LD585 which legalizes both retail and online sports betting came into effect in the state of Maine on Monday. However, residents of the state may not be able to place any wagers for as much as a year.
Speaking to the Portland Press Herald, Milt Champion, executive director of Maine’s Gambling Control Unit (GCU) said that the state was aiming for a perfect launch and that there was no need to rush the implementation of the law.
“I’m basically looking at a window between April 2023 and January 2024, just to be on the safe side of things. It’s not an easy process. We’re not trying to shut it down. We just want to do it right.”
If sports betting in Maine doesn’t launch until January 2024, it will be one the longest periods a state has waited for an official launch following the passing of legislation.
Sports Betting Now Legal in Maine but Launch Still Some Way Off Sports Betting Now Legal in Maine but Launch Still Some Way Off in January of this year. The Empire State has collected over $183.4 million in taxes since April.According to Maine’s sports betting legislation, four Native American tribes have exclusive access to online sports betting. Each will pay an operator fee of $200,000 for a period of four years. Each tribe can then partner with an established online sports betting provider but such partnerships incur an additional fee of $40,000.
Sports Betting Now Legal in Maine but Launch Still Some Way Off*Updated 24th January 2023 – Read our exclusive interview with Milt Champion.
