Politics & Government

POLL: Should Maryland Add Table Games at Casinos?

The Maryland legislature could hold a special session to tackle the issue.

The Maryland Live! casino near Arundel Mills will open next month with thousands of new slot machines available. But gamblers won't be able to play blackjack, poker and other table games with a live dealer.

That could change after Gov. Martin O'Malley said he would likely call a special session—possibly by July—to address gambling issues in the state. Lawmakers could debate the addition of a full casino in Prince George's County, plus the allowance of table games at the other existing five casinos in Maryland.

Supporters said table games will allow Maryland to compete with other casinos in neighboring states. Maryland Live! officials that the addition of table games would boost revenue projections for the complex.

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Opponents of table games have argued that it's not in the state's best interests to try and keep up with other states that have expanded gambling operations.

Should Maryland add table games at its casinos? Vote in the poll.

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