Gov. Martin O'Malley Monday night released the 56-page bill that will be the focus of a special session on expanded gambling in the state.
Legislators will be asked to vote on legislation that could add a sixth casino, most likely at National Harbor in Prince George's County as well as legalize table games.
“The legislation we are sending to the members of the General Assembly will create predictability in the marketplace, protect local and city aid being generated at existing sites, ensure authorized facilities are able to be built, and allow the people of Prince George’s County the opportunity to decide whether they want a sixth site for the benefit of their county and revenue base," O'Malley said in a statement released just before 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Aaron Meisner, a Mt. Washington resident, who was chairman of Stop Slots Maryland in 2008, said it was obvious to anyone who could comprehend the bill approved by voters four years ago, that table games and expanded gambling would eventually be proposed. He said at the time the market was already so saturated with slots casinos in surrounding states that it was an obvious progression to adding table games.
"I told you so would be a succinct way of putting it," Meisner said.
The special session is scheduled to begin Thursday when the Senate reconvenes.
The House will return to Annapolis on Friday.
It is not yet clear if the governor has the 71 votes needed to pass the bill in the House of Delegates.
North Baltimore Patch reporter Adam Bednar contributed to this story.
Who here remembers how the casinos were only going to be slots? Who here remembers how Arundel Mills was promised exclusive time limited rights? "allow the people of Prince George’s County the opportunity to decide" right........ when are the people of this state going to wake up to what the real face of corruption and cronyism looks like. there is no such thing as compromise with Annapolis. only incremental steps of getting what they want.
He asked - "I wonder what member of the O'Malley family will be the General Manager of the new National Harbor Casino?"
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That is flat out the dumbest accusation of racism I've ever read in my life. Congrats.
Don't you think it's time to shut down this blog?
Weak perceived leaders willingly promote them because of their corrupt in ability to manage fiscal responsibilities effectively. The funds have never been applied to the area's promised or needed. They tend to place many more depressed, loser drunks on the roads on a daily basis, endangering the lives of many on the roads. Elected public servants that promote, vote or participate in this kind of ill behavior should be literally thrown out of office, have their asses kicked, and thrown promptly into jail. End of discussion.
I also believe that since most of C4's guests are white, he has been able to see first hand that 99.9999% of white people do not wake up in the morning and think - how can I discriminate or hurt black people. Rather, they try to make a living for themselves and family. We have folks such as Arlow who are upset with the fact that he is doing well in his career, and is not on the plantation with other blacks - where Arlow would like them. So, the stock "sell out" line comes out.
Its entertainment pure and simple.
I once voted for Jon Anderson and Angela Davis for president. Then I grew up and realized more as I earned more, that what I earned was mine and my families and it was up to me to help others where and how I could not up to those who demand my earnings for their favored groups.
Stop the dictatorial executive once and fro all and send him back to his own war zone in Chicago. Or wherever he came from.
So no, I don't resort to the street in your face confrontations that you seem to want to do. No need to. I am very comfortable in life, family doing well because they have a great work ethic. I would like other people of all colors to see what great opportunities are out there for those willing to work, speak properly, and learn a skill needed in this economy. It happened to me, it can happen to other people also - if they pursue their opportunties and don't listen to those who because of their failure in life, try to pull other people down to join them.