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Officials debate Belmont Park racino

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York -- As reported by The Saratogian: "Having agreed on a firm to operate Aqueduct's gaming center, state officials are now debating whether Belmont Park should have a racino, too.

"Gov. David Paterson has directed his administration to work with New York Racing Association, community groups and local officials surrounding Belmont to come up with Belmont development proposals and report back to his office by Jan. 1.

"The Republican-led Senate Majority favors video lottery terminals there, while Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, reaffirmed his opposition to such plans on Monday.

"'Nothing is off the table and nothing is necessarily on the table,' state Racing and Wagering Board Chairman John Sabini said..."

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