Maryland

Comments On Track Operating Subsidy Bill

"I think the message is very clear -- that the horse racing industry as a whole has to come up with some type of sustainable plan in the short-term because now their back's against the wall."

Track Operating Subsidy, Government Oversight Step Closer To Reality In Maryland

According to a report, racetracks in Maryland are now a step closer to getting a state subsidy for operating costs, but legislators opposed to such a move got pretty figurative about the situation yes...

All Hail Kegasus!

On the heels of its controversial 2010 'Get Your Preak On' campaign, Pimlico Race Course has unveiled its mascot for the 136th edition of the Preakness Stakes. And, if you like over-the-top characters...

Maryland Racing Wants Three-Year Subsidy

According to a report, on Wednesday, March 16, Maryland horse racing officials said that in order to have the state's racetracks come up with a long-term plan they will need a government subsidy for t...

Turner To MJC: 'Where's The Plan?'

On Tuesday, March 15, Maryland State Delegate Frank S. Turner criticized Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course's owner, the Maryland Jockey Club, during a House committee meeting. His criticism was in r...

Stronach's Open Letter To Maryland Industry

February 16, 2011

On Tuesday, February 15, racetrack owner Frank Stronach released an open letter to Maryland's horse racing

Cordish To File $300M Lawsuit

February 15, 2011

It has been reported that the Cordish Company will today be filing a $300-million lawsuit in regard to the contentious action surrounding its efforts to get its casino approved near the Arundel Mills ...

MD Slot Revenue To Offset Track Overhead?

January 28, 2011

The office of Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley this week proposed legislation which would see proceeds from slots gaming funnelled to the Laurel and Pimlico racetracks for thoroughbreds in order to o...

Rosecroft - Two Days And Two Years

January 26, 2011

In two days, prospective owners of the bankrupt Rosecroft Raceway will have the chance to outdo the stalking-horse bid of Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos. If proposed legislation materializes, t...

A Bill For MD Table Games

January 18, 2011

Kathy Klausmeier, a state senator in Maryland, doesn’t fool around wasting time.

Senate Pres. Backs Angelos' Rosecroft Bid

January 10, 2011

The president of the Maryland Senate, Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., has given his full blessings and support to Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos in his bid to buy shuttered Rosecroft Raceway

Vogel Back In The Fray For Rosecroft

January 06, 2011

It was announced yesterday that Peter Angelos, owner of Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles, filed a bid for the bankrupt Rosecroft Raceway. It has been reported today that Mark Vogel, a name ve...