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Maryland casinos generate $164.1 million in gaming revenue during December

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $164,105,250 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2024, a decrease of $1,523,913 (-0.9%) compared to December 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during December 2024 totaled $69,837,949, a decrease of $357,058 (-0.5%) compared to December 2023. The December 2024 contributions included $50,413,308 to the Education Trust Fund, a […]

Middle River, Essex shops sell winning $100K scratch-offs as Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.15 billion

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Lottery-mania is in the air as three winning scratch-off tickets were sold in eastern Baltimore County and the Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.15 billion. $100,000 Christmas Win Shocks Baltimore Man They fully expected the holiday get-together with friends to be full of fun and laughter, a Baltimore man told Lottery officials this week. He and his wife were […]

Edgewood man convicted of attempted murder following shooting at Harford Mall

Posted on December 13, 2024 by News Desk

UPDATE: Wesley Lyons Jr. has been sentenced to 65 years in prison. Original story below… BEL AIR, MD—On December 11, 2024, an Edgewood man was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder following a four-day jury trial in the Circuit Court for Harford County. Wesley Larry Lyons Jr., was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the […]

Maryland casinos generate $158.1 million in gaming revenue during November

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $158,122,302 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2024, an increase of $403,808 (0.3%) compared to November 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during November 2024 totaled $68,879,589, an increase of $2,729,307 (4.2%) compared to November 2023. The November 2024 contributions included $49,682,786 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

Penn Line Odenton MARC Station in Anne Arundel County

Odenton MARC station to get $270 million makeover

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a development team to transform a 13-acre parking lot at the Odenton MARC Station into a vibrant mixed-use community. The project, the first phase in a broader effort to revitalize the MARC Penn Line, could yield over 900 housing units and generate more than $270 million in gross tax revenue for […]

Four juveniles, one adult arrested in Baltimore illegal car rally bust

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police say four juveniles and an adult were arrested and charged with stolen vehicle and firearm offenses following a car rally in Baltimore City over the weekend. Police said a joint investigation between partner law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Car Rally Task Force led to the arrests of the four juveniles. The Baltimore County Intelligence Unit, […]

Police searching for vehicle involved in fatal I-97 hit-and-run that killed 7-year-old

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MILLERSVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 7-year-old boy in Anne Arundel County on Sunday night. The boy, who was a rear passenger in a 2011 Mazda 3, died after he was ejected from the vehicle and struck by another car. Police said the crash occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Interstate 97 north […]

Attorney General Brown announces charges against 4 individuals for ‘flash mob’ robberies in Baltimore County, across Maryland