Maine voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed casino for York County.Backers of Question 1 on the statewide ballot wanted to build a gaming and entertainment venue at an undetermined location in York County.App users tap here for resultsThe ballot question was written in such a way that only gambling entrepreneur Shawn Scott's company could run it. It would have been located at a yet-to-be-determined location in the southern part of the state.Supporters of the proposal said it would prove to be a windfall for schools, jobs and the economy.Opponents peppered traffic medians with signs decrying it as a "wicked shady deal." Critics included Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage.Tap here to see results for all racesDuring this campaign, the Maine ethics commission imposed a record $500,000 in fines against four pro-casino committees.Existing casinos are in Oxford and Bangor.
Maine voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed casino for York County.
Backers of Question 1 on the statewide ballot wanted to build a gaming and entertainment venue at an undetermined location in York County.
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The ballot question was written in such a way that only gambling entrepreneur Shawn Scott's company could run it. It would have been located at a yet-to-be-determined location in the southern part of the state.
Supporters of the proposal said it would prove to be a windfall for schools, jobs and the economy.
Opponents peppered traffic medians with signs decrying it as a "wicked shady deal." Critics included Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
Tap here to see results for all races
During this campaign, the Maine ethics commission imposed a record $500,000 in fines against four pro-casino committees.
Existing casinos are in Oxford and Bangor.