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Week in review: 3/11/11
House panel meets in city At a hearing Tuesday at the University of Maryland School of Law, Maryland residents and officials told the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Oversight and […]
Perryville casino takes in $9M in February, best month since October
Hollywood Casino Perryville‘s revenue went up in February to $9 million, its highest total since October. The state’s two casinos reported they made $12 million in February, according to figures […]
Martino optimistic casinos’ performance will improve
In their first few months of operation, revenues at slots casinos in Perryville and Berlin have fallen short of projections, but Maryland State Lottery Director Stephen Martino said that there […]
Legislature seeks to stop casino infighting
ANNAPOLIS – The state Senate gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a bill that would require casino owners to play nice with each other as Maryland‘s gaming industry struggles to get […]
Week in review: 2/11/11
Casino enjoys strong month Hollywood Casino Perryville‘s revenue has rebounded after the holiday months caused gamblers to spend elsewhere. The state’s first casino reported it made $7.7 million in January, its […]
Baltimore to start getting share of Md. slots take
Starting in July, counties that have benefited from casino revenue will see a chunk of their money go to the city of Baltimore and Prince George’s County. According to Maryland […]
Perryville hasn’t seen any money from Hollywood Casino
Hollywood Casino Perryville has made $35.3 million since its September opening, but the town of Perryville itself hasn’t seen a dime. According to state law, 5.5 percent of the gross […]
O’Malley proposes to extend subsidies for Laurel, Pimlico
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley wants to extend state subsidies for Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park beyond 2011 as the struggling track owner and state and industry officials search […]
AC casinos to slump as neighbors thrive
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A new report paints a grim picture of 2011 in the nation’s second-largest gambling market. The research report by a major casino analysis company predicts Atlantic […]
State to pay for slots with $41.5M of participation bonds
Maryland is on its way to becoming the proud owner of $41.5 million worth of video slot machines for the Ocean Downs and Perryville slots casinos through the sale last […]
Bill would allow table games at Maryland slots parlors
ANNAPOLIS – Casinos in Maryland would be allowed to add table games like blackjack, poker and roulette to their gaming floors under legislation introduced Friday by a Baltimore County senator. […]
Lawyer says Rocky Gap needs lower tax on slots
CUMBERLAND — The head of a law firm representing bondholders at Rocky Gap Lodge says a lower tax rate on slot machine proceeds is needed to spark greater interest in […]
