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.
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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.
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.
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.
Voters Narrowly Approve Casino Expansion
Gambling expansion was too close to call Tuesday night, with 51.6 percent for, 48.4 percent against and many votes uncounted.
Lawsuit Attempts to Nullify Results of Gambling Referendum
A lawsuit filed Friday challenging the constitutionality of the expanded gaming referendum could nullify the results of the Question 7 if successful.
Casinos Spend $26.7 Million on Both Sides Md. of Gaming Referendum
The debate over expanding gaming in Maryland will ultimately be decided by the people, but to help them pick, casino companies on both sides have now contributed more than $26.7 million to campaigns for and against Question 7.
Poll Shows Marylanders Favor Same-Sex Marriage and Dream Act, Split on Gambling
New poll shows support for same-sex marriage and Dream Act among Maryland’s registered voters, but a split on expanding gambling.
Budget, Major Initiatives Being Debated as Legislative Session Enters Final Weekend
Legislation on the budget, a teacher pension shift, casino gambling, wind farming and transportation infrastructure funding all were in limbo Friday, as the General Assembly prepared to wrap up for 2012.
Rosecroft Raceway hopes gaming is in their future
Troubled Rosecroft Raceway is hoping to become one of the newest casino locations should the measure to bring gaming to Prince George’s County pass and be approved on referendum.