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Maryland gambling: A night at Hollywood Casino and Ocean Downs
On a recent Friday night, Hollywood Casino in Perryville whooped, shrieked and fluttered with the shrill din of thousands of slot machines at full blast. Crowds flitted from shiny penny slots to $1 machines, hoping to hit it big, or simply spend a night...Tags: Restaurants, Liam Neeson, Electronics, ESPN (tv network), Cary Grant
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Stronach in charge of Pimlico, Laurel Park
The latest owner of Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course says the Preakness is the key to turning around the state's horse racing industry. Greg Avioli, who heads The Stronach Group's racing business, told state regulators Friday that the second leg of...Tags: Prince George's County, Pimlico, Maryland General Assembly, Pimlico Race Course, Triple Crown
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Rosecroft to resume racing in three weeks
Rosecroft Raceway will resume horse racing in three weeks after state regulators came to an agreement Friday with the facility's owner over operating losses. The Maryland Racing Commission voted unanimously to accept a proposal by Penn National Gaming to...Tags: Politics, Horse and Harness Racing, Sports, Companies and Corporations, Elections
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Prince George's Co. lawmakers to vote on slots-ban bill
In 2007, when the Maryland General Assembly was considering five locations for slot machines, the Rev. Jonathan L. Weaver sought to keep casinos out of Prince George's County. Weaver — who leads the Greater Mt. Nebo African Methodist Episcopal...Tags: Thomas V. Mike Miller, Prince George's County, Bankruptcy, Maryland General Assembly, Problem Gambling
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Will the promise of Baltimore slots be fulfilled this time?
If we've learned anything so far in the effort to bring slot machine gambling to Maryland — and especially to downtown Baltimore — it's not to get too excited by early promises and glitzy artist's renderings. The gap between promise and...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Westport, Entertainment, Cordish Cos., Companies and Corporations
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State expected to mediate simulcast negotiations
The state is expected to mediate negotiations on a new simulcasting agreement between Rosecroft Raceway and representatives of Maryland's thoroughbred racing. A state law aimed at helping the ailing industry calls for state-led mediation if Rosecroft and...Tags: Prince George's County, The Jockey Club Incorporated, Maryland, Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace
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The Interview: Greg Avioli
Greg Avioli is not new to thoroughbred racing.
But the former chief executive of the Breeders' Cup race still faces a difficult task in running The Stronach Group's racing business, which took full control of the financially ailing Maryland Jockey Club...Tags: Government, Pimlico Race Course, Companies and Corporations, Shareholders, Economy, Business and Finance
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Penn National sells stake in Maryland Jockey Club
The co-owners of Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course have ended their tumultuous one-year partnership, leaving Maryland's thoroughbred racetrack operator with a single owner.
Penn National Gaming said Thursday it had agreed to sell its minority stake...Tags: Prince George's County, Government, Pimlico, Pimlico Race Course, Joint Ventures
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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: Government, Politics, Delaware, Gambling, Public Employees
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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: Government, Retirement, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Pennsylvania, 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), Pennsylvania, Elections, Pennsylvania General Assembly
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Trial may decide outcome of Kansas casino lawsuit
The outcome of a lawsuit between Cherokee County and Penn National Gaming may be determined at trial. Both sides say there's been no settlement during mediation talks. In 2008, Cherokee County filed a lawsuit against Penn National. The suit alleges a...Tags: Kansas, Crime, Law and Justice, Breach of Contract, Corporate Crime, Trials
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