BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,629,163 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2023, an increase of $454,064 (0.3%) compared to December 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2023 totaled $70,195,007, an increase of $508,501 (0.7%) compared to December 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in December 2023 totaled $50,660,551, up […]
FREDERICK, MD—A Frederick County scratch-off fan has dreamed of owning a beach home all of her life. She says rarely plays games that cost $30, which carry top prizes of up to $2 million – however, her recent decision to take a chance on a $30 200X The Cash instant ticket led to a $2 million top-prize win that will […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A popular restaurant chain has closed one of its local locations. The Golden Corral in Fullerton, located on Rossville Boulevard, has permanently closed its doors, according to the company’s website. The restaurant’s locations in Hagerstown (permanently) and Glen Burnie (temporarily) have also closed, according to reports. The locations in Arundel Mills and Aberdeen are still open.
BALTIMORE, MD—Thousands of Marylanders began the New Year by hitting the trails. A total of 4,248 people hiked about 10,691 miles during First Day Hikes in 40 different Maryland state parks on New Year’s weekend, according to data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Between December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2024, park rangers led 47 scheduled hikes […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A Baltimore County woman won twice during a fun-filled family game night where Maryland Lottery scratch-off tickets were given as prizes. When the 29-year-old Parkville resident emerged victorious, she received an Electric 8s scratch-off as a prize that delivered an electrifying $88,000 win. After scanning the instant ticket’s prize check area using the Maryland Lottery app, the lucky lady […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The first Powerball drawing of 2024 did not disappoint, as an $842.4 million jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Michigan and Prince George’s County produced its own $1 million second-tier winner, as well as a $50,000 Double Play winner. The winning numbers for the January 1, 2024 Powerball drawing were 12, 21, 42, 44, 49; the Powerball was 1. Maryland […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Two winged representatives from the Maryland Park Service attended the White House this month. Rehabilitated bald eagles Buck and Mo, along with a contingent of Maryland Park Service Rangers, were invited to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, which was signed into law 50 years ago this week. “Bald eagles are such a […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Families are invited to ring in the new year at the Baltimore County Public Library on Saturday. The BCPL branches in Perry Hall, Parkville-Carney, Rosedale, and Essex will celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” for children from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. December 29, 2023. There will be New Year’s Eve-themed activities and crafts. Children under 8 must be accompanied by […]