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Kentucky Legislators Downplay Bill

KENTUCKY – As reported by Bloodhorse: "With the 2004 Kentucky General Assembly session set to get under way Jan. 6, the state's racing and breeding industry, which has devised legislation to authorize a constitutional amendment on racetrack casinos, is working to line up sponsors. Legislative leaders, however, continue to downplay the chances of passage of any bill to expand gambling.

"…Gov. Ernie Fletcher has said he's opposed to expanded gambling but wouldn't stand in the way of a constitutional amendment should one be approved by the legislature. Polls in general have indicated public support for expanded gambling at tracks.

"…Sen. David Williams, who calls the shots in the Senate, called the proposal offensive because the tracks would get 47% of gross revenue…"

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