Slots isn?t a dirty word. But it?s a word you?ll continue to hear over and over again in the coming months.

A hot topic in both the state legislature and at the track, supporters of horse racing believe that the best way to save the estimated $1 billion industry is to bring this form of legalized gambling to the state. Among them is Gov. Martin O?Malley, who believes change is vital if the state of Maryland wants to hold onto the Preakness ? and even Pimlico.