TDN – Report: CDI Threatens to Pull Out of Racing at Fair Grounds over Recent Court Ruling on Slots
Churchill has a history of taking its ball and going home when it does not get what it wants from legislatures, such as in Illinois, where it sold Arlington Park after the statehouse balked at adjusting tax rates for a casino at the track. The company benefits from a close working relationship with lawmakers in both Kentucky and Virginia, where legislators have awarded the company local monopolies on specific types of gambling.
The Louisiana Legislature is in session until June 12. The commission, which has the option of approving fines for licensed racetracks that do not comply with its orders, has scheduled a meeting for June 15 to follow up on the situation.
DRF – Matt Hegarty – Churchill Downs opposes number of dates awarded to Fair Grounds
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