IL Senate 'OKs' Track Slots December 02, 2010 The Illinois state Senate, by a 31-20 vote, yesterday approved a huge gambling expansion bill including slots at tracks and a casino in Chicago
Maryland To Seize Pimlico, Laurel? December 01, 2010 Michael Busch, Speaker of the House in Maryland, has been cited as saying that if the Preakness is in danger of being moved out of the state, the state could seize Pimlico and Laurel Park through emin...
IL Committee Passes Bill; Slots Vote Today? December 01, 2010 A vote in the full Senate in Illinois on allowing slots at the state’s six tracks could come as early as today, as the Senate Executive Committee voted yesterday to
Illinois Slots Bill To Pass? November 17, 2010 Illinois Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association Executive Director Lanny Brooks has been cited as saying that he is more optimistic than ever before about the possibility of racetracks in Il...
Illinois Racino Bill To Be Addressed? November 15, 2010 Legislators will return to the Illinois state capital on Tuesday, November 16 for a scheduled six-day special session which will include discussion and possible action on a bill which would allow slot...
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A Blow For Northville October 22, 2010 Northville Downs received a setback in its long legal battle against Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and
Waiting For Clarification In Ohio October 06, 2010 Ohio Lottery Commission Deputy Director of Communications Jeannie Roberts has gone on the record as saying that her organization is trying to find clarification from the courts as to whether it has ju...
Ohio Track Slots Progress July 20, 2010 The Ohio Lottery Commission took an important step yesterday towards the reality of slots at racetracks
NJ Gaming Landscape Thoroughly Examined June 21, 2010 An extensive piece in yesterday's edition of the Asbury Park Press delved right into the State of New Jersey's current gaming landscape. The article touched on the racetracks' position, Atlantic City'...
Ohio Racetracks To Contest New Bill? June 14, 2010 It has been reported that Ohio racetracks are pondering joining forces to push for a ballot issue in 2011 which would ask for voters in the state to formally withdraw a casino bill which was recently ...
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