Maryland Opponents Concerned

Maryland’s slot machine opponents are trying to warn those in the state about the dangers of slot machines. They don’t think residents understand what they are getting themselves into with the legalization of slot machines – and they want people to realize that they need to veto any attempt to bring them in.

Scott Arceneaux of Marylanders United to Stop Slots held a news conference in Annapolis to try and get residents to understand the ramifications of bringing in slot machines. He wants to stress the social ills that come from bringing in the games and how it will impact their state.

This was the second of five news conferences that Arceneaux and his group have planned around the state. They are holding them in the areas where the slot machine casinos are going to appear if the referendum is approved in November.

If the slot machines are approved there would be up to 15,000 machines brought into the state – and they would be located in Anne Arundel, Cecil and Worcester Counties. They would also be in Baltimore City and Rocky Gap State Park located near Cumberland.

The opposition is determined to inform those within the state as they are sure that when given all the facts about slot machines that they will not vote them in. The supporters of the slot machines say that they are needed for education funding and for the horse tracks to keep running, but the opponents say that it comes at too high of a cost.


 

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