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Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor

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Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor is a harness racetrack in Bangor, Maine. It opened in 1883, making it 143 years old in 2026. It races on a 1/2-mile harness oval. It holds about 3,000 fans.

Racing at the Bass Park site dates to 1883, and it became Maine's first licensed casino when it added table games in 2012.

Track facts

Location
Bangor, Maine
Racing
Harness
Track
1/2-mile harness oval
Opened
1883
Capacity
3,000
Racing season
Late April to July and September to early November
Operator
Penn Entertainment (property owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties)
Former names
Bangor Raceway
Bangor Historic Track
Hollywood Slots (until 2012)
Size rank
12th of 17

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs late April to July and September to early November. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows the Penobscot River in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor and parking nearby.

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  9. 9HarnessRed Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park — Gold Cup and Saucer (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island)292 mi
  10. 10HarnessVernon Downs — Harness racing (Vernon, New York)356 mi

Questions about Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor

Where is Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor?

Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor is in Bangor, Maine.

What kind of racing is at Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor?

Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor hosts harness racing. Live racing runs late April to July and September to early November.

When did Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor open?

Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor opened in 1883.

How many people does Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor hold?

Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor holds about 3,000 fans.

What other racetracks are near Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor?

The closest is First Tracks Cumberland in Cumberland, Maine, about 101 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.