Opponents gear up to protest gambling bill

Published April 2, 2012 4:00am ET



ANNAPOLIS – Prince George’s County civic leaders and clergy plan to be out in force Tuesday to protest a bill that would allow a sixth Maryland casino in the county. The bill, which would put on the November ballot measures to build a Prince George’s casino and to allow table games throughout the state, has gained support from county lawmakers after clearing the Senate last week. County Executive Rushern Baker says he is confident that he has the support of the county’s House delegation, six of whom sit on the House Ways and Means Committee scheduled to hear testimony on the bill Tuesday afternoon.

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