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Hispanics Want in on Slots Deals

23 February 2004

News Brief: A leader of Hispanic Republicans in Maryland says he doubts that black lawmakers legally can broker a deal to secure ownership of two proposed slot-machine emporiums, but adds that Hispanics also might be interested in casino ownership.

Black Caucus Willing to Back Maryland Governor

6 February 2004

News Brief: The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus says it will support the Ehrlich administration's slot-machine bill if blacks are given ownership in two proposed casinos along Interstate 95.

Gambling Interests Bet Money on Maryland Democrats

4 February 2004

News Brief: A national political committee headed by Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller raised $175,000 from gambling interests in the final six months of last year, according to records released yesterday.

Thousands Given by Maryland's Gambling Interests

23 January 2004

News Brief: Gambling interests opened their checkbooks wide last year to Maryland’s governor, Senate President and other state leaders who supported legalizing slot machines, campaign finance reports show.

Prince George County Lawmakers Push for Casino

21 January 2004

News Brief: A group of Prince George County lawmakers is threatening to scuttle any legislation that would expand gambling in Maryland unless the county is guaranteed a ‘destination resort’ casino and a hefty chunk of the proceeds.

Maryland County Denounces Slot Idea

21 January 2004

News Brief: Baltimore County leaders denounced an idea to add slot machines to the Maryland State Fairgrounds and move it to the county’s east side.

Maryland Town Gives Mixed Slots Message

21 January 2004

News Brief: Ocean City’s council received mixed bag of responses when they asked for the public’s support to their opposition to slot machines.

Maryland Union President Supports Gambling Devices

14 January 2004

News Brief: The president of the Maryland-D.C. chapter of the AFL-CIO, who represents about 1,000 workers at Maryland racetracks, spoke in favor of electronic gambling devices yesterday at a rally inside a Parks Heights barbershop.

Maryland Communities Split Over Slots

9 January 2004

News Brief: African-American communities are split over the impact slot machines would have on Maryland’s poor and working-class communities.

Maryland Lawmakers Fail to Reach Deal on Slots

17 December 2003

News Brief: Efforts to reach a grand legislative compromise on gambling in Maryland collapsed yesterday, prompting some lawmakers to predict a bruising fight over slot machines when the General Assembly convenes next month.

Maryland County Council to Debate Slots

11 December 2003

News Brief: The Montgomery County Council will wade into the statewide debate over slots in time for the next session of the Maryland General Assembly, according to County Council President Steven A. Silverman.

Maryland Officials Hire Consultant

11 December 2003

News Brief: While lawmakers have not decided whether to legalize slot machines gambling in Maryland, state officials are already preparing for the arrival of the machines.

Competing Slot Plans Divide Maryland

10 December 2003

News Brief: Just about every corner of Maryland is being pitched as a perfect place for gambling. But with one month to go before the General Assembly convenes for its annual legislative session, lawmakers are nowhere close to agreeing on a single plan.

Harrah's Bid for Rosecroft the Biggest

10 December 2003

News Brief: Harrah’s Entertainment Corp. reportedly bid $25-million for the physical assets of Rosecroft Raceway near Washington, D.C., the largest of ten bids for the facility believed to be the most lucrative in Maryland if legislators legalize video lottery terminals at state racetracks.

Future of Slots Unclear in Maryland

8 December 2003

News Brief: Just five weeks before the opening of the 2004 legislative session, the future of slot machine gambling in Maryland, if there is one, is as muddled as ever.

Bidders Contending For Maryland Track

4 December 2003

News Brief: Ten groups of investors have filed separate bids to buy Rosecroft Raceway in Oxon Hill, lured by the racetrack's potential to become an East Coast magnet for slot-machine gamblers.

Maryland Bingo Operators Worried about Slots

2 December 2003

News Brief: Commercial bingo operators are worried that they're one call from losing their game for slots are approved in Maryland.

Maryland Officials Propose Slot Center

26 November 2003

News Brief: The new chairman of the Maryland Stadium Authority suggested Tuesday that downtown Baltimore would be a good location for a combination slot-machine facility, entertainment complex and racetrack.

Rosecroft Raceway Attracts Dozen Bids

25 November 2003

ews Brief: Twelve interests submitted bids on November 21 to purchase Rosecroft Raceway, a Standardbred facility near Washington, D.C., that could be Maryland’s most lucrative site of slot machines if the Legislature approves expanded gaming at state racetracks.

Governor Winning over Maryland GOP on Slots

24 November 2003

News Brief: Governor Robert Ehrlich may have recruited a majority of Republican lawmakers, a group once solidly opposed to more gambling in Maryland, to accept legalization of slot machines.

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