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Question 7 winners spent mostly out of state
The campaign that won last month's referendum on expanded gambling spent almost $48 million, its share of the most expensive political fight in Maryland's history. But it but didn't provide much of a direct cash infusion to the state's economy. "For...Tags: Elections, Prince George's County, Towson, Entertainment, Annapolis
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In campaign spending, Penn National's loss is Md.'s gain
Penn National Gaming was a $44 million loser in its bid to block expanded gambling in last month's election, but it came out on top in terms of its spending locally. Get the Facts — Vote No on 7, the Pennsylvania-based casino company's ballot...
Tags: Elections, Entertainment, Karl Rove, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Voting
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Table games could hit Maryland in March after commission approves new gaming rules
Maryland’s casinos will be allowed to open 24 hours a day under new regulations approved Thursday by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission that also relaxed limits on ATMs and lending to gamblers in the facilities. With the advent of...
Tags: Lotteries, Kirby Fowler, Elections, Problem Gambling, Entertainment
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Diverse coalition funded same-sex marriage effort
A broad coalition of donors — including casino giant MGM, Delta Airlines, a Washington nightclub and thousands of individuals across the country — together gave nearly $6 million to the campaign to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland,...
Tags: Elections, Adam Lambert, Christopher Van Hollen Jr., Justice and Rights, Minority Groups
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Md. horse racing gets its act together
Maryland's horse racing industry has faced a multitude of threats in recent decades — increased competition from other forms of gambling; massive subsidies to horsemen, breeders and tracks in other states; an aging fan base and a general decline...
Tags: Horse and Harness Racing, Sports, Finance, Preakness Stakes, The Jockey Club Incorporated
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Casino campaign tops $93 million
With a few reports from smaller campaign committees still not filed late Tuesday, the tally of money spent on this year's battle royale over gambling expansion in Maryland has passed $93 million. With a final surge, the winning proponents of table...Tags: Prince George's County, Elections, Entertainment, Politics, Movies
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Is O'Malley annoyed that he's still governor?
Somewhere on his path to Washington Gov. Martin O'Malley tired of the little people. Nowhere was it more evident than last week when he berated Penn National Gaming CEO Peter Carlino for defending his business. He took particular exception to Mr....
Tags: Elections, State of the Union Address, Regional Authority, Lifestyle and Leisure, Barack Obama
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With Republicans like these, who needs Democrats?
Republicans in Maryland often wonder why they lose. The letter sent last week by Michael Steele and Audrey Scott to Maryland Republicans urging them to vote for expanded gambling is a perfect example of how the party solidifies its minority status. In...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Government, Politics
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With new casino opening, a look back at Cordish's gambling record
Eleven years have passed since the Cordish Cos. broke ground on their first casino venture, a project with the Seminole tribe of Florida.
Since then, the Baltimore-based developer, which builds and runs urban retail and entertainment venues, has been...Tags: Bankruptcy, Sports, Entertainment, The Jockey Club Incorporated, Economy, Business and Finance
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Penn National, up to its old tricks
There was a strong case to be made against Question 7, Maryland's referendum on expanded gambling, and we made it. Although it may make sense for Maryland to adopt table games, and eventually even to allow a sixth casino in Prince George's County, the...
Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Prince George's County, Trials
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Gambling referendum results spur hiring plan
A day after voters approved an expansion of gambling in Maryland, the state's largest casino said it would hire 1,200 new employees for table games – even as the ballot question's leading opponent suggested that it will turn to the courts. David...
Tags: Elections, Entertainment, Democratic Party, Rushern Baker, Martin O'Malley
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Penn National not giving up, looks to courts
Penn National Gaming, dealt a blow by Maryland voters' approval of a Prince George's County casino Tuesday, signaled that it would not give up its fight and would turn to the courts. Kevin McLaughlin, spokesman for the ballot committee set up by Penn...Tags: National Government, Prince George's County, Elections, MGM Resorts International, Government
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