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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: Democratic Party, Michael Steele, Government, Executive Branch, MGM Resorts International
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Disclose, disclose, disclose
Gov.Martin O'Malleyand Comptroller Peter Franchot don't agree on a lot of things, particularly when it comes to gambling. But they do appear to agree on one thing: Contributions from the gambling industry have the potential to unduly influence legislative...
Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Democratic Governors Association, Ethics, Regional Authority
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Casino law would mark major shift
Maryland lawmakers are poised this week to transform the state's restrictive gambling law into one that allows six full-blown Vegas-style casinos, complete with roulette wheels and poker tables open 24 hours a day.
It's a long way from the legislation...Tags: Montgomery County (Maryland), Government, Executive Branch, Annapolis, Problem Gambling
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House panel approves gambling bill; debate could come today
A key House committee voted Monday night to guarantee deeper tax breaks for some Maryland casino operators, the most significant change so far to Gov.Martin O'Malley's gambling bill.
The gambling expansion measure, as amended by the Ways and Means...Tags: Voting, Gambling, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Justice System
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Little of gambling bill revenue comes from expansion
The gambling expansion bill crafted by a House panel will yield an additional $174 million in state revenue in 2016-2017, but more than three-quarters of the money comes from a reform that could have been adopted without controversy had it been considered...Tags: U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Gambling
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General Assembly approves Prince George's casino, table games, referendum
The Maryland General Assembly — with not a single vote to spare in the House but a heavy cushion in the Senate — gave final approval early Wednesday to a bill that would add table games and a sixth casino inPrince George's County to the state'...Tags: Democratic Party, James C. Rosapepe, Voting, U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Douglas J. J. Peters
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Maryland Lottery reports $1.8 billion in sales last year
Despite a sluggish economy that has many consumers pinching pennies, Marylanders are still willing to pony up a buck for a chance to win big. For the 15th consecutive year, the Maryland Lottery reported an increase in ticket sales, pumping more money...Tags: Mount Vernon, Mega Millions Lottery, Powerball Lottery, Pick 3 Lottery, Baltimore County
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As clock ticks, Busch calls huddle on special session
With time growing short to call a special General Assembly session on gambling legislation, House Speaker Michael E. Busch plans to huddle with his leadership team Wednesday as top Democrats assess whether there are enough votes to justify calling...Tags: Regional Authority, Democratic Party, Montgomery County (Maryland), Government, Gambling
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Maryland doesn't understand the slots business
A casino is an entertainment business, and slots players are customers who visit to be entertained. Slots and card players know full well that the odds are against them leaving a casino with more dollars than they brought to play with. A slot player's... -
Tables games, yes; new casino, no
Maryland, my Maryland, what are we doing? Why does Virginia have a $130 million dollar surplus without one slots parlor ("Busch: Gambling priority is revenue," Aug. 2)? I guess it can really be said we are in the "dog days of summer." Our state...Tags: Referenda, Elections
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Perryville casino seeks to cut slot machines by a third
Even as the General Assembly prepares to return to Annapolis this week to discuss the expansion of gambling, one of Maryland's three casinos has asked its oversight agency to take back about a third of the slot machines because of declining revenue.
Penn...Tags: Worcester County, Los Angeles Hotels, Lotteries, Annapolis, Problem Gambling
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Maryland casino expansion debate sparks TV ad campaigns
On a recent night, sandwiched between television coverage of Olympic dressage and synchronized diving, a commercial touted the benefits of a new casino at National Harbor in Prince George's County. "Good-paying jobs. Better schools," said a man's voice....
Tags: Government, Organized Crime, Companies and Corporations, Movies, Executive Branch
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