gambling
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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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PublishedFebruary 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
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PublishedNovember 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.
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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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PublishedFebruary 27, 2022
Jim Fossel: Maine needs more competition in gambling
A sports betting monopoly for the Wabanaki tribes would be a bad deal for everyone.