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Gural: Use Slots Money for Testing, Marketing

A proposal floated by Jeff Gural, who leases Meadowlands and operates two racetrack casinos in upstate New York, to use a percentage of gaming revenue for other pro-racing programs has support among USTA members.

Game On Dude Tops First NTRA 2012 Poll

Game On Dude, who captured the Feb. 5 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) by 5 lengths, is the leader on the first National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll for 2012.

Beshear Reaffirms Push for KY Casino Vote

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear Dec. 27 reaffirmed his efforts to push for a constitutional amendment on expanded gambling in 2012, citing results of a survey on the topic.

Poll: 56% of New Yorkers OK With Casinos

The push and pull by advocates and detractors has yet to begin, but more than half of New Yorkers believe the state should permit full-fledged casinos beyond Indian-owned gambling facilities, a new poll has found.

Poll: Texas Voters Support Racetrack Slots

A statewide poll conducted by Baselice and Associates shows 64% of Texans support slot machines at racetracks and Indian reservations.

Poll Shows Support for Slots at Meadowlands

An informal poll conducted by the Hall Institute the week of Nov. 15 showed more than half would support installing slot machines at Meadowlands in New Jersey.

Poll: Racing, Track Gaming Supported in NJ

A recent poll indicates support for horse racing and racetrack gaming in New Jersey.

Will KY Poll Aid Bill on Expanded Gambling?

A poll indicating strong support for racetrack video lottery terminals -- and even stronger support for a constitutional amendment on the issue -- generated plenty of talk among Kentucky legislators Feb. 3.

Poll: Will Rachel Alexandra & Zenyatta Meet?

With both superstars returning to the track in 2010, will the dream race finally come about?

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Poll: Most Memorable Triple Crown Performance

What is the most memorable Triple Crown performance of the decade?

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Poll: Best Jockey of 2009

Who is the best jockey of 2009? Choices include John Velazquez, Calvin Borel, Mike Smith, Ramon Dominguez, Julien Leparoux, and Kent Desormeaux. Cast your vote!

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Zenyatta Reclaims Top Spot in Poll by a Nose

Zenyatta reclaimed the top spot in the final National Thoroughbred Racing Association poll of 2009.

Owner Jackson Taking it to the Fans

Jess Jackson, whose Stonestreet Stable is majority owner of Horse of the Year Curlin, is appealing to the horse's fans to help him decide which direction he should take with the colt's campaign for the remainder of 2008.

Poll Says Fan Interest in Racing Up 5.1%

The number of people in the United States who said they are interested in Thoroughbred racing increased for a fifth consecutive year, according to national consumer research data released March 21 by ESPN Sports Poll, a division of TNS Sport.

Poll: Majority of Texans Support Racetrack VLTs

According to the results of a recent public opinion poll, most Texans would welcome video lottery terminals at the state's five horse and three Greyhound racetracks.

Empire Maker Tops Final NTRA 3-year-old Poll

In a very close vote by 23 media representatives, Empire Maker came out on top of the final 3-year-old poll of 2003 conducted by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.

Michigan Poll: Gambling OK, But Is There Too Much?

While legislation that would allow video gaming at Michigan racetracks awaits action in the state legislature, residents have voiced their opposition to the proliferation of casino-type gambling in a recent poll.

Maryland Voters Favor Slots at Tracks to Help Schools

Concerns about under-funded education programs could make slot machines more attractive to Maryland legislature this year, according to poll results released today. The poll showed 54% of 800 voters contacted by phone favored having slot machines at racetracks provided a portion of the revenue went toward improving education.

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