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Operator/supplier deals

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Online/land-based partnerships

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Licensing deals

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Marketing deals

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Sports teams/franchises

Maine has no major league teams.

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State population

1.3 million

 

Revenue

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Online/offline revenue split

0/100

 

Amounts wagered

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Total number of betting premises

Two licensed casinos

 

Stake tax take

10% on DFS; 32% on land-based table games; variable on slots.

 

What type of licenses are available?

Just DFS

 

How many skins are permitted per license?

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How do you apply for a license?

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What are the integrity fees?

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What is the current tax rate?

10% on DFS revenues

 

Is there a self-exclusion register in the state?

Yes, available here: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/prevention/gambling/selfexclusion/index.html

Is sports betting legal? 

No

The Governor vetoed bill LD 553 in January 2020, claiming the state needed to consider its approach to problem and underage gambling before passing betting.

 

Regulator details

Maine Gambling Control Unit

Department of Public Safety

Gambling Control Unit

45 Commerce Drive

207-626-3900

https://www.maine.gov/dps/GambBoard/

 

Chair: Timothy Doyle

 

Is sports betting permitted online?

No

 

Is there any specific legislation for daily fantasy sports?

Yes. Maine regulated DFS in 2017. Operators must pay a license fee of $2,500 and 10 percent of revenues.

 

What legislation, if any, is currently pending?

No legislation currently pending