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.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
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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Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
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.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Conversation: A boon for sports fandom or a looming mental health crisis? 5 essential reads on the effects of legal sports betting
THE CONVERSATION — A lifelong sports fan, I grew up hearing tales of sports figures felled by gambling scandals – baseball stars “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and Pete Rose, the 1978-79 Boston College basketball team and NBA referee Tim Donaghy. Sports leagues wanted nothing to do with gambling, which they feared would taint the integrity of the game. They had lobbied heavily for […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Sports
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Uncategorized
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Sports betting bill is a win for the tribes in Maine
L.D. 1352 will provide the Wabanaki with greater economic opportunity, generate more revenue for the state and offer Mainers a more competitive regulated sports wagering industry.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Uncategorized
Lawmakers advance bill to give mobile sports betting licenses to Maine tribes
A last-minute amendment would allow harness racing tracks in Bangor and Cumberland and the Oxford Casino to offer in-person sports betting.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine needs more competition in gambling
A sports betting monopoly for the Wabanaki tribes would be a bad deal for everyone.