"The tribes argue the lawsuit threatens a key source of future revenue and self-governance. Their filing says the case concerns a constitutional attack on a Maine statute that establishes regulatory parameters pursuant to which the four Wabanaki Nations may seek to obtain licenses to offer internet gambling."
"They describe themselves as the direct and intended beneficiaries of the law and say the outcome will directly affect their ability to fund essential services. According to the motion, revenue from online gaming would support core governmental functions and services for Wabanaki citizens and families, such as housing, education, public safety."
The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Mi'kmaq Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, and Penobscot Nation are intervening in a federal lawsuit regarding Maine's online gambling law. This law, effective January 11, 2026, grants exclusive iGaming licenses to these tribes. The tribes argue that the lawsuit threatens their revenue and self-governance, as the law is crucial for funding essential services for their communities. They emphasize their role as direct beneficiaries of the legislation, which establishes regulatory parameters for internet gambling licenses.
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