ME LD1838

Authorizes electronic wagering terminals for historical horse race betting, virtual sealed tickets, and electronic beano at licensed locations including federally recognized Indian tribes (up to 100 terminals each), commercial tracks (up to 100), off-track betting facilities (up to 25), and eligible nonprofit organizations (up to 4)

Requires 25% of net terminal income to be collected and distributed to designated funds, with 5% each going to harness racing purses, Maine Milk Pool (until January 1, 2035, then Agricultural Development Fund), and Maine Veterans' Homes Stabilization Fund

Additional revenue allocations include 2% to agricultural fairs, 3% to career and technical education, 1% each to gambling addiction prevention, Harness Racing Promotional Fund, Sire Stakes Fund, host municipalities, and Gambling Control Unit administration

Licenses issued by the Gambling Control Unit director with annual fees of $500 or $10 per terminal (whichever is greater), plus $50 per terminal annually; terminal distributors must obtain separate $5,000 annual licenses

Minimum age to operate terminals is 21; all locations require municipal approval except tribal territories not subject to municipal zoning ordinances