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Maine Slot Machine Casino Gambling

March 24, 2022 By Jon Friedl - Professor Slots

Introduction to Maine Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Maine slot machine casino gambling consists of two pari-mutuel racetracks with slot machines. Bingo is available throughout the state.

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Relevant Legal Statutes on Gambling in Maine

The minimum legal gambling age in Maine depends upon the gambling activity:

  • Land-Based Casinos: 21
  • Poker Rooms: 21
  • Bingo: 16
  • Lottery: 18
  • Pari-Mutuel Wagering: 18

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In 2003, Maine offered a referendum to its voters to approve slot machines at racetracks. The residents of Bangor approved it, but residents of the city of Scarborough did not. To this day, the racetrack in Scarborough does not offer slot machines.

In 2010, voters in the town of Oxford approved slot machines for their casino. The next year, the casino in Bangor approved table games.

Maine’s legal rights with regards to tribal gaming are unique relative to other states. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) of 1988 does not apply as it came after the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980. As a result of this legal precedent, gaming on tribal land in Maine is subject to state law rather than the federal IGRA.

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Slot Machine Private Ownership in Maine

In Maine, it is legal to own slot machines privately without regard to its year of manufacture.

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An Adorable Maine Coon Cat [Maine Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Gaming Control Board in Maine

The State of Maine gaming control commission is its Gambling Control Unit.

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Seasoned Grilled Sea Bream with Vegetables [Maine Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Casinos in Maine

Maine has two commercial racetrack casinos with slot machines.

The largest casino in Maine is Oxford Casino Hotel with 1,000 gaming machines.

The second-largest casino is Hollywood Casino Bangor with 923 gaming machines.

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Commercial Casinos in Maine

Maine’s two racetracks with slot machines are:

  1. Hollywood Casino Bangor, 136 miles northeast of Portland.
  2. Oxford Casino Hotel, 46 miles north of Portland.

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Tribal Casinos in Maine

Maine has four federally recognized American Indian tribes. State law permits them to offer high-stakes bingo games without restriction to the size of prizes.

Maine Casinos Map [Maine Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Maine Casinos Map [Maine Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Other Gambling Establishments

As an alternative to enjoying Maine slot machine casino gambling, consider exploring casino options in a nearby state. Bordering Maine is:

  • Northwest: Quebec, a Province of Canada
  • East: New Brunswick, a Province of Canada
  • South: The Atlantic Ocean
  • West: New Hampshire Slots

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Each of the links above will take you to my blog for that neighboring U.S. state to Maine.

Maine on a U.S. Map [Maine Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Maine on a U.S. Map [Maine Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Our Maine Slots Facebook Community

Are you interested in sharing and learning with other slots enthusiasts in Maine? If so, join our Maine slots community on Facebook. All you’ll need is a Facebook profile to freely join this closed Facebook Group community.

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There, you can meet online and privately share your slots experiences with local slots enthusiasts about playing slot machines in Maine. Join us!

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Maine Slots Community [Maine Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Theoretical Payouts and Return Statistics in Maine

Maine law requires a minimum theoretical payout limit of 89% on all electronic gaming machines. This state law requirement applies to any Class II bingo-style gaming machines offered by Maine’s tribes.

The State of Maine’s Gambling Control Unit offers return statistics at Casino Revenue Distribution. These revenue reports are monthly except for the most recent month, which is weekly.

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In these reports, Average Pay Back % to Players is Maine casino’s slot machine player win%. For January 2023, the casino-specific monthly player win percentages were:

  • Hollywood Bangor: 91.4%
  • Oxford: 92.0%
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Summary of Maine Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Maine slot machine casino gambling consists of two pari-mutuel wagering racetracks with slot machines. A third racetrack offers pari-mutuel wagering without electronic gaming machines.

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