AUGUSTA — Tax revenue from the state’s two casinos is up significantly over last year, according to figures from the Maine Gambling Control Board. According to the figures, in the current fiscal year, the state has taken in $35,407,412 in revenues from slot machines and table games from Oxford and Hollywood casinos, $10,400,315 more than at […]
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It’s not known how effectively casinos promote responsible gambling
BANGOR — A moustachioed, beret-wearing lobster named “Clawd” is touring Bangor this week alongside his bilingual handler dressed like a chef to promote responsible gambling. Meanwhile, the state doesn’t know how big a problem irresponsible gambling is, according to the person responsible for overseeing the state’s addiction prevention efforts. Hollywood Casino’s weeklong lobster promotion is […]
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