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Maine Revised Statutes Title 8. Amusements and Sports § 1105. Operation of fantasy contests; allocation of funds

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Operation of fantasy contests. A fantasy contest operator licensed under this chapter shall:

A. Disclose the number of entries that a fantasy contestant may submit to each fantasy contest and provide reasonable steps to prevent fantasy contestants from submitting more than the allowable number;

B. Prohibit fantasy contestants from submitting more than one entry in any fantasy contest involving 12 entries or fewer;

C. Prohibit fantasy contestants from submitting more than 2 entries in any fantasy contest involving more than 12 entries but fewer than 36 entries;

D. Prohibit fantasy contestants from submitting more than 3 entries in any fantasy contest involving 36 or more entries but fewer than 101 entries;

E. Prohibit, unless otherwise provided by this chapter, fantasy contestants from submitting more than 3% of all entries in any fantasy contest involving more than 100 entries;

F. Permit unlimited entries in no more than 3% of all fantasy contests; the entry fee for such contests must be a minimum of $150; and

G. Inform fantasy contestants of state and federal tax obligations on certain winnings.

2. Allocation of funds. The director shall collect for deposit to the General Fund 10% of gross fantasy contest revenues, including any revenues earned while operating pending approval of an application submitted to the director as described in section 1103, subsection 9.

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