Slots Panel Ready to Move on, Laurel Park Bidder Keeps Fighting

ANNAPOLIS – A day after a judge upheld the state slots commission’s decision to toss out the Laurel Park slots bid, the commission Thursday took steps toward moving on with its four remaining bids while the Laurel Racing Association vowed to keep fighting to revive its proposal

Revenue Estimates Expected to Decrease, More Budget Cuts Possible

ANNAPOLIS – Updated revenue estimates scheduled for release Wednesday are expected to be significantly lower than initial projections and could lead to as much as $400 million in cuts to the state budget, lawmakers said Tuesday

Miller Mostly Plays it Cool After O’Malley’s Death Penalty Repeal Fizzles

ANNAPOLIS – The Senate this week thwarted the death penalty repeal championed by Gov

Magna Declares Bankruptcy, Further Muddling Laurel Park Slots Bid

ANNAPOLIS – Magna Entertainment Corp

Laurel Park Attorney Calls Slots Law “Defective,” Wants Bid Reconsidered

ANNAPOLIS – An attorney for the Laurel Racing Association said in court Thursday the group’s recently-disqualified Laurel Park slots bid should be reconsidered for one of Maryland’s five slot parlor licenses, questioning the constitutionality of state law

Lawmaker Wants to Keep Fantasy Sports Legal

ANNAPOLIS – A Maryland lawmaker wants to make sure state residents can own football teams and boss around millionaire athletes — at least in the fantasy realm

Delegates Seek to Protect Schools from Possible Shell Game with Slots Proceeds

ANNAPOLIS – Lawmakers promoted bills Tuesday intended to ensure slots proceeds designated for education spending will supplement, instead of replace, money already earmarked for education in the state’s budget

Redoing Slot Bidding Might Make Sense, Experts Say, but Lawmakers are Wary

ANNAPOLIS – State leaders appear ready to proceed with the disappointing return on Maryland’s slots bids, even though experts say reconsidering the bidding process might bring in more money for the state in the long run

Senate President Wants Slots at BWI Airport

ANNAPOLIS – Passengers at Maryland’s main airport would be able to gamble while munching on crab cakes from Phillips Seafood Restaurant if it was up to Senate President Thomas V