A last-minute amendment would allow harness racing tracks in Bangor and Cumberland and the Oxford Casino to offer in-person sports betting.
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Gov. Mills vetoes bill to provide gaming rights to Maine tribes
Leaders of the 4 tribes reacted harshly to the veto, which was issued just hours before the measure would have become law without the governor’s signature.
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Bill to allow tribes to open gambling facilities moves ahead in Legislature
Tribal members believe the right to operate a gambling business is a matter of sovereignty. It’s unclear whether Gov. Janet Mills will support the measure.
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Oxford Casino, hotel bet on a safe reopening
Oxford Casino expands to 50% customer capacity March 26; rehiring laid-off workers and adding new staff.
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Oxford Casino reopens gaming area for slots
Only 200 customers are allowed inside the casino, according to state guidelines, well below its 2,700 capacity.
Posted inBusiness, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford Casino working on final details of reopening plan
Jack Sours, the vice president and general manager of Oxford Casino, hopes that its health and safety protocols will convince state authorities to soon lift the 200-person restriction.
Posted inBusiness, News, Oxford Hills
State adopts reopening plan for casinos; no word when Oxford will open
Hollywood Casino in Bangor will feature its slot machines starting Friday, but table games will remain closed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Maine casinos close as illness reports mount
Gaming businesses in Maine not taking chances with COVID-19.
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Mills vetoes bill to legalize sports betting in Maine
The bill, 1 of 3 the governor vetoed, was among 40 she had held since the close of the session in June. She allowed 24 to become law without her signature, and 13 others were recalled for changes by the Legislature.