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Racing industry makes case for sports betting
During a Jan. 29 legislative hearing at which racing stakeholders strongly urged that the industry be included in a sports betting bill, lawmakers announced that a working group has been formed to develop consensus.
There are four bills related to sports betting, two in the Senate and two in the House of Delegates. Though they all call for a constitutional amendment, there are differences regarding which entities would be eligible to apply for sports betting licenses.
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Live racing returns to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium for a seven-day meet beginning Friday, August 22, and running through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. The meet, known for its tight five-furlong oval and festive summer atmosphere, continues to be a popular and tradition-rich stop on the Maryland racing calendar.
Fair Hill is moving forward with its plan to offer Thoroughbred racing on its new turf course on Saturday, Aug. 30, and it will mark the first meet in six years at the Cecil County facility.
