Maine lawmakers are deliberating a bill to legalize online poker and casino gaming, which would be managed by the state's tribes. Tribal leaders support the proposal due to its potential for increased revenue that would benefit both the state and tribal communities. However, this plan faces opposition from Maine's commercial casinos, which fear it establishes a monopoly for tribes. The bill follows a precedent set by legalizing online sports betting, granting tribes exclusive rights similar to what has been implemented previously.
Tribally owned and operated internet gaming represents an ideal opportunity to raise both tribal and state governmental revenue for the benefit of all Mainers.
Passage of this bill, to be clear, would constitute the greatest single expansion of gaming in our state's history without the vote of the people of Maine.
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