saturday 6:30pm. An older Legion directory gives 67 Sweden St | (207) 498-2844 | Directions |
| VFW Post 2744, 143 Military Street, Houlton, ME 04730 | Monday 6:30pm | 207-532-6245 | Directions |
| Knights of Columbus, Frenchville Road, Fort Kent, ME 04743 | Monday 6:30pm | (207) 834-6068 | Directions |
A couple of familiar names are missing from the listings. Older directories show the Augusta Elks with bingo three nights a week, but the lodge now holds bingo only from time to time. American Legion Post 155 in Naples plays only in spring and summer, and its 2026 season is over.
Maine Bingo Rules
- Who regulates it: the Gambling Control Unit, a bureau of the Maine Department of Public Safety, under Title 17, chapter 13-A of the Maine Revised Statutes (Beano or Bingo)
- Who can run a game: volunteer fire departments, agricultural fair associations, and nonprofit charitable, civic, fraternal, religious, veterans and similar groups that have existed in Maine for at least 2 years, plus their auxiliaries; each must register with the Unit, and a member aged 18 or older must control every game
- Prize limits: no single prize over $400 and no more than $1,400 in prizes on one occasion; once a year a group may award up to $2,000 on one occasion
- Minimum age: 16; under 16s may not play and may be in the playing area only with a parent, guardian or other responsible person, except at campground, resort hotel and K to 8 school games with prizes of $25 or less
- How often: a registered group may hold only one bingo occasion on the same date
- Liquor: no bingo in a room where liquor is sold, served or consumed during the hour before the games
- Pull tabs and daubers: registered pull tab games may be sold from 2 hours before to 2 hours after bingo; electronic daubers are allowed but may hold no more than 54 cards per game
- Tribal high-stakes bingo: a federally recognized tribe may hold a high-stakes license with no prize limit; the Penobscot Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the Mi’kmaq Nation may play on 27 weekends a year plus New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
The Gambling Control Unit explains its role on its charitable gaming page, and the full law is in Title 17, chapter 13-A. Clubs where at least 90% of members are 62 or older may play for their own entertainment without registering. A bingo worker may play your cards while you take a restroom break. Two players may also play as a pair. For questions about a game, the Unit is at 45 Commerce Drive, Suite 5, Augusta, phone (207) 626-3900.
Bingo Halls in a Nearby State
Maine borders only one other state. If you live near that line or are traveling, its guide lists more games:
Maine Bingo FAQ
Where can I play bingo in Maine?
We confirmed 21 bingo games in Maine in October 2026, most at Elks lodges and American Legion posts. Weekly games run in Portland, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Norway, Farmington, Jay, Waterville, Richmond, Rockland, Waldoboro, Bangor, Corinna, Dover-Foxcroft, Presque Isle and Van Buren. Windham, Pembroke and Guilford have seasonal or twice-monthly games, Lost Valley in Auburn has a free monthly game, and Lewiston has LYAF Bingo.
Where can I play bingo in Portland, Maine?
In Portland, Maine, the Elks play every Tuesday at 1945 Congress Street, across from the Portland International Jetport. Doors open at 9:00am, games start at 12:00pm, and the bingo hotline is (207) 773-7396. Elsewhere in southern Maine, American Legion Post 57 in Old Orchard Beach plays Mondays at 6:00pm, and the Biddeford-Saco Elks in Saco list bingo on Tuesdays.
Where can I play bingo in Lewiston, Maine?
LYAF Bingo at 475 Pleasant Street in Lewiston, Maine was still holding regular games in 2026. Its days and phone number are not published, so ask locally. In Auburn, Lost Valley runs a free brewpub bingo one Thursday a month, and November 5 is the last 2026 date.
Where can I play bingo in Bangor, Maine?
In Bangor, Maine, the Elks at 108 Odlin Road play Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm and say the game is open to the public; call (207) 942-6977. Those are the city’s only confirmed games. The Bangor VFW and Brewer Eagles appear only as older leads.
How old do you have to be to play bingo in Maine?
You must be 16 to play bingo in Maine. Younger children may be in the playing area only with a parent, guardian or other responsible person. Campground, resort hotel and K to 8 school games are the only exceptions.
What is the most you can win at a Maine charity bingo game?
Under Maine law a single prize may be worth up to $400, and all prizes on one occasion may total up to $1,400. Once a year a group may award up to $2,000 on one occasion, and tribal high-stakes bingo has no prize limit.
Who regulates bingo in Maine?
The Gambling Control Unit of the Maine Department of Public Safety registers charity bingo and licenses tribal high-stakes games. It is at 45 Commerce Drive, Suite 5, in Augusta, phone (207) 626-3900.
Is beano the same as bingo in Maine?
Yes. Maine’s law uses the word beano and says bingo, or any other name for the same game, means the same thing.
Does the Penobscot Nation still run high-stakes bingo in Maine?
Not that we could confirm. When we checked in October 2026, we found no current schedule for the Penobscot Nation’s high-stakes bingo on Indian Island in Old Town, Maine, so it is not listed here.
Why call before I go?
Maine bingo is run by volunteers at lodges and Legion posts. Games stop for snowstorms, holidays and the end of a season, as Windham and Pembroke do after October. Several games here come from bulletins or calendars with no phone number or price, so a call or a stop at the post first saves a wasted drive.