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Delta Downs Slots Bring In $1.4M for Purses in 16 Days

Louisiana's first "racino" at Delta Downs generated nearly $8 million in revenue in just 16 days of operation in February, and attracted more than 134,000 patrons, according to state police figures released March 20 at the Louisiana Gaming Control Board meeting.

 Wednesday, March 20, 2002

Track, Commission Strike Deal on Head Tax

Delta Downs has worked out a compromise with the Louisiana Racing Commission over payment of a head tax. The issue was resolved at the commission's meeting in New Orleans March 8.

 Friday, March 08, 2002

Legislator: Delta Downs Tax Dispute Won't Linger

State Rep. Ronnie Johns said a dispute between the Louisiana Racing Commission and Delta Downs over head-tax payments could be resolved by March 8, when the racing commission meets in New Orleans.

 Friday, March 08, 2002

Commission Wants Head Tax from Delta Downs

The Louisiana Racing Commission is at odds with Delta Downs over the racetrack's refusal to pay a little-known head tax. Racing commissioners want Delta Downs to pay 25 cents for each patron that enters its doors for horse racing or to play slot machines.

 Thursday, March 07, 2002

Hearings on Delta Downs Slots Canceled

Two separate meetings set for Feb. 27 to look into problems at Delta Downs were canceled.

 Wednesday, February 27, 2002