gambling
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Maine lawmakers revive, then kill tribal online gambling bill
The bill had been rejected in the House and Senate, but Sen. Mattie Daughtry asked that it be reconsidered Tuesday. It passed in the Senate only to fail again hours later in the House.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
House folds on bill to give tribes exclusive internet gaming rights
The proposal sought to build off the tribe's exclusive rights to online sports gambling.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
U.S. casinos won $66.5 billion in 2023, their best year ever
Five new sports betting markets that became operational in 2023, including Maine, generated a combined $1.49 billion in revenue, as gamblers seemed to show no fear of inflation.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2024
Judge rules casinos have no duty to stop compulsive gamblers from betting
A judge says that the voluminous rules and regulations governing gambling in New Jersey do not impose a legal duty upon casinos to cut off compulsive gamblers.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2024
Tribal leaders urge passage of gambling bills, new state office
They say that a slate of bills that include proposals to allow them to expand their operations to include casinos and create an office of tribal relations in state government will help foster economic development in rural areas.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2023
Sports betting expansion could fade after rapid growth to 38 states
There are major obstacles for several states – including California and Texas – to allow sports betting to become legal.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2023
As sports betting launches, Maine braces for increase in problem gamblers
Both New Hampshire and Connecticut have seen a spike in gamblers seeking help since sports betting was introduced.
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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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