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Oxford Casino revenue up; Maine town receives $180k more in 2018

January 28, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Maine

In Maine, the small town of Oxford saw an uptick last year in the amount of revenue it received from the Oxford Casino Hotel versus its take from 2017. According to the Press Herald... In 2018, the town o...

Maine voters overwhelmingly reject York County casino proposal

Adam Morgan

November 9, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Maine

After spending nearly $10 million during a two-year campaign, proponents of bringing a third casino to the north-eastern state of Maine reportedly suffered a resounding defeat on Tuesday after voters overwhelmi...

Record fine for Maine casino referendum exponents

Adam Morgan

November 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Maine

In Maine, a state ethics body has reportedly levied a record $500,000 in fines against four ballot question committees that successfully lobbied for a referendum to be placed before voters tomorrow regarding wh...

Casino backer withdraws from Maine initiative

Adam Morgan

August 31, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Maine

In Maine, a Florida real estate developer that is one of the main backers of an effort to bring a third casino to the northeastern state has reportedly withdrawn from the campaign amid increasing scrutiny surro...

Campaign continues to bring a third casino to Maine

Adam Morgan

January 24, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Maine

The push to bring a third casino to the north-eastern state of Maine is reportedly continuing apace with proponents still hoping to collect the required 61,000 signatures by the first day of February in order t...

Churchill Downs Incorporated completes acquisition of Maryland casino

Adam Morgan

January 5, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Maryland

Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced that it has completed a deal in partnership with fellow American casino and racetrack operator Saratoga Casino Holdings to purchase the firms behind Maryland’s Casino ...

Oxford Casino to move ahead with expansion plans

Sadonna Price

September 10, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Maine

Plans to construct a new addition that will include a hotel and restaurant are set to move forward in Maine at the Oxford Casino. The gaming venue will be spending $25 million to add 106 guest rooms plus dining...

Churchill Downs Incorporated partnering to purchase Maryland casino

Adam Morgan

August 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Maryland

Churchill Downs Incorporated is partnering with fellow American casino and racetrack operator Saratoga Casino Holdings in order to acquire the firms behind Maryland’s Casino At Ocean Downs and its associated Oc...

Oxford Casino Breaks Ground on expansion of hotel and casino

K Morrison

May 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Casino project updates, Maine

Governor Paul LePage, along with lawmakers and casino owners broke ground on a $25 million expansion at the Oxford Casino Tuesday on a new hotel slated to open next year. The expansion will see an attached h...

Hollywood Casino ends tax dispute with city of Bangor

Sadonna Price

May 13, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Maine

After a year and a half struggle over the tax value of the Hollywood Casino property, the venue and the city of Bangor have come to an agreement. Both have decided that the value assessed for the casino should ...

Churchill Downs Inc. to build hotel at Oxford Casino

Sadonna Price

April 30, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Maine

A $25 million expansion is in the works by casino developer Churchill Downs Inc. and will include the Oxford Casino. A new hotel will be constructed alongside the Oxford Casino and offer over 100 guest rooms as...

Maine Senate hands loss to resort casino bill

K Morrison

March 29, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Maine

Monday’s Senate vote against a bid to develop a resort-style casino in Southern Maine added to last week’s failure in the House might be the proverbial last straw for a proposal lawmakers have been considering ...

Maine House Vote; Southern Maine Casino Not in the Cards

K Morrison

March 24, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Maine

On Wednesday, a bill failed to pass in the Maine House that would have paved the way for a third casino in either York or Cumberland counties. Proponents argue that the new facility would impact the region t...