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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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,
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
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.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2022
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.
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