Opposition to Question 7: "Primarily About Protecting" A West Virginia Casino

THE BALTIMORE SUN – “Penn National Gaming's investment of $13 million for ads urging a “no” vote on Question 7 is pocket change compared with the revenue it stands to lose at its Charles Town, W.Va., casino if Maryland expands gambling. One analyst estimates the West Virginia site accounts for $200 million a year in cash flow for the company — a quarter of its total.”

The article goes on to say: “No company

has more at risk than Penn National, the Wyomissing, Pa.-based owner of the Hollywood Casino in Perryville, Md., and Rosecroft Raceway in Prince George's County in addition to its West Virginia property.”

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