Maine § 1031. - Age limit on slot machine and table game use; access by minors; credit prohibited
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1031. — Age limit on slot machine and table game use; access by minors; credit prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1031.. Age limit on slot machine and table game use; access by minors; credit prohibited
1. Minimum age. A slot machine operator or casino operator may not permit a person under 21 years of age to play a slot machine or table game.
2. Placement of slot machines and table games. A slot machine operator, casino operator, slot machine distributor, table game distributor or gambling services vendor shall prohibit persons under 21 years of age from any area in which a slot machine or table game is located, except that a person 18 to 20 years of age may be present if that person is a licensed employee under section 1015.
3. Credit prohibited. A slot machine operator or casino operator may not allow the use of a credit card or debit card by a person to play a slot machine or table game.
4. Table game wagering. Each table game must be equipped with a sign indicating the permissible minimum and maximum wagers pertaining to that table game. A casino operator may not require any wager to be greater than the stated minimum or less than the stated maximum, and any wager actually made by a patron and not rejected by a casino operator prior to the commencement of play must be treated as a valid wager.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1031.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1031. cover?
Section 1031. ("Age limit on slot machine and table game use; access by minors; credit prohibited") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1031.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 1031. apply to my situation?
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