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Kentucky governor pushing slots bill by winter
November 05, 2009
On Wednesday, one day after Ohio voters passed Issue 3 that allows casinos in four cities, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear issued a statement that stated "Clearly, the time to act on expanded gaming (in Kentucky) is now." In releasing the statement, Beshear said he hopes to have a bill approving video l
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Tony Morgan reaches $100 million
November 05, 2009
Tony Morgan joins an elite list of only 10 drivers to reach $100 million won by horses that they have driven. The momentous occasion came at Dover Downs in a $26,000 Open Pace on Monday, with the Morgan-driven Warning Zone finishing second to put his money-winning into seven digits. John Camp
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Sarah Myers splits held at Balmoral
November 05, 2009
Illinois conceived and foaled trotters of both sexes shared top billing on the Wednesday, program at Balmoral Park as diagonally gaited freshmen battled in Sarah Myers Stakes action. With a total of 13 fillies dropped into the entry box a pair of $18,350 divisions were contested while eight of
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Joey The Jet JT overlooked at Dover
November 05, 2009
Overlooked at 7 -1, Joey The Jet JT returned to the winner's circle for the first time in two months to notch a 1:55 victory in the $26,000 Open Trot on Wednesday at Dover Downs. Impel Hanover and Coco Count won the sub-feature trots.   With Eric Goodell in the bike for owners Ken Wood
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Thursday could be shutdown day at Michigan tracks
November 05, 2009
Although a supplemental bill that provides funding for horse racing in Michigan, including more than $2 million to operate the state's Office of Racing Commissioner overwhelmingly passed the state House last week, because it is not scheduled to come up for a vote in the Senate until next Tuesday, al
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MTR Gaming, owner of Scioto, holds out hope for slots
November 05, 2009
Columbus Business First  is reporting that  MTR Gaming Group, the parent company of Scioto Downs, has not given up on the possibility of installing slot machines at the track, despite the Election Day passage of Issue 3 which allows for four freestanding casinos to be built in Co
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Michigan tracks avoid closure
November 05, 2009
The Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association (MHHA) is reporting that HB4311, the Senate version of legislation to restore $2.5 million in funding for the Michigan Office of Racing Commissioner passed late this morning and as of 2:37 p.m. the bill was concurred with in the House.   The bill no
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Christie, NJ horsemen look to a new start
November 05, 2009
The future of New Jersey’s racing industry will be one of the issues confronting Chris Christie, who was elected the state’s governor on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.   Christie has promised to bring horsemen and casino interests to the table and find a solution that will ensure that both can pr
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