Lawmakers have pulled a bill that would have led to state tribes controlling the casino market A proposed bill that would have granted Maine’s four Wabanaki tribes exclusive rights to operate online casino gaming has been temporarily shelved. Legislative Document 1164, aimed at boosting tribal economies through internet-based gambling, stalled in the state’s Joint Veterans
The bill would give the tribes a complete monopoly on online gambling Maine’s federally recognized tribes are pushing for exclusive control over online poker and casino gaming through a new legislative proposal. The bill, known as HP 769, seeks to allow the Wabanaki tribes to operate online gambling, a move that has drawn both strong
The poker room previously shut down because of COVID-19 After a lengthy closure due to the pandemic, the Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway has officially reopened its poker room. The announcement comes as exciting news for poker enthusiasts in the state of Maine, as this marks the return of the only live poker room in
Some lawmakers tried to breathe life back into the casino bill, but couldn’t gather enough support A bill that would have granted the Wabanaki tribes of Maine the exclusive right to online gambling was resurrected in the Senate, only to be killed in the House a few hours later after being defeated twice before. Last
Lawmakers in Maine can’t figure out how to advance an iGaming bill in time The House of Representatives voted against a proposal on Tuesday that would have granted Wabanaki tribes in Maine the sole authority to conduct internet gambling. The proposal originated during the Mills administration and aimed to leverage the tribe’s exclusive rights to
Lawmakers began debating an online gaming bill this week, but its future remains uncertain Lawmakers in the Maine House and Senate reintroduced gambling legislation on February 29 that would change the proposed iGaming tax for operators partnering with state tribes. Members of the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs voted 7-1 to change
Online gambling is on the table and gathering support Maine launched legal sports betting less than three months ago, but gambling legislation is again one of the major topics for lawmakers in the Pine Tree State. The Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee debated numerous gaming bills on Wednesday, including possible iGaming legalization. The committee is
Legislation could allow for tribal online casinos in the state Maine launched online sports betting in November, with lawmakers already looking to expand the state’s gambling and betting market as they consider an online casino proposal carried over from the previous legislative session. LD 1777 is the bill recently filed by Representative Laura Supica, which
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