OXFORD — Joe Casalinova phrases conversation of transforming the farmland encircling the Oxford Casino into an tourist hub with the same themes developers used to pitch to a wary electorate the idea of expanding the state’s list of casinos in 2010. Local jobs. Community. “This is a partnership between two families, Thurlow and Casalinova, to complete […]
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Churchill Downs says commitment to Oxford Casino remains strong
OXFORD — Calling Oxford Casino “an incredible economic engine,” a spokeswoman for Churchill Downs Inc., owner of the casino, said a $300 million dollar investment in New York State will not draw future investments away from the Oxford facility. Churchill Down officials announced Tuesday that it wants to build a destination resort casino in East […]
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Oxford Casino sells almost $1M in liquor in first 9 months
OXFORD — In its first nine months of operation, the Oxford Casino grossed $950,000 in liquor sales. That’s about $3,500 a day. The figure was included in the casino’s liquor license application, approved by the Oxford Board of Selectmen in March. According to the application, the casino also sold $1.7 million worth of food in the […]
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Oxford Casino to get $3.2 million expansion
OXFORD — Churchill Downs plans to invest $3.2 million in the Oxford Casino to expand the gaming floor and add more table games and slot machines. Robert L. Evans, chairman and CEO, announced the company’s plans in a second quarter corporate report released this week. The announcement comes less than a month after Kentucky-based Churchill Downs finalized purchase […]
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Churchill Downs completes purchase of Oxford Casino
OXFORD — Oxford Casino has a new owner. Louisville, Ky.,-based Churchill Downs Inc. announced Wednesday it has completed its purchase of the Route 26 casino, worth about $160 million. The announcement followed Tuesday’s meeting of the five-member Maine Gambling Control Board, which voted unanimously to approve the transfer of the license to the new owners. […]