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Racino Bill Remains in Limbo

23 June 2005

The watch continued Wednesday for supporters and opponents of a statewide referendum on an Indian-operated racetrack casino in Washington County.

Maine Casino Veto Looms

16 June 2005

News Brief: The Senate Tuesday night voted 22-13 to put a proposal for a racino in Washington County on a statewide ballot. The tally falls just one vote shy of the needed two-thirds majority to override a possible veto by Gov. John Baldacci.

Maine Bill Would Allow High-Stakes Poker

9 June 2005

News Brief: A bill that would allow non-profit organizations to hold high-stakes poker games six times a year is quietly and quickly working its way through the Maine Legislature.

Maine Racino Talks Continue

8 June 2005

News Brief: Governor John Baldacci began talks Tuesday with Passamaquoddy and Penobscot leaders to try to break an impasse over plans for a tribal racino in Washington County.

Maine Tribes Request Meeting with Governor

6 June 2005

News Brief: Minutes after the Maine Senate gave final approval to a Washington County racino Friday, leaders of the state's American Indian tribes requested a meeting with Gov. John Baldacci.

Maine Bill Moves Ahead

3 June 2005

News Brief: In a historic development Thursday, a bill that would pave the way for a tribal racetrack and casino in Washington County received final and all-but-final approval respectively in the Maine House and Senate.

Michigan Tribe Holds Casino Job Fair

1 June 2005

News Brief: The Gun Lake Band of Potawatomi Indians is holding a two-day job fair to fill positions for its proposed casino.

Maine Racino Bill Criticized

27 May 2005

Opponents of a proposed Indian racino in Washington County say the bill that authorizes the facility would also allow slot machines in other areas of Maine.

Maine Governor Would Veto Racino Bill

24 May 2005

News Brief: Governor John Baldacci hardened his opposition to any expansion of gambling in Maine, telling lawmakers Monday that he would probably veto a bill to open a racetrack with slot machines in Washington County.

Maine Racino Plans Face New Opposition

17 May 2005

News Brief: A plan for a tribal racetrack casino Down East faced fresh opposition this week with the defection of a state lawmaker from Bangor, where officials have been wary of the plan's propensity to galvanize efforts to outlaw slots.

Penn National Gaming Names GM for Maine Facility

12 May 2005

Penn National Gaming, Inc. reports that Jon Johnson has been named, subject to being granted all necessary regulatory approvals, General Manager of Penn's new gaming facility now under development in Bangor, Maine.

Maine Racino Receives Support

5 May 2005

News Brief: Maine gambling opponents were dealt two losing hands with a Legislative panel backing a tribal racetrack casino while summarily rejecting attempts to limit operations at a slots facility planned for Bangor.

Penn National to Acquire Temporary Maine Site

15 April 2005

Penn National Gaming’s subsidiary, Bangor Historic Track, Inc., has agreed to acquire an off-track betting facility in Bangor, Maine which Penn National intends to use as a temporary gaming facility for approximately 475 slot machines.

Maine Tribes Want Slots

8 April 2005

News Brief: Maine's two largest Indian tribes, hoping to boost ailing revenue streams, have submitted separate bills that would allow them to operate slot machines on or near their respective reservations.

Maine's First Gaming Board Director Sets Goals

8 February 2005

News Brief: The Maine Gambling Control Board's first executive director, Robert Welch, has set honesty and integrity among his top priorities for the racetrack casino headed for Bass Park.

Media Oppose Bill to Exclude Records of Racino Applicants

26 January 2005

Media and anti-gambling groups are challenging provisions of the bill, which would allow Penn National to keep the wraps on personal, criminal and other material on its application for a state license.

Maine Lottery Extends Scientific Games Contract

25 January 2005

Scientific Games Corporation reports that the Maine Bureau of Alcohol and Lottery Operations has extended the company's lottery contract four additional years through June 2011.

Scientific Games Wins Maine Contract

21 December 2004

Scientific Games was awarded the central monitoring system contract by the Maine Gambling Control Board for its new gaming machine network, subject to the negotiation of a final agreement.

No Slots for Scarborough Downs

17 December 2004

News Brief: Penn National Gaming and Scarborough Downs said they do not plan to pursue legislation in the session to convert the Downs into a so-called racino, something they tried but failed to do last session.

Maine Racino Plans Proceed

26 November 2004

News Brief: Despite unexpected opposition from the planning board, Maine's first racetrack casino is back on track.

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