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Caesars Sportsbook first to accept in-person sports wagers in Maine
Portland Mayor Mark Dion placed the ceremonial first bet at the newly opened sports entertainment venue, Oddfellahs, powered by Caesars Sportsbook.

Caesars Sportsbook launches in Maine
Sports wagering is live in Maine, and Caesars Entertainment announced that its flagship sports wagering platform is accepting sports wagers on mobile and desktop in the Pine Tree State.

Maine launching sports betting tomorrow
Online will be live on Caesars Sportsbook and DraftKings in the morning, while bettors will have to wait sometime before wagering at retail locations.

DraftKings announces plans to launch online sportsbook in Maine
The agreement between DraftKings Sportsbook and the Passamaquoddy Tribe will allow sports fans 21 years of age and older to access DraftKings’ sportsbook app that includes a variety of wagering options.

Maine sports betting nears the finish line
Retail and online wagering in the Pine Tree State could launch in early November.

Internet Vikings strengthens US presence
The company is leveraging its partnership with a leading North American B2B technology provider with anticipated launches in Maine and Wyoming later this year.

Maine starts application process for sports wagering licenses
The state’s Gambling Control Unit announced this morning that the required forms are available on its website.

Maine governor vetoes legalization of sports betting
Governor Janet Mills announced on Friday that she would veto three bills she held for further review last session, including LD 553, which would have legalized sports betting in the state.

Maine House passes slot bill
News Brief: The Maine House passed a bill Tuesday that would allow the Penobscot Indian Nation to operate slot machines at its Indian Island high-stakes beano facility.

Maine house approves slot bill
News Brief: The Maine House of Representatives gave preliminary approval today to a bill allowing a Maine Indian tribe to operate up to 400 slot machines, if it has a license to run high-stakes bingo games.

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In March 2024, a coalition of Maine lawmakers advanced an online gambling bill from its workgroup, featuring a modified tax rate and granting authority to the tribes. Under the current proposal, the state's four tribes, already holding a monopoly on online sports betting, would also monopolize online casino operations.

In August 2017, Maine become the fifth state that year to legalize and regulate paid-entry fantasy sports when Gov. Paul LePage neither signed nor vetoed a bill, allowing it to become law by inaction. Under the bill, fantasy sports is a game of skill and exempt from gambling laws. The Gambling Control Unit within the state's Department of Public Safety oversees the industry, and the licensing fee for large operators is $2,500. The bill requires operators to pay licensing fees and 10% of their gross revenue.