I was originally uneasy about slots on site at race tracks because I was afraid all the money for upkeep and improvements would be used to cater to the slot players, and horseman needs would be ignored to the point where racing would die. Then we would be left with nothing but a huge slot parlor. But now with Ohio tracks being surrounded by states with casino gambling and KY's big purses to the south, it's an easy decision to ship out to other tracks to run for big money. If the slot legislation in OH doesn't happen soon, I'm afraid it's "goodnite Irene" for T-Breds in the Buckeye state. This effects Turfway Park also. With the opening of the Riverboat casinos 30 min. downstream from Cincy some 10 years ago, TP's handle was immediately down 10-15 % and Presque Isle is getting horses that would normally be stabled at TP for the fall meet, because of increased purses there.
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08-26-2008, 01:12 PM
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