Numerous states are considering sports betting legislation in 2021 as a new revenue stream to help bridge the huge gaps caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic. All of these states made progress in the 2020 legislative sessions only to be thwarted by the time constraints placed … Read more
Maine has now authorized online horse betting for local, national, and international races. Bets will be hosted via a website called HollywoodRaces.com Maine’s racing season was delayed by COVID-19 but could resume without spectators soon, as many other states have done. The legalization of horse … Read more
Legalizing sports betting in Maine was voted on by the House on February 11. Millions of dollars in potential revenue could come from the sports gambling market in the state. The bill was originally vetoed and then overridden by the Senate, bringing it to the … Read more
A meeting to vote on the override of a vetoed sports betting bill in Maine happened on February 6 in the Senate. Since the Senate voted in favor of the repeal, the bill will move to a House vote next week. The sports betting market … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 is still not … Read more