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Baltimore TV stations get boost from gambling ads
Baltimore television stations expected little in the way of political advertising this election year. Then the fight over expanded gambling in Maryland erupted, pitting deep-pocketed casino companies against each other. The barrage of ads urging...
Tags: Government, Montgomery County (Virginia), ABC (tv network), MGM Resorts International, Lifestyle and Leisure
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The shaky case for Question 7
The latest argument from the proponents of a ballot question that would allow a sixth casino and table games in Maryland is a familiar one: Failing to legalize more gambling in the state will mean hundreds of millions of dollars flowing out of Maryland...
Tags: Sage, Montgomery County (Virginia), Labor Legislation, Prince George's County, Career and Workplace
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GOP's Steele, Scott support gambling expansion
Two prominent Maryland Republican leaders from the recent past threw their support behind the gambling expansion plan crafted by Gov. Martin O'Malley and the Democratic leaders of the General Assembly, contending that a new casino in Prince George's...Tags: Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Government, Prince George's County, Parties and Movements, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Sun introduces casino Spend-o-Meter
As spending on Maryland's gambling expansion nears the $50 million mark, The Sun is introducing a new feature to its Maryland Politics page: the Casino Spend-o-Meter. The interactive graphic will allow devotees of Maryland political excess to track at...
Tags: Elections, Politics, Prince George's County, MGM Resorts International
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Former county executive Wayne Curry enters casino fray
A new player entered the fight in favor of expanded gambling as Wayne K. Curry, a former Prince George’s County executive, registered a pro-Question 7 ballot committee Thursday. Curry’s committee, Maryland First NOW - Vote Yes On 7, Inc., is...Tags: Elections, Politics, Movies, Entertainment, MGM Resorts International
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Same-sex marriage backers raise $3.2 million
The main group supporting same-sex marriage in Maryland has raised $3.2 million and still has $1.2 million in its war chest to defend the law in the Nov. 6 referendum, according to a disclosure filed last night with the State Board of Elections. Among...Tags: Entertainment, Social Issues, MGM Resorts International, Marriage, Labor Legislation
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Spot cites 'empty promises' of Baltimore casino
A new 30-second television spot against expanded gambling in Maryland — funded by West Virginia casino owner Penn National Gaming — makes its point by challenging an earlier ad by the other side. What the ad says: The spot, called "Empty Lot,...Tags: Prince George's County
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Reports will show LGBT org took money from Penn National
Ballot committee reports due today will show that the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force received "support" from Penn National Gaming to send out a mailing over the summer opposing the special session. "I still think it was worth a try," said Darlene...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Elections, Politics, Marriage, Social Issues
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MGM kicks in another $3 million for casino vote
MGM Resorts International has kicked in another $3 million for its effort to win passage of Maryland's gambling expansion referendum as the money meter in this duel of the casinos shot past $40 million. With MGM's newest contribution, posted at the State...Tags: Elections, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Politics, Movies, Entertainment
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Ad Watch: MGM funded commercial rips into
A new commercial supporting gambling expansion began broadcasting Wednesday. It attacks the credibilty of the opposition by painting it as an "out-of-state" interest. What the ad says: The ad opens with an image of Penn National Gaming's Charles Town...Tags: Prince George's County
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Casino referendum breaks spending record
A new round of spending by Penn National Gaming and MGM Resorts International has pushed the ad war in the referendum over expanded gambling into record territory, eclipsing the $34 million raised for the 2006 governor's race. In a filing posted...
Tags: Referenda, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Government, Entertainment, Prince George's County
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Casino ad blitz sets Maryland political spending record
A new round of spending by Penn National Gaming and MGM Resorts International has pushed the ad war in the referendum over expanded gambling into record territory -- eclipsing the $34 million raised for the 2006 governor's race with four weeks to go...
Tags: Elections, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Politics, Movies, Entertainment
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