Casinos

The state Senate gave preliminary approval Tuesday to legislation that would ban commercial gambling, such as fantasy sports leagues. The bills would…

State officials say Maryland's five casinos generated $91.4 million in revenue in June.The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency said in a news…

WYPR's Fraser Smith and Bryan Sears of the Daily Record talk about efforts by both Baltimore City and Prince George's County to ensure that jobs at new…

A task force is expected to issue recommendations this week to lawmakers on how to overhaul the state's casino industry. Competition from nearby states cost Delaware's three casinos $13 million — a 5.5 percent drop in tax revenue between 2011 and 2012. Some analysts say the industry may be facing layoffs or worse without help.

WYPR's Fraser Smith and Rick Hutzell of the Maryland Gazette talk about the influx of casino money into Anne Arundel County's coffers and why citizens and…

State Senate Minority Leader E. J. Pipkin is stepping down, effective next week. Scientists are trying to find out why more dolphins are dying along the…

National Transportation Safety Board officials are going to talk to the train crew today as they investigate Tuesday's derailment and explosion in…

Baltimore County Councilman John Olszewski Sr. is facing criticism for not disclosing work that he did outside the Council since 2009. Baltimore Mayor…

Maryland held its first (likely annual) statewide "Gun Turn-In Day" over the weekend. Three bids have come in to run a casino in Prince George's County.…

More on the resignation of Baltimore City Schools CEO Dr. Andrés Alonso. A look at the online sales tax bill passed yesterday by the US Senate -- and its…