★ Top Pick
#1
Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor
Bangor, Maine
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★ Maine Casinos · 2026 Guide
Maine Casinos
Complete Land-Based Gaming Guide · 2026
Maine has two licensed commercial casinos — Oxford Casino Hotel in Oxford and Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway in Bangor — both operating full gaming floors with slots, table games, and live harness racing.
Maine offers 3 land-based casino venues across 3 cities — from federally regulated tribal properties to commercial card rooms, racinos, and casino cruises. StatesCasinos tracks every legal gaming venue in the state with verified addresses, available games, and on-site amenities.
This guide covers the full scope of land-based gambling in Maine: the legal framework, every tribal and commercial venue, available game categories, regulatory authorities, minimum gambling age, and the closest full-service casinos across state lines for residents seeking a broader gaming experience.
⚖️ Legal & Age: Land-based gambling in Maine operates under a mix of federal tribal gaming compacts, state racing commission licensing, and (in some states) commercial casino regulation. Minimum gambling age and venue rules vary — verify on-site before play. Gamble responsibly. 18+ at most tribal venues, 21+ at full-service casino properties.
Maine Land-Based Gaming at a Glance
3
Total Venues
3
Cities with Gaming
1
Open 24/7
1
With Poker Room
#2
Oxford Casino
Oxford, Maine
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| Amenity / Game | Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor | Oxford Casino | Scotia Prince Cruises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎰 Slots | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🃏 Table Games | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| ♠️ Poker Room | ✓ | — | — |
| 🎱 Bingo | — | — | — |
| 🖥️ Video Poker | — | ✓ | — |
| 🏨 Hotel / Resort | ✓ | — | — |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | ✓ | — | — |
| 🏊 Pool | — | — | — |
| 🕐 Open 24/7 | — | ✓ | — |
| 🅿️ Free Parking | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Maine entered the commercial casino era in stages. Oxford Casino opened in 2012 as the first full-service casino in the state, authorized under a 2010 voter referendum. Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway in Bangor operates on the grounds of the long-running Bangor Raceway harness track and offers the most integrated racing-and-gaming experience in Maine. Both properties are operated by Penn Entertainment.
The two casinos serve Maine’s distinct population geography: Oxford draws from Portland and the greater southern Maine market, while Bangor serves the state’s northern and central population centers.
Maine’s Two Licensed Commercial Casinos
Maine's two licensed commercial casino properties
Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway Bangor is the older of the two facilities in terms of its racing heritage — Bangor Raceway has operated harness racing since 1958. The casino addition brought slot machines and video poker to the raceway complex, which was later expanded to include live table games and a poker room. The Bangor location serves the eastern Maine, Aroostook County, and northern New England visitor markets. Live harness racing runs seasonally and year-round simulcast wagering is available alongside the gaming floor.
Games at Maine Casinos
What's Available · Land-Based
Game categories you'll find in this state
Category 01 · 2 venues
🎰 Slot Machines
Electronic gaming machines including traditional reels, video slots, and video poker. The most widely available form of land-based gaming.
Both Oxford Casino and Hollywood Casino Bangor offer slot machines, video poker, and live table games. Oxford Casino has the broader table game selection. Both properties have poker rooms running no-limit hold’em and tournament events. Retail sports betting is available at both locations following Maine’s 2022 sports betting legislation.
Maine Gambling Law and Regulation
| Sector | Regulator | Min. Age | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial casinos (both) | Maine Gambling Control Unit | 21+ | Legal (Oxford: voter-approved 2010; Bangor: phased authorization) |
| Sports betting (retail and mobile) | Maine Gambling Control Unit | 21+ | Legal (authorized 2022) |
| Harness racing | Maine Harness Racing Commission | 18+ | Legal |
| State lottery | Maine State Lottery | 18+ | Legal |
| Tribal gaming | n/a | n/a | Not fully authorized under compact as of 2026 |
Maine’s casino gaming framework traces to a series of voter referendums. The Maine Gambling Control Unit licenses and regulates both commercial properties. The state’s tribal gaming situation has been a recurring legislative and legal question — Maine’s federally recognized tribes have sought expanded gaming rights under IGRA but face unique legal complications related to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 and its relationship to federal gaming law.
Quick Visitor Reference
- From Portland: Oxford Casino is 45 miles northwest (~50 min via Rt. 26)
- From Bangor: Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway is adjacent to downtown Bangor
- Best poker room: Oxford Casino (larger room, more consistent tournament schedule)
- Harness racing: Hollywood Casino Bangor (live racing seasonal; year-round simulcast)
- Sports betting: Legal at both — retail and mobile available
- Minimum age: 21 at both casinos
🇺🇸 Maine · 3 cities