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Maine lawmakers send online betting credit-card ban to governor

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Maine lawmakers sent LD2080, a bill barring credit-card wagers in sports betting and internet gaming, to Governor Janet Mills for approval, according to the report. The proposal would also require identity, age and location checks, and refunds for wagers placed by people barred from gambling. The Gambling Control Unit would enforce the requirements if the bill becomes law.

If approved, the bill would require operators to block credit-card wagers and apply identity, age and location checks.

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Ohio commission proposes credit-card ban for online sportsbook deposits

The Ohio Casino Control Commission proposed rule changes that could prohibit credit-card deposits at online sportsbooks in Ohio. Colorado lawmakers are also reviewing a bill to bar credit-card funding of gambling accounts, while BetMGM said it would phase out new credit-card use from 31 March after discussions with Pennsylvania regulators. Caesars ended credit-card deposits on its US online sportsbook, casino and poker platforms in April.

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