Maine begins process of instituting sports betting by publishing proposed rules
Maine launched the formal process for instituting sports betting on Wednesday by publishing the proposed rules, but it will be months before the first bets are placed, officials said.The law adopted by state lawmakers went into effect in August, but the director of the Maine Gaming Enforcement Unit said it was important to move slowly to get the rules right.A schedule set by Milt Champion suggested the licenses could be issued between April and January. He said he couldn't be more specific until the public weighed in in the coming weeks.A public hearing is scheduled for January 31."I know this…
