In the 1960s Southern Maryland was the “Wild West” for gambling and eased the region into a stage of growth, bringing in more than 26 million dollars annually. 
Student, Will Burke, uncovers why slot machines were phased out of the county and the political and financial implications of this decision.

In the 1960s Southern Maryland was the “Wild West” for gambling and eased the region into a stage of growth, bringing in more than 26 million dollars annually. Student, Will Burke, uncovers why slot machines were phased out of the county and the political and financial implications of this decision.

In the 1960s Southern Maryland was the “Wild West” for gambling and eased the region into a stage of growth, bringing in more than 26 million dollars annually.&nbsp;
Student, Will Burke, uncovers why slot machines were phased out of the county and the political and financial implications of this decision.

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The Slackwater Cultural Journal is a collective of St. Mary’s College of Maryland students, community members, faculty members, and alumni committed to documenting the histories and stories of Southern Maryland.

All Slackwater podcasts are written and produced by students and alumni. You can find information about the show and Slackwater at https://slackwateronline.org

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The Slackwater Cultural Journal is a collective of St. Mary’s College of Maryland students, community members, faculty members, and alumni committed to documenting the histories and stories of Southern Maryland. All Slackwater podcasts are written and produced by students and alumni. You can find information about the show and Slackwater at https://slackwateronline.org

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