Maryland Politics Archive: Slots

Smaller slots casino envisioned first at Arundel Mills

The developers of Maryland's largest planned slots casino unveiled a strategy Monday to open a smaller facility late next year at Arundel Mills mall as construction continues on its full-size project.

By John Wagner | December 13, 2010; 5:20 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: John Wagner, Slots | Tags: maryland slots; arundel mills mall; cordish cos.
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W. Md. slots site fails to draw any bidders -- again

Despite some new enticements, the state has failed for a second time to attract any bidders for a slot machine gambling site in Western Maryland. A Tuesday deadline passed without any submissions to build and operate a slots parlor at...

By John Wagner | November 10, 2010; 8:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Arundel Mills casino developer considers temporary structure

The developers of Maryland's largest planned slots casino said Wednesday that the company is aggressively exploring the possibility of opening a temporary facility next year while a permanent structure is built at Arundel Mills mall. The move would start generating...

By John Wagner | November 4, 2010; 3:50 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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UPDATED: Mood remains upbeat in Ehrlich camp

The Mood Swings, a 22-piece big band featuring lots of brass, five singers and a name well-suited to the 2010 election cycle, was softening up the early crowd at Republican Election Night headquarters for Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., the former governor who said he wants his old job back.

By Fredrick Kunkle | November 2, 2010; 10:55 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: 2010 Elections, Governor, Maryland State Budget, Slots
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Perryville casino rakes in $2M in first four days

Maryland's first slots casino got off the dime quickly, generating more than $2 million in revenue during its first four days of operation, state officials said Wednesday. Hollywood Casino Perryville, located in the state's northeastern corner, opened three days ahead...

By John Wagner | October 20, 2010; 10:59 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (12)
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Anne Arundel voters split on state's largest casino

A new poll suggests a ballot measure affecting the future of Maryland's largest planned slots casino could go either way. Voters in Anne Arundel County will decide Nov. 2 whether to allow a zoning law to stand that is needed...

By John Wagner | October 20, 2010; 12:01 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
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O'Malley seeks public records on slots work by Ehrlich's law firm, Ann Marimow , October 6, 2010

Ehrlich courts Md. farmers, horse industry, Fredrick Kunkle , October 4, 2010

Md.'s first slots casino opens ahead of grand opening, John Wagner , September 27, 2010

Pro-casino ads on the air in Anne Arundel , John Wagner , September 8, 2010

Pro-slots group begins effort in Anne Arundel, John Wagner , August 27, 2010

Md. court allows Anne Arundel slots referendum, John Wagner , July 20, 2010

State to seek more bidders for W. Md. slots site, John Wagner , July 19, 2010

Anti-slots activists continue fight against casino, John Wagner , June 29, 2010

Slots contract was reasonable, state official insists, John Wagner , June 17, 2010

Maryland purchases first slots, despite protest, Aaron C. Davis , June 9, 2010

O'Malley remains cool to table games in Md., John Wagner , May 26, 2010

Ehrlich to endorse Leopold's reelection in Arundel, John Wagner , May 20, 2010

Maryland horse industry seeks fortune in other slot-friendlier states, Christopher Dean Hopkins , May 14, 2010

Ehrlich open to conversation on Vegas table games, John Wagner , April 29, 2010

Md. Senate doubles down on measure to put cards at Rosecroft, John Wagner , April 10, 2010

Senate considers sweeter deal for Western Maryland slots operator, John Wagner , March 26, 2010

Arundel slots likely headed to November ballot, John Wagner , March 12, 2010

Group opposed to Md. slots casino says it has enough signatures to force public vote, John Wagner , March 5, 2010

Allegations of slots petition fraud referred to state prosecutor , John Wagner , February 24, 2010

Slots developer sues Anne Arundel elections board, John Wagner , February 23, 2010

Md. Jockey Club spends $377,000 to derail mall casino, John Wagner , February 19, 2010

Arundel slots opponents meet first signature collection target, John Wagner , February 18, 2010

Foes of Arundel Mills slots say they have signatures to force November vote, John Wagner , February 4, 2010

Miller wants a Prince George's slots venue, John Wagner , January 14, 2010

Foes of slots site confirm use of paid petition help, John Wagner , January 4, 2010

Cordish dismisses critics of casino timing, John Wagner , December 27, 2009

Leopold signs slots bill for Arundel Mills mall, John Wagner , December 22, 2009

How the Anne Arundel Council voted on slots, John Wagner , December 21, 2009

Maryland Jockey Club vows to 'continue this fight', John Wagner , December 21, 2009

Anti-slots group planning petition on Arundel site, John Wagner , December 21, 2009

Busch, Miller agree with Baltimore slots rejection, John Wagner , December 18, 2009

State rejects bid for Baltimore slots site, John Wagner , December 17, 2009

Jockey Club makes late case for slots at Laurel , John Wagner , December 17, 2009

Franchot insists on slots vote delay, John Wagner , December 16, 2009

Angelos not pursuing Laurel, Pimlico, sources say, John Wagner , December 15, 2009

Baltimore slots group courting York Capital, John Wagner , December 14, 2009

Cordish confirms bid for Laurel racetrack, John Wagner , December 14, 2009

Baltimore casino developers miss a deadline, John Wagner , December 10, 2009

Ocean Downs behind schedule for slots debut, John Wagner , December 8, 2009

Another day, another delay for Anne Arundel council, John Wagner , December 8, 2009

