Maine Gambling Timeline Maine Casinos Maine has two casinos. Oxford Hotel and Casino in Oxford and the Hollywood Slots in Bangor. The Summary by the Numbers is available below. Oxford, four years ago, expanded with a 93,907-square-foot addition to the existing gaming facility and features more than 100 guest rooms, including six high-end suites and additional dining options,…
The state has a pair of casinos run by Native American tribes with all the luxury of the best Vegas establishments. Meanwhile, Connecticut online gambling sites are putting bettors in virtual casinos and sportsbooks to enhance their experience. Here is a comprehensive report on Gambling in Connecticut – The Nutmeg State No horse racing tracks…
It was the first State in New England to have sports betting. Rhode Island – The Ocean State. Between 1744 and 1843, placing bets on local lotteries was considered a normal part of civic duty. Eventually, the State’s conservative political elite sought to outlaw all forms of gambling, beginning with the passage of a state…
In 2011, legislators signed the Expanded Gaming Act into Massachusetts gambling laws allowing up to four commercial casinos to operate in designated state areas. The plan was a casino resort in each area and one slot parlor in the entire state. But how the Bay State got to that point takes some explanation. Here is a lengthy…
New Hampshire’s original statutes banned all gambling activity. As a result, residents of the Granite State have access to precisely zero commercial casinos, and the tribal gaming industry is nonexistent. The Granite State has tried several times to get a “real” casino within its borders, but the legislature turned down proposals every time. In comparison,…
It was great to Return to Encore Boston Harbor. After three years and Covid, we finally made it back. But, this time, it wasn’t so seamlessly awesome. Check-In We arrived around 6:00 pm on a Wednesday. Valet for guests staying over is free, and quickly, we were in line checking in. It didn’t take long,…
Sports betting will be alive and well in New England as Massachusetts is the latest newcomer to the Sports-Betting party. Massachusetts Finally Approved Sports-Betting. To make it simple, here’s a little Q & A. How Long Did It Take? In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a historic decision when it overturned the federal ban on…
Foxwoods expansions and renovations are well underway. A brief trip to Foxwoods Casino Resort gave me the impression that the Mashantucket Pequots are serious about the many “ch-ch-changes” planned. Here’s a quick look at the Foxwoods Water Park & Bingo News Related Post – Foxwoods Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary. Great Wolf Lodge Preparations – Foxwoods…