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N.Y. Comptroller writes scathing letter to lottery boardNews Story
New York's top fiscal officer is warning a state agency that its delay in approving a VLT casino contract for Aqueduct racetrack is costing the state needed revenues and risking bankruptcy for the New York Racing Association. State Comptroller Alan Hevesi, in a scathing letter to the state Division of Lottery, strongly suggested that with a battle underway to craft a new Thoroughbred racetrack franchise in New York more is driving the VLT delay than normal bureaucratic reviews. It is
Sep 18, 2006, 10:45 pm - Lottery News

Maryland Lottery to add horse race tie-inNews Story
A good idea is a jewel to behold, even if it seems to come out of left field, or, say, the backstretch where the main goal is aimed at a winner's circle somewhere else. In Maryland racing a couple of weeks ago, a good idea surfaced in the form of an announcement about a lottery campaign with a brilliant tie-in to the Maryland Million, the signature day of racing for state-sired horses. The Million, set for October 14, will come up for the 21st time this year, at Laurel Park, and this time aro
Aug 21, 2006, 1:30 pm - Lottery News

Oregon to add gaming machines at horse trackNews Story
In a move that supporters say will help save horse racing in the state, the Oregon House approved a bill that would expand the number of slot and video-poker machines at Portland Meadows.Wagering at the racetrack has been relatively flat in recent years as bettors have turned to other forms of gambling. Lobbyists said that more machines are needed to entice bettors to the track.Under the terms of the bill approved Wednesday, the track could have 30 machines, triple the current number. The bill g
Jul 8, 2005, 1:09 pm - Lottery News