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New Mexico Slaughter Facility Bill Rejected

The New Mexico House Feb. 4 rejected a bill that would have authorized the state Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of a slaughter facility to process horse meat for human consumption.

What's Going On Here: Tough Sell Ahead

Kentucky's chances at a casino bill in 2013 appear slim.

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Expanded Gaming Bill Amendments Debated in NH

The hearing room at the New Hampshire Legislative Office Building was filled to capacity Feb. 13 as amendments to an expanded gambling bill were fiercely debated.

Illinois Senate Approves Racetrack Slots Bill

The Illinois Senate May 31 gave final legislative approval to a sweeping expansion of gaming in Illinois, including authorization for slot machines at racetracks.

Illinois House Approves Racetrack Slots

The Illinois House May 30 passed legislation that would permit slot machines at the state's race tracks as part of a dramatic expansion of gaming around the state.

Legislators Voice Opinion on Task Force Recommendations

Even though preliminary recommendations on self-regulation for the auction industry have been released by the Sales Integrity Task Force, the Kentucky legislature still has several months before it will act on them.

Slaughter Bills Advancing in Congress

A bill banning horse slaughter for human consumption was approved by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee April 25, while the House on April 26 voted 277-137 to ban the government from selling wild horses and burros for slaughter.

Virginia House Buries Instant Racing

Instant Racing bill rejected by Virginia House. Conference committee could take up but session ends Feb. 24.

Bills Introduced Regarding Foreign Workers

Bills have been introduced in the Senate and House to help resolve the problem of a cap on foreign workers.

Sweet Win, Cayoke Retired

Gayle Fogelson's San Clemente Stakes (gr. IIT) winner Sweet Win has been retired after suffering a tendon injury during a morning workout, trainer Jeff Mullins said.

Foreign Withholding Lopped From Federal Tax Cut Bill

Congress passed a $350-billion tax cut measure on May 23, but the bill did not include a clause eliminating an existing 30% withholding tax on winning pari-mutuel wagers placed by foreigners through U.S. betting pools.

Nazirali Upsets Troubled Denon in San Luis Obispo

Michael House's Nazirali, last with a half-mile to run, stormed through the stretch to win the $200,00 San Luis Obispo Handicap (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Saturday. Under Brice Blanc, the lightly raced 5-year-old gelding completed the 1 1/2 miles in 2:26.09 on firm turf.

Internet Gambling Bill Passes Committee

The House Banking and Financial Services Committee passed the federal Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act.