sports betting

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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…

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…