From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: Today the bill that would expand gambling by allowing a 6th casino in Prince George’s County is fiercely debated on the floor of the Maryland Senate. Senator Nancy Jacobs stood to offer three amendments that would benefit those living in Cecil County and the town of Perryville by bringing more dollars […]
Hollywood Casino Perryville Owners Seek to Pull 1/3 of Slot Machines as Revenues Fall 44 Percent
The owners of Hollywood Casino Perryville want to remove 400 to 500 video lottery terminals from the location, citing competition from the newly-opened Maryland Live! Casino in Anne Arundel County which caused revenues at the Perryville to plummet by 44 percent since March. The request comes days before a special session of the General Assembly, […]
Sen. Jacobs: “Gambling Expansion in Maryland No Emergency”
From State Sen. Nancy Jacobs: I am very opposed to holding this special session for expanded gambling in the state. Special sessions are supposed to be for emergencies and certainly expanding gambling is no emergency. It’s irresponsible to race this bill through so quickly when it can’t be properly vetted. Let’s start with the fact […]
Del. Norman: “…Why I Plan to be Present in Annapolis When so Many Others are Suggesting that I Stay Home in Protest”
From Del. Wayne Norman: Governor O’Malley has ordered yet another Special Session for Maryland’s General Assembly. We legislators get to return to Annapolis for a second time this summer, this time to take up the issue of expanded gaming in the great State of Maryland. As you may recall, the Governor convened a Special Session […]
Del. McDonough: Top 10 Reasons Why Special Session is a Bad Idea
From Del. Pat McDonough: TOP 10 REASONS WHY ‘SPECIAL SESSION” IS A BAD IDEA by DELEGATE PAT McDONOUGH 10) Gaming industry economics will be depressed by additional casino competition. 9) Six casinos will violate “fairness doctrine” by betraying investors of the original five locations contained in the Maryland Constitution. 8.) The disruption of the competition […]
Harford Campaign for Liberty July 24: Evils of the Federal Reserve; How the State Gambles with Your Money; Mischief from the United Nations
From the Harford Campaign for Liberty: “I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which grant a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” James Madison Harford Campaign for Liberty July 24,2012 7pm Forest Hill Knights of Columbus Hall 23 Newport Drive, Forest […]
Hollywood Casino Perryville Revenue Falls 9.8 Percent Year-over-Year in June, First Month of Operation at Maryland Live
From the Maryland Lottery: (Baltimore) – The Maryland Lottery today announced revenue numbers for the state’s three casinos — Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County and Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County. June 2012’s combined statewide revenue totaled $40,835,001.25. In a year-to-year comparison — excluding Maryland Live, […]
Del. Glass to Boycott if Special Session is Called; “Taxpayers Could Be On Hook For Up To $20,000 a Day If Democrats Convene Session”
From the office of Del. Glen Glass: Maryland State Delegate Glen Glass, (R-Harford, Cecil), announced today he will Boycott the proposed Special Session to take up the expansion of gambling. Governor O’Malley (D) indicated that a Special Session could be held even though a work group on gambling could not reach an agreement. Republicans in […]