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Kentucky bill in works

"The Buechel Democrat, who in previous years filed bills for video lottery terminals at tracks, said his proposal would not seek to amend Kentucky's constitution.

"If it had, the earliest it could be submitted to voters for ratification would be November 2010. Without an amendment, the proposal wouldn't need a statewide vote and could be decided next year by legislators and Gov. Steve Beshear.

"Under Burch's proposal, any county could have slot machines if its voters approved it -- including those with racetracks. Counties with racetracks also could have some slot machines off-track.

"One third of the slot machines -- 6,000 -- could be available to racetracks, with a minimum of 500 at each and more for some on a pro-rated basis determined by the number of live racing dates. For instance, Kentucky Downs in Franklin, Ky., with six days of live racing could have 500, while Churchill Downs in Louisville with 78 days could have 1,080.

"...Last month, state Rep. Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, said he would propose a bill next year to temporarily allow electronic gambling devices -- like slot machines -- at racetracks to test the long-term feasibility of expanded gambling in Kentucky without amending its constitution..."

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