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Laurel Park not a sure bet for slots yet

5 November 2007

News Brief: Laurel Park is not specifically mentioned in the proposed Maryland constitutional amendment and accompanying state bill to permit slot machines.

Poll: Prince George county wants VLTs

1 November 2007

According to the results of a public opinion poll released today, 55 percent of Prince George’s County, Maryland, residents support allowing VLTs at Rosecroft Raceway, to 34 percent against.

Gaming industry has big plans for Maryland

29 October 2007

News Brief: Gaming industry leaders describe Maryland an important potential market, and one that is likely to eventually allow games such as blackjack, roulette or poker if state officials authorize the installation of slot machines.

Baltimore hosts forum

25 October 2007

Experts will convene in Baltimore, Maryland, on October 26 for a special forum to provide public officials, media and prospective stakeholders with an independent view of gaming industry trends.

Gaming forum held in Maryland

23 October 2007

Experts will convene in Maryland on October 26 for a special forum to provide public officials, media and prospective stakeholders with an independent view of gaming industry trends.

Maryland governor sees slot solution to budget woes

17 October 2007

Maryland's governor officially put his state on the radar screen for gaming expansion.

Stalemate over Maryland slots

15 October 2007

News Brief: The stalemate over legalizing slot machine gambling remains one of the biggest obstacles for Maryland's governor.

Maryland GOP oppose slots session

4 October 2007

News Brief: Maryland Senate Republican leaders said that they do not support a special session of the General Assembly and that if Gov. Martin O'Malley calls for one anyway that the GOP caucus would block his slots proposal.

Maryland governor proposes legalized slots

26 September 2007

News Brief: Gov. Martin O'Malley says that he will push for legalized slot machine gambling as a way to close Maryland's $1.7 billion budget hole, help the state's struggling horse industry and preserve open space.

Magna to acquire Maryland Jockey Club interest

24 September 2007

Magna Entertainment Corp. has exercised its option to acquire the remaining interest in The Maryland Jockey Club that it does not already own.

Rosecroft Raceway acquisition moves forward

12 September 2007

Penn National Gaming, Inc. has executed a definitive agreement for its previously announced acquisition of Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Maryland from Cloverleaf Enterprises, Inc.

Penn Gaming to acquire Maryland race track

13 August 2007

News Brief: Penn National Gaming Inc., owner of Hollywood Casino in Tunica, has entered into a preliminary agreement to buy Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Md. from Cloverleaf Enterprises Inc.

Penn National Gaming to acquire Rosecroft Raceway

10 August 2007

Penn National Gaming, Inc. has entered into a binding letter of intent to purchase Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Maryland from Cloverleaf Enterprises, Inc.

Auction considered for Maryland slots

30 July 2007

News Brief: With one of Maryland's most powerful Democrats predicting slot machines will be used to ease the state's budget deficit, some Republicans are focusing on an 'auction' system they believe will give government the most money.

Slots fail to aid horse racing

25 June 2007

News Brief: Maryland horse racing officials have repeatedly said that slots are needed to breathe new life into their industry.

Maryland senate rejects slot budget plan

22 March 2007

News Brief: The Maryland Senate has rejected a Republican plan to close a projected budget shortfall next year by slashing spending and legalizing slots.

Maryland slot proponents continue campaign

6 March 2007

News Brief: Slot machine gambling proponents are set to make their most urgent plea yet for Maryland to approve expanded gaming Tuesday, saying it's needed to stave off fiscal ruin for the state and to protect the horse industry.

Maryland Ticket Wins Mega Million Jackpot

19 July 2006

A winning Mega Million ticket was purchased in District Heights, Maryland. The ticket is worth an estimated $49 million.

Horse Racing is Betting on Internet Wagering

16 May 2006

News Brief: Horse racing's problem is obvious: a decades-long slump in attendance and wagering at the track.

Reports: Illegal Gambling Costs Maryland Millions

25 January 2006

News Brief: Slot machines in the Baltimore area that illegally pay out winnings to gamblers may be costing the state at least $15 million a year in lost tax revenue, according to a

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