Maryland Casinos and Maryland Gambling

Maryland slot supporters, foes turn out

News brief: More than 200 advocates and opponents of a slot proposal gathered at a public hearing at the Anne Arundel County Council. read more

Vegas entrepreneur sees plenty of opportunities

Rather than seek work in downturn, a number of laid-off workers have opted to start a business. read more

Maryland politician trying to squash slot plan

News brief: An anti-slots politician will submit a proposal to squash the plan for a casino at the Arundel Mills mall. read more

Maryland race track owner files for bankruptcy

News brief: The Canadian-based company that owns Laurel Park filed for bankruptcy on Thursday. read more

Maryland race track wants slots bid allowed

News brief: Maryland's state government disqualified a slots bid from Laurel Park because the track did not pay a required $28.5 million application fee. read more

Baltimore City Council wants to move ahead on slot

News brief: Baltimore City Council President urged mayor Shelia Dixon to introduce zoning legislation needed for a gambling parlor. read more

House bill would allow slots at Baltimore airport

News brief: A Baltimore County lawmaker is proposing a bill that would allow 3,000 slot machines at Baltimore-Washington Airport. read more

Two Maryland slot bids rejected

News brief: Proposals for the Laurel Park racetrack in Anne Arundel County and Rocky Gap State Park in Western Maryland were thrown out. read more

Maryland pol's brother implicated in slot probe

News brief: A brother of Baltimore County Councilman may be connected to an $18 million illegal slot machine operation. read more

Maryland track to invest $25 million for slot upgrade

News brief: The parent company of Ocean Downs was only the only group to bid for slot machines in Worcester County. read more