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Maine Senate votes to override Gov. Mills’ veto of sports betting bill

by Scott Thistle February 6, 2020February 7, 2020

The state Senate voted 20-10 to override, and the measure will go next to the House for consideration, possibly next week.

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Mills vetoes bill to legalize sports betting in Maine

by Scott Thistle January 10, 2020January 11, 2020

The bill, 1 of 3 the governor vetoed, was among 40 she had held since the close of the session in June. She allowed 24 to become law without her signature, and 13 others were recalled for changes by the Legislature.

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Winners and losers of the 2019 legislative session

by Kevin Miller June 23, 2019December 27, 2019

Democrats used their legislative majority and control of the Blaine House to push through many bills in health care, education and the environment, but some measures still fell by the wayside.

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Maine casinos took in a record $144 million last year. Will they stay on a roll?

by Peter McGuire June 11, 2019June 12, 2019

The state is among a dozen that set all-time highs for gambling at casinos in 2018, according to an industry group.

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Committee’s split shows details will be key to legalizing sports betting

by Kevin Miller May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

Debates are likely on the floor of the Legislature over a bill to allow online wagering, set a 2-tiered tax rate and allow on-premises betting at 11 locations.

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Tax rate still unresolved in Maine proposal to legalize sports betting

by Kevin Miller May 20, 2019May 21, 2019

Maine is among more than 20 states hoping to capitalize on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that legalized gambling on sporting events.

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Advocates warn of gaps in Maine’s gambling addiction program

by Peter McGuire May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

As the state considers expanding gambling options, clinicians warn there are not enough resources to help people addicted to games of chance.

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Maine lawmakers kill several bills on sports betting, but one survives

by Scott Thistle May 6, 2019May 6, 2019

The committee that oversees gambling kept one measure alive on Monday, and the bill will serve as a vehicle for approving some form of legalized wagering on major sports.