Maine sports betting is set to launch on schedule despite the departure of the state’s top gambling regulator in November. The Maine Gambling Control Board announced that the launch date for sports betting will remain unchanged despite the departure of its executive director, George Hogan.

Hogan, who had been with the board since 2011, left his position in November to pursue other opportunities. His departure was not expected to affect the launch of sports betting in Maine, as the board had already laid out a timeline for the launch and had been working towards that goal for some time.

The Maine Gambling Control Board has been working on the regulations for sports betting since last year, when the state legislature passed a bill allowing for the activity. The board has been working with stakeholders to ensure that all regulations are in place before the launch date.

The board is also working with the Maine Lottery to ensure that sports betting is properly integrated into the lottery system. The lottery will be responsible for managing sports betting in Maine, and will be responsible for setting up the necessary infrastructure to ensure that bets are placed safely and securely.

The board is also working with local casinos and racetracks to ensure that they are able to offer sports betting services to their customers. This includes making sure that they have the necessary technology and infrastructure in place to accept bets and pay out winnings.

The launch date for sports betting in Maine is still set for early 2021, and the board is confident that it will be able to meet that deadline. The departure of Hogan will not affect the launch date, as the board has already laid out a timeline and has been working towards that goal for some time.

Maine is set to become one of the first states in the US to offer legal sports betting, and it looks like it will be ready to go on schedule. The board is confident that it can meet its launch date despite the departure of its executive director, and is working hard to ensure that all regulations are in place before the launch date.