Maryland

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

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

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

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...