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Rosecroft Raceway

Owner Gives Update On Casino Plans In Western Md.

The owner of the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort in western Maryland said Thursday that the company hopes to have a casino open in late May and new meeting space completed by late fall.

2013/02/01

Penn National May Bid For New Md. Casino

A casino operator that lobbied against expanded gambling in Maryland is now considering a bid to operate a new casino in Prince George’s County.

2012/12/21

3 Harness Race Drivers Recovering In Md. Hospital After Rosecroft Raceway Accident

Three harness race drivers injured during a race at Rosecroft Raceway on Tuesday evening are recuperating at Prince George’s County Hospital.

2012/05/24

3 Harness Race Drivers Hurt In Incident At Rosecroft

Rescue officials say three harness race drivers have been hurt in an incident during a race at Rosecroft Raceway in Oxon Hill.

2012/05/22

Owner: Rosecroft Raceway’s Future Depends On Slots

Owners of the long-troubled Rosecroft Raceway say slots or other casino-style gambling are essential to their business plan for the horse racing track to survive.

2012/02/27

Ministers Opposed To Slots, Games At Md. Track

Three dozen ministers say they plan to fight against adding slot machines or table games at Rosecroft Raceway in Prince George’s County.

2011/08/23

Racing Commission To Decide Slots Profits Split

The Maryland Racing Commission said this week it will create rules for how it’s going to split up money from the state’s casinos that is ticketed for Maryland’s two harness racetracks.

2011/06/30

Penn National To Sell Md. Jockey Club Interests

Penn National Gaming, Inc. has announced it will sell its interests in the Maryland Jockey Club.

2011/06/16

Senators Eye Removing Tracks From Funding Bill

Senate budget leaders are considering cutting two race tracks out of a bill crafted by Gov. Martin O’Malley to subsidize horse racing in Maryland.

2011/04/07

Penn National Makes $11M Purchase Of Md. Racetrack

Penn National Gaming Inc. has completed its acquisition of Rosecroft Raceway, which will allow the Prince George’s County racetrack to emerge from bankruptcy.

2011/03/01