Preakness Site of Slot Machine Push

Tens of thousands of race fans had shown up at the Pimlico Race Course for the Preakness Stakes to see who might win the famous race. They found a little more than just a race for their perusal.

The debate over whether or not slot machines should be legalized in Maryland is everywhere you look these days. Supporters of the slot machines had brought signs and t-shirts to urge the people there for the race to vote yes for slots in the upcoming statewide referendum.

The supporters brought about 5,000 t-shirts with them, and found that they were almost out of them by noon. They had around 60 supporters out there spreading the word and the shirts and they are hoping that they mad an impact.

The slot machine debate as waged on for years, but finally it seems that it is in the public eye – and has really connected with residents. Lawmakers have tried and tried to come to an agreement on their own, and now they are putting it to the people of the state to see if enough of them want slot machines.

Many of the supporters say that they don’t necessarily agree with slot machines or gambling but they are aware that people are going out of state to do it. They say that if people are going to gamble anyway, why shouldn’t they make some money off of it? Instead of neighboring states taking their money, those millions of dollars that are going into the slot machines could be used within the state.

 

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