“This allows us the opportunity to improve our technology, provide quality services to our players and retailers, and continue protecting the security and integrity of our games here in the Gem State,” said Idaho Lottery Director Jeff Anderson.
“MGM National Harbor successfully demonstrated that it has met the state’s legal and regulatory requirements and is ready to open,”Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director Gordon Medenica, said. “Our teams have worked tirelessly to oversee the launch of this exciting, new entertainment destination which will provide more than 3,000 new jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in additional funding for education and other state programs.” Maryland’s casino program, which began in September 2010, has generated more than $4.28 billion in contributions to the state, including more than $1.6 billion for the Maryland Education Trust Fund.