Location: Maine
Maine sees $6 million in tax revenue from sports gambling in first year
In its first full year, sports betting generated approximately $6 million in revenue for the state of Maine, with December figures still... more
Legal sports betting delivers $6 million tax revenue to Maine in first year
It’s been one year after sports betting went “live” in Maine, and stakeholders are reflecting on its impact. At... more
Maine sports betting revenue doubles month-over-month in November
Maine sports bettors spent $51.9 million in November, a 0.8 percent decrease from $52.3 million in October, according to figures from the... more
Maine casino revenue falls below $14 million in September
Data from the Maine Gambling Control Unit has revealed that the two land-based casinos in the state combined for almost $13.6 million in... more
Maine’s first in-person sports betting bar opens in Portland
Maine’s first, in-person sports-betting bar is officially open. “Oddfellahs” opened on Market Street on Friday… The... more
Maine gambling unit employees defend director after no confidence vote
A group of employees in Maine’s gambling control unit spoke out Friday in support of their executive director following a vote of no... more
Maine sports betting handle reaches $35.6 million in August
The Maine Gambling Control Unit has reported that sports bettors wagered more than $35.6 million through the state’s two licensed operators... more
Maine casino inspectors vote ‘no confidence’ in Gambling Control Unit executive director
All nine of Maine’s casino inspectors have signed a letter of no confidence in Milton Champion, executive director of Maine’s... more
Maine: Portland city council worried about possible impact of sports betting bar
Maine’s first in-person sports betting bar may soon be coming to Portland. The owners cleared a first hurdle during a city council... more
Company seeks approval to open Maine’s first retail sportsbook
After enjoying a better-than-expected July, Maine will now head into the biggest betting season of the year. With the NFL and college... more
