Maryland’s same-sex couples may have won the right to marry on Election Day, but binational couples continue to fight to have their unions recognized.
Officials Call National Harbor a Success, But Some Ask Where the Life Is
What struck Boston resident Karen Manikowski on her first trip to National Harbor recently was the mint condition the complex was in. Everything from the buildings to the sidewalks were clean and kempt. While this may be due to the diligent efforts of the staff, it may also have something to do with the lack of foot traffic.
DC, Virginia Continue to Spurn Gaming, As Casino Numbers Explode
Neither Virginia nor the District of Columbia has any intention of following Maryland by opening an actual casino.
In Casino Expansion, Revenue Promises Often Fall Short of Reality
When Florida’s pro-gambling groups launched a series of advertisements pushing voters to allow slot machines in 2004, they claimed gambling would rake in $500 million for state schools annually. In reality, those slot machines have generated roughly $600 million in total for the state over six years — only 20 percent of what was promised.
DC, Virginia Continue to Spurn Gaming As Casino Numbers Explode
With casino approvals expanding down the East Coast into the Mid-Atlantic, two jurisdictions remain resistant to their financial allure – D.C. and Virginia – and that’s not likely to change anytime soon.
Maryland’s All-In Gambling Push May Force Rivals to Fold
Maryland’s incursion into the world of legalized gambling is likely to bring the state millions of dollars in tax revenues, but industry experts predict the decision to allow table games will continue a decades-long tradition of states cannibalizing one another’s markets for personal gain.
Experts Aren’t Betting on Sports Gambling in Maryland Anytime Soon
With Delaware already offering legalized sports gambling, and New Jersey planning to follow suit to stay competitive in the gambling-saturated northeast corridor, could Maryland soon join its neighbors and permit sports wagers?
Maryland Casinos Draw Mostly Local Crowds
The typical visitor to a non-destination casino lives within about a 30-minute drive of their gambling grounds.
Crime and Casinos: Too Close to Call
Is there a relationship between crime and casinos? Experts say there are too many factors to come to a conclusion.
Despite Gambling Options in State, Some Marylanders Still Prefer Trips to Atlantic City
Though bus tours to Atlantic City have seen a decline since Maryland’s casinos opened, some gamblers say it doesn’t matter how many casinos are built here. Their trips to Atlantic City are less about the bets and more about the escape.