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W.Va. casinos seek break on taxes, racing
As West Virginia’s four racetrack casinos, including one in the nearby Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, face growing competition from across the state’s borders, several lawmakers introduced a measure Wednesday that would slash the taxes...
Tags: Mountaineering, Gambling, Casino and Gambling Industry, Mardi Gras, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Owner gives update on casino plans in western Md.
The owner of the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort in western Maryland said Thursday that the company hopes to have a casino open in late May and new meeting space completed by late fall. Tim Cope, president of Evitts Resort LLC, told a state commission...
Tags: Baltimore Hotels, Gambling, Lifestyle and Leisure, Lotteries
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Md. voters endure bombardment of gambling ads
The onslaught of ads over gambling expansion has been like no other in a Maryland political year, subjecting residents to rapid-fire television spots for and against Question 7. The barrage began long before ads for other ballot questions this year and...
Tags: Politics, Justice System, Maryland General Assembly, Advertising, Entertainment
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Details of Md. casino gaming bill released
Associated PressCasinos could be able to collect more revenue than currently allowed under the long-awaited details of a bill released Tuesday by Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration ahead of a special session on gambling. Maryland’s 67 percent tax...Tags: Politics, Justice System, Maryland General Assembly, Government, Ocean City
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Skybox Sports Bar at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races offers "The Beast"
richardb@herald-mail.comThere's the "Whopper," " The Foot Long" and "All You Can Eat." Now make way for "The Beast," the signature menu item at the new Skybox Sports Bar at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. The Beast made its official debut Friday at the grand opening...Tags: Politics, Joe Gibbs, Cal Ripken, Government, Bars and Clubs
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Bet limits raised on slots at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
richardb@herald-mail.comFor years, gamblers at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races were limited to $5 for each spin of a slot machine. But, in July, the West Virginia Lottery Commission gave the casino permission to increase the maximum bet per spin to $100. "With the...Tags: Politics, Government, Public Employees, Gambling, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
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Court rules jockeys can ride at Charles Town while appealing suspensions
The West Virginia Supreme Court says seven jockeys who are fighting the suspensions of their permits can race at Charles Town Races and Slots during the appeals process. The Charleston Daily Mail reports that the court issued a ruling late last week... -
Table games at Charles Town casino have generated $78 million
richardb@herald-mail.comSince July, when a dealer laid down the first blackjack card at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, table games have generated $58 million for its owners and $20 million in state and local tax revenue, according to a track official. General Manager...Tags: Politics, Government, Public Employees, Gambling, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Coy leaving Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
waynesboro@herald-mail.comSoon, for the first time in 35 years, Jeff Coy will be without a job in the public sector. Coy, who began his career as a legislative assistant, represented Franklin and Cumberland counties for 22 years in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,...Tags: Politics, National Government, Government, FBI, John F. Kennedy
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Casino vote delayed until Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board membership change
waynesboro@herald-mail.comA decision about Pennsylvania's remaining Category 3 resort casino license has been delayed until after next week's change in membership on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Among the four applicants for the remaining license is Mason-Dixon...Tags: Politics, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Elections, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania General Assembly
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