This bill allows for the sale of pari-mutuel pools by persons who are licensed by the Maine State Harness Racing Commission as commercial racetracks at facilities also licensed by the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Unit for sports wagering. It repeals a provision of law that restricts where persons licensed to conduct harness horse racing with pari-mutuel betting may sell pari-mutuel pools for simulcast races that otherwise would be repealed on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 1188, HP 793: 8.275