Recent slot revival is to be expected in the Annapolis. This endeavor was highly promoted by the Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D-Calvert) and the governor Ehrlich who have taken upon themselves to resolve the slot machine issue. The reason for such zealous trials lies in the fact that according to their estimate the Maryland experiences tremendous losses due to the migration of gamblers who annually travel all the way to Delaware, West Virginia and Pennsylvania to wager.
Since taking the office, Ehrlich has had quite a few attempts to legalize slots, but could not reach a consensus for the plan. The House leaders as well the members from the opposite factions exerted enormous amounts of pressure and stout resistance, demanding a cut of the slot revenues. This lack of compliance got this issue squelched over the September and forwarded to the November ballot.
This year has several reasons to be different with the addition of Peter Angelos, the Baltimore Orioles owner and political rainmaker. His family has just purchased a controlling interest in the Rosecroft harness track which is considered to be a vital place for slots. However, slot supporters were reminded that the gambling lobby is at jeopardy because only politically connected will be granted with licenses
