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Penn National among 6 bidders for Pimlico, Laurel Park

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Company building 1,500-machine slots facility in Perryville

Penn National Gaming Inc., which owns gambling operations across the U.S., said Thursday that it is one of six bidders for Pimlico Race Course, Laurel Park and the Preakness.

City slots parlor rejected

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Md. panel frustrated by developer's failure to pay required fees

Maryland's slots commission rejected Thursday a bid to build a casino in downtown Baltimore, a decision that will delay much-needed revenue for the state and hamper city efforts to cut property taxes.

York Capital may join bid for Baltimore slots

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Investment group retains law firm of former Md. House speaker

The developers of a proposed Baltimore casino are in talks with a multibillion-dollar investment group to provide cash for the slow-starting project, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Cordish, De Francis and sister among 6 bidders for tracks

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Magna auctioning off Pimlico, Laurel, Preakness

The Cordish Cos., the prolific Baltimore developer that is trying to bring slot machines to Anne Arundel County, emerged Monday as one of six groups that want to buy Pimlico Race Course, Laurel Park and the Preakness from bankrupt Magna Entertainment Corp. in an auction next month.

Others up ante as Md. slots idle

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Delays mire local casino projects, as nearby states look to expand gambling

Even as slot-machine projects in Maryland stall, other states are betting big on expanded gambling.

De Francis wants to buy back racetracks

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Ex-Jockey Club CEO, sister place bid for Laurel, Pimlico

Ex-Jockey Club CEO, sister place bid for Laurel, Pimlico

Backers of slots parlor in city ask more time

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Developers say project is still on track despite missing self-imposed deadlines

Developers angling to build a casino in downtown Baltimore assured the state slots commission Thursday that the project is still on track, even though they have yet to pay $19.5 million in required licensing fees or reveal their mystery investor.

Jockey Erick Rodriguez goes 4-for-4 at Laurel Park

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Jockey Erick Rodriguez won all four races in which he rode at Laurel Park and tightened his hold on the top of the fall meeting standings. Rodriguez, 29, tied a career high by reaching the winners circle aboard Let Me Be Frank ($2.60-first), Northpoint Costas ($5.80-fifth), Ocean Nomad ($7.40-seventh) and Dazzling Success ($12.60-ninth). "We are having a successful meet, thanks to the owners and trainers," said Rodriguez, who has won 46 times during the fall meet, 12 more than apprentice Joshua Navarro . "Since we are winning, we are getting a chance to ride better horses, and with that comes confidence." Rodriguez also had four winners at Laurel on Nov. 23, 2003, April 10, 2005, and Oct. 31 this year. The meet ends Dec. 19.

Arundel County Council hopefuls appear to favor slots at Arundel Mills

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Vote delayed till new member is named

Most of the candidates vying for a vacant seat on the Anne Arundel County Council appear inclined to vote on rezoning Arundel Mills mall to allow the state's most lucrative slots parlor to be built there.

Arundel delays slots decision

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Md. grants license but County Council vote is delayed

State officials have granted a long-awaited license for a proposed 4,750-machine slots casino at Arundel Mills mall, but Maryland's premier gambling project still needs local approval that was delayed again on Monday.