Referendum on Maryland gambling set for November

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ANNAPOLIS — Maryland voters will decide in November if they want to add a sixth casino in Prince George’s County and table games such as blackjack at current slots parlors.

Gov. Martin O’Malley signed legislation allowing the state’s gambling industry to expand, with millions of dollars in tax breaks for casino owners, on Wednesday morning, less than 10 hours after lawmakers passed the bill early in a special session that lasted until nearly 12:30 a.m.

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