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Maryland General Assembly Fails To Approve Gambling Expansion To Include Table Games

Bill Could Be Resurrected By Special Session Called By Governor

by Julio Rodriguez  |  Published: Apr 10, 2012  |  E-mail Author

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Gov. Martin O'Malley

A bill that would have allowed Maryland’s five casinos and a proposed property in Prince George County to expand gambling to include table games, including poker, failed to advance beyond the General Assembly, which wrapped up its 90-day session at midnight on Monday.

Gov. Martin O’Malley was quoted as saying that he would “probably” sign the bill if it ever got to his desk, but the Assembly’s failure to approve it, along with a related income tax measure, left a number of questions unanswered.

The bill can be resurrected, however, if the Governor wishes to call for a special session to wrap up any unresolved issues with the Assembly. Senate President Thomas Miller explained to the media that time simply ran out, but an irate O’Malley was not happy with the situation and did not disclose whether or not a special session would be called, according to The Baltimore Sun.

“They had 90 days to do the work,” he said. “Exactly which steps we take on this score remain to be seen.”

This was the first time in 20 years that the legislature failed to complete its budget work within the allotted time frame.

 
 
Tags: Maryland Poker,   Maryland Casino,   Maryland Gambling,   Prince George County,   Governor Martin O'Malley,   Poker Legislation
 
 
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