牛津赌场以种族歧视和垄断问题为由,就部落排他性在线赌博权对缅因州提起诉讼。 Oxford Casino sues Maine over tribal-exclusive online gambling rights, citing racial discrimination and monopoly concerns.

牛津赌场起诉缅因州赌博管制局局长, 质疑一项允许瓦巴纳基部落独家经营在线赌场游戏的州性决定, Oxford Casino has sued Maine’s gambling control unit director, challenging a state decision allowing Wabanaki tribes exclusive rights to operate online casino games, arguing the policy violates equal protection laws by favoring tribes based on race and creating an unlawful monopoly. 向美国地区法院提起的诉讼声称,这一举动威胁着数以百万计的潜在收入和数以百计的非部落经营者的就业。 The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, claims the move threatens millions in potential revenue and hundreds of jobs for non-tribal operators. 由Janet Mills总督和议会核准的iGaming法将在会议结束后90天生效,尽管尚未确定启动日期。 The iGaming law, approved by Governor Janet Mills and the Legislature, will take effect 90 days after the session ends, though no launch date has been set. 其他反对者包括好莱坞赌场、缅因州疾病控制中心以及赌博董事会主席。 Other opponents include Hollywood Casino, the Maine CDC, and the gambling board chair.