Location: Maine
Maine still targeting November sports betting launch despite director’s absence
The Maine Gambling Control Unit remains focused on launching sports wagering in Maine by late November despite the uncertainty surrounding... more
Maine official in charge of sports betting placed on leave after offensive tweets
The official leading Maine’s adoption of sports betting was placed on leave last week, a decision announced after the Press Herald inquired... more
Maine: Gambling director optimistic sports betting could go live by November
The head of Maine’s Gambling Control Unit expressed optimism Wednesday that sports betting in the state could be launched by... more
Maine lawmakers to consider new tribal casino bill
A bill from a Portland lawmaker is holding the door open for Native American tribes in Maine to pursue casino gambling, keeping alive the... more
Maliseet chief says mobile sports wagering, partnership with Caesars promise an economic boost for Maine tribes
A partnership with the wagering company Caesars Sportsbook will give Maine’s three tribal nations new economic development opportunities,... more
Caesars first to sign deal for digital sports betting in Maine
Caesars Sportsbook has signed a term sheet with three Maine tribes and is the first national operator to gain digital sports betting market... more
Bill proposes online gambling exclusivity for Maine’s Wabanaki Nations
A new bill, LD1777, proposed in the Maine Legislature would legalize online gambling for the Wabanaki Nations, the state’s four federally... more
Maine: Oxford Casino Hotel raises more than $1 million for charities
Oxford Casino Hotel made a commitment to give back and they have in a big way. For the past 10 years, Oxford Casino has backed up its... more
Will Maine’s proposed sports wagering regulations scare operators away?
Less than a year after Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ sports betting peace offering to the state’s four Indian tribes, the first round of proposed... more
It looks like Maine sports bettors won’t be able to place wagers until 2024
The launch of sports betting in Maine is likely to be delayed until late 2023 or early next year. Milton Champion, executive director of... more
