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Casinos in Maine
Maine has 2 verified casino locations in our directory — from major resort-casinos to tribal properties and card rooms. Browse the map, compare options, and find players clubs near you.
Maine has 2 verified casino locations in our directory — from major resort-casinos to tribal properties and card rooms. Browse the map, compare options, and find players clubs near you.
Major casino properties in Maine — verified locations, casino type, and players club details.
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Bangor has 1 verified casino property in our directory — 1 verified property. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Bangor properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Oxford has 1 verified casino property in our directory — 1 verified property. Every listing includes a verified address, contact details, and players club information.
Players clubs at Oxford properties are free to join at the desk on arrival. Sign up before your first session — points are not retroactive. Typical new-member benefits include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Maine's casino industry is regulated by the state gaming commission. All commercial casino operators hold a valid state gaming license. Tribal casinos operate under federal IGRA (1988) compacts negotiated with the state. The legal minimum gambling age is 21 at most properties.
Maine has a mix of commercial and tribal casino properties. Commercial casinos are privately owned and regulated by the state. Tribal casinos are operated by federally recognized Native American tribes under their own tribal gaming commission in addition to the federal NIGC. Both types are included in this directory.
Online casino gambling is not currently licensed in Maine. The seven states that currently permit licensed online casino gambling are: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Most casino properties in Maine offer a free loyalty program. Joining is free and takes approximately 5 minutes at the players club desk. Sign up before you play — points are not retroactive. Benefits typically include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at resort properties.
Maine has one of the most restrained gambling landscapes of any state in the northeastern United States. The legal journey toward commercial casinos was slow, shaped by a cautious electorate and a legislative culture that has consistently resisted rapid expansion of gambling. Understanding how the state arrived at its current two-property market requires tracing nearly two decades of ballot referendums, regulatory development, and public debate.
The modern era of legal gambling in Maine began in earnest in 2003, when voters approved a referendum authorizing slot machines at licensed harness racing tracks. That vote was narrow and hard-fought, reflecting genuine ambivalence among Maine residents. Bangor Raceway, a harness track with roots going back to 1914, was identified as the primary beneficiary. Operations began with slot machines only, giving Bangor a foothold as the state’s first commercial gaming facility, then operating under the name Bangor Slots. The Maine Gambling Control Board, established under the Office of Gambling Control within the Department of Public Safety, was charged with licensing, oversight, and enforcement from the beginning.
The second major milestone came in 2010, when Maine voters approved a separate referendum authorizing a full commercial casino in Oxford County in western Maine. That vote allowed for a full gaming floor including slot machines and table games — a meaningful expansion beyond what Bangor had originally been permitted. The Oxford Casino opened in June 2012, bringing Las Vegas-style table games to the state for the first time. Bangor subsequently expanded its offerings as well, and Penn National Gaming (later rebranded as Penn Entertainment) acquired the property and invested in hotel and amenity upgrades, rechristening it Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway Bangor.
Efforts to expand Maine’s casino market further have repeatedly failed at the ballot box. Proposals to authorize a third casino — in locations ranging from York County in the south to the Lewiston-Auburn area in central Maine — have been rejected by voters on multiple occasions, most notably in 2017. Maine’s electorate has proven consistently skeptical of casino growth, and that sentiment has kept the market at exactly two full commercial properties.
Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway Bangor
Located at 500 Main Street in Bangor, Maine 04401, Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway Bangor is the older of the state’s two commercial casinos and the only one attached to an active harness racing facility. The property is operated by Penn Entertainment, one of the largest regional gaming companies in the United States.
The gaming floor offers over 600 slot machines and electronic table games, covering a range of denominations from penny play up to higher-limit machines. Table games include blackjack, poker, and other card games in a dedicated poker room. The raceway hosts live harness racing on a seasonal schedule, and simulcast racing from tracks across North America is available year-round in a dedicated simulcast facility — a legacy of the track’s origins that predates the casino by nearly a century.
The property includes a hotel with comfortable rooms and standard amenities, multiple dining options ranging from casual to full-service, and a bar and entertainment lounge. The combination of racing heritage and modern casino amenities makes Hollywood Bangor the more historically distinctive of Maine’s two properties. For information and reservations, contact the property directly at +1-207-561-1500 or visit hollywoodbangormaine.com.
