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Gambling

Published
July 18, 2023

Maine in the ‘homestretch’ of sports betting launch

The announcement that the rules are being reviewed by the Office of the Maine Attorney General is expected to accelerate licensing and other final preparations for a fall launch.
Published
July 7, 2023

Maine official in charge of sports betting received 1-week unpaid suspension for offensive tweets

Gaming Control Unit Executive Directive Milt Champion made social media posts containing sexist language and racist connotations,
Published
May 23, 2023

State still aiming for November launch of sports wagering despite director’s absence

Milt Champion is on leave in the wake of posting offensive tweets, and Deputy Director Matthew Motti will be leading the Gambling Control Unit in the meantime.
Published
May 18, 2023

Gambling director optimistic Maine sports betting could go live by November

A revised set of rules governing sports gambling in the state was published Wednesday. Barring significant public comment, they could be sent to the attorney general's office for approval by June.
Published
May 16, 2023

Lawmakers to consider new tribal casino bill

Rep. Ben Collings of Portland introduced the bill as a placeholder intended to keep a tribal gambling proposal in the wings after state lawmakers act on a tribal sovereignty bill expected to come out in the next few weeks.

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Published
April 3, 2023

Sports betting in Maine could start this fall, but providers have yet to apply

The state's Gambling Control Unit is concerned by the lack of early responses from bookmakers such as DraftKings and FanDuel.
Published
February 13, 2023

The Conversation: A boon for sports fandom or a looming mental health crisis? 5 essential reads on the effects of legal sports betting
Published
November 7, 2022

Another View: Election betting the next step in the gamification of U.S. politics

The prospect of an election betting market points out a troubling trend in our democracy.
Published
August 2, 2022

Maine’s sports betting law going into effect, but you won’t be wagering anytime soon

Because of logistical hurdles, it will be at least until April – and likely far longer – before sports wagers will be placed in Maine.
Published
May 2, 2022

Gov. Mills signs law legalizing sports betting; tribes get exclusive rights to online wagering

The law also reduces the tax burden on Maine's indigenous communities and creates a new collaboration process between the tribes and the state.