Maryland Near to Issuance

It looks as though Maryland is finally ready to award the state’s first slot machine gambling license to the Ocean Downs racetrack. The owner of the track is simply thrilled that they will be getting it, as they say that this will give them plenty of opportunity to have the slot machines up and running before Memorial Day weekend. This of course marks a major milestone in this state, as years have passed since they first attempted to bring slot machines in and get them legalized.
 
Many are wondering if it will actually happen, especially since there are still uncertainties remaining about whether or not other locations will work. Voters had approved several locations throughout the state to bring in slot machines, but now there seems to be problems with a few of them. One of the biggest problems is the location in Anne Arundel County. Originally slated as a popular location, now it seems as though residents are having a hard time allowing the slot machines in.
 
The site of the slot machines would actually be close to a mall in the area, and residents are concerned that this will affect whether or not they actually approve of them coming in. They thought that the slot machine location was actually going to be further out, but the new plans show it as being much closer than originally believed.
 
They are concerned that the close proximity of the slot machines to the mall will not only bring in excessive amounts of traffic to the area, making what is already a congested area even worse, but that the slot machines will lead to crime at the mall which is a popular hangout for their teenagers.
 

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