Dover Halts Expansion Over Decision

Published: October 30, 2009 03:41 pm EDT

According to a report by Harness Tracks of America, Dover Downs, which had started to build a new sportsbook in anticipation of expanded gambling in the state, has pulled back as a result of the unfavourable appeals court

decision which has limited sports betting to single bets on National Football League games.

Dover is writing off $2.2 million spent for early work on the project, as gaming revenue fell below expectations, dropping 5.78 per cent in the third quarter.

Dover has also halted construction on a new parking garage directly in relation to the unfavourable decision.

(With files from Harness Tracks of America)

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