AUGUSTA, Maine–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 3, 2023– Sports activities wagering is reside in Maine, and Caesars Leisure, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) right this moment introduced that its flagship sports activities wagering platform, Caesars Sportsbook, is accepting sports activities wagers on cellular and desktop within the Pine Tree State.
Caesars Sportsbook launches by means of Caesars’ historic partnership with three of the Wabanaki Nations: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Penobscot Nation, furthering Caesars Leisure’s longtime dedication to supporting Indian gaming.
“Maine sports activities followers deserve an elevated sports activities wagering expertise that matches the pedigree of sports activities fandom in New England,” stated Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital. “The launch of Caesars Sportsbook delivers on that pedigree with a platform constructed for the trendy sports activities fan 21 and older with thrilling methods to wager responsibly on the sports activities they love. We’d prefer to thank Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Legislature for making this launch attainable, in addition to the Maine Playing Management Unit for all they’ve finished all through this course of.”
“Penobscot Nation is worked up to accomplice with Caesars Sportsbook, the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians to convey on-line sports activities betting to Maine,” stated Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation. “We selected to accomplice with Caesars over different firms due to Caesars’ decades-long historical past of working with Tribal Nations all through the nation, their dedication to Tribal sovereignty and their understanding of our State’s deep historical past with horse racing. When shoppers use the Caesars Sportsbook app they will accomplish that realizing that they’re supporting the overwhelming majority of the Wabanaki Nations and an organization that operates with respect and a dedication to Tribal Nations and a deep understanding of Mainers.”
“The Mi’kmaq Nation is proud to launch cellular sports activities wagering in Maine collectively with the Penobscot Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and Caesars Sportsbook,” stated Chief Edward J. Peter-Paul of the Mi’kmaq Nation. “We respect the work of the Maine State Legislature, the Governor, and the Maine Playing Management Unit to convey sports activities betting to the State in a approach that promotes gaming integrity and presents a vitally wanted financial alternative to every of the Wabanaki Nations. The Mi’kmaq Nation is dedicated to working with its Tribal Nation companions, Caesars Sportsbook and State officers to supply a sturdy and well-regulated sports activities betting {industry} in Maine for the advantage of the Wabanaki Nations, the State, and the general public.”
“The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is thrilled to supply the primary authorized on-line sports activities wagering in Maine in partnership with the Penobscot Nation, the Mi’kmaq Nation, and Caesars Sportsbook,” stated Chief Clarissa Sabattis of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. “Our three Wabanaki Nations searched lengthy and arduous for a accomplice who shares Maine values. We discovered that accomplice in Caesars Sportsbook. Caesars is dedicated to serving to make all our tribal and non-tribal communities stronger and safer. The revenues from sports activities wagering shall be utilized by our tribal governments and the State to assist legislation enforcement, well being care, housing, and schooling all through Maine. Working collectively, we’re stronger.”
Sports activities followers can obtain the Caesars Sportsbook app on iOS and Android or go to caesars.com/sportsbook on desktop for a sports activities wagering expertise that delivers premium rewards by way of the industry-leading buyer loyalty program, Caesars Rewards®. Each wager positioned with Caesars Sportsbook earns Tier Credit that contribute to standing and Reward Credit redeemable for distinctive Caesars Rewards experiences like discounted getaways at numerous Caesars locations throughout North America – together with at locations within the coronary heart of the Las Vegas Strip – extraordinary culinary and leisure experiences, in addition to bonus money within the app and distinctive sports activities experiences.
Caesars Sportsbook places the sports activities fan on the heart of the expertise with versatile wagering expertise, together with livestreaming marquee sporting occasions and lightning-fast in-app scoreboards to faster payouts, expanded in-play betting choices, and user-friendly options.
Beginning right this moment, new clients in Maine can reap the benefits of this particular launch provide:
Guess $50 and obtain $100 in Bonus Bets:
New customers who register and make a primary guess of $50 or extra utilizing promo code CZRME by Dec. 13
Obtain $100 in Bonus Bets (two separate $50 installments)
See Caesars.com/promos for full phrases
Caesars is an {industry} chief in accountable gaming and locations a powerful emphasis on enhancing and increasing Accountable Gaming schooling as Caesars Sportsbook launches in new states. As a trailblazer in Accountable Gaming, the Firm enforces an enhanced 21+ gaming coverage that ensures Caesars Rewards accounts are solely obtainable to people 21 and older, the place permitted by legislation. This 21 and older coverage applies to all sports activities wagering operations carried out by Caesars Sportsbook in Maine.
