A union has donated $500,000 to a pro-slots group in Maryland, according to this report.

The contribution from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees was by far the largest among $611,342 in donations received by For Maryland For Our Future during a two-week period this month. The group also received $100,000 from family members of and a business affiliated with the owner of an Eastern Shore racetrack that would be eligible for a slots license if the Nov. 4 ballot measure passes.