NATIONAL HARBOR- After nearly $90 million was spent by both proponents and opponents of Question 7, Marylanders ultimately decided to approve the referendum last night by the slimmest of margins: 52 percent in favor compared to 48 percent against it. Question 7 supporters were finally able to celebrate at the National Harbor with fireworks after former Prince George’s County Executive Wayne Curry pronounced victory for the referendum. The approval of the ballot issue will allow the state to build its sixth casino, to be located in Prince George’s County, as well as add table games to existing slots facilities.
Gambling Expansion: Proponents Celebrate Close Question 7 Victory
Scott Kornberg
Scott Kornberg is a senior broadcast journalism major at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism. He has interned at WFAN 660-AM in New York, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, MASN in Baltimore, WTOP Radio in Washington and NBC Sports. His work and resume can be seen on his personal website. Scott can be contacted at skornber@terpmail.umd.edu and followed on Twitter @Scott_Kornberg.