Tag: Preakness
Where to bet on sports in Maryland?
Mobile sports betting isn’t live yet in Maryland, but retail betting is, so there are plenty of opportunities for sports fans to put money down in the state.
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Maryland Racing Industry at Crossroads
Total wagering on the rescheduled, closed-door Preakness Stakes program at Pimlico last Saturday was down nearly 50% from its 2019 renewal, a pandemic-impacted decline similar to that experienced at the Kentucky Derby, which was moved from May to September.
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All set for the 2020 Preakness Stakes
Although the Covid-19 pandemic has put pay to many people’s plans in 2020, Maryland residents can look forward to the return of the Preakness Stakes horse race.
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State Roundup: Baltimore City keeps stay-at-home order, joining Montgomery and P.G. counties
Gov. Larry Hogan lifts statewide stay-at-home order at 5 p.m. but the action won’t affect at least half of Marylanders.
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Hogan postpones April primary elections to June
However, Hogan said the special general election for the 7th congressional district will not be postponed. Voters in that district are encouraged to cast their ballots by mail, he said.
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State Roundup: Sanders leads in new Goucher poll
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders leads in new Goucher poll as Maryland support for Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren dives; while leading Republican lawmakers are wary of $372.9 million deal to keep Preakness in Baltimore, bipartisan support possible; Goucher poll also finds Marylanders lukewarm over legalized sports betting; taxing services when there is no where else to turn; lawmakers ready to OK task force to oversee new JHU police; $15 million in state aid proposed to boost BSO; and Howard professor, family quarantined in Wuhan, U.S. over coronavirus.
Read MoreState Roundup, February 4, 2020
Voters in the 7th Congressional District head to the polls today to nominate a candidate to replace the late Elijah Cummings; in expected low turnout, ‘super voters’ are targeted; panel postpones appointments to UMMS board of directors until audit is complete; Gov. Hogan speaks with city leaders on crime, violence and squeegee kids; Hogan pushes back against bill to use education funds for Pimlico revitalization; Senate panel OKs two Hogan picks to lead Transportation, Corrections; Montgomery House delegation cuts proposed salary hike for local school board members by $50,000; prez candidate Michael Bloomberg taps Maryland campaign team; and mayor of Thurmont, widow of slain Capital Gazette reporter to attend President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Read MorePimlico race track helps Preakness neighbors get slots revenues
There are no slot machines planned at Pimlico Race Course but the Baltimore City neighborhoods surrounding the storied venue are winners nonetheless. Starting July 1, they will receive the first of the state-wide slots revenue — $2 million – allocated to them by law.
Read MoreHas Freakness found the right mix to save the Preakness?
Maryland wants to preserve the struggling horse industry, but ultimately it falls to the businesspeople to make the right calls. Preakness is a make-or-break source of revenue, so they need to find a way to maximize the once-a-year benefit. With the Mug Club infield, the Jockey Club may have found the right mix.
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