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Monday, October 01, 2012

Resorts, Casinos Double Down on Maryland Gambling Expansion

New disclosures show millions of dollars are being spent on both sides in the fight over whether to expand gambling to Maryland, even as other issues on the ballot may be flying a bit under the radar.

Disclosures filed with the Maryland Board of Elections Friday show Penn National Gaming has now contributed   $18.1 million to the "Get the Facts" campaign against Maryland's Question 7, the gambling expansion referendum that would allow a new casino in Prince George's County and allow table games in the state.

MGM Resorts has contributed   $11.4 million to "FOR Maryland Jobs and Schools," the group supporting the ballot question, according to disclosure form filed with the board of elections.

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Just another illustration on how the Gov't will legalize anything to get your money. They don't care about you, your kids, the only thing that matters is $$$.

Anonymous said...

NO NO NO. was not good enough 10 years agoo.to late now Omally..I have never seen a lottey program do what they promise..EDUCATION ONLY..A BIG LIE. NO MORE GAMBLING for your learn to live within your means..They will just place it in a general fund when no one is looking. Why do I want lottery paying for tolls on big holidays..

Anonymous said...

What's the beef? There are only 5 current. Casino owners in MD. This is for the children. Vote YES to provide enough citizen subsidies for only a lousy 6 operators. Remember, as always, IT' S FOR THE CHILDREN. (sucker!)

Anonymous said...

6:58, you are very correct! Taxing us all to pay 6 cronies! I say, if the business cannot start up and hold itself above water on its own, then it should drown. Nothing should be "Too big to fail".

And the children see nothing of the money, anyway, in any state in the Union.