Slots ballot language has critics

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Ballot language for the legalization of slot machines submitted Monday met expected criticism from slots opponents who took issue with its emphasis on the potential benefits to education.

Maryland Secretary of State John McDonough released the text Monday, saying he added the words “slot machines” in parentheses in the title because average voters may not recognize the technical term — video lottery terminals — used in legislation.

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