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Prince George's 'punts' to Annapolis on Slots

Decision allows non-county residents to make gambling decision, says editorial.

The most likely outcome of Wednesday's decision by the Prince George’s County Council against slots bill CB-49 will be to allow Maryland voters to make the decision, according to a Washington Post Editorial Board opinion.

The Council urged the state legislature to authorize to authorize a state-wide referendum, which would put the gambling measure on next fall's ballot.

Read the full opinion here.

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