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Poll suggests gambling support in Baltimore, Prince George’s
Poll data released Thursday suggests solid support for expanding gambling among Baltimore and Prince George’s County residents, two groups that have been targeted by casino advocates in a series of […]
Maryland Live lifts state’s June casino revenue to record $40.8M
The opening of Maryland’s largest casino accounted for the lion’s share of a record month for the state’s fledgling and embattled gambling program. But June’s revenues — which jumped to […]
Some gambling group ideas piqued lottery director’s interest
Stephen L. Martino, director of the Maryland State Lottery Agency, says his job is to implement gambling policy as he’s instructed to do so by the governor, General Assembly and […]
Not all delegates oppose a Prince George’s casino
The gambling debate appears alive in Maryland, which must leave at least one member of the House of Delegates feeling better. Though delegates who were allowed a vote in the […]
Franchot: State needs to ‘grow up’ on gambling issue
Count State Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot as a state official pleased by the work group considering expanded gambling‘s failure to reach consensus prior to its final meeting Wednesday. Franchot opened […]
What was the point of slots, again?
There was plenty to be argued about during the second meeting of the work group considering expanded gambling and not all that much was agreed upon. But a fairly basic […]
Gambling study: Maryland can handle 6th casino if table games OK’d
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s gambling market can absorb a sixth casino — and already-approved facilities will make more money — if the state also legalizes table games, according to a joint […]
Eye Opener: Gambling work group to get consultant’s report
The work group considering an expansion of gambling in Maryland will receive the results of a study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers Tuesday morning. Members of the work group said the study, […]
Slots buying could move to casinos
By now, most interested spectators know that Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gambling work group is seeking an answer to whether it is wise to build a casino at National Harbor and […]
A final (traffic-delayed) note from the Maryland Live! opening
When I typed the final word and hit send on my last blog post from the Maryland Live! opening last night, I was not prepared for what awaited me outside. […]
Casino at Arundel Mills opens early to an eager crowd
With a crowd blockading the entrance to the Maryland Live! casino at Arundel Mills mall just before 9:30 p.m. and a ribbon cutting ceremony winding down, casino officials opened the […]
Vegas atmosphere comes to Hanover
David Cordish said Maryland Live! at Arundel Mills mall would be the state’s first first class, world class casino. On opening night, as VIPs pour through the 3,200-slot machine casino’s […]
