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September 28, 2009
Slots Approved For Ocean Downs
Maryland has issued its first license for slot machines to Ocean Downs racetrack
on the Eastern Shore. William M. Rickman Jr., the owner of Ocean Downs, said he
hopes to have the slots parlor operating by Memorial Day. The license allows up
to 800 machines.
This is the first of five site to be approved by a state commission authorized
by voters in last year's election.
"By our action today, we are showing this moving forward," said the commission
chairman, Donald C. Fry. Fry indicated that the next applicant to be considered
for approval will likely be Penn National Gaming, which has proposed putting 500
slot machines in Cecil County. Their license could be awarded as early as
October 21st and may be revised to 1,500 machines.
The commission's decisions on proposals for Anne Arundel County and Baltimore
are likely to be delayed. The Cordish Companies have proposed placing 4,750
machines at Arundel Mills mall, but are facing a zoning fight with the county
council. In Baltimore a background check of the potential operators is
proceeding slowly, partly due to "a combination of multiple partners involved in
the process," according to Fry. The group would like to put a casino with 3,750
machines at a site just south of the professional football stadium where the
Ravens play.
November 6, 2008
Voters Approve Slot Machines
Maryland voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday to amend the state
constitution to allow as many as 15,000 slot machines at five locations across the state.
The margin was nearly 2 to 1 in favor.
Gov. Martin
O'Malley (D) and other slots supporters said the derived revenues would
help balance the state budget, help education funding, and help Maryland's
struggling horse racing industry. State leaders will now appoint a Facility
Location Commission to create the licensing process and determine the impact on
the five communities.
Baltimore is already moving forward with land for a proposed casino south of
downtown. City officials today approved $4.1 million for the city to purchase
the land.
March 14, 2008
Support For Slots In Baltimore?
WBFF FOX Baltimore • Mar. 14, 2008. 10:01 PM EST
Senate President Mike Miller urging teachers to support slots machines, teachers
discuss idea of endorsing.
November 10, 2007
Baltimore County Considers Slot Machines
Baltimore County delegates are considering a plan for 2,500 slot machines in the
Middle River area. It would be part of an entertainment complex with restaurants
and a music venue. The proposed location is an industrial area near the
intersection of Interstate 95 and U.S. 40.
This location may be more favorable than either Cecil or Worcester counties
where there is strong opposition to expanded gambling. A proposed site in Cecil
County has already been passed in a Senate bill, but faces opposition in the
House.
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