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Maine Senator Files Bill to Ban Casino-Style Sweepstakes Games Online
Maine Sen. Craig Hickman has submitted a proposal to outlaw real money transactions on sweepstakes casino sites in the state.
The number of US states that are considering or enacting new legislation to restrict the operations of sweepstakes-based online casino sites continues to grow, with Maine representing the latest. A new proposal from Maine Sen. Craig Hickman outlaws transactions related to dual-currency models and earmarks funds from fines associated with potential violations to support the state's resources for people who deal with problem gambling.