Maine Gambling News
Maine Lottery Winner Sues Mother of His Child for Disclosing $1B Win
The biggest jackpot winner in the history of the Maine Lottery is now involved in a family lawsuit. The $1.35 billion winning lottery player, known is court documents as “John […]
Maine Sports Betting Handle Hits $5.4M in First Week
Maine’s foray into legal sports betting has kicked off with a promising start. After opening the market last week, the Department of Public Safety’s first weekly release reveals Maine sports […]
Maine Sports Betting Now Live with Caesars and DraftKings
Maine has officially entered the sports betting arena, with the first wagers being placed as of 9 a.m. on Friday, November 3. This marks the culmination of a process that […]
Maine Sports Betting Market Launch Ready
Maine is set to launch its online sports betting market on Friday, November 3, 2023, following more than 18 months of regulatory work. The state passed sports betting legalization in […]
Maine Mass Shooting Leaves 18 Dead, Casinos and Other Businesses Closed
Both commercial casinos in Maine are closed today after a mass shooting occurred in Lewiston, Maine, with the suspect still at large. The incident left 18 people dead and 13 […]
Maine Fines Underdog Fantasy $391K Over Pick ‘Em Games
Underdog Fantasy, a popular U.S. daily fantasy sports operator, has been hit with a substantial fine of nearly $400,000 by the Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU) for offering what the […]
Maine Sports Betting Rules Nearly Finalized for November Launch
Regulators in Maine have passed one of the final steps in getting ready for its legal sports betting market launch between November 5 and 15. The Maine Gambling Control Unit […]
Maine Sports Betting Rules Submitted for Final Approval, Could See November Market Launch
Maine is preparing for the launch of online sports betting, with temporary licenses expected to be issued by November. State regulator the Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU) submitted proposed rules […]
Maine’s Gambling Control Unit Head Finishes One Week Suspension
Milton Champion, the executive director of Maine’s Gambling Control Unit, was handed a week-long suspension without pay earlier this month, which he has now served. The ban came after a […]
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Wins USA Today’s ‘Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas’ Award
The Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, located in Highland, California, has recently received the prestigious title of “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” (2023) in the USA Today […]
Nevada’s Gaming Distance Laws Have Quietly Changed
Nevada lawmakers recently amended a 26-year-old law that restricts the distance between casinos and schools or places of worship. However, the potentially controversial change was implemented without public discussion or […]
Men’s NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament Betting Preview
After a great week of conference tournament action, and a final goodbye to the Pac-12 conference, the Men’s NCAA Tournament field is set. On Tuesday, the first of 67 games […]
Thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix Ends in Comeback Max Verstappen Win
In an eventful and historic Las Vegas Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overcame multiple challenges to clinch his record-extending 18th victory of the season. The Formula 1 race in […]
Blackstone Contemplating Selling Half of its Bellagio Real Estate Stake
Blackstone Inc is reportedly considering selling half of its stake in the real estate of the Bellagio hotel and casino resort in Las Vegas. The giant New York-based investment firm […]