Governor Brings Slots Gambling To Maryland, Opponent Wants More

Once the money starts rolling in to state governments from gambling, it is rare that the state takes a step backwards. Instead, in most cases, the gambling just keeps expanding and the tax profits keep coming.

In Maryland, they are only in what many analysts refer to as stage one of gambling expansion. The states first casino recently opened, and it has everybody in Maryland in a festive mood. There are those that are already ready for the next wave.

When and if that next wave happens will be determined by the winner of the Gubernatorial election in November. Current Governor Martin O'Malley was instrumental in bringing slots to the state, but he has hit the pause button when it comes to any further expansion.

"I don't believe that people want our state to be a casino state," said O'Malley, as reported by The Associated Press. "I believe they approved slots at five locations in order to keep some of those Maryland dollars in Maryland, and I think it's the right approach for Maryland."

Voters approved the slots in 2008, but with other Northeastern states adding table games at their casinos, there is a strong sentiment in Maryland that table games is the next step to keep up. O'Malley's opponent, Robert Ehrlich is one of the people who at least will keep an open mind towards table games.

The Senate has approved card games for Rosecroft, and if he wins, the candidate will work towards enacting that legislation. Rosecroft, like other tracks around the US, has fallen on hard economic times. In many states, slots and poker have been used as a way to help keep their tracks stable.

October 2, 2010
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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