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Ministers opposed to slots, games at Rosecroft
FORT WASHINGTON — Three dozen ministers say they plan to fight against adding slot machines or table games at Rosecroft Raceway in Prince George’s County. The Washington Post reports that the […]
Maryland’s July slots revenue is highest yet
The Maryland State Lottery Agency is using July’s revenue numbers to start patterning how the state’s casinos fare through the seasons. “More than anything else, we need time to establish […]
Baltimore casino plans face new legal hurdle
The state’s second effort to bring a casino to Baltimore and a developer’s drive to stop it both inched forward Wednesday, setting up a court battle in the coming days […]
O’Malley to sign bill to lure slots to Rocky Gap
CUMBERLAND — A spokesman for Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley says the governor will sign a bill slashing the state’s share of proceeds from slot machines at the Rocky Gap Lodge […]
Contributing to Maryland’s economy
Since I have edited so many stories about it, I decided to stop in at the Hollywood Casino Perryville on my way home from Philadelphia Saturday night. (Quick aside … […]
Perryville casino takes in $9M in February, best month since October
Hollywood Casino Perryville’s revenue went up in February to $9 million, its highest total since October. The state’s two casinos reported they made $12 million in February, according to figures […]
Maryland bill would raise stakes for Rocky Gap slots
CUMBERLAND — Some state lawmakers want Maryland to offer a greater enticement to prospective operators of slot machines at Rocky Gap State Park. A bill introduced Wednesday by three western […]
Veterans’ groups trying once again for slots
ANNAPOLIS — War veterans’ organizations are taking another shot at passing legislation allowing them to operate slot machines to offset dire finances at posts across the state. The push is […]
Top 5: Burke’s closes, Grand Prix TV deal and Restaurant Week
The Daily Record welcomed reporter Rachel Bernstein to our business staff this week, who wasted no time churning out stories for the paper–two of which made this week’s top 5 […]
Perryville casino revenue dips again in December
Hollywood Casino Perryville continued to lag state revenue expectations in December, generating $6.5 million during its third full month of operation. Each of the casino’s 1,500 slot machines averaged just […]
Expanding Md. gaming, key to Angelos Rosecroft bid, faces uphill battle
Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos has negotiated a deal to buy long-troubled Rosecroft Raceway out of bankruptcy, a move the Baltimore lawyer and developer hopes will lead to the legalization […]
Top 5 business stories of 2010
The most-read stories of 2010 by The Daily Record’s business reporting team mirror many of the big ongoing stories that have dominated the news since the economy cratered two years […]
