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Table games not in the cards at track

CHARLES TOWN, West Virginia -- As reported by the Herald-Mail: "Charles Town Races & Slots officials say they do not have any plans to push for table games in June, although they could try to gain passage again at that time, according to a track official.

"Jefferson County voters on June 9, 2007, rejected a proposal to allow table games such as poker, roulette and blackjack at the racetrack. Since then, track officials have been polling county residents periodically to gauge how they feel about the games, said John Finamore, senior vice president of regional operations for Penn National Gaming Inc., which owns the track.

"As a result of the polling, track officials have determined that the county is still not ready to support the games, Finamore said.

"...Finamore said Charles Town needs table games to remain competitive with gambling in other states..."

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