Update of the Legislators' Guide To Video Lottery Terminal Gambling

Economic Benefits from Gambling ...................................................................................37
Netting Out Costs and Benefits..........................................................................................38
Maryland’s VLT Legislation and Problem Gambling……………………………………39
Chapter 8. Local Approval and Taxation of Video Lottery Terminal Operations........................41
Introduction........................................................................................................................41
Local Approval: Experiences in Other States...................................................................41
Maryland’s Experience ......................................................................................................42
Local Taxation Issues ........................................................................................................42
Chapter 9. Overview of Horse Racing in Maryland .....................................................................45
Horse Racing in Maryland.................................................................................................45
Racing Data........................................................................................................................46
Appendix 1. Comparative State Information................................................................................49
Delaware Gambling Information .............................................................................50
New York Gambling Information ............................................................................52
Pennsylvania Gambling Information .......................................................................58
West Virginia Gambling Information ......................................................................62
Appendix 2. Map of Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Select West Virginia VLT
Locations .......................................................................................................................................66
Exhibits
Exhibit 2.1. Summary of Video Lottery Terminal Implementing Legislation ...............................5
Exhibit 3.1. Maryland Video Lottery Terminal Facility Locations – Assumed Status
of Operation and WPD..............................................................................................13
Exhibit 3.2. Estimated VLT Revenues Generated by Location....................................................14
Exhibit 3.3. Estimated Market Sector Participation for Video Lottery Terminals in Maryland ..15
Exhibit 3.4. Competitive Video Lottery Terminal Facilities in Surrounding States ....................18
Exhibit 4.1. VLT/Slot Machine Statistics: Selected States..........................................................23
Exhibit 4.2. VLT/Slot Machine Statistics: Selected States with Casinos....................................24
Exhibit 5.1. Approximate Distribution of VLT Revenues – Selected States................................25
Exhibit 6.1. Cross-border and Substitution Effect Impacts……………………………………...29
Exhibit 7.1. DSM-IV Criteria for Gambling Classification..........................................................34
Exhibit 7.2. National Research Council Prevalence Estimates – Percent of Adult Population....35
Exhibit 7.3. Standard Model of Gambling Costs..........................................................................36
Exhibit 8.1. Distribution of Local Impact Grants from VLT Revenues – Fiscal 2011 - 2013…..43
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