CDI has put Fair Grounds on the market

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by helicopter11

Also, there are several Casinos in Louisiana that operate slots without racing.

When Louisiana first allowed slots in the 1990s, it was limited to a land-based casino in New Orleans and 15 riverboat casinos around the states. There was fierce competition for the 15 riverboat licenses, which led to Eddie DeBartolo losing the 49ers and a former Governor going to prison. The racetracks were later allowed to get in on the action, but they had to run a certain number of thoroughbred and quarter-horse racing days per years. So as the law stands now, a casino can exist at FG only as long as FG offers the required number of racing days.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

When Louisiana first allowed slots in the 1990s, it was limited to a land-based casino in New Orleans and 15 riverboat casinos around the states. There was fierce competition for the 15 riverboat licenses, which led to Eddie DeBartolo losing the 49ers and a former Governor going to prison.

It also brought about the battle royal dubbed 'The Battle of Trash with Cash' at a Morton's restaurant no less.

http://lubbockonline.com/stories/121...17010053.shtml

[ateamstupid]

$2.7 million purse cut due to LA Quarter Horse industry grabbing video poker money. LA Derby getting cut from $1M to $600k, FG Oaks from $500k to $300k.

[parsixfarms]

Sounds like Oaklawn could have a great meet in 2015.