1. 03-20-11 07:37 AM #1
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    Illinois Race Tracks Still Waiting On Gambling Legislation ‎

    Illinois race tracks have been proposing new laws in the state that would allow the tracks to have slot machines. The tracks have been pushing the measure for several years, since the economic recession, but lawmakers have been slow to act. As another session passes, the tracks are again left waiting.
    Legislators were close to passing the gambling expansion law at the beginning of this year, but they feared that the governor would veto the bill. That fear caused the lawmakers to not even vote on the legislation, and it has some in the state puzzled.
    "Why they wouldn't even attempt to pass the law is somewhat baffling," said Randy Meyers. "The tracks obviously need the help financially, and it is not like we don't have casino gambling already, so I see no reason why the state wouldn't just give these tracks the relief they need."
    Neighboring states have added slot machines at their tracks, and that has made it increasingly difficult for Illinois tracks to compete. In addition, racing has lost some of the popularity it enjoyed several decades ago, leading to more financial struggles even for facilities that do offer slot gambling.
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  2. 03-20-11 08:14 AM #2
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    As racing in Illinois continues it's downward spiral.
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  3. 03-20-11 09:51 AM #3
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    check out the balmoral purses. that used to be a thriving harness track and now they all left for greener pastures. hawthorne lost horses to oaklawn and elsewhere too.
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  4. 03-21-11 09:49 AM #4
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    Hawthorne is having problems filling an entry -level allowance race. 6 horse field that includes 2 uncoupled entries...nice
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  5. 03-22-11 11:38 AM #5
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    I looked at the on-track handle for one of the weekdays at Hawthorne and it was 43 thousand. The ship is sinking.
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  6. 03-22-11 12:45 PM #6
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    CDI can just close Arlington & run at one of their other tracks.
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  7. 03-22-11 01:12 PM #7
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    I feel that Arlington is one of the best tracks in the country. Including the huge stakes schedule, the Arlington Million is always excitiing.
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  8. 03-23-11 10:42 AM #8
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    The Arlington stakes schedule is a shell of it's former self. Arlington has become an overpriced afternoon in a park.
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  9. 03-23-11 04:19 PM #9
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    Arlington weekday racing= 5 horse fields
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  10. 03-24-11 09:32 AM #10
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    On-track handle at Hawthorne yesterday was reported as 41 thousand.
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