Illinois horsemen voice support for gambling expansion bill
October 16, 2011,from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — A story in the Springfield (IL) State Journal Register takes a look at Senate Bill 744 and offers comments from several Illinois horsemen including USTA Director Dr. Ken Walker.
SB 744 would expand the number of casinos and allow year-round horse racing with slot machines at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, as well as slots at other race tracks and at Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports.
To read the story, click here.
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