Endorsed by Gambling911

Can't Use Underdog Fantasy in Maine: Company Fined, Banned

Written by:

Gilbert Horowitz

Published on:

Oct/25/2023

Can't Use Underdog Fantasy in Maine: Company Fined, Banned

Maine regulators have fined Underdog Fantasy $392K for what they say are violations of their fantasy sports regulations. A hearing on the fine is on the horizon, as reported by our friends at SBC.

The action is a massive blow to the Daily Fantasy Sports sector. Other states have also cracked down on the pick'em type offerings from Underdog Fantasy and similar sites that closely mirror those of sportsbook player prop parlays, Wyoming and Michigan among them.

Fantasy Underdog and PrizePicks advertise heavily nationally, often during sports events that are broadcast throughout Maine.

Milton Champion, Executive Director of the MGCU, spoke to Legal Sports Report about the ban.

“This is the first of its kind and is setting a precedent,” Champion told LSR. “It sets the tone going forward, but any other violations will be looked at separately.”

Fantasy Underdog has 30 days to appeal the decision.

“This is just an initial step in the administrative process, and we now have the opportunity to be heard by the state in the coming weeks and look forward to receiving a final decision that ultimately agrees with our interpretation of Maine law,” an Underdog spokesperson said Tuesday.

Underdog has vowed to fight regulators who claim their product violates state provisions.

Jessica Wellman of SBC writes: "The size of the $392K fine is noteworthy. Underdog told Maine they have made $1.4 million in revenue in the state all-time. To put the fine in that context, it is 28% of the company's GGR in the state."

Maine is expected to launch regulated sports gambling in November. The state’s four federally recognized Native American tribes can each partner with one mobile sportsbook operator. Temporary licenses are likely to be handed out over the next few weeks.

The news also comes as it was announced uber popular social casino Chumba Casino will be exiting Michigan after that state's Attorney General took action against the Golden Hearts charitable casino.

- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com

Gambling News

Before and After The Google March Core Update: 'Best Online Casino Bonuses'

Some affiliate site owners likely wanting to jump off a cliff. So who benefitted and who got crushed? You might be surprised.

DRF Bets Not Really Closing Ahead of Kentucky Derby

DRF Bets assured customers this week that their Iowa-only betting site will be up and running come the Kentucky Derby....but, yes, they did sort of send out a message they were closing too.

Are Self-Exclusions on Sportsbook Apps Leading to Multi Year Casino Bans?

In a shock tweet this week, a gentleman by the name of Kyle Cartwright is claiming that a friend partook in the much touted self-exclusion profess on various sportsbook apps....then this happened....

NY Post: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Betting Line Sees Massive Movement at BetUS

Our long time friend Tim Williams of BetUS was recently interviewed by the New York Post in regard to the big line shift for the widely anticipated July 24 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson exhibition fight. So what gives?

Possible applications of AI in online casinos

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long since found its way into various industries, where it is permanently changing the way business is conducted. Online casinos in Germany are no exception. The use of AI technologies opens up numerous application possibilities that not only increase efficiency but also improve the gaming experience. This article presents the most fascinating applications of AI in online casinos.