Bill > LD2007

This bill amends existing law to prohibit online sweepstakes games by defining them as any game accessible online that uses a "dual-currency system of payment" – a system where players can use either "direct consideration" (money or tokens purchased directly) or "indirect consideration" (tokens received for free or with purchases) to play, and where these tokens can be exchanged for prizes. Operating or promoting such games is declared a civil violation, subject to fines of $10,000 to $100,000, with these fines directed to the Gambling Addiction Prevention and Treatment Fund. Additionally, individuals or businesses holding certain licenses who violate this prohibition face license revocation and become ineligible for future licenses. The bill also makes operating or promoting these online sweepstakes games a criminal offense under unlawful gambling laws.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2007&snum=132