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Maine lawmakers revive tribal online casino bill for June session

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Maine lawmakers are due to reconsider LD 1164 during a special legislative session scheduled to adjourn on 18 June. The bill would allow each of the state’s four federally recognised tribes to partner with one iGaming operator, tax online casino revenue at 16% and place oversight with the Gambling Control Unit; commercial casino interests oppose the proposal’s exclusivity provisions.

The bill could determine which operators may partner with Maine tribes to offer online casino gaming and how that revenue is taxed.

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Caesars retains three tribal partners for Maine online casinos

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.

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