""We are disappointed that Maine LD 2007 will become law. Unfortunately, this bill will do nothing to generate revenue for the state nor protect Mainers from exploitative illegal online gambling," said Sean Ostrow, managing director of the group."
""Instead, LD 2007 will ban free and low-cost social games that have been operating responsibly for over a decade, leaving the thousands of Maine adults who enjoy them without a safe, trusted outlet for this mainstream entertainment," he said."
"Lawmakers who backed the bill framed it as a necessary fix to what they see as a loophole. Sweepstakes casinos often let users play for free or buy virtual currency, sometimes redeemable for prizes, blurring the line between gaming and gambling."
"State officials pointed to concerns about oversight and consumer safety as a driving force behind the legislation."
Maine has enacted LD 2007, a law aimed at regulating online sweepstakes-style gaming. This legislation targets promotional sweepstakes systems that offer casino-style games, which have proliferated as alternatives to traditional online gambling. Critics, including the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance, argue that the law will not generate state revenue or protect residents from illegal gambling. They claim it will eliminate free and low-cost social games, leaving many players without safe entertainment options. Supporters of the law cite consumer safety and oversight as key reasons for its implementation.
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