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Maryland Live Casino gets approval for $150 million expansion

September 23, 2015

U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino expansion projects, New Hotels, Maryland

The casino industry in the United States has been sluggish for the last 18 months but that has not stopped companies from wanting to set up new casino properties or expand existing ones in the face of new busin...

Maryland to lower casino worker age to 18 beginning October 1

Lars Jones

September 19, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Employment & Careers, Maryland

On October 1st a new law will go into effect in Maryland allowing casinos to hire workers as young as 18. Maryland Live has already begun recruiting the younger workforce according to a report in the Capital Ga...

Maryland Live! to host World Poker Tour series stop

Sadonna Price

September 15, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Maryland

For the very first time in the history of the World Poker Tour, the series will be stopping in the state of Maryland. From the 23rd of September to the 25th, the poker tour will take over Maryland Live! Casino ...

Nearly 900 self-exclude from Maryland casinos; Treatment options scarce

Renee Kingsley

September 9, 2015

U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Maryland

The casino industry in the United States has gone through a rough period over the last 18 months but Maryland casinos have been an exception to the general market stagnation. The five casinos in the state of Ma...

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore visitor tries to bring gun on-site

Sadonna Price

September 8, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Crime, Maryland

The Horseshoe Casino Baltimore is a gaming location in Maryland that sees a lot of foot traffic, especially on the weekends. This past weekend an unusual and alarming instance occurred involving a man from Virg...

Maryland casinos generate almost $100M revenue in August

Alex Lanter

September 7, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., World Casino News, Economy/Finance, Maryland

Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced that the state’s five land based casinos generated a total of $96.7 million gaming revenue in August 2015, which is an increase of 20 percent compared to the same month the...

Hollywood Casino Perryville to celebrate 5th anniversary this September

Sadonna Price

September 1, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Maryland

As the month of September begins, the Hollywood Casino Perryville will be getting ready to celebrate five years of operation. The casino was the first to be opened in Maryland, having first welcomed customers o...

Increased lottery proceeds helps revenue top $1 billion in Maryland

Kim M

August 10, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Financial Press Releases, Maryland

Topping the $1 billion mark for first time, state officials in Maryland attributed the 2.2 increase from last year to casino revenue and lottery sales. According to Gordon Medenica, the state’s new Lottery a...

Golden Entertainment’s Sartini to take measured approach to growth at Rocky Gap Casino

Sam Mitchell

August 4, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Maryland

On 3rd August 2015, it was reported that the new owner is no hurry to make changes at the Rocky Gap Casino Resort in western Maryland. Golden Entertainment is taking a slower approach in regards to the runni...

Merger approved in Nevada to give Golden Gaming control of Maryland casino

Sam Mitchell

July 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Maryland, Nevada

On July 8th 2015, it was reported that the Golden Gaming have taken steps forward to expand beyond Nevada. Initial permission has been granted by the Gaming Control Board for the merger of Golden Gaming and ...

[Updated] Rocky Gap Casino seeks additional slot machines, outdoor gaming

Sam Mitchell

June 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Maryland

Update 6-18-2015: The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission will let Rocky Gap Casino Resort add 54 slot machines as well as create an outdoor gambling space. Further commission actions include a...

Maryland casino industry gains new competition, profit losses expected

Sam Mitchell

June 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Maryland, Washington

Maryland Live is the largest casino in Maryland, which accounts for the 76 percent casino revenue made in 2014. Horseshoe Baltimore, 13 miles from Maryland Live, opened in August 2014. With the opening of the n...

All Maryland casinos seek to lower return to player percentage to 85%

Sadonna Price

June 15, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Maryland

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In an effort to move more money to the Maryland casinos, gaming operators of the state have requested a reduced payout to be required for slot machine gaming. If approved, tens of millions in cash would shift f...

Curfew lifted, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore adjusts

Sadonna Price

May 5, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Maryland

After opening in August, the Horseshoe Casino of Baltimore Maryland was prepared for 24/7 gaming each and every day. However, after the recent curfew set in the city, the casino was forced to close, like many o...

Four Maryland casinos accused of admitting underage customers

Sadonna Price

April 23, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Maryland

Underage gambling has become a problem in the state of Maryland, with individuals under the age of 21 gaining access to the gaming floor at four of the state’s gambling facilities. Both the Maryland Live casino...

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Maryland Live Casino gets approval for $150 million expansion

Maryland to lower casino worker age to 18 beginning October 1

Maryland Live! to host World Poker Tour series stop

Nearly 900 self-exclude from Maryland casinos; Treatment options scarce

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore visitor tries to bring gun on-site

Maryland casinos generate almost $100M revenue in August

Hollywood Casino Perryville to celebrate 5th anniversary this September

Increased lottery proceeds helps revenue top $1 billion in Maryland

Golden Entertainment’s Sartini to take measured approach to growth at Rocky Gap Casino

Merger approved in Nevada to give Golden Gaming control of Maryland casino

[Updated] Rocky Gap Casino seeks additional slot machines, outdoor gaming

Maryland casino industry gains new competition, profit losses expected

All Maryland casinos seek to lower return to player percentage to 85%

Curfew lifted, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore adjusts

Four Maryland casinos accused of admitting underage customers

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