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Legislators, staffers and the media depart the House chamber after a pro forma morning session. (Baltimore Sun photo by Amy Davis / August 13, 2012) |
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Another delegate — Luiz Simmons from Montgomery County — tried and failed to strengthen a prohibition on campaign donations from casino owners and their employees. "Do we feel the threat imposed from organized gambling is serious?" he asked.
As the debate dragged on in the House, some lawmakers passed around a piece of paper to wager on when the chamber would vote and adjourn for the night.
Key provisions of bill
•Allows a sixth casino in Maryland, to be in Prince George's County
•Permits table games with live dealers at all state casinos
•Cuts tax rates on slots at all current casinos except Rocky Gap
•Bars any person or company that owns more than 5 percent of a casino from making political contributions
•Sends the measure to voters for approval or defeat in November
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As the debate dragged on in the House, some lawmakers passed around a piece of paper to wager on when the chamber would vote and adjourn for the night.
Key provisions of bill
•Allows a sixth casino in Maryland, to be in Prince George's County
•Permits table games with live dealers at all state casinos
•Cuts tax rates on slots at all current casinos except Rocky Gap
•Bars any person or company that owns more than 5 percent of a casino from making political contributions
•Sends the measure to voters for approval or defeat in November
Text NEWS to 70701 to get Baltimore Sun local news text alerts