Washington Co. delegation looks back and ahead at forum

HALFWAY While reviewing the past Maryland General Assembly session Wednesday, some of Washington County’s state representatives talked a little about what lies ahead.

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Wed, May 14th, 2008

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  • The most significant forms of illegal gambling in the United States are numbers, betting with bookmakers or bookies, and sports pools or sports cards.
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  • 1993: Steve Wynn buys the Dune Hotel, then implodes it to make way for the Bellagio. The new MGM Grand is completed, once again becoming the world's largest hotel. On December 31, Barbra Streisand stars in the inaugural concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.