Illinois tracks get casino money
June 26, 2013,from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — BloodHorse.com is reporting that the Illinois Racing Board has formally allocated $23 million in casino money to the state’s racing interests.
The story went on to report that the money is from legislation approved years ago that allocates a percentage of some casino revenue to tracks and purses.
The money had been sitting in an escrow account because of legislative inaction.
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