After a year long delay to bring a slots parlor to the Arundel Mills Mall, developer Cordish Cos. is asking the Maryland Lottery Commission to fine rival Penn National Gaming.
Cordish has accused Penn National of violating a section of the Lottery’s licensing regulations that says casino operators are to cooperate with each other to accomplish the Commission’s objectives. Cordish says that Penn National is in breach of its Cecil County license for financially supporting an anti-slots campaign aimed at blocking Cordish Cos. from developing its casino.
Cordish Cos. says that Penn National has funded Citizens Against Slots at the Mall through its joint venture with the Maryland Jockey Club who would like to put slot machines at the Laurel Park racetrack.
“He is wrong on all of the points” said Eric Schippers a spokesman for Penn National. “We look forward to having an opportunity to respond,” Schippers added.
Penn National has been given two weeks to respond to the complaint before Lottery officials determine if Penn National is in violation and should be fined or possibly lose its license.






