Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor (previously Hollywood Slots^[2] and Bangor Raceway) is a casino and harness racing track in Bangor, Maine. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming. It was the first licensed slots facility in the state,^[3] and became the first casino to be licensed in the state of Maine when it added table games to its facilities in 2012.^[4] The only other licensed casino in the state is Oxford Casino in Oxford, Maine.^[4] As of 2013, the casino had 16 tables and 923 slot machines.^[5] The hotel has 152 rooms, including four suites. In addition, it houses the half-mile long 'Epic Buffet'.^[3]

Taxes on the casino's revenue contributed approximately $12 million to the City of Bangor's construction of the Cross Insurance Center, located across the street from the Casino. Eastern Maine Community College now offers classes to students on how to deal for various casino card games, which are partially sponsored by the casino.^[6][7]

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The property became a racino when Penn National Gaming won the state of Maine's slots bid and purchased the Bangor harness racing track from investor Fred Nichols^[8] as well as a nearby local restaurant, and converted them into a temporary facility housing 475 slot machines as well as off-track betting, while construction began on a larger facility across the street on the Penobscot River. In 2007, the casino moved into the new facility and expanded to house 1,000 slot machines.^[4] In 2012, Penn National won a tables games bid through the state and began to add traditional casino table games to its collection of slots.^[5]

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Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor, Bangor, ME. 31,304 likes 199 talking about this 50,774 were here. Do you or anyone you know have a gambling problem? For help, services, and counseling. Experience 1,000 Vegas-style slots, big-time tables, thrilling harness racing, and the kind of red carpet service you can only find in Hollywood. Everywhere you look there's endless excitement and the kind of thrills you just don't find anywhere else. Experience 1,000 Vegas-style slots, big-time tables, thrilling harness racing, and the kind of. With an amazing view of the Penobscot River, the spacious Riverview King rooms have a 365 square foot floor plan that includes a king bed with high thread count bed linens finished with luxurious pillows and a comfortable duvet.

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3. ^ ^ab'HOLLYWOOD SLOTS: AT A GLANCE'. Bangor Daily News. 2008-06-28. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
4. ^ ^abcThe Associated Press (2012-02-21). 'Hollywood Slots to get Maine's 1st casino license'. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
5. ^ ^abNick McCrea (2013-03-15). 'One year later, table games at Hollywood Casino bring in nearly $7.6 million'. Bangor Daily News. Archived from the original on 2016-10-06. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
6. ^Ravana, Anne. 'Hollywood Slots Touts Contribution to City'. March 23, 2007. Bangor Daily news. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
7. ^Nick McCrea (2013-07-13). 'After five years in permanent home, city says Hollywood Casino boosted Bangor growth'. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
8. ^Robert Temple (9 April 2010). The History of Harness Racing in New England. Xlibris Corporation. p. 51. ISBN978-1-4500-5472-0.^{[self-published source]}

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Statement by Austin Muchemore, Vice President & General Manager, on the Reopening of Hollywood Casino Bangor

“While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat limited for the time being, the ability to safely welcome back our team members and guests remains our top priority. With this in mind, we have been working closely with the Maine Gambling Control Unit, state and local leaders, and public health officials to finalize comprehensive Phase I reopening protocols and new health and safety precautions. Our returning team members will be trained on these procedures and our guests will see reminder signage about them throughout the property. These new protocols include, but are not limited to, the following:

Social Distancing

• We will have limited capacity on our gaming floor.
• The installation of floor decals and signage to strictly enforce social distancing guidelines in areas where lines typically form.
• The number of slot machines available will be limited.
• Table Games are now available daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Click here to view our protocols.
• Banquet services will remain suspended.
• There will be no large drawings, tournaments, or special events.
• Hops House 99 is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Last seating will be at 8:30 p.m.
• Take 2 will be closed for the winter.
• Epic Buffet will remain closed.
• The Hotel is open and is currently accepting reservations.
• Live Racing is over for the season. See you next year.

Hollywood Casino

Health & Safety

• New hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Effective 12/4/2020, curfew has been extended through 1/4/2021. Guests must finish their gaming activities by 9 p.m.
• Team members and vendors will be required to wear masks and will undergo a health screening each day prior to their shift.
• Guests will be required to wear masks.
• Slot machines and table games will be thoroughly and regularly cleaned throughout the day.
• Sanitizer stations will be installed on the casino floor and be readily available throughout the facility.
• The facility will be deep cleaned and sanitized daily.

We are grateful for the overwhelming support, patience, and understanding from our customers through these unprecedented times.”

Casino

New hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Effective 12/4/2020, curfew has been extended through 1/4/2021. Guests must finish their gaming activities by 9 p.m.

The casino will be closed from midnight to 9 a.m. daily for deep cleaning and sanitization.

We will have limited capacity on our gaming floor.

The number of slot machines available will be limited.

Table Games are now open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Table Games Protocols:
• Blackjack and Carnival games are available.
• All chips from the cage will be cleaned and disinfected.
• Dealers will not be required to physically tap in to games.
• Guests and dealers will be permitted to wear gloves.
• The touching of cards and chips by players will be limited as much as possible and cards will be dealt face up.
• No more than 3 player positions will be available at each Blackjack-style table.
• Craps, roulette and poker will be unavailable until further notice.

The Poker Room will remain closed.

Masks

Masks are required for entry.

Hotel

The hotel will be open and is currently accepting reservations.

The Fitness Room will remain closed.

Dining

Hollywood Slots & Bangor Raceway

Hops House 99:
Daily: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The last seating will be at 8:30 p.m.

Epic Buffet: Closed

Take 2 Snack Bar: Closed for the Winter.

Racing

Live Racing is over for the season. See you next year!