Two groups opposed to slot machine gambling in Maryland have filed a lawsuit to block the referendum on the constitutional amendment to permit the new gambling, while the State Board of Elections officially turned down the request of a third anti-slots group to change the ballot language.

In Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, Stops Slots Maryland and No Casino Maryland, along with their leaders, are asking a three-judge panel to block the balloting because the question is deceptive.

Recommended Stories

Trump spends nearly half of his midterm closing pitch talking about Reflecting Pool renovations

Why Trump is not going to use a nuclear weapon against Iran

Daily on Energy: Permitting reform watch