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Rejection of petition leads to appeal by pro-casino group of York County

March 14, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Maine

It was just a few days ago that the Maine Secretary of State decided to declare over 55,000 signatures of the Horseracing Jobs Fairness petition led by Shawn Scott, a Las Vegas casino businessman, and his siste...

Bid for York County casino fails to qualify for Maine ballot

Kim M

March 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Maine

According to the Secretary of State, a signature gathering campaign to attempt to give controversial Las Vegas gambling impresario Shawn Scott the sole right to build a casino in York County, failed to qualify ...

‘Criminal behavior’ alleged in Maine casino signature gathering process

Sadonna Price

January 28, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Maine

According to a detailed report in the Bangor Daily News, petition circulators were hired in the state of Maine to gather signatures to try and bring another casino to the state. These individuals have finished ...

Maine County’s controversial gaming initiative seeking signatures

Sadonna Price

December 31, 2015

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

Southern Maine gambling could be a hot topic of debate yet again if a petition to see a casino referendum added to the 2016 ballot is successful. A petition drive has been taking place for a few days now, tryin...

Hollywood Casino continues to fight Bangor property taxes

Sadonna Price

November 1, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Taxation, Maine

The Hollywood Casino, located in Bangor, Maine, has been fighting for some time against the state due to property taxes. The casino believes the city has overvalued their properties and leases by a large number...

Maine Senate scuttles casino hopes 18-16

Lars Jones

June 25, 2015

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

Last Thursday the Maine House voted 114-26 in favor of a bill that would see at least one of four indigenous tribes open a casino in Aroostook or Washington counties. This Monday the Senate blocked the bill, as...

Maine House passes tribal casino bill

Lars Jones

June 20, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Maine

The Maine House of Representatives passed a bill on a 114-26 vote with no debate that paves the way for Indian tribes in the state to open a casino in Aroostook or Washington counties. The bill still needs sena...

Bangor assessor denies casino $36M property tax reduction

Sadonna Price

May 8, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Financial Press Releases, Maine

The Hollywood Casino of Maine has been denied a request to have a reduction to their property tax assessment, claiming their three casino properties are not worth what the City Assessor Phil Drew has determined...

Maine casino report in; room for two more casinos–opposition remains

Sam Mitchell

April 27, 2015

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

Senator Linda Valentino has worked to provide Maine with more control over casinos, but has been unsuccessful. According to a report on Monday April 27, 2015 changes may make it possible for Valentino to be suc...

New casino in Maine proposed by Tribal lawmaker

Jenn G

April 11, 2015

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

The Maine Legislature is being asked to back a proposal from a representative of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. The non-voting rep in the Maine House of Representatives, Henry John Bear, is asking for t...

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Rejection of petition leads to appeal by pro-casino group of York County

Bid for York County casino fails to qualify for Maine ballot

‘Criminal behavior’ alleged in Maine casino signature gathering process

Maine County’s controversial gaming initiative seeking signatures

Hollywood Casino continues to fight Bangor property taxes

Maine Senate scuttles casino hopes 18-16

Maine House passes tribal casino bill

Bangor assessor denies casino $36M property tax reduction

Maine casino report in; room for two more casinos–opposition remains

New casino in Maine proposed by Tribal lawmaker

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