by Christina Monroe | Feb 5, 2020 8:00 am | Regulatory
An override to the veto on a sports betting bill in Maine was supposed to happen on February 4. The Senate did not vote on the issue because too many members were absent to hold a vote. Until the state of Maine can come to a conclusion on the topic, sports bettors...
by Christina Monroe | Jan 15, 2020 11:02 am | Regulatory
The bill to legalize sports betting in the state of Maine was on the Governor’s desk for well over six months before she handed down her decision. Maine estimates $5 million annually from the wagering on sporting events should the hobby become legal. Studies suggest...
by Michael Molter | Jan 10, 2020 6:21 pm | Regulatory
Lawmakers during the 2019 legislative session approved ME LD 553 during the last few days of the session. Governor Janet Mills held the bill into 2020 to delay her potential approval or rejection of the measure. After her veto decision, Maine residents will have to...
by Daniel Borjas | Jan 6, 2020 4:03 pm | Regulatory
The legislative session for Maine is set to start on Wednesday. The Governor must make a decision about legalizing sports betting this week. If Maine legalizes, they will be the first state to do so in 2020. AUGUSTA, Maine – Governor Janet Mills must make a decision...
by Hasan Nabulsi | Jul 8, 2019 12:11 pm | Regulatory
Maine sports betting bill L.D. 553 passed through both legislative chambers on June 19, 2019, the last day of the legislative session.Sports betting in Maine will be offered through both retail gaming facilities and through state-wide mobile wagering apps. If the bill...
