O’Malley Hits House Leaders on Gambling Setback

Gov. Martin O'Malley blasted House leaders Thursday for balking at a proposal to expand gambling, as lawmakers said they will keep working toward a possible compromise and special session this summer.

The group — which included three senators, three delegates and five administration officials — was expected to recommend legislation to allow table games and a Prince George’s County casino. Members agreed to table games, a new casino and several gambling reforms, but ultimately split over the House members’ refusal to lower tax rates for casino operators.

Mr. O'Malley, a Democrat, accused the lawmakers late Thursday of buckling to complaints from Anne Arundel County casino operators who worry the sixth site will hurt their business.

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