Kentucky Supreme Court Historical Horse racing decision brings issues
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With the Kentucky Supreme Court's decision that many Historical Horse Racing machines, the fuel that powers the state's racing circuit, do not constitute pari-mutuel wagering, the horse racing industry now faces problems.
In part one of the Kentucky Crisis series, see what issues have been created within the racing circuit, with possible track closures, including Ellis Park and Kentucky Downs on the horizon if a solution is not worked out by the Kentucky legislature.
Read part one here.
In part two, learn about the problems that such closures would create across the state, with possible job losses numbering in the tens of thousands. Read also about Kentucky’s horse racing culture and traditions that could be lost, as well as efforts to remedy the problems.
Read part two here.
In part one of the Kentucky Crisis series, see what issues have been created within the racing circuit, with possible track closures, including Ellis Park and Kentucky Downs on the horizon if a solution is not worked out by the Kentucky legislature.
Read part one here.
In part two, learn about the problems that such closures would create across the state, with possible job losses numbering in the tens of thousands. Read also about Kentucky’s horse racing culture and traditions that could be lost, as well as efforts to remedy the problems.
Read part two here.
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