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The Fair Grounds, Horsemen Reach Deal

The Fair Grounds and Louisiana horsemen reached a $25 million settlement over video poker purse revenue Aug. 7.

 Sunday, August 08, 2004

Deal With Horsemen Near, Fair Grounds Says

An attorney for the Fair Grounds said Louisiana horsemen were on the verge of a settlement Friday night that could spare the New Orleans track from an auction in bankruptcy court later this month over a $90 million video poker judgement.

 Saturday, August 07, 2004

La. Horsemen Object to Fair Grounds Bankruptcy Plan

Louisiana horsemen have filed an objection to the Fair Grounds' bankruptcy disclosure statement, alleging that the track misrepresented and omitted key financial information.

 Thursday, June 10, 2004

Judge Puts Fair Grounds Debt to Horsemen at $89M

A state district judge ruled March 22 that Fair Grounds owes horsemen almost $90 million in damages from the video-poker lawsuit that led to the track's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization last August, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported.

 Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Peninsula Gaming Closes Deal on Evangeline Downs

An Iowa riverboat operator has taken full ownership of Evangeline Downs and acquired the land to build a new track and casino in an adjoining parish.

 Friday, September 06, 2002