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Laurel Park's neighbors not sold on slots

Published 11/04/07

A search for support of slot machines in the county's western-most reaches comes up with more lemons than lucky 7's.

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Laurel Park would likely receive 4,250 slot machines, more than any other location in the state, under a proposal by Gov. Martin O'Malley.

Community leaders who live near the track are generally opposed to it.

The anti-slot lobby has the support of county councilmen who represent the area, but doesn't have the same unwavering support of the state legislators who must make the decision.

Under the governor's proposal, Maryland would be host to five parlors with a total of 15,000 new slot machines. Of the...

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