Committee’s split shows details will be key to legalizing sports betting

Debates are likely on the floor of the Legislature over a bill to allow online wagering, set a 2-tiered tax rate and allow on-premises betting at 11 locations.

Tax rate still unresolved in Maine proposal to legalize sports betting

Maine is among more than 20 states hoping to capitalize on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that legalized gambling on sporting events.

Advocates warn of gaps in Maine’s gambling addiction program

As the state considers expanding gambling options, clinicians warn there are not enough resources to help people addicted to games of chance.

Maine lawmakers kill several bills on sports betting, but one survives

The committee that oversees gambling kept one measure alive on Monday, and the bill will serve as a vehicle for approving some form of legalized wagering on major sports.

Without opposition, legalized sports gambling in Maine looks like a good bet

A U.S. Supreme Court decision lifted a federal prohibition on sports betting, opening up a race among states to get into the action.

Maine lawmakers consider sports betting

Questions linger about where Maine's share of the money will go and what businesses will benefit.

You’re not breaking the law by entering an office March Madness tournament office pool

Betting on the NCAA basketball tournament is generally legal in Maine.

Place your bets: NASCAR pushes its chips on sports gambling

NASCAR has put a ban in place on drivers gambling on races, not that it was really a problem

Portland man sent to prison for running gambling operation worth millions says, ‘I was out of control’

Stephen Mardigan, 62, delivers a tearful statement during his sentencing hearing and describes his addiction to gambling in a letter to the judge.

Portland man pleads guilty to running gambling operation from home