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Maine lawmakers have passed a bill that restricts online sweepstakes gambling establishments and websites that mimic casino gambling through advertising methods. LD 2007 handed down Thursday and now waits for Gov. Janet Mills' signature.

- Maine has actually passed Senate Bill 2007 to classify online sweepstakes casinos as illegal betting.

- The law presents civil fines as much as $100,000 and allows prosecution for operators.

- The procedure passed the House on March 26 with a vote of 87-55.

The bill, presented by Sen. Craig Hickman, plainly defines online sweepstakes casino gambling. The measure targets websites that use gambling establishment video games, such as slots, poker, and sports betting, using 2 forms of currency. One is virtual coins players purchase, and the other is promo credits they can redeem for prizes.

Lawmakers said the expense removes obscurity that operators have actually utilized to argue compliance with gambling laws. The legislation develops a specific statutory scheme, which makes the operation and promo of such sites unlawful.

Penalties for offense are severe. Civil fines can vary from $10,000 to $100,000 per violation, with fines being used to money Maine's Gambling Addiction Prevention and Treatment Fund. The bill also modifies criminal laws to permit business and individuals associated with sweepstakes to be prosecuted.

The law includes stringent repercussions for licensed betting entities. Any operator found supporting sweepstakes platforms deals with obligatory license revocation and possible exclusion from future approvals.

The expense, introduced to the Senate Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee in December, passed the Senate on March 12 before transferring to the House, where it passed 87-55 on Thursday.

Maine signs up with a growing list of states that have looked for to regulate the industry, with comparable bills pending in the legislatures of Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Maryland. Earlier this month, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed HB 1052 into law, which would prohibit sweepstake-style casino platforms.

Maine's iGaming market falls under tribal control

The crackdown comes as Maine continues to develop a managed online gaming structure led by tribal operators. The Wabanaki Nations now hold special rights to internet video gaming under current legislation supported by Gov. Mills that was signed in January.

She allowed the expense to end up being law despite earlier concerns, following consultations with tribal leaders. Chiefs from the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Penobscot Nation, and the Passamaquoddy Tribes highlighted the financial advantages of controlled iGaming.

Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis explained the legislation as an action toward financial self-governance. Mi'kmaq Chief Sheila McCormack stated it would provide sustainable income for essential services. Houlton Band Chief Clarissa Sabattis pointed to more powerful consumer protections compared to uncontrolled markets.

The framework constructs on earlier reforms, consisting of the 2022 expansion permitting tribal control of sports betting. It likewise shows the long-standing legal intricacies of the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act, which appoints tribal authority a diminished role compared to federal standards.

Gov. Mills has actually continued the incremental approach to tribal sovereignty, supporting targeted reforms while wider legal modifications. The concern remains significant in advance of Maine's upcoming gubernatorial election, in which a number of prospects have promised support for tribal authority.