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New Poll Shows Majority Favors Slots in Maryland

As Maryland lawmakers prepare for their 2005 legislative session, a new poll released Jan. 10 shows that Marylanders' support for slot machines has reached a new high.

 Tuesday, January 11, 2005

With Sagamore History as Backdrop, Maryland Stallion Station Opens

Don Litz looked over the crowd and then looked over the valley. He took a deep breath. Finally, his dream was realized.

 Monday, January 10, 2005

Ehrlich at Pimlico to Shoot 'Million' Promos

Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., a Baltimore County native, spent about 90 minutes at Pimlico Race Course late Thursday afternoon, shooting two television commercials to promote next month's Maryland Million.

 Friday, September 24, 2004

Magna Reiterates Commitment to Pimlico Race Course; New Track Proposed

The Maryland Jockey Club and its majority owner, Magna Entertainment, issued a statement Wednesday reiterating their support for Pimlico Race Course at its present location.

 Wednesday, April 07, 2004

Maryland Racing Faces Uncertain Future

As the Maryland General Assembly lurched into the final week of its 2004 law-making session, the future of slot machines in the state remained in the unpredictable grip of politics and, seemingly, outside the control of anyone in the horse industry.

 Tuesday, April 06, 2004

Maryland Horse Industry Rallies For Slots

Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich made a personal appeal to members of a House committee Tuesday for approval of his slot machine bill. Before the meeting Ehrlich attended a pro-slots rally at the Capitol conducted by members of the state's horse industry.

 Wednesday, March 31, 2004

Pimlico Could Be in Peril with Latest Slots Proposal

Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. has agreed to limit the potential number of sites for slot machines, eliminating one obstacle to their legalization in the state but also possibly putting Pimlico Race Course in peril.

 Friday, November 14, 2003

Tracks Win, Owners Lose Under New Maryland Slots Proposal

Purses at Maryland's racetracks will fall well short of the mark sought by horse owners in the state under new slot machine legislation proposed by Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. on Wednesday night.

 Thursday, March 06, 2003

Maryland Horsemen Optimistic After Ehrlich's Election

The decisive victory by Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. in the race for Maryland governor brought immediate smiles to the face of Maryland horsemen.

 Wednesday, November 06, 2002