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Favorites Sportsbook Review
By Lisa Spencer
Senior Editor at Betting.us
Updated: April 15, 2024
Favorites Waterville
| Official Name | Favorites Waterville |
|---|---|
| Type | Sports Bar |
| Full address | 6 Jefferson St, Waterville, ME 04901, USA |
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Favorites Sportsbook
Favorites Waterville sportsbook offers an off-track betting service for horse race wagering both in Waterville and across the United States on any racetrack. There are no sportsbooks as such across Maine as sports betting is not legalised, with the exception of horse racing and daily fantasy sports.
As we've just mentioned in the last section of our Favorites Waterville sportsbook review, only sports betting on horse racing is allowed, and that is, exactly, what is offered through the OTB for both harness and thoroughbred. You can also watch all the action on the 40+ tv screens.
Popular Sports to Bet at Favorites
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What Types of Bets Can I Make at Favorites?
Favorites off-track betting service operates the Parimutuel System for betting on horse racing, whereby the 'house take' and taxes are taken out before all bets are placed in the pool payoffs are calculated and shared with all placed bets. There are three categories of bet to choose from, Basic (B), Exotic (E), and Parlay (P)
Favorites Sportsbook Details
Before you take off for a visit to Favorites sports betting venue, we have collated some important information which you may need, such as Favorites sportsbook hours of opening, what the legal age for gambling is, whether you're required to pay an entrance fee or not and plenty more.
| Open Hours | Opens 11:30AM daily |
|---|---|
| Betting Operator | N/A |
| Live Betting | Available |
| Mobile Betting App | Not Available |
| Simulcast/Off-Track Betting Offered | Yes |
| Betting Limits | N/A |
| Gambling Legal Age | Betting on Horses: 18+ |
| Seating Places | N/A |
| Entrance Fee | No Entrance Fee |
| Number of Screens/Info Tables | N/A |
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Favorites Racetrack
As already discussed, Maine is not legalized for sports betting with the exception of horse racing and Daily Fantasy sports. Favorites sports betting venue is only able to offer horse wagering through the OTB both on harness and thoroughbred, within the state and across the country.
Casino at Favorites
Unfortunately, you will not find any form of Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, or casino table games as, unfortunately, there is no onsite casino. That means if you were ready to try a few spins on the Video Slots, you'd be disappointed as there are none. The only wagering available at Favorites Waterville is the OTB.
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0 Poker Tables
How to Get to the Favorites?
The easiest way to locate Favorites Waterville would be to input the address into your phone's GPS or the satellite navigation in your vehicle and follow the route given. Planning ahead is a great idea and checking your route before starting out is advisable in case of any possible delays.
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City Bus Lines
It is possible to reach Favorites Waterville sportsbook by public transport as long as you don't mind a little walk at the end of your journey. From either direction, the 'Greyhound' Bangor Bus will pull into Waterville, and from there, it is about a 15 minutes walk. -
Airport Shuttle
>There are no direct shuttles from Bangor International Airport. It may be advisable to self-drive, private hire, or rent a car. You can use public transport by walking 20 minutes to Bangor Transportation Center, catch the Concord Coach to Augusta Transportation Center, then pick up the Greyhound to Waterville and a 15 minutes walk. -
Parking
Should you decide to self-drive, you will have no need to book transportation from the parking lot to Favorites sportsbook as the venue has ample free parking surrounding the building. This is a bonus, especially if you have traveled a far distance, plus it means more dollars to wager with.
About Favorites Hotel
Favorites Waterville has partnered with T&B's Outback Tavern to provide the off-track betting venue for horse race wagering, both on harness and thoroughbred. As Maine state law does not allow any other sports betting except horse racing and Daily Fantasy Sports, the Favorites sportsbook is the place to head for.
There are only two sportsbooks in Waterville, and Favorites is able to offer a lively sports bar with food and drinks plus lively entertainment on site. There are over 40+ TV screens where you can sit and watch all the latest action whilst deciding your next wager move.
Favorites Amenities
You do not need to make use of the off-track betting services to enable the use of the rest of the amenities. There is a restaurant on site to treat yourself to great American grub, and as a sports bar, there are plenty of ice-cold drinks on offer.
Saturday nights at the Favorites sportsbook are lively as they offer live entertainment, then should you build up an appetite, the venue is open for Sunday breakfast and, of course, lunch and dinner every day. There is also a Banquet Center available for hire to host your parties.
| Accommodation | N/A Hotel Rooms and Suites |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | T&B's Outback Tavern, |
| Bars | T&B's Outback Tavern, |
| Address | 6 Jefferson St, Waterville, ME 04901, USA |
|---|---|
| N/A | |
| Phone | (207) 861-4343 |
| Website | favoritesme.com |
FAQ
What sportsbook does Favorites use?
Due to Maine state law, sports betting is illegal with the exception of horse race wagering and Daily Fantasy Sports. Therefore there are no sportsbooks as such, but sports betting venues like Favorites where off-track betting is offered.
What are Favorites sportsbook opening hours?
Favorites sports betting venue opening hours are as follows: Sunday to Tuesday 11:30am - 6pm, Wednesday to Thursday 11:30am - 10pm, Friday to Saturday 11:30am - 11:00pm. Those are pretty long hours and plenty of time for watching, wagering, eating and drinking.
What types of bets can you make at the Favorites sports book?
With Favorites off-track betting, there is a great selection of bets available with the Parimutuel System in play too. You can choose from three categories, Basic (B), Exotic (E) and Parlay (P) bets, as follows: Win (B), Place (B), Show (B), Quinella (E), Exacta (E), Trifecta (E), Superfecta (E), Daily Double (P), Pick 3 (P), Pick 4 (P), Pick 5 (P), Pick 6 (P).
What is the Favorites sportsbook address?
The Favorites sports betting location is Waterville,ME, and we advise using GPS or sat nav to help find your way, here is the full address: 6 Jefferson St, Waterville, ME 04901. Should you wish to contact the venue prior to visiting, you can always drop them a call or post a comment on their Facebook page.
Are there any other gambling services besides sports betting at Favorites?
As we mentioned, due to Maine state law, there can be no other gambling services except the horse race wagering at Favorites sports betting venue. You are able to bet on any horse, racing at any track, from across the whole of the US.
️Can I parlay any bets at Favorites sportsbook?
Indeed, you can parlay at Favorites Waterville sportsbook! Parlay bets are combination wagers, so the Daily Double and Pick 3, 4, 5, and 6 can all be parlayed. Take, for example, Pick 4, with this wager, you are required to pick the first place finishers across each race as needed for the ticket (4 in this case).
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