Oxford Casino

In 1994, Maine was known for its fishing, farming and logging industries. However, times have changed and three new industries are on the rise.

The gaming establishment in Oxford distributed a marketing promotion to tens of thousands of players who weren't supposed to receive it.

The Maine Gambling Control Unit has fined a New York fantasy sports betting company $391,850 for taking "pick 'em" wagers, according to an industry publication.

In the nine months ending Sept. 30, Maine’s two casinos, Oxford Casino and Hollywood Casino in Bangor, had revenue of $49.76 million, a decline of 54.91%. Maine's revenue losses ranked No. 4 among the 24 states with casinos.

Under his ownership, Oxford Plains Speedway became one of the country's most popular venues for short-track auto racing. Bahre also led the development of shopping centers and homes across Maine, and was a prominent backer of Oxford Casino.

After being closed for nearly four months, Oxford Casino reopened today and Hollywood Casino in Bangor plans to reopen Friday. Each reopens with limits on customers and plans for sanitation and social distancing.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday opened the door for Maine to allow betting on sporting events, invalidating a federal law that prohibited such wagers in all but Nevada.

Proponents of Question 1, the statewide ballot initiative seeking voter approval for a casino somewhere in York County, have spent more than $3.8 million, according to new campaign finance reports filed with the state and posted on Friday.

A “cascade of revenue” distribution system from the Oxford Casino yielded $1.6 million for the town of Oxford and just over $800,000 for Oxford County in 2016.

Although the new 93-room Hampton Inn located across from the Oxford Casino on Route 26 in Oxford is advertising on its website that it is accepting reservations starting Dec. 19, the town hasn't issued an occupancy permit yet.