Columbus, OH — The Star Tribune is reporting that the Minnesota Racing Commission voted Monday to approve an additional form of gaming, historical horse racing, at Canterbury Park and Running Aces.

The commission was not expected to make a decision at Monday’s meeting. But after more than 3-1/2 hours of discussion, including emotional testimony from Minnesota horse owners and breeders worried about the survival of their sport, it voted 5-1 to approve HHR, effective May 21.

The Star Tribune story added that Monday’s vote would allow 500 HHR terminals at each track. A study commissioned by the tracks estimates that in its second year, HHR would generate $5.9 million for purses, plus money for the state breeders’ fund, retired racehorse programs and regulatory costs.

To read the full story in the Star Tribune, click here.