Maine lawmakers are considering LD 1164, a bill that would authorise federally recognised Wabanaki Nations to operate internet gaming in the state. DraftKings and Caesars support the proposal, while FanDuel, PENN and Churchill Downs oppose it; Caesars estimated a 16% tax rate could generate about $35 million for the state in the first year.
The bill could reserve Maine internet gaming for Wabanaki Nations and shape tax revenue allocation.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Caesars Entertainment expanded its agreement with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Penobscot Nation in Maine, the company said. The agreement supports a possible launch later this year, subject to regulatory approval, with Caesars planning three online casino brands. Caesars also committed to workforce development and financial support for tribal community programmes.
Caesars said it will offer online casinos in Maine with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Penobscot Nation. The long-term agreements give Caesars control of three of the state’s four available online casino licences, and it plans to launch the Caesars, Caesars Palace and Horseshoe brands. Maine’s law takes effect in late July, while the Passamaquoddy Tribe has not announced a partner for the remaining licence.
Rush Street Interactive said it sees Maine as a potential online casino market and would consider partnering with a tribe. Maine’s model allows each of its four federally recognised Wabanaki tribes to partner with one commercial operator; the state’s online casino launch is planned under that framework.
Washington lawmakers discussed HB 2526 at a committee hearing, considering a proposal to let tribes accept mobile sports bets from any sportsbook licensed in the state. The bill would remove the current one-operator limit while retaining the statewide mobile betting ban; no vote was taken, and no further action timeline was given.
Washington lawmakers discussed a bill to let tribes accept online sports bets from any sportsbook licensed in the state and allow betting on in-state college teams. The proposal would bar individual player props on college athletes from Washington-based teams; legislators took no vote at the committee hearing.