On behalf of this launch in Maine, Caesars Leisure has made a donation to the Lewiston-Auburn Space Response Fund established by the Maine Neighborhood Basis to deal with present and rising wants related to the tragic occasions in Lewiston on Oct. 25, 2023. Our hearts exit to the households impacted by the occasions.
For real-time {industry} updates and to hitch the empire of like-minded Caesars, gamers can have interaction with the Caesars Sportsbook social deal with @CaesarsSports on X (previously Twitter), Instagram, and Fb.
About Caesars Leisure, Inc.
Caesars Leisure, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the most important casino-entertainment Firm within the U.S. and one of many world’s most diversified casino-entertainment suppliers. Since its starting in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Leisure, Inc. has grown by means of improvement of recent resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Leisure, Inc.’s resorts function primarily beneath the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® model names. Caesars Leisure, Inc. presents diversified gaming, leisure and hospitality facilities, one-of-a-kind locations, and a full suite of cellular and on-line gaming and sports activities betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the Firm focuses on constructing worth with its friends by means of a singular mixture of impeccable service, operational excellence and expertise management. Caesars is dedicated to its workers, suppliers, communities and the setting by means of its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Cease Earlier than You Begin.® Playing Downside? Name or textual content 1-800-GAMBLER. For extra info, please go to www.caesars.com/company.
In regards to the 3-Wabanaki Nation Coalition
The Penobscot Nation is a sovereign Indian Nation, whose headquarters are situated on Indian Island, Maine. The Tribe has been situated right here since time immemorial and continues to observe its historical traditions, together with searching and fishing. Penobscot owns over 150,000 acres of land plus over 220 islands within the Penobscot River. The Tribe operates over 110 packages together with legislation enforcement, well being care, pure useful resource and wildlife administration, housing, social companies, youth packages and its personal faculty system. The Penobscot Nation could be very energetic in sustainable administration of its pure sources, lands and waters, together with working a sustained yield foresting program. Moreover, the Tribe participated within the Penobscot River restoration challenge eradicating a number of dams and opening up over 1,200 miles of habitat for over a dozen sea run fish species.
The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is a federally acknowledged Indian tribe situated in Aroostook County, Maine. We’re a riverine individuals who have used our ancestral territory since time immemorial for fishing, searching, and gathering fiddleheads for meals, ash for basket weaving, and birch for canoes. We name our Band “Metahksoniqewiyik” or Individuals of the Meduxnekeag River, a tributary of the St. John or “Wolastoq” that flows by means of the City of Houlton. Collectively, the Maliseet folks of the US and Canada are the “Wolastoqewiyik” or Individuals of the Stunning, Flowing River. The Maliseets and Mi’kmaqs had been signatory to the primary treaty entered by the US—the Treaty of Watertown on July 19, 1776, simply 15 days after the Declaration of Independence—sending 600 of our warriors to struggle alongside Basic Washington towards Nice Britain. Right now, our tribal authorities supplies important companies to our group together with housing, psychological well being and substance abuse therapy, and schooling. We’re a statewide chief in Atlantic salmon restoration and work intently with the Cities of Houlton and Littleton and different native governments on street, bridge, water, and different essential infrastructure initiatives that assist jobs for the folks of Aroostook County. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians invitations you to go to our lovely homeland at Wilderness Pines Campground in Monticello. To study extra about our tribal authorities and companies, please go to https://maliseets.internet/ and https://www.wildernesspinescampground.com/.
The Mi’kmaq Nation is a federally acknowledged tribe with 1,633 members in Aroostook County, Maine. The central village and governmental seat is called the “Bon Aire Village” and is situated within the city of Presque Isle. The southern “Littleton Village,” is situated roughly 45 miles south of Bon Aire, and the northern “Connor Village,” is situated 25 miles north of Bon Aire. After receiving federal recognition in 1991, the Tribe’s title was formally modified from the Aroostook Band of Micmacs to Mi’kmaq Nation. The Mi’kmaq Nation has created quite a few packages to offer its members with assist companies, housing, infrastructure and a medical clinic. To additional profit their group, Mi’kmaq tribal leaders repeatedly search to create a extra vibrant economic system delicate to cultural traditions and values. The Mi’kmaq Nation views Maine’s Cell Sports activities Betting Regulation as an necessary alternative to extend our capability to ship important governmental companies to our residents and to advance the self-sufficiency and self-determination of our Nation.
Accountable Gaming in Maine
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