Massachusetts Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo has said he will release his bill calling for expanded gambling, including slots at the state’s harness track, Plainridge Racecourse, in the next two or three weeks.

If it passes the House, the measure would face Senate and gubernatorial approval. DeLeo says no money has been budgeted from the measure this year, adding that in his former capacity as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, he learned “not to spend money that you don’t have.”

Senate President Therese Murray agreed with DeLeo, saying “it would not be a wise thing to do” to count on funds from gaming before the matter is debated.

(Harness Tracks of America)