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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: Annapolis, Movies, MGM Resorts International, Politics, Towson
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Maryland gambling commission relaxes limits on lending, ATMs
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 full-...Tags: Hanover (Anne Arundel, Maryland), Lotteries, Lifestyle and Leisure, Cordish Cos., Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey)
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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: Government, MGM Resorts International, Casino and Gambling Industry, Politics, National Government
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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: Lotteries, Silver Spring (Montgomery, Maryland), Michael E. Busch, Lifestyle and Leisure, Executive Branch
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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: Hanover (Anne Arundel, Maryland), Lotteries, Cordish Cos., Lifestyle and Leisure, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey)
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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: Movies, Republican Party, Karl Rove, Politics, Elections
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Maryland lobbying totals led by gambling interests
Penn National Gaming spent far more than any other company on lobbyists in Annapolis in the past six months, laying out $877,432 to make its case before lawmakers, according to a new report from the state ethics commission. The company, which owns and...
Tags: Government, Annapolis, Services and Shopping, Real Estate, Cordish Cos.
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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: Human Rights, Barack Obama, Michael E. Busch, Lifestyle and Leisure, Executive Branch
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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: The Jockey Club Incorporated, Equestrian, Finance, Preakness Stakes, Horse and Harness Racing
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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: Movies, Politics, Elections, Prince George's County, Entertainment
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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, Lifestyle and Leisure, Laws, Casino and Gambling Industry, Politics
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Gambling expansion wins narrow victory
After the most expensive political campaign in Maryland's history, proponents of a plan to expand the reach and variety of casino gambling in Maryland won a narrow victory.
The measure would allow Maryland casinos to offer table games such as blackjack...Tags: Michael E. Busch, Lifestyle and Leisure, Calvert County, Advertising, Crime, Law and Justice
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