Published: May 5, 2022

Law giving Maine tribes sports betting revenue is bittersweet

Control of mobile sports betting given to Native American tribes in Maine while reducing the tribal tax burden and creating a framework for greater collaboration, but stops short of sovereignty for tribes

PORTLAND, Maine — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed a law Monday giving control of mobile sports betting to Native American tribes in Maine while reducing the tribal tax burden and creating a framework for greater collaboration.

The governor touted the new law as the most significant tribal bill in decades, even though it does not go as far as a separate proposal that would have provided far-reaching sovereignty for the state's tribes.

“This law provides meaningful economic opportunities for the Wabanaki Nations. It incentivizes investment in tribal communities, and it formalizes a collaboration process on policy that sets the foundation for a stronger relationship in the future,” the governor said in a statement.

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