Pa. firm seeks land on site off I-95 in Cecil Co. for casino

Deal near for option on site off I-95 in Cecil Co. A national casino operator from Pennsylvania is close to securing an option to purchase Cecil County property near Interstate 95 for use as a slot machine gambling venue if voters this November approve the devices in Maryland.

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