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An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming

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Authorizes federally recognized Indian nations, tribes, or bands in Maine to operate Internet gaming under a license.

This bill authorizes each federally recognized Indian nation, tribe, or band in Maine to operate Internet gaming under a license from the Gambling Control Unit within the Department of Public Safety. Only federally recognized Indian nations, tribes, or bands in Maine are eligible to obtain a license and operate Internet gaming. The licensing structure follows the law governing sports wagering. The bill includes provisions for licensing, fees, and the interception of Internet gaming winnings to pay child support debt.

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Roll Call Votes

87 Yea

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60 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 7, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Jul 8, 2025

Senate

HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.