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Maryland Live casino remains strong despite Horses...
By Capital News Service | June 15, 2015 | News | 7 |
Health care interests spent the most lobbying Annapolis
by Maryland Reporter | July 8, 2015 | News | 1 |
Health care interests representing hospitals, providers and insurers continue to spend the most to influence Maryland legislators and state officials, paying out $4.5 million to lobby this past session, according to figures compiled by Common Cause from State Ethics Commission filings.
The result is not a surprise given the state’s heavy role in both regulating and paying for health care, which makes up over $12 billion (31%) of the total state budget, including federal funds.
Read MoreMaryland Live casino remains strong despite Horseshoe’s competition in Baltimore
by Capital News Service | June 15, 2015 | News | 7 |
Maryland’s casino industry has been growing at a double digit pace since casino table gaming was legalized in 2012. But for casino operators, surviving and prospering becomes increasingly challenging in a climate of fierce competition. Maryland Live, the largest casino in the state, accounted for 76% of the state’s total casino business in 2014, with its 4,200 slot machines and 189 gaming tables.
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