Maine Casino Revenues Drops 2.8% Year-on-Year in June as Online Casino Legislation Delayed

Maine’s gambling regulator, the Maine Gambling Control Board, has published its monthly figures, which show that the state’s two casinos generated $13.7 million in net revenue during June 2025. That represents a revenue decline of 2.8% from the $14.1 million recorded by the pair in June 2024. 

Oxford Casino Decline Sees Statewide Total Fall

There was a marked difference in performance between the two casinos in Maine. Hollywood Casino recorded a year-over-year revenue increase of 9.0%, reporting $5.7 million in revenue in June 2025, compared to $5.2 million last year. By contrast, Oxford Casino saw its revenue drop by almost 10% over the year, from $8.9 million last June to $8.0 million this year. 

As Oxford Casino contributes significantly more to the overall statewide total, the decline there had the most impact, causing the overall decrease in Maine casino revenues. 

Slot gaming machines generated the majority of revenue. Total revenue for this segment across the two sites was $11.7 million, while table games generated just under $2 million. 

Governor Mills Delays Maine Online Casino Bill 

Maine residents hoping for legalized online casino gaming will have to wait until at least 2026, as state Governor Janet Mills chose not to take action on LD 1164. 

The bill would have given the state’s four Wabanaki Nations exclusive rights to operate regulated online casinos, and it had passed through both houses of the Maine legislature. Under state law, however, Mills is permitted to take no action, which was the option she chose. She will now face a decision when the legislature reconvenes in January 2026. 

LD 1164 would allow each Wabanaki tribe to partner with a licensed online casino provider. Licenses would cost $50,000 annually, and revenue would be taxed at 16%.

The Governor’s inaction was not a surprise to onlookers. She has previously vetoed gambling-related legislation, including Maine’s first sports betting bill in 2020. However, if she chooses to take no action again in January, the bill will automatically become law.