Maryland voters approved Question 2 yesterday, authorizing 15,000 slot machines at five locations around the state.

“Maryland voters understood that this is a reasonable alternative to the budget cuts or tax increases that would otherwise be needed to stabilize Maryland’s shaky finances,” Maryland Chamber President & CEO Kathleen T. Snyder, CCE said.

Since 2002, the Maryland Chamber has advocated carefully regulated slot machines in limited locations to fund public education. Marylanders are spending millions of dollars each year on this form of entertainment outside the State. The Maryland Chamber believes that we should keep this money at home to help fund public education.

More:

• The Gazette: Slot machine gambling wins approval
• Washington Post: Victory for Slots Settles Long-Standing Question
• Baltimore Sun: MD Voters Give OK to 15,000 Slots