Saturday, January 09, 2010
Legalized Slots A Tough Sell In Legislature
KENTUCKY...
A proposal to legalize slots at Kentucky horse racing tracks is facing long odds in the state legislature. House Speaker Greg Stumbo said that he doesn't expect house lawmakers who passed the measure last year will bother to take it up this year. Opposition to the proposal is strong. Senate President David Williams said it preys on the poorest of Kentucky's residents.
Kentucky has a long tradition of betting on horse races, but attempts to legalize casino-style gambling has been met with rejection.
A proposal to legalize slots at Kentucky horse racing tracks is facing long odds in the state legislature. House Speaker Greg Stumbo said that he doesn't expect house lawmakers who passed the measure last year will bother to take it up this year. Opposition to the proposal is strong. Senate President David Williams said it preys on the poorest of Kentucky's residents.
Kentucky has a long tradition of betting on horse races, but attempts to legalize casino-style gambling has been met with rejection.
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