Pro Slots Groups Backed by Horses

If you want someone behind you when you are trying to fight for slot machines look no further than your local racetrack. The chaps over there are looking to get slot machines in their backyard and they will fund you however you want just so long as you are working for them not against them.

According to a recent report filed with the State Board of Elections, the pro slot machine group Maryland For Our Future has raised more money than those that are against the slot machines – by a large amount. They have raised almost $3.8 million – and guess where a lot of that money is coming from?

You guessed it, the horse racing and gambling interest groups have been working hard to keep them funded. They might be talking up the benefits of slot machines and how it relates to education – but make no mistake – those who are funding will be profiting as well. Their biggest donors have been the Laurel Racing Association and Penn National Gaming.

Experts say that the stakes are high for the groups as it takes a lot to fight for something like this. There are a lot of negative messages out there about slot machines, but when it comes down to it – the state really does need some sort of cash influx. They are quick to point out that slot machines may not be that source, but they are bound to get the job done.

Those against the slot machines say that it isn’t fair that they should be allowed to accept that much money. They say that they have an important message to get out and that the campaigning for slot machines should be limited to what both groups can reasonably afford to raise. They say that without large gaming groups behind them they just can’t compete in the slot machine fight.
 

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