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State Hopes to Resolve Maryland Dates Fight

The administration of Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is again trying to resolve a racing dates dispute one horsemen's representative said could "potentially get very ugly."

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
It's Another Key Year for Maryland Racing

It's Another Key Year for Maryland Racing

Joe Bryce, chief legislative officer for the Maryland governor, indicated May 19 discussions held later this year will be of utmost importance to Maryland horse racing.

 Thursday, May 19, 2011
Simulcast Deal Required for Maryland Funding

Simulcast Deal Required for Maryland Funding

The Maryland General Assembly April 11 sent a bill that provides millions of dollars to help horse racing to Gov. Martin O'Malley for his signature.

 Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Census: MD Equine Industry Valued at $5.6B

Census: MD Equine Industry Valued at $5.6B

Statistics released by the Maryland Horse Industry Board show the equine industry in the state has assets worth about $5.6 billion, and that Thoroughbreds lead the way by population of breed.

 Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Penn National Gaming to Buy Rosecroft

Penn National Gaming Inc. will pay $10.25 million for the shuttered Maryland harness racetrack.

 Friday, January 28, 2011

Report Offers Ways to Assist Maryland Racing

Maryland horse racing needs improved marketing, quality facilities, and better racing, according to a report released Dec. 1 by the Maryland Horse Industry Board.

 Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Maryland Voters Approve Slot Machines

Maryland Voters Approve Slot Machines

Maryland voters approved legalizing slot machines Tuesday in a constitutional amendment, paving the way for up to 15,000 machines in five locations and ending years of debate between lawmakers who never managed to pass the measure on their own.

 Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Maryland Senate OKs Slots Vote

A November 2008 referendum on allowing slot machines in the state was approved by the Maryland Senate the evening of Nov. 8.

 Friday, November 09, 2007
Maryland Governor Offers Plan for 15,000 Slot Machines

Maryland Governor Offers Plan for 15,000 Slot Machines

The legislative race for slot machines in Maryland hit fever pitch Nov. 2 with rallies in the state capital.

 Friday, November 02, 2007

At Horse Farm, Maryland Governor Floats Slots Plan

If Maryland's Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley gets his way with the notoriously restive Maryland legislature this fall, the state's horseracing fans may at long last find slot machines installed at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course.

 Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Legislator Proposes Slots at Maryland Racetracks

Another bill to authorize slot machines at Maryland racetracks has been introduced in the House of Delegates.

 Monday, January 15, 2007