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Five questions for ... Richard Golden
Richard Golden became a savior of the Maryland thoroughbred horse breeding industry in 1988 when he teamed with Allaire du Pont and later Tom Bowman to open Northview Stallion Station in Chesapeake City, eventually revitalizing farmland that had been home...
Tags: Horse and Harness Racing, Breeders' Cup, Corporate Officers, Agriculture, Elizabeth II
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Campaign finance loophole may be plugged
Under Maryland law, there's a limit to how much money a citizen can donate to state political campaigns — $4,000 to a single candidate, $10,000 in total donations during a four-year election cycle. But some Marylanders are less limited than others....Tags: Business, Michael E. Busch, Elections, Harbor East, Laws
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Maryland horse racing has found stability, but must take steps to thrive
Dale Capuano winced at the sight of the 10 or so people watching the horse race at Laurel Park as he walked from the paddock into the 3,000-seat grandstand. Most were familiar faces. Out on the track, his filly, Calcutta Cat, reeled from a rough break...
Tags: Horse and Harness Racing, Gulfstream Park, The Jockey Club Incorporated, Laurel Park, Media Industry
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Maryland's casinos bring in $43.1 million in November
Maryland's three casinos generated $43.1 million in November, about half of which went to the state's education trust fund. Maryland Live in Anne Arundel, owned by Baltimore developer David Cordish, continues to generate a majority of that revenue, as...
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Maryland's casinos took in $45.2 million last month
Maryland's three casinos generated $45.2 million in revenue in December, with most of that from the state's largest and newest casino, Maryland Live — and at the expense of the state's oldest. Last month, Maryland Live took in $35.9 million, or a...
Tags: Prince George's County, Harford Community College, Cecil County, Worcester County, Gambling
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Maryland's tracks, horsemen near completion of 10-year deal on racing dates
Maryland's thoroughbred horse racing tracks and the state's horsemen are close to agreement on a 10-year deal that would give the industry stability it has not seen in decades, those involved in the negotiations say. "We've had years of not knowing what...
Tags: Horse and Harness Racing, The Jockey Club Incorporated
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Many look to cash in on expanding Maryland casinos
Dorsey Nicola was shaking the dice and staring down the green felt, where chips were stacked like miniature skyscrapers and multiplying. The craps table was hot last week as a half-dozen students lined the perimeter and Nicola kept throwing sixes. The...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Business, Howard Community College, Elections, Anne Arundel Community College
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Police target cash-for-gold business after string of burglaries
Two women left a Reisterstown jewelry shop with hundreds of dollars after hawking a shoebox full of gold and silver, much of it allegedly linked to a string of nearly 30 area burglaries. They might never have been arrested, police said, because the...
Tags: Sales, Weddings, Business, Maryland State Police, Punishment
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Casino's first early morning draws small, dedicated crowd
When 2 a.m. came Friday, the sound of coins hitting metal — electronically replicated, of course, since the slot machines pay out with a printed ticket — continued at Maryland Live casino. About 1,000 people stayed where they were, plugging...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Cordish Cos., Prince George's County, Cecil County, Health and Medical Professionals
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Baltimore to vote on deal to boost local hiring at Caesars casino
City officials are expected to sign off Wednesday on a deal that promises to help residents seeking the 1,700 jobs planned for Horseshoe Casino Baltimore — addressing one of the main arguments made by gambling supporters in the debate over expanding...
Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Elections, East Baltimore Development Inc., Employment Opportunities
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Horse industry reaches 10-year deal for Pimlico, Laurel Park
A 10-year deal signed Friday promises to stabilize Maryland's storied horse racing industry by encouraging capital improvements at Pimlico and Laurel Park and guaranteeing at least 100 live racing days each year, according to the state's track operators,...
Tags: Preakness Stakes, Horse and Harness Racing, The Jockey Club Incorporated, Laurel Park, Executive Branch
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With Republicans like these, who needs Democrats?
Republicans in Maryland often wonder why they lose. The letter sent last week by Michael Steele and Audrey Scott to Maryland Republicans urging them to vote for expanded gambling is a perfect example of how the party solidifies its minority status. In...
Tags: Michael Steele, Parties and Movements, Executive Branch, Penn National Gaming, Prince George's County
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