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KY Legislation: Up to 5 Racetrack Casinos

KY Legislation: Up to 5 Racetrack Casinos

Legislation introduced in the Kentucky General Assembly Feb. 14 authorizing a constitutional amendment on expanded gambling calls for up to seven casinos--up to five at racetracks--if it becomes law.

 Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Jockeys' Guild Seeks KY Legislative Support

The Jockeys' Guild has sent letters to Gov. Steve Beshear and the Kentucky General Assembly, asking that jockeys not be forgotten when the legislature considers any changes in the laws concerning the equine industry.

 Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Kentucky Assembly Stuck in Neutral

Kentucky Assembly Stuck in Neutral

Tom LaMarra looks at the actions of the Kentucky General Assembly.

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 Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (2)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (2)

Sometimes, there's just no legitimate explanation for the things that go on in the racing business.

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 Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Second Kentucky Gaming Bill Introduced

Second Kentucky Gaming Bill Introduced

A bill requiring a constitutional amendment for expanded gambling in Kentucky has been introduced in the state General Assembly by Republican Senate President David Williams.

 Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Jockeys' Guild Shows Support for Gaming in KY

Jockeys' Guild Shows Support for Gaming in KY

The Jockeys' Guild has sent a letter to Kentucky legislators stating its support of Gov. Steve Beshear's proposal for expanded gaming at the state's racetracks.

 Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Bill Calls for Handle, Injury Reports

Legislation that would require racetracks to submit detailed daily reports on pari-mutuel handle and attendance, and various parties to submit racehorse injury reports, has been pre-filed for the 2009 session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

 Thursday, November 06, 2008

Kentucky Racing Authority's Operating Budget Cut

The 2007-08 operating budget for the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority will be a little lighter after 40% of its funding was removed by the state General Assembly.

 Monday, April 17, 2006

Breed Development Program Part of Tax Modernization in Kentucky?

A Kentucky legislator with close ties to the horse industry hopes tax breaks and a breed development program are included in a tax modernization proposal Gov. Ernie Fletcher plans to push during the 2005 session of the General Assembly.

 Monday, December 20, 2004

Kentucky Plan: Public Vote for Racetrack Casinos

Though the prospects for expanding gambling in Kentucky remain clouded, the racing and breeding industry has settled on a plan for a constitutional amendment to authorize full-scale casino gambling at the state's eight racetracks.

 Wednesday, December 31, 2003