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Maine slot study released

3 October 2007

News Brief: A study released by a University of Maine economist estimates that the Calais racino proposed by the Passamaquoddy Tribe could generate between $11.9 million and $13 million in slot machine revenue annually.

Maine gambling board seeks clarification

9 August 2007

News Brief: An attempt to renegotiate its contract by the company hired by Maine to monitor Hollywood Slots at Bangor has caused the state’s Gambling Control Board to question its own authority.

Maine casino contributed $20 million to local economy

1 August 2007

News Brief: Patrons of Hollywood Slots at Bangor contributed more than $20 million to area restaurants, hotels and motels over a 15-month period after the facility opened, according to a recent study by a University of Maine economics professor.

Maine slot bill shelved

22 June 2007

News Brief: A bill that would allow the Penobscot Indians to operate 400 slot machines in conjunction with their high-stakes bingo games on Indian Island was carried over to the January session next year.

Maine governor vows to veto gaming bill

20 June 2007

News Brief: Legislation that would allow the Penobscot Nation to operate 400 slot machines on Indian Island has won approval in both the House and Senate, but Gov. John Baldacci has promised to veto the bill.

Maine OTB betting down

11 June 2007

News Brief: The total handle in Maine's four off-track betting establishments last year was close to $25 million dollars, and another $25.5 million was wagered at the state's intertrack facilities.

Hollywood Slots at Bangor on track for opening

7 June 2007

News Brief: A month after a financial impasse triggered a week long work stoppage at the site of a $131 million Hollywood Slots at Bangor, Maine, state and corporate stakeholders have their eyes on the finish line.

Penn National resumes construction

16 May 2007

News Brief: Penn National Gaming Inc. gave the green light to resume construction on its $131 million gaming and hotel complex on Main Street in Bangor, company spokesman Eric Schippers confirmed.

Maine casino bill rejected

16 May 2007

News Brief: A Maine legislative committee voted against an Oxford County casino referendum Wednesday and postponed action on an unrelated slot-machine bill until 2008.

Maine slot changes protested

11 May 2007

News Brief: Harness racers, electrical workers, fair organizers and others came to the Maine State House to protest legislative proposals that would result in more money for the state and less money for their interests.

Penn National may change Maine plans

8 May 2007

News Brief: A legislative push to increase the state’s share of revenues from Hollywood Slots at Bangor could scuttle the Penn National Gaming’s $131 million project in the city.

Michigan tribal casino brings jobs

26 April 2007

News Brief: More than 300 new jobs will be headed to Arenac County when a new casino is built this year by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, the tribe announced.

Maine gaming board member resigns

19 April 2007

News Brief: A member of the Maine Gambling Control Board has resigned and is speaking out against proposals to expand the number of slot machines in Maine.

Hollywood Slots construction begins

18 April 2007

News Brief: Construction will begin this week on Penn National Gaming Inc.’s $131 million gaming and hotel complex.

Maine governor wants to stop gambling bills

5 April 2007

News Brief: A measure that would authorize a casino in Oxford County is part of growing list of bills which would expand gambling in Maine, and it’s a trend Gov. John Baldacci vows to stop.

Maine slot ban petition falls short

24 January 2007

News Brief: Supporters of a proposal to ban slot machines in Maine said on Monday that they have failed to collect enough signatures to force a vote on the issue this year.

Racino crimes yet to surface

27 November 2006

News Brief: On the surface, little appears to have changed in terms of Bangor"s social fabric since Hollywood Slots at Bangor opened its doors a year ago this month.

Hollywood Slots celebrates first anniversary

7 November 2006

News Brief: Hollywood Slots at Bangor’s first-year anniversary celebration on Saturday nearly doubled the racing casino’s usual weekend attendance.

Maine Casino Complex Budget Grows

7 September 2006

News Brief: The Bangor, Maine, project budget for Penn National Gaming Inc.'s permanent gaming complex has grown from $72 million to $90 million.

Maine Casino Supporters Plan for 2007 Vote

23 August 2006

ews Brief: Supporters of a tribal racetrack casino in Washington County said Tuesday they believe they have enough signatures to place the matter before voters next year.

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