Casino earnings in Maine decreased by 2.8% compared to the previous year in June.
In the realm of Maine's gambling industry, June 2025 saw a significant shift in revenue patterns among the state's commercial casinos.
According to the latest figures released by the Maine Gambling Unit, the combined net revenue of the two casinos, Oxford Casino and Hollywood Casino in Bangor, stood at $13.7 million. This represents a decrease of 2.8% compared to the $14.1 million recorded in June 2024.
Oxford Casino, which accounted for 58.5% of the total revenue in June 2025, experienced the greatest decrease in revenue between the two years. The casino's net revenue dropped by nearly 10%, from $8.9 million in June 2024 to $8 million in June 2025. This decline in revenue at Oxford Casino wiped out any gains made by Hollywood Casino in Bangor.
On the other hand, Hollywood Casino in Bangor saw a 9% increase in revenue, with its net revenue rising from $5.2 million in June 2024 to $5.7 million in June 2025. This increase was due in part to a higher revenue from slot machines, which accounted for a larger portion of the total revenue compared to table games in June 2025.
Table games contributed nearly $2 million to the total revenue of Maine's commercial casinos in June 2025. However, the revenue from table games in June 2025 was a smaller percentage of the total revenue compared to June 2024. Conversely, the revenue from slot machines in June 2025 was higher than in June 2024.
The evolution of Maine's gambling industry continues, with the possibility of igaming being introduced. However, the implementation of igaming in Maine has been delayed until at least January, primarily due to operators being required to first develop and implement comprehensive policies related to internet/mobile gaming and sports wagering.
The delay in the implementation of igaming may impact the future revenue trends of both casinos. As of now, Governor Janet Mills has not signed a bill allowing tribal gaming operators to launch igaming in Maine.
In conclusion, the June 2025 revenue report shows a decrease in revenue for Maine's commercial casinos, with Oxford Casino experiencing the greatest decline. The delay in the implementation of igaming may have contributed to this decrease and could potentially impact the future revenue trends of both casinos.
Casino-and-gambling revenue evolved in Maine's commercial casinos, with Oxford Casino showing a significant drop in casino-games net revenue from $8.9 million in June 2024 to $8 million in June 2025, a decrease of nearly 10%.
