Thursday, March 11, 2010
Expanded Gambling Passes Senate Committee
KENTUCKY....
Thursday, a Senate committee approved a proposal to expand gambling at racetracks by allowing all eight existing racetracks to add electronic gambling commonly known as “Instant Racing,” which pools bets on random previously run races. Senator Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, who filed the legislation, said, while it won’t generate any new revenue for the state’s General Fund, it could put millions into Kentucky horse racing purses, providing hope for the horse industry. Senate President David Williams, R-Burkesville, says the proposal could come up for a vote in the Senate as early as Tuesday.
Thursday, a Senate committee approved a proposal to expand gambling at racetracks by allowing all eight existing racetracks to add electronic gambling commonly known as “Instant Racing,” which pools bets on random previously run races. Senator Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, who filed the legislation, said, while it won’t generate any new revenue for the state’s General Fund, it could put millions into Kentucky horse racing purses, providing hope for the horse industry. Senate President David Williams, R-Burkesville, says the proposal could come up for a vote in the Senate as early as Tuesday.
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