Maine legislators are advancing a proposal that would outlaw a category of internet-based casino-style games often marketed as online sweepstakes platforms. Supporters of the measure say it would close a gap in state gambling law, while critics argue it would wipe out a popular form of digital entertainment used by thousands of residents. The measure, LD 2007 (SP 825), carries the title “An Act Regarding the Prohibition of Online Sweepstakes Games.” Sen. Craig Hickman introduced the bill in the Maine Senate, and it has been sent to the Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee for review. Some more movement on potential sweepstakes bans. Maine's Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs just advanced LD 2007 by a 8-2 vote. The bill bans the operation of dual-currency sweeps. — Justin Byers (@justin_a_byers) February 18, 2026 Under the proposal, the state would explicitly classify certain online sweepstakes-style gaming products as illegal gambling.…