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Proposed casino in Maine appears headed to defeat

5 November 2008

News brief: Votes still being counted for measure that would build a casino in Oxford County.

Maine casino poll shows dead heat

27 October 2008

News brief: Planned $184 million development will be on Nov. 4 ballot.

Chambers of commerce silent on casino question

23 October 2008

News brief: Proposed Maine casino would be built in Oxford County and cost $184 million.

Gambling beyond Nevada: Eyeing markets and taking chances

20 October 2008

Amid collapsing credit markets and sinking stock prices, gaming industry leaders are looking for any piece of positive news.

Backers: Casino's 907 jobs crucial

10 October 2008

News brief: Oxford County casino backers unveiled an economic impact study Wednesday showing their $184 million project would create 907 jobs.

Casino backer called respected, folksy

23 September 2008

News brief: The Nevada developer now leading the campaign to allow a four-season gambling resort in Oxford County has been part of the Las Vegas casino scene for more than 40 years.

Maine board won't extend gaming expansion hiatus

21 August 2008

News Brief: The Maine Gambling Control Board has opted not to extend its request for an intermission before any more casino-style gambling venues are authorized.

Gov. Baldacci criticized for rejecting gaming bill

25 April 2008

News Brief: A Pittsfield lawmaker criticized Gov. John Baldacci on Thursday for refusing to sign a gaming bill sent to him at the close of this year's legislative sessions.

Tribe to sever ties with state

17 April 2008

News Brief: After the slot bill was vetoed by the governor, Penobscot Chief Kirk Francis said that he’s ready to dissolve the Penobscots’ relationship with Maine in order to move forward in the tribe’s best interest.

Maine tribal slot bill defeated

16 April 2008

News Brief: After being vetoed Tuesday afternoon by Gov. John Baldacci, a bill to allow the Penobscot Nation to operate slot machines at its Indian Island high-stakes beano facility was effectively killed when lawmakers upheld the governor’s decision.

Maine casino campaign head named

9 April 2008

Seth Carey the author of the Evergreen Mountain Four Season Resort Casino referendum announced today that Pat LaMarche has been named the spokesperson for the campaign.

Maine House passes slot bill

2 April 2008

News Brief: The Maine House passed a bill Tuesday that would allow the Penobscot Indian Nation to operate slot machines at its Indian Island high-stakes beano facility.

Maine house approves slot bill

26 March 2008

News Brief: The Maine House of Representatives gave preliminary approval today to a bill allowing a Maine Indian tribe to operate up to 400 slot machines, if it has a license to run high-stakes bingo games.

Maine casino referendums proposed

20 November 2007

News Brief: Voters will likely spend at least two more years weighing the pros and cons of gambling in Maine.

Maine tribe ponders defeat

8 November 2007

News Brief: Several members of the Passamaquoddy tribe said Wednesday they believe racism played a role in voters’ rejection of their efforts to build a racino in Washington County.

Maine tribal racino defeated

7 November 2007

News Brief: Maine voters on Tuesday rejected the Passamaquoddy Tribe?s bid to build a racino in Washington County and offer high- stakes bingo there.

Maine racino vote soon

31 October 2007

News Brief: With questions of economic development, crime and business in Washington County, the main issue still stands: Will a proposed racino get approval from voters on Nov. 6.

Tribe hopes pinned on gambling referendum

23 October 2007

News Brief: Many are hoping a multimillion-dollar complex featuring slot machines proposed by the Passamaquoddy Tribe will lift the Washington County, Maine, to prosperity.

Maine racino battle heats up

18 October 2007

News Brief: Both sides of Maine racino battle claim the higher ground on their campaign finance sources, with the Passamaquoddy Tribe saying they are doing this on their own and CasinosNO! arguing its smaller amount represents donations from the grassroots.

News Brief: The head of the Maine’s Gambling Control Board is questioning whether the reported success of the racino in Bangor is justification for setting up gambling parlors in other parts of the state.

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