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Maine, News

Maine casino’s lawsuit may threaten foundation of Indian law in US

by Reuben M. Schafir April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

Lawyers behind high-profile attacks on tribal sovereignty elsewhere are making a familiar argument in Maine.

Business, Maine, News

Wabanaki tribes challenge Oxford Casino’s iGaming lawsuit

by Reuben M. Schafir April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

A judge granted the request to intervene by all 4 tribal nations in Maine.

Business, Maine, News

Oxford Casino sues to block tribal iGaming

by Reuben M. Schafir and Morgan Womack January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The lawsuit claims the exclusive right to operate internet gambling granted to the Wabanaki Nations is a ‘race-based monopoly.’

Business, Maine

Gambling unit employees defend director after no confidence vote

by Rachel Ohm September 6, 2024September 7, 2024

Half of the employees in the Maine Gambling Control Unit signed a letter Friday expressing confidence in Milton Champion, a few days after casino inspectors called for his removal.

Business, Maine, News

Maine casino inspectors vote no confidence in head of gambling unit

by Rachel Ohm September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

They say Milton Champion has fostered a toxic workplace, refused to negotiate with their union and circumvented the Maine Gambling Control Board.

Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills

Maine seeks civil rights injunction against New Hampshire man

by Christopher Williams July 17, 2023July 18, 2023

The defendant reportedly accosted the alleged victim at Oxford Casino, called him a racial slur and threatened him.

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Drugs seized, two charged at Casino Hotel

March 16, 2023March 14, 2023

OXFORD — On March 7, the Oxford Police Department was called to the Oxford Casino/Hotel for a reported drug deal being conducted inside, according to Chief Rickie Jack. Upon arrival, Officers removed three males from a hotel room and observed drug paraphernalia inside. Two of the males admitted to using cocaine throughout the night, and […]