Washington Post/George Will article..

[jwkniska]

that was one of the sticking points when they first put in the boats here and the casinos knew that from the beginning.

The horse tracks deserve their rightful portion, as it was agreed to when the casinos were built.

[GBBob]

The casinos have probably spent the $80 Mil they owe the tracks in what they have paid lobbysists just to keep the tracks from getting slots.

[jwkniska]

Originally Posted by GBBob

The casinos have probably spent the $80 Mil they owe the tracks in what they have paid lobbysists just to keep the tracks from getting slots.

You may be more right than you think.... also throw in the legal bills

[Cannon Shell]

Or the IL legislature can pass new laws allowing casinos at the tracks. Then all will be fair.

[jwkniska]

Originally Posted by Cardus

When were casino riverboats approved to operate in Illinois?

Was there a revenue sharing agreement with the Thoroughbred industry in place in the original legislation approving the riverboat casinos?

Riverboats are licensed by the state. Does this make them state-run (public) agents?

I think it was early/mid 90's and there was a revenue sharing agreement in place when they were built (memory wants to say 3% of revenue to be split between the state's horse tracks).