After reading yet another article regarding the delay in putting slots in Anne Arundel County ("Maryland high court to hear slots case," July 8) it is increasingly clear how far behind the curve Maryland is with regard to gaming.

Maryland needs to either embrace or forbid gambling. This would also include getting rid of the lottery. We all know this will never happen. The legislature needs to start from scratch and work to approve full casino style gaming. I am preparing for my second trip to Delaware Park to enjoy an afternoon of poker in a beautiful, well managed establishment surrounded by lush grounds and plenty of free parking.

We need to stop the entitlement to the racetracks. If they cannot sustain themselves, they need to be allowed to fail. Allow private enterprise to make the investments and let's try to at least be even with Delaware and Charles Town WV.

This would necessitate our politicians to work together. Am I asking too much? Maybe.

Robert Schwartz, Owings Mills