No Internet Gambling for Maryland

As quickly as the topic arose, the plug has been pulled just as fast on the topic of Internet gambling in the state of Maryland. 

Last week, following Governor Martin O’Malley’s scheduling of a special legislative session to discuss the prospects of gambling expansion in the state, lawmakers suggested that online gambling should be a part of the discussion.  The owners of the state’s largest casino, Maryland Live!, backed the idea. 

Kristin F. Jones, Busch’s chief of staff, on Tuesday dismissed the notion of Web gambling.

“After numerous discussions, the House has decided not to include an Internet gaming component in any legislation it advances during the special session,” Jones said.

Current talks will focus on the construction of a new casino in Prince George’s County and the addition of Las Vegas-style table games at Maryland’s existing slots site.

- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com