According to a report by bangordailynews.com, the video lottery terminals at Maine's Bangor Raceway have proved to be a bit of a savior for the state, as the facility is now projected to generate $3.4 million more than originally anticipated for state programs this fiscal year
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What is overly ironic in the whole situation is that, according to the bangordailynews.com report, the head of the Gambling Control Board, which is charged with ensuring Hollywood Slots complies with Maine’s gaming regulations, could be losing his job due to budget cuts.
Robert Welch, the board’s executive director, actually proposed the elimination of his own job, citing the fact that eliminating the executive director position could help avoid cutting the inspectors, auditor, detective and other personnel who carry out the day-to-day enforcement for the board.
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(With files from bangordailynews.com)