Last updated on December 5th, 2023 at 04:15 pm
Sports betting became legal in Maine on May, 2022 after Gov. Janet Mills out her signature on the bill. However, implementing the actual infrastructure, rules and regulations for the sports betting law has been a slow process. Well, the wait is almost over for Mainers that bet on sports! This is because according to the Maine gambling Control Unit (MGCU), Sports Betting in Maine will Go Live in November.
According to Bookie Software Solutions experts, Maine has been slower than most states implementing sports betting. However, the final step of the implementation process is now in progress. This is because last Friday was the deadline for public comments. For the most part, the rules set were uncontroversial. The only exception was for strong controls on advertising in the first set of rules. However, after strong oppositions from TV networks, the second set of rules will have weaker rules on sportsbook advertising.
Now that it is over, the final rules have been sent to the attorney general’s office for review. According to Shannon Moss, the spokesperson for the Maine Department of Public Safety, they are ready to start. Or at least, the state is ready to move as soon as the attorney general’s office adopts them.
Sports Betting in Maine will Go Live in November, if All Goes to Plan
The MGACU could issue temporary sports betting licenses in Main as early as November. The Maine Sports Betting licenses would allow sportsbooks to offer live and normal sports wagers as per the rules. Thus, sports bettors in Maine may be able to bet on their favorite team halfway thru the NFL season.
Initially, the estimate of the MGCU was that sports betting would not be available until 2024. However, according to sports betting software companies, they rules made by state lawmakers went into effect a long time ago. However, the director of the MGCU said it was important to move slowly.
Once legal sports betting begins in Maine, lawmakers expect online sports betting to account for 85% of the betting market. Thus, it will provide revenue for Native American Tribes that were given control onf the online sports betting market.
In addition, each tribe will be able to select their own sports betting operator. In theory, this could mean that up to 4 licenses could be given within the state.
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