January 31st, 2013 by WCBC Radio
Although Maryland has been relatively late to embrace the gaming industry- officials of the Lakes Entertainment Group planning to operate a slots casino at the Rocky Gap Lodge and Resort don’t believe that puts them at a competitive disadvantage. Although Maryland voters approved a slots license for Allegany County back in 2008- it wasn’t until last summer that the license was awarded. The license was bid on three different occasions. However, the plan now is for a 500 machine slots parlor complete with table games to open at Rocky Gap in June. Tim Cope, Lakes President, tells WCBC News that a gaming operation in Allegany County offers a number of advantages that should lead to a successful venture…
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