Oxford Casino Hotel
Located at 777 Casino Drive in Oxford, Maine 04270, Oxford Casino Hotel is the newer and slightly larger of the two properties in terms of gaming floor variety. Positioned in western Maine roughly midway between Portland and the New Hampshire border, the casino draws visitors from a wide regional catchment that includes parts of New Hampshire and Vermont.
Oxford opened in 2012 and was developed specifically as a destination casino, not as an add-on to an existing racetrack. The gaming floor includes hundreds of slot machines and a full complement of table games — blackjack, roulette, craps, and multiple poker variants. The poker room runs regular tournaments alongside cash game action.
Beyond gaming, Oxford Casino Hotel offers a hotel with over 100 rooms, a full-service restaurant, a bar, and event space capable of hosting concerts and private functions. The property has become a regional entertainment destination that draws guests for overnight stays rather than purely day trips. Contact the property at +1-207-539-6700 or visit oxfordcasino.com.
Maine is home to several federally recognized Native American tribes, most notably the Penobscot Indian Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe. Both nations have explored gaming development over the years, and both operate limited gaming activities, but neither has established a full tribal casino in the same sense as properties in Connecticut, New York, or other northeastern states.
The legal framework governing tribal gaming in Maine is complicated by the terms of the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980, which settled federal land claims but in doing so subjected Maine tribes to state law in ways that differ significantly from tribal gaming arrangements in most other states. This legal structure has made it more difficult for Maine tribes to pursue gaming independently of state approval, and negotiations between tribal governments and the state over expanded gaming rights have continued without resolution for many years.
Tribal leaders have repeatedly advocated for full tribal gaming rights comparable to those held by tribes in neighboring states, arguing that the 1980 settlement terms unfairly limited their economic development options. Legislative proposals to address tribal gaming parity have been introduced in Augusta but have not resulted in comprehensive change as of this writing.
Both of Maine’s commercial casinos operate loyalty programs for frequent players, and enrolling before you begin play is the most practical step any regular visitor can take.
At Hollywood Casino Bangor, the mychoice loyalty program — Penn Entertainment’s company-wide rewards platform — tracks all slot and table game play and awards points redeemable for free play, hotel stays, dining credits, and entertainment. The program has multiple tier levels, and players who visit Penn Entertainment properties in other states can earn and redeem points at Bangor as well, making it useful for travelers who gamble at regional Penn properties.
Oxford Casino operates its own Xclub players club, which awards points on slot play and table games. Members receive invitations to promotional events, drawings, and special offers. Sign-up is free and takes only a few minutes at the players club desk on the gaming floor. Oxford’s program is property-specific rather than linked to a national network.
Both programs are free to join, and neither requires a minimum level of play to maintain membership at the base tier.
Gambling in Maine is regulated by the Maine Gambling Control Board, which operates under the Department of Public Safety. The board is responsible for licensing all commercial casino operators, key employees, and gaming equipment suppliers; auditing gaming revenue; and enforcing compliance with state gaming statutes and rules. Maine’s commercial gaming framework is relatively compact given the small number of properties, but oversight is taken seriously.
Maine law sets the minimum gambling age at 21 for casino gaming. Anyone appearing under 30 is routinely asked to show valid government-issued identification at the entrance and at gaming tables.
Both Hollywood Bangor and Oxford Casino are required by their operating licenses to maintain responsible gaming programs. This includes self-exclusion enrollment, signage and literature about problem gambling resources, and staff training to recognize and respond to problem gambling behaviors.
Residents seeking help with gambling-related issues can contact the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Office of Behavioral Health, which coordinates problem gambling treatment services, or reach the national helpline operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-522-4700, available 24 hours a day.
Maine currently has no legal online casino gambling. The state does not license internet-based real-money casino games, and online gambling platforms targeting Maine residents operate outside the law. Legislative interest in online gaming has been limited, and no serious framework for regulated online casinos appears imminent. Players in Maine who want legal digital options are limited to the state lottery’s online draw game products.