It has been reported that on Wednesday, March 12 the Maine House voted 86-50 in favour of an amended version of bill LB 1111.

According to a report by the Maine Sun Journal, the bill would allow Scarborough Downs to be in a position to become a racino, but it would only be able to begin to offer slot-machine gaming once a hotel, entertainment complex and five-eighths-mile racecourse is built at the site.

It was also reported last week the expansion would be able to proceed if residents in the town where the track is located approve the gaming expansion via a vote.

The Maine Sun Journal article explains that the Senate will likely vote on the bill next week.

(With files from the Maine Sun Journal)