http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=42265
Racing Operations Results at Prairie Meadows for 2006
-Revenue: $ 4.6 Million
-Expenses: $33.8 Million
-Net:
($29.2 Million ) loss
They need to have racing to run the slot shop, but how much and for how long? From the article:
"By law, we’re required to support a viable racing program if we’re going to have a casino,” board member Ron Morden said. “It doesn't get specific, so the job of this board is to balance the necessity of providing that program with the necessity of providing community betterment. And that’s always a judgment call.”
Fat lady ain't started singing yet, but she's in the building.