Let’s just briefly mention the two casinos that exist in Maine, as we’ll describe them in more detail in the Portland casino section. Numerous attempts by the tribe to upgrade the gaming operation were blocked by the Maine officials, and eventually went out of business. The Penobscot Indian Nation used to operate the Penobscot High Stakes Bingo in Old Town, which was the only tribal gaming facility in the state. The two casinos had a total annual net gaming revenue of $165 million as of 2022. If there will be, a state-wide referendum would be required beforehand. These are the only two casinos that have a state license and there aren’t expected to be any new ones built.
You’ll find two land-based casinos in Maine, catering to a population of over 1 million one in Bangor and one in Oxford County.
