Maine’s two land-based casinos generated $15.6 million in revenue in July, up 3.5% from the same month last year, according to the Maine Gambling Control Unit.
The figures cover Oxford Casino in Oxford County and Hollywood Casino in Bangor, the state’s only two land-based casino properties. Monthly results published by the regulator remain subject to audit and possible revision.
Slot machines accounted for most of the market’s revenue. Statewide slot revenue reached $13.6 million, representing a 7.1% year-on-year increase. Table games moved in the opposite direction, generating $1.9 million, down 16.5 per cent from July last year.
The stronger slot performance was enough to offset the table-game decline and push overall casino revenue higher. These figures relate only to Maine’s regulated land-based casino sector and do not include sports wagering, fantasy contests or advance deposit wagering.
Oxford Casino leads the market with stronger slot growth
Oxford Casino generated $9.6 million in July, making it the higher-earning of Maine’s two properties. Revenue increased 5.7% year-on-year, driven mainly by slot machines.
Slot revenue rose 10.9 per cent to $8.6 million, while table-game revenue fell 23.4 per cent to $1.1 million. Oxford Casino is owned and operated by Churchill Downs Inc. and remains one of only two properties authorized to offer commercial land-based casino gaming in Maine.
Hollywood Casino generated $5.9 million during the month, leaving total revenue broadly unchanged from the previous year. The Bangor property recorded $5 million in slot revenue, up 1.3 per cent, while table games generated $870,071, down 6.4%.
Hollywood Casino is owned and operated by Penn National Gaming.
Maine’s online casino framework develops alongside retail gaming
Maine is also developing a regulated internet gaming market under a framework separate from its land-based casino operations. The Gambling Control Unit oversees licensing and regulation for internet gaming operators, suppliers, management-service providers and relevant employees.
Approved online gaming can include blackjack, poker, roulette, craps and baccarat through authorised digital platforms. In June, Caesars Entertainment announced an expanded agreement with three Wabanaki Nations covering a planned online casino launch in Maine.
The potential 2026 launch remains subject to regulatory approval and could include Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino. Maine has also tightened enforcement against unlicensed digital gambling.
A law prohibiting online sweepstakes games took effect on 29 July, with the regulator warning residents about unlicensed platforms offering casino-style products. This creates a market where retail casinos continue producing steady revenue while the state expands regulated digital gaming and increases pressure on unlicensed operators.
Maine’s July figures show that slot gaming is still the main engine of its land-based casino market, while table games struggle. As regulated online casinos expand, the bigger question will be whether digital gaming growth complements the state’s two physical casinos or gradually pulls more activity away from them.
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