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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 […]
Sports
November 1, 2023
DraftKings App to Launch in Maine Via Passamaquoddy Tribe
The only US-based sports betting operator integrated vertically, DraftKings Inc., has revealed its plans to launch an online sports wagering app in Maine through a new deal with the Passamaquoddy Tribe, a federally recognized Indian Tribe based in Washington County, Maine. Maine, Ready to Officially Open the Market The two parties have reached an agreement […]
Sports
November 1, 2023
Maine Joins the Ranks as Sports Betting Set for November 3 Launch
Maine is set to join the ranks of states where sports gambling becomes legal starting on November 3. The culmination of months of planning and deliberation, the state’s Department of Public Safety announced the eagerly awaited news on October 31, indicating that the official launch would take place at 9 a.m. The Roadmap to Maine’s […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
Two Maine Casinos Reopen as Suspected Mass Shooter Found Dead
A mass shooting on Wednesday has taken the life of 18 people in Lewiston, Maine. The suspect for the crime, identified with initials R.C., injured 13 more after he opened fire on two local businesses. After trying to hunt him down for days, law enforcement confirmed Friday that the suspect was found dead near a […]
Legal
July 10, 2023
Head of Maine’s Gambling Regulator Suspended over Controversial Tweets
The executive director’s tweets made derogatory remarks about women and included references to a white nationalist group, sparking widespread criticism and prompting an internal investigation. Champion apologized for his actions, noting he meant his words as satire but failed to judge their implications. His suspension clearly shows that even high-level officials can face consequences for […]
Legal
July 5, 2023
Maine Governor Vetoes Bill on Wabanaki Tribal Federal Rights
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a crucial piece of legislation that sought to grant greater federal rights to the Wabanaki tribes, resulting in disappointment and frustration among tribal communities. the bill came with a significant caveat – it excluded the tribes’ ability to organize class II gaming on their reservations, a concession made to […]
Casino
June 22, 2023
Maine House Approves Tribal Bill, Casinos Excluded from Benefits
In a significant development, the Maine House voted in favor of a bill that would enable Native American tribes in the state to benefit from federal laws, overriding a previous land claims settlement. However, the proposed legislation specifically prohibits the application of certain federal laws related to casinos, making it necessary to obtain state approval […]
Legal
May 18, 2023
Maine May Go Live with Sports Betting by Thanksgiving
Five years since the repeal of PASPA by the US Supreme Court, sports betting is now available in different forms in more than 30 US states. In general, the interest in the activity in its mobile form is more popular and that doesn’t come as a surprise, considering the flexibility mobile devices offer. Maine legalized […]