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Instant Racing Starts at Ellis Park Aug. 31

Instant Racing Starts at Ellis Park Aug. 31

Instant Racing is set to expand in Kentucky Aug. 31 when 177 of the electronic machines will begin operation at Ellis Park in Henderson.

 Thursday, August 30, 2012
Instant Racing Expands as Popularity Grows

Instant Racing Expands as Popularity Grows

With wagering on Instant Racing growing each month, Kentucky Downs racetrack has received approval to add 75 more electronic games to the 200 that have been in use since Sept. 1.

 Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Study Projects $1.7B Benefit of KY Racinos

A study commissioned by a partnership of Kentucky horse racing interests shows that casinos at eight racetrack locations would have a first-year economic impact of $1.7 billion.

 Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Horsemen to Help Defray Instant Racing Costs

When Kentucky Downs becomes the first Kentucky track to implement Instant Racing, it will do so with the takeout from the electronic games allocated to purses during the first year being used to help defray startup costs.

 Thursday, July 28, 2011
Johnsen: Instant Racing to Boost Industry

Johnsen: Instant Racing to Boost Industry

The president of Kentucky Downs says action by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission July 14 approving a new form of exotic wagering that uses electronic machines will provide an economic and morale boost to the industry.

 Thursday, July 14, 2011
KY 'Instant Racing' Decision Before Jan. 1

KY 'Instant Racing' Decision Before Jan. 1

After hearing from both sides of the issue, a Kentucky judge said Dec. 14 he would issue a ruling on whether a form of Instant Racing is legal in the state prior to the end of the year.

 Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Ky Public Hearing on Instant Racing Sept. 29

Ky Public Hearing on Instant Racing Sept. 29

The public gets another opportunity to comment on new Kentucky Horse Racing Commission regulations that would allow Instant Racing machines at the racetracks.

 Friday, September 24, 2010