sports betting

Judge rules to allow sports bar to resume bets ahead of Super Bowl

Kaitlyn Budion

A judge has ruled today that Maine's first in-person sports betting parlor will be allowed to take bets for Super Bowl weekend.

FILE - A left field scoreboard is covered under a DraftKings promotional as Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) warms up before a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Sports

The Maine Problem Gambling Hotline sees significant spike in calls

Madi Smith

More people are calling the Maine Problem Gambling Hotline since the state legalized online sports betting over a year ago, and many of those seeking help are men between the ages of 18 and 30.

FanDuel, DraftKings and other online gambling apps are displayed on a phone in San Francisco, Sept. 26, 2022.

Business and Economy

Maine collects about $6M in revenue during first full year of sports betting

Nicole Ogrysko

Sportsbook wagering went live in Maine last November. Since then, the state has collected about $6 million in total revenue during the first full year.

Business and Economy

Maine regulators predict busy summer for sports betting

Nick Song

The Maine Gambling Control Unit says this summer could see a rise in online sports betting due to state tourism coinciding with the Paris Summer Olympics.

Milton Champion, head of Maine's Gambling Control Unit, speaks to reporters about proposed rules for sports betting in the state, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Augusta, Maine.

Arts and Culture

Maine is still on track to launch sports betting in November

Nick Song

Legal sports betting in Maine should launch anytime between Nov. 5 and Nov. 15.

News

Maine official in charge of sports betting placed on leave after inappropriate tweets

Susan Sharon

The Portland Press Herald is reporting that Milt Champion was placed on leave after the newspaper inquired about recent Tweets he made from his personal account.

Milt Champion, director of Maine's Gambling Control Unit, detailed the proposed rules for a new sports betting law, which state officials released Jan. 11, 2023.

Politics

Sports betting likely months away in Maine

Nicole Ogrysko

The state is gearing up to launch a new sports betting law that gives indigenous tribes in Maine exclusive rights to mobile and online betting. But state officials say it will be months before it goes live.

Politics

Maine House Upholds Governor's Veto Of Sports Betting Bill

Mal Leary

The Maine House of Representatives has upheld Gov. Janet Mills veto of legislation that would have allowed sports betting in Maine. Republican Rep. Seth…

Politics

Maine Senate Overrides Mills' Veto On Sports Betting

Associated Press

The State Senate has voted to override Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of legislation that would allow sports gambling in Maine.Democratic Senator Louis Luchini of…

Politics

Mills Vetoes 3 Bills, Including Sports Betting Measure

Mal Leary

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed three of the 40 bills she held from the last session of the legislature. One of the vetoes targets a measure allowing sports…