US Governor O’Malley unveils gambling expansion bill

Governor Martin O’Malley submitted legislation authorizing expansion of gaming in Maryland. The legislation has the potential to create thousands of new jobs and secure millions of dollars in new revenue for Maryland’s public schools. “By finally resolving this issue of gaming in Maryland, we have an opportunity to generate more than us$ 100 million for our number 1 ranked public schools, create 2,200 additional, permanent jobs, and keep Maryland’s facilities competitive with surrounding states,” he governor said.

In his gambling bill, Governor O’Malley specified that there is potential for a new casino in Prince George’s County, table games would be allowed, and the casinos would earn a larger portion of the revenue generated by gambling.

“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,” he pointed.

The Governor’s bill and other pertinent documents can be found here: http://www.governor.maryland.gov/session.asp