Theoretically, a similar number of jobs and revenue potential probably can be made if the authorized number of slots are installed at or near Laurel Race Course as opposed to Arundel Mills Mall. The 40,000 signatures gathered by petition attests to the public distain for the plans to establish a slots casino at Arundel Mills Mall. If slots are going to be in AA Co. at all, put them where they make better sense to the people - at the horse racing course. Delaware and West Virginia successfully followed that model. Why shouldn't we? Voting no in Nov. cab start the process to right a wrong.

Classic Maryland politics... There was a process established. One company was smarter and more well financed than others. They followed the process as layed out... And now, people are crying. There should be no vote.

Personally, I love Arundel Mills. However, I tend to look over my shoulder when I walk from my car because of all the parking lot robberies. Perhaps a well-financed casino will bring the level of security that's been missing.

It's silly making the only company willing to play ball with the process as layed out go though hoops and spend money on campaigns. That money should be going into the pockets of the people hired to build, manage and staff the casino.

Realize the racetrack is NEVER going to happen. It isn't even an option so I don't know why it keeps getting brought up. This is MD’s only chance to get this money that would otherwise keep going to WV and DE.

"They followed the process as layed out..."

Here we go again, the same lame argument. Yes, Cordish "played by the rules" but so did the voters on Anne Arundel County who want to put this up for a vote. Does "playing by the rules" mean only the big money developer gets to have say in the matter? As for jobs and revenue, that will occur at any location, it just needs to be somewhere else than an already overcrowded family mall. You pro-slots folks need to come up with a more compelling argument.

Cordish did not play by the rules to begin with Donald Fry and the Video Lottery Commission should not of issued a license to Cordish until the zoning was approved first.
Second the license was to be issued next. Obviously you didn't read the referendum either. Like most people they didn't read what they voted for.
There were steps to be followed and Cordish thougth he bought his way straight through. Little did he know that 15 communities affected would fight back. Now he is using a scare tactic "if you don't vote for this-Anne Arundel will never have slots" which is another lie.

Cordish is losing money everyday; not the county. In fact the judge told Cordish "All you have is theory. You haven't made any money for Maryland therefore we are not losing something that is not there! You could end up costing Maryland to lose money in the long run." Hence the verdict to go to referendum was overturned on appeal.

This is great news. I'm looking forward to the Casino being built at Arundel Mills Mall. I live in Hanover, right down the street from the mall and am looking forward to the fun times this upscale establishment will bring. It'll also bring in 4,00 new jobs, $400 million in revenue to support Education and lower taxes and $30 million dollars to Anne Arundel county for positive development. What's not to love about this?

I am one of those supporters that has been working with Jobs and Revenue to get the yard signs out there, make contact with community families, and brainstorm ideas on how we are going to make this work. When it comes time, I will also be volunteering to answer phones and manning a kiosk at the Maryland State Fair and the Navy games in Annapolis. Let's face reality, folks. Right now, we are facing a $300 million dollar loss to the surrounding states since this whole thing started. THis is one of the main reasons we are paying the amount of taxes that we are. We have no plan that can raise the amount of revenue that slot machines at Arundel Mills will bring. The mall can still be "family-friendly" when the casino is in operation. It is up to the security to make sure that those minors under 18 are not able to access the place, except for shows and restaraunts. Concerned, you should stop making reference to the Laurel Racetrack. That venue is out of the picture. Mr. Cordish holds the license for AA county, and he has totally ruled out Laurel. Anyway, the people of the Russett community do not want it over there, either. Lets concentrate on building the casino where Mr. Cordish envisioned it to be, and lets all vote "FOR" question A on November 2nd. For the good of Maryland.

RussD we pay these extreme taxes in Maryland due to the liberal mindset of tax and spend in Annapolis. Do you really think that mindset will change?

Where do I get my "Vote YES on questioin A" t-shirt?

Even if there was a chance that the people who own Laurel would somehow manage to get a slots license, do you want them running an operation like that the same crappy way the horseracing industry has been run in MD for the last 20 years?

You can get your tshirt at 160 Ritchie Highway, in the strip mall across the street from the Earliegh Heights fire department. Look for the blue and white "Jobs and Revenue" signs next to the 7-11. Oh, and grab a cigar for me at the cigar store next door. Thanks!

I am the owner of a hotel that is very close to this proposed legislation. I employ over 50 people and am very close to filing bankruptcy and closing shop completely. It is my gut feeling that this casino will increase my occupancy, thus allowing me to keep my employees paid and working. This is more than just the revenue from the casino. This is about the surrounding suffering businesses that are on the verge of complete collapse. I urge you all to support this and prevent a slippery slope of business failure castastrophe.