\n\u201cThe major focus of the effort will be to recognize the importance of preserving Maine\u2019s horseracing tradition, agricultural industry, and open space,\u201d she said in a statement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nBut it also sets a strict definition for those eligible to operate a future casino. It suggests the state should accept license applications only from \u201can entity that owned in 2003 at least 51 percent of an entity licensed to operate a commercial track in Penobscot County that conducted harness racing with pari-mutuel wagering on more than 25 days during calendar year 2002.\u201d<\/p>\n
Strangely enough, the only \u201centity\u201d on the planet that fits this very specific description is her brother, Shawn.<\/p>\n
Controversial Figure<\/b><\/h2>\n
Shawn Scott has previous: in 2003 he bankrolled a successful referendum to permit slot machines at the struggling Bangor Raceway, which he had purchased the previous year for just over $1 million.<\/p>\n
Shortly after, the Maine Harness Racing Commission accused him of demonstrating \u201csloppy, if not irresponsible financial management\u201d and noted he had 37 lawsuits against him in four states. He later sold the Bangor raceway and all its recently installed slot machines for a $50 million profit.<\/p>\n
Governor LePage is further incensed the campaign\u2019s refusal to contribute to a fund to mitigate potential damage to the local economy in the event a third casino is realized. The proposed contribution of $50 million (coincidence?) would be refunded after five years, should the two existing casinos survive in the face of increased competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s safe to say Governor of Maine Paul LePage is not a fan of a proposal to build a new casino in the south of the state. Speaking on Bangor radio station WVOM-FM, on which he is a weekly guest, the Republican governor claimed those behind the venture were motivated by \u201cgreed\u201d rather than good […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":44236,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,61],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Maine's Governor Paul LePage Slams Casino Proposal<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n