Maryland Gambling

Cecil County slot parlor approved by state

The Maryland slots panel approved a 1,500 slot machine casino in Cecil County which could open within a year. read more

Tracks to go on block

News brief: A federal bankruptcy judge approved Wednesday a plan to auction Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park early next year. read more

Maryland ready to award first slot license

News brief: Maryland will award the state's first slot license to the Ocean Downs racetrack. read more

Baltimore casino planned for 5,000

News brief: A development team is hoping to build a two-story casino in Baltimore that could accommodate 5,000 gamblers. read more

Baltimore approves land for slot parlor

News brief: The slots parlor could accommodate 3,750 slots and also allow for additional attractions, which could include retail, a theater and a night club. read more

Maryland governor says Arundel holding up slots

News brief: Gov. Martin O'Malley said that Anne Arundel County was delaying the process of getting what is the largest proposed slots parlor under way. read more

Study questions benefits of slot machines

News brief: The study by Ball State University saw minimal employment gains and falling average salaries in West Virginia during a 26-year period. read more

Maryland slots slated for December

News brief: Slot machines could debut at Ocean Downs as early as December of this year. read more

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