The Maine Gambling Control Unit remains focused on launching sports wagering in Maine by late November despite the uncertainty surrounding the unit after its director was placed on administrative leave, a spokesman for the agency said.
Milt Champion, the Gambling Control Unit’s executive director, was placed on paid leave last week in the wake of tweets he recently posted containing sexist language and racist connotations. Recently hired Deputy Director Matthew Motti will be handling Champion’s responsibilities in his absence.
In an interview with the Press Herald last week, Champion was optimistic that sports betting in Maine could go live in November.
