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Governor Sticks Maine Sports Betting Bill In Neutral Using Quirky Rule

Maine Gov. Janet Mills didn't sign the sports betting bill before Monday's deadline. The legislature may hold a special session to address her concerns. Read More

Posted on: July 3, 2019 | | Matthew Kredell

Why Every State Should Follow Maine’s Example For Sports Betting

The Maine legislature passed a comprehensive sports betting bill that should become the model law for post-PASPA sports gambling expansion. Read More

Posted on: June 27, 2019 | | Steve Silver

The Week In Sports Betting: So New York, We’re Really Doing This Again?

This week's recap lingers in the Northeast, where sports betting bills in New York and Maine met disparate fates. Also: Jay Rood has a new job. Read More

Posted on: June 24, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

A Look Inside How Sports Betting Became The Maine Squeeze

House sponsor explains how Maine sports betting legalization came to pass in final day of legislative session with language favorable to industry. Read More

Posted on: June 21, 2019 | | Matthew Kredell

Sports Betting To Become The Maine Event After House, Senate Approval

After stagnating for months, a bill that would legalize sports betting in Maine is suddenly within sight of the governor's desk. Read More

Posted on: June 19, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

The Maine Event: New Law Makes Daily Fantasy Sports Legal In 15 States, And Two-Thirds Of New England

Maine became the fifth state to legalize paid-entry fantasy sports this year -- and the 15th overall -- with a new law that went on the books on Wednesday. Read More

Posted on: August 2, 2017 | | Dustin Gouker