Busch plan would put Md. in slots business
Picture a half-dozen glittering, slot machine-filled casinos - built and owned by the state of Maryland - pumping a steady stream of cash straight into the state treasury. To opponents,...
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Group running track in Timonium sends mixed slots message
A nonprofit group that runs Timonium racetrack at the Maryland State Fairgrounds continued to send mixed messages yesterday about whether it is trying to get slot machines. "We're pursuing slots,...
In Detroit, casinos bring glitz and grit
DETROIT -- The three glitzy casinos in the heart of the Motor City offer a preview of what Maryland could expect if the General Assembly approves expanded gambling this year....
Busch delays slots bill hearing
House Speaker Michael E. Busch put on hold yesterday action on the Senate's slot machines bill, overruling the plans of a committee chairwoman to have hearings on the legislation this...
Pimlico, Laurel racetracks report losing $272,706 combined last year
Maryland's major thoroughbred racetracks lost a combined $272,706 last year, according to financial statements released yesterday. Although Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore posted a $1.6 million profit for the year,...
Ehrlich plan won't save racing, critics say
During his campaign for governor, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. locked himself into a plan that called for slot machines at only four racetrack sites in Maryland. The reason other sites...
Ehrlich alters split in overhaul of slots bill
Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. unveiled a sweeping overhaul of his slot machines legislation last night that would cut the share of proceeds going to education by 20 percentage points...
Black investors seeking a share of Maryland slots
A group of African-American investors that includes basketball great Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Franco Harris and former Colts and Redskins running back Joe Washington hopes...
Pimlico slots may cost city instead of helping it
Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s plan to install 3,000 slots at Pimlico Race Course would require $65 million in up-front transportation improvements - money that is not accounted for in...
Roving anti-gambling leader doubles down in Maryland
The Rev. Tom Grey has never been one to run from a fight - even when the odds are stacked against him. And the odds are seldom with the Illinois-based,...