Stalemate over Maryland slots

15 Oct 2007

MARYLAND -- As reported by the Baltimore Sun: "As Gov. Martin O'Malley struggles to win support for his plan to erase a projected $1.7 billion shortfall in the state budget next year, the stalemate over legalizing slot machine gambling remains one of the biggest obstacles.

"Legislators who favor slots face off against various factions that don't.

"...But last week, the governor's aides said they saw a glimmer of hope as legislators reacted to O'Malley's comment that he would be open to letting the voters decide the fate of slots, possibly at the November 2008 general election.

"...On Sept 25, O'Malley announced he would push for slots as a way to help close the budget gap, help the state's struggling horse industry and preserve open space.

"...Since then, the governor has not released details of his slots proposal. He has said he expects it will generate about $550 million a year by fiscal 2012..."

Stalemate over Maryland slots is republished from CasinoCityTimes.com.

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	Stalemate over Maryland slots 15 Oct 2007 <a href='https://ad.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1'><img src='https://ad.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt='' /></a> MARYLAND -- As reported by the Baltimore Sun: "As Gov. Martin O'Malley struggles to win support for his plan to erase a projected $1.7 billion shortfall in the state budget next year, the stalemate over legalizing slot machine gambling remains one of the biggest obstacles. "Legislators who favor slots face off against various factions that don't. "...But last week, the governor's aides said they saw a glimmer of hope as legislators reacted to O'Malley's comment that he would be open to letting the voters decide the fate of slots, possibly at the November 2008 general election. "...On Sept 25, O'Malley announced he would push for slots as a way to help close the budget gap, help the state's struggling horse industry and preserve open space. "...Since then, the governor has not released details of his slots proposal. He has said he expects it will generate about $550 million a year by fiscal 2012..." Stalemate over Maryland slots is republished from CasinoCityTimes.com.

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