Thursday, June 04, 2009
Expanded Gaming Added To Legislative Agenda
At a news conference Thursday (today), Governor Steve Beshear announced he has added expanded gaming to the agenda of a special legislative session set for June 15th. If approved, the legislation would allow video lottery terminals or slots at approved horse racing tracks, while hopefully leveling the playing field for the state's horse industry. The slots, if approved, would be run by the Kentucky Lottery Corporation, who would tax and generate revenue for the state and the industry.