Support Going Behind Referendum 

In Maine they have long been able to keep most slot machine gambling at bay. They have Hollywood Slots in Bangor, but other than that they have managed to keep the other slot machines from coming in. There have been many efforts by the tribes in the state to bring in an expansion of gambling, but the state and the governor have always been against bringing in that additional money. They do not want to see the crime come in that they are sure would follow the games, but that tide seems to be turning now with a renewed push from residents that want to see the games legalized in other parts of the state. 

This time around they are trying to get slot machines legalized at a track in Biddeford as they know that there will be a lot of money coming into the state, but also into the area. The track needs the money to allow them to move forward with keeping their doors open, but the area would see a boost in their tourist dollars from the addition of the games. These additional tax revenues would seriously help both the local area and track, but it would help the harness racing industry as a whole in the state. 

So supporters are putting a lot of money behind them and they have all the facts and figures to push the initiative through. They say that this would not just bring in $54 million in tax revenues, but that the slot machines would also bring in 800 construction jobs and 500 full time jobs once the center is opened. This is something that is much needed for the state’s economy on all levels.