ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly early Wednesday passed a measure to allow a new casino in Prince George's County as well as table games such as poker and roulette at gambling halls.
After the House of Delegates passed the bill 71-58 late Tuesday night, the Senate concurred early Wednesday and passed the measure by a vote of 32-14. The vote sends the measure to Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley, who has scheduled a bill signing for Wednesday.
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, a driving force behind the measure, said Maryland stands to reap great benefits from the new casino site.
"This is an ideal site," Miller, D-Calvert, said after the measure was passed. "It's immediately adjacent to Washington D.C. Conventioneers coming to Washington, D.C., will come to Prince George's County to play these machines."
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