Lawyers behind high-profile attacks on tribal sovereignty elsewhere are making a familiar argument in Maine.
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Wabanaki tribes challenge Oxford Casino’s iGaming lawsuit
A judge granted the request to intervene by all 4 tribal nations in Maine.
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Oxford Casino sues to block tribal iGaming
The lawsuit claims the exclusive right to operate internet gambling granted to the Wabanaki Nations is a ‘race-based monopoly.’
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Gambling unit employees defend director after no confidence vote
Half of the employees in the Maine Gambling Control Unit signed a letter Friday expressing confidence in Milton Champion, a few days after casino inspectors called for his removal.
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Maine casino inspectors vote no confidence in head of gambling unit
They say Milton Champion has fostered a toxic workplace, refused to negotiate with their union and circumvented the Maine Gambling Control Board.
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Oxford Casino revenues rebound in 2022
After emerging from pandemic closures during 2020, Oxford Casino revenue shares for 2022 show its best performance since opening in 2012.
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Gov. Mills vetoes bill to provide gaming rights to Maine tribes
Leaders of the 4 tribes reacted harshly to the veto, which was issued just hours before the measure would have become law without the governor’s signature.
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Bill to allow tribes to open gambling facilities moves ahead in Legislature
Tribal members believe the right to operate a gambling business is a matter of sovereignty. It’s unclear whether Gov. Janet Mills will support the measure.
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Oxford Casino working on final details of reopening plan
Jack Sours, the vice president and general manager of Oxford Casino, hopes that its health and safety protocols will convince state authorities to soon lift the 200-person restriction.
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State adopts reopening plan for casinos; no word when Oxford will open
Hollywood Casino in Bangor will feature its slot machines starting Friday, but table games will remain closed.