Overview
- Maine’s federally recognized tribes will control the new online casino market under the law allowed to take effect by Gov. Janet Mills.
- Mills reversed her administration’s earlier opposition after fall discussions with Wabanaki chiefs, following months of delay.
- The Maine Gambling Control Board urged a veto, and casino interests warn of risks to jobs and to a tax model they say has generated over $500 million in 15 years.
- The National Association Against iGaming says it will lead a People’s Veto campaign to overturn the law.
- Industry-aligned polling released this week shows a majority of Mainers oppose online casino gambling, and critics frame Mills’ timing as politically driven during her Senate run.