There was a gambling joint on the end of the pier, with the State Line painted on the pier so you did not cross over in violation of Virginia's drinking laws.
It was a big deal then, and most of grocery stores on the MD side had a few slot machines in them (I can't say about the bars, but I think they usually did, too).
Yes, we had gambling in Southern Md.,but the rest of the state was jealous of it’s growth and they outlawed the slots.
Now we get gambling everywhere in Maryland,except Southern Maryland.
In fact money is spread around everywhere in Maryland except Southern Maryland. Our roads are falling apart we need two bridges,all we get is the leftovers from Baltimoe and Annapolis.