LetOhioVote.org said that they have enough signatures to place the slots issue in the November 2010 vote. Gov. Strickland originally plans to use slots earnings to solve the deficit.

West Virginia LVL Machines had mixed results for the 2009. Lottery Director John Musgrave said that the increase in gaming competition has a significant effect in LVL machines revenue.

The Anne Arundel Council will decide on the zoning measure required for the Arundel Mills slots facility on December 22nd, 2009. The vote has been delayed several times.

Miami-Dade officials plan to continue with their slot machine plan for MIA. Revenue from slot machines will be use for the airports expenses.

A California Appeals Court overturned an injunction against the law banning bingo machines in the state. It functions like slot machines, which is not allowed in bingo halls.

Gov. Steve Beshear said that placing slot machines at tracks will help avoid huge cuts in the budget. The slot machines will earn $780 million in two years.

Bally Technologies acquired Games4you on January 20th, 2010. Company officials said that Games4you will help them polish the content of their slot machines.

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway could open for business 24/7 if Gov. David Patersons budget proposals are approved. Extending the hours for VLTs are also being considered.

Worcester non-profits like the American Legion are hoping to offer slot machines to improve their finances. Sarge Garlitz said that they need the money for their services.

Sen. Catherine E. Pugh said that adding casino table games at slots facilities in Maryland will increase revenue. But the plan will need an amendment to Marylands constitution.

OLG will remove more than six hundred slot machines from the Fort Erie Racetrack. OLG spokesman Don Pister said that there will be no mass layoffs of the tracks employees.

Donald Fry said that Maryland lawmakers should consider the possibility of allowing casino table games in the state. States like West Virginia already offers casino games.