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Industry
September 6, 2024
Maine’s Top Gambling Official Comes Under Fire from All Sides
Milton Champion, who serves on the Maine Gambling Control Board (MGCB), has been accused by inspectors under his control and Local 1989, a trade union, of failing to submit himself to the customary checks and balances that come with his position. Gambling Inspectors Displeased with Their Boss in Maine Rather, a letter signed by all […]
Sports
May 6, 2024
Maine’s Sports Betting Tax Revenue Declined as Fans Won Big
The Maine Gambling Control Unit has disclosed information about the local sports betting market’s performance in March. While the month attracted a record-breaking volume of bets, operators’ hold percentage was quite low, resulting in a decline in tax revenue. For context, Maine’s sportsbooks recorded approximately $48 million in bets. This figure represents a month-on-month increase […]
Industry
April 30, 2024
Maine Official Warns of Regulated iGaming’s Potential Harms
As Maine’s Legislature rejected the notion of introducing regulated iGaming to the state, Steve Silver, chair of the Maine Gambling Control Board, voiced concerns regarding the potential negative impacts if the move had succeeded. He highlighted examples from other jurisdictions, urging lawmakers to consider whether their decisions can have unintended consequences. Problem Gambling Is an […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
Reintroduced Tribal Online Gambling Bill in Maine Fails Again
A bill proposing the expansion of tribal gambling in Maine did not get much traction, despite lawmakers’ attempts during last week and this week. Currently, the state’s four federally recognized tribes offer exclusive online sports betting services. Under a proposal, the Wabanaki tribes in Maine would be granted exclusive rights to online gambling activities too. […]
Casino
January 16, 2024
Maine Casino Faces Backlash for Mistaken Slot Promotion
Casinos across the United States offer different incentives for their customers. While many leading operators offer loyalty programs that allow their users to accumulate points and unlock different prizes, others offer raffles, promotions or giveaways. Hardly anyone can say no to something that is free, especially if that involves casino credit. This is precisely the […]
Industry
January 11, 2024
Tribal Gambling Expansion Once Again a Hot Topic in Maine
Currently, Maine’s federally recognized tribes hold exclusive rights to sports betting. The state launched its legal betting market back in November last year, yet tribes continue their efforts toward the expansion of gambling in the state. On Wednesday this week, Maine’s Veteran’s and Legal Affairs Committee, heard details regarding three bills that propose the expansion […]
Legal
January 3, 2024
Maine Legislators to Resume Efforts for Tribal Gambling Expansion
Maine’s federally recognized tribes have been offering online sports betting since the launch of the state’s legal market early in November last year. This became possible after state lawmakers legalized online sports betting back in May 2022. Now, efforts of the legislators to expand the gambling options for Maine residents are likely to resume, a […]
Industry
December 7, 2023
Maine Sportsbooks Report Betting Handle of $37.5M for November
Maine, which is one of the latest states to launch sports betting, has published data about the industry’s performance in November. As it turns out, local players wagered almost $37.5 million during the first month of sports betting in the state. According to the Maine Gambling Control Unit, part of the state’s Department of Public […]
Business
November 9, 2023
Sportradar Secures Temporary License in Maine
Sportradar Group, a company at the intersection between sports, media and betting, announced that it has expanded its US presence with a new license. As reported by the company, it successfully secured a temporary sports betting supplier license for the state of Maine. According to the official announcement, the license was handed to Sportradar’s US […]
Industry
November 8, 2023
DraftKings Enjoys a Stellar Launch during Maine’s First Weekend of Regulated Sports Betting
While DraftKings was the last operator to secure one of the coveted Maine sports betting market slots, its first weekend online was wildly successful, netting it over $3.4 million in profits. Such results are not uncommon for high-profile launches and should help the operator secure a substantial market share against competitors like Caesars. The Operator’s […]