As January unfolds, many sportsbooks gear up for the single most-wagered-on event in American sports history—the Super Bowl. In Maine, however, Oddfellahs Sportsbook and Bar in Portland is in turmoil just as this pinnacle of sports betting approaches. This unique venue, the only place in the state one can place a physical bet, finds itself in a desperate appeal after the Maine Gambling Control Unit refused to grant a permanent license. Previously, the establishment had been operating under a temporary license, which sadly expired on January 17. The anticipated permanent license was not granted, leaving the facility in a precarious position just as the Super Bowl is around the corner.
By January 29, the sportsbook had to cease operations altogether, including the acceptance of any new bets and honoring of existing ones. A statement issued by the sportsbook revealed their precarious standing. “The State issued us a license in late August last year. Now, the Maine Attorney General’s Office has suddenly changed its mind and worked to fully revoke our license. We are pursuing an appeal to Maine’s Public Safety Commissioner and have asked Maine Superior Court to let us continue operating under the license we have had for 5 months. We hope to hear early next week,” read the release. Regulatory head Milton Champion noted that the law currently allows sports betting only at licensed commercial track facilities, leaving Oddfellahs and its patrons out in the cold at this crucial time.
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