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Maryland Governor Debuts Slot Bill

21 January 2005

News Brief: After weeks of grumbling about the prospects of passing a slots bill, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. will again introduce a plan to legalize 15,500 slots to raise money for school construction and education aid to local governments.

Trump Sues Seminole Casino Partners

13 January 2005

News Brief: Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Cordish Co. and its partners in the Seminole Hard Rock Casino project, claiming the developers fraudulently represented themselves as Trump associates to land the lucrative deal with the tribe.

Maryland, Pennsylvania Anti-Gambling Lawmakers Meet

22 November 2004

News Brief: Anti-gambling leaders from Maryland met yesterday with their Pennsylvania counterparts, hoping to establish a defensive perimeter against the expansion of gambling in the Mid-Atlantic.

Maryland Slot Plan Falls Apart

10 September 2004

News Brief: A last-minute attempt to put a gambling referendum on the November 2 ballot ended in frustration and finger-pointing.

Handle Falls at Pimlico Summer Meet

31 August 2004

News Brief: The average total daily handle at the recently concluded Pimlico Race Course summer race meet declined 10.3% compared with last year’s summer meet at Laurel Park with betting on live racing dropping 5.5%.

Maryland Governor Rejects Slot Referendum

17 August 2004

News Brief: Gov. Robert Ehrlich rejected the House leadership proposal for a referendum on slot machines Monday and asked instead for a special session of the General Assembly next month to consider a slot machine bill.

Governor Cites Problem With Md. Slots Election

11 August 2004

News Brief: Gov. Robert Ehrlich raised a new problem with the latest slot machine proposal from House Speaker Michael Busch Tuesday.

No Crime Increase Around Slots

6 August 2004

News Brief: West Virginia and Delaware have had no significant increase in crime since enacting slots legislation in the mid-1990s.

Talks Continue on Maryland Slots as Deadline for Action Nears

3 August 2004

House leaders and the governor's budget secretary emerged from another round of talks on slot machines Monday with no agreement on a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize slots, but they will keep talking.

Maryland Slot Debate Intensifies

27 July 2004

News Brief: Behind the scenes of Maryland's intractable debate over gambling, some of the state's most powerful political insiders have been locked in a sharp-elbowed game of musical chairs, jockeying to be included in any plan to legalize slot machines.

House Speaker: Maryland Must Consider Locations for Casino

9 July 2004

News Brief: Given the pressure that Pennsylvania's 61,000 slots at 14 locations will put on Maryland, a legislative report that recommends a western slots location has become more urgent, according to House Speaker Michael Busch.

Pennsylvania Bill Prompts Call for Maryland Slots Bill

5 July 2004

News Brief: A decision by Pennsylvania's Legislature to allow up to 61,000 slot machines across the state is prompting new calls for a special session of the Maryland General Assembly to consider slots legislation.

Pennsylvania Decision Revives Maryland Slot Debate

25 June 2004

News Brief: A day after Pennsylvania lawmakers announced a tentative agreement to install up to 61,000 slot machines, Maryland leaders revived their debate over whether the state should rush to pass its own gambling plan, perhaps as soon as this summer.

Maryland Anti-Gambling Group, Bingo Halls Face Off

14 June 2004

News Brief: A Maryland anti-gambling lobbying group and three bingo halls are drawing battle lines over a proposal to boost jackpots and offer slots-style video terminals.

Pimlico Meet Handle Up Slightly

9 June 2004

News Brief: The Maryland Jockey Club reported slight increases in total handle and on-track handle for the 48-day spring meet at Pimlico Race Course, which concluded on Sunday.

Gambling Interests Top Maryland Lobbying Spending

3 June 2004

News Brief: Gambling and horse-racing interests spent more than $2.3 million on lobbying and entertainment during this year's Maryland legislative session.

Maryland Lottery Adds Sunday Drawing

19 May 2004

News Brief: This weekend the Maryland Lottery agency will expand its afternoon and evening Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings to a seven-day-a-week schedule.

Maryland House Speaker Shifts Slot Position

17 May 2004

News Brief: Maryland House Speakers Michael E. Busch's recent decision to consider a statewide referendum on slots has left even some of his staunch supporters befuddled.

Maryland Lawmakers Optimistic About Slots

12 May 2004

News Brief: The first in a series of meetings to resuscitate a slot machine gambling proposal in Maryland began this week, with the state's top three leaders expressing optimism that they could reach agreement.

Pimlico Expected to Break Record

11 May 2004

ews Brief: Maryland Jockey Club officials are looking to capitalize on the craze over Smarty Jones and expect a record crowd to pack Pimlico Race Course when the colt goes for the second leg of the Triple Crown in the 129th running of the Preakness Stakes.

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