J.R. Duren, Author at Play Maine Online

A recent decision to end horse racing at the Northern Maine Fair brings to a close a tradition steeped in the state's harness racing history.

Posted on: May 31, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

How long will the Maine sports betting launch take? We spoke with Gene Johnson, executive vice president at Victor Strategies to find out.

Posted on: May 24, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

A bill that would allow mobile sports betting in Maine leads to an important question: What would Maine sports betting really look like?

Posted on: May 9, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

Though Maine isn't exactly a mecca for gambling, in this series we explore its history of cards, casinos, and betting, which goes back a long way.

Posted on: April 29, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

The roar of Maine's most beloved and fastet racetrack, the Wiscasset Speedway, has echoed through the community for more than 50 years.

Posted on: April 5, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

An amendment to a tribal rights bill advanced from committee. The amendment provides Maine's four tribes the right to offer sports betting.

Posted on: March 28, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

First Tracks Cumberland and Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway announced they will increase purses for Maine's overnight horse races by 7%.

Posted on: March 21, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

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