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Gambling Control Unit

The Gambling Control Unit was formed during 2004 following the passage of LD 1820. At this time, there is only one track that has local approval to install slot machines – Bangor Raceway. The gambling unit is responsible for the licensing, registration, inspection, and monitoring of any slot facilities opening in Maine. The current staff of four a made up of an executive director, secretary and two members of the State Police. When fully staffed, there will be 7 new employees added; an assistant attorney general, 2 public safety inspectors, an auditor, a State Police sergeant and a clerk-typist III. These positions will be added in conjunction with the actual opening of the slot operation in Bangor.

The Gambling Unit has assisted the Gambling Control Board with writing and finalizing the new state rules and regulations to oversee the operation of slot machines in Maine. Members of the Gambling Control Board are: George McHale, Michael Peters, Peter Danton, Jean Deighan and Lawrence Hall.

A key component to effective regulation of gambling activity is the central site monitoring system outlined in Maine law. This monitoring system is essential for gathering data and ensuring a complete accounting of revenue and gambling activities. A vendor for that monitoring system was selected in December 2004.

• Robert Welch, Executive Director
• 87 State House Station
• 45 Commerce Drive
• Augusta, Maine 04333-0087
• Phone: 626-3900
• E-mail: robert.p.welch@maine.gov
• Website: http://www.maine.gov/dps/GambBoard/