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ME LD1490

Bill

Status

Passed

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Grohoski

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes nonprofit organizations to sell progressive pull-tab games, where jackpot prizes carry over to subsequent ticket series if not won, by expanding the statutory definition of "sealed ticket game"

  • Permits partner-assisted beano, allowing two players to play together as a partnered pair during beano games

  • Allows beano operators or assistants to play a participant's cards during restroom breaks, except during high-stakes beano games

  • Replaces references to "lucky seven or other similar" games throughout Maine gambling statutes with the broader term "sealed ticket games"

  • Enacted as emergency legislation effective June 25, 2025 to prevent financial harm to nonprofits already registered with the Gambling Control Unit to offer these games

Legislative Description

An Act to Allow Nonprofit Organizations to Sell Progressive Sealed Ticket Games and to Offer Partner-assisted Beano

Gambling

Last Action

Subsequently PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans And Legal Affairs4/8/2025

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