O'Malley hoping for Monday night slots vote, John Wagner , December 7, 2009

Anne Arundel slots vote faces midnight deadline, John Wagner , December 6, 2009

Two views of slots at Arundel Mills mall, John Wagner , December 6, 2009

Another twist in Arundel Mills slots drama: Recusal expected, John Wagner , December 2, 2009

Lawmaker seeks to ban slots near malls, John Wagner , December 1, 2009

State, county look to act on Arundel slots on Dec. 7, John Wagner , November 24, 2009

O'Malley defends state's slots program, John Wagner , November 24, 2009

Mall owners court media as slots vote looms, John Wagner , November 16, 2009

Arundel Mills casino close to winning nod from state, John Wagner , November 12, 2009

New report details Md. slots campaign money, John Wagner , October 28, 2009

Anne Arundel, Baltimore leaders still rosy on slots, John Wagner , October 27, 2009

O'Malley: "Fine" either way on Arundel Mills zoning, John Wagner , October 22, 2009

Leopold speaks out against bill to prevent Arundel Mills casino, John Wagner , October 20, 2009

Cordish: Still confident amid Md. slots chaos, John Wagner , October 19, 2009

More Slots Rumblings From Anne Arundel, John Wagner , October 17, 2009

Slots Commission Weighing Deadline for Arundel Mills, John Wagner , October 15, 2009

Cecil Slots Site Up For Approval Oct. 21, John Wagner , October 7, 2009

Baltimore Slots on Track, Group Consultant Says, John Wagner , October 6, 2009

Penn National Expands Its Slots Proposal, John Wagner , October 5, 2009

Number of Homes Near Arundel Slots Site Disputed, John Wagner , October 2, 2009

Slots Approved For Ocean Downs, John Wagner , September 23, 2009

Racetrack Continues Fight for Slots License, John Wagner , September 8, 2009

MoCo Council Candidates Debate on Election Eve, Ann Marimow , May 18, 2009

Rocky Gap Bidder Wants Law Change, Withholds Required Fee, Rosalind S. Helderman , February 3, 2009

Failure to Submit Slots Licensing Fee for Laurel Creates Uncertainty, Anne Bartlett , February 3, 2009

Pro-Slots Committee Raised More Than $7 Million, Anne Bartlett , November 26, 2008

Takoma Park Voters Divide on Slots, Phyllis Jordan , November 4, 2008

Leggett and O'Malley On The Line For Slots, Miranda Spivack , October 31, 2008

O'Malley Pitches Mid-Day Voting -- and Slots Measure, Lisa Rein , October 28, 2008

Anti-Slots Leader Decries Franchot's Tactics, John Wagner , October 28, 2008

Prince George's Johnson Says "No" to Slots, Ann Marimow , October 27, 2008

Busch: People Can Make Up Own Minds On Slots, John Wagner , October 27, 2008

Leggett Plays Unintentional Role in Pro-Slots Ad, Anne Bartlett , October 24, 2008

Pro-Slots TV Ads Begin in Washington Area, Lisa Rein , October 21, 2008

Pro-Slots Pollster: Measure is Favored By Voters, John Wagner , October 20, 2008

Pr. Geo.'s Education Group: No Postion on Slots, Rosalind S. Helderman , October 14, 2008

Franchot Asks O'Malley To Call Off The "Attack Dogs", John Wagner , October 7, 2008

Franchot: Won't Get In Gutter On Slots, John Wagner , October 6, 2008

Slots Proponents: About To Go Up On Baltimore TV, John Wagner , October 3, 2008

Slots Foes Want Ads Yanked, Phyllis Jordan , October 1, 2008

Horse Industry Slams Ehrlich, Phyllis Jordan , September 30, 2008

MoCo Democrats Vote Against Slots, Ann Marimow , September 25, 2008

Both Sides in Slots Debate Win Converts, Lisa Rein , September 24, 2008

Anti-gambling Conference Set for National Harbor, Anne Bartlett , September 22, 2008

Leggett Endorses Slots Ballot Measure, Anne Bartlett , September 18, 2008

Liberal Franchot, Conservative Greenip Share Anti-Slots Stage, Lisa Rein , September 17, 2008

Magna Ups the Ante in Slots Campaign, Anne Bartlett , September 17, 2008

Senate GOP Stays Neutral on Slots, Anne Bartlett , September 16, 2008

Leggett Edges Toward Slots Announcement, Ann Marimow , September 15, 2008

Pr. Geo. Dems: No Advice on Slots, Rosalind S. Helderman , September 10, 2008

O'Malley's Approval Rating Rises, Anne Bartlett , September 9, 2008

Franchot, Slots Advocates Clash, Anne Bartlett , September 8, 2008

Informal Survey in MoCo Shows Anti-Slots Sentiment, Anne Bartlett , August 26, 2008

Slots Opponents Question Ballot Language, Anne Bartlett , August 18, 2008

Slots Wars Heat Up, Anne Bartlett , August 15, 2008

Anti-Slots Group Asks McDonough To Recuse Himself, John Wagner , July 31, 2008

Anti-Slots Strategists Swear Off Gambling Money, John Wagner , July 14, 2008

Sierra Club Rejects Slots, Phyllis Jordan , July 10, 2008

Penn National Eyeing Md. Slots Site, John Wagner , July 8, 2008

Edwards' First Votes, Anne Bartlett , June 26, 2008

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