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Louisiana Gaming Board Chairman Replaced

LOUISIANA – As reported by the Blood Horse: "Hillary Crain, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, is being replaced by Gov. Kathleen Blanco. Crain, the state's top gaming regulator, presided over his last board meeting April 12 in Baton Rouge, and was expected to announce his resignation as chairman after having served eight years.

"Contacted at home, Crain said he has no hard feelings about the governor wanting to replace him. However, he did express disappointment that there wouldn't be a smooth transition.

"…There have been rumors in the last few weeks that Crain might be out, especially after Gov. Blanco replaced the entire racing commission. That commission included some members who had been on the board more than 14 years.

"…Crain is the only full-time board member as its chairman. He was paid an annual salary of about $100,000. He was appointed to the board by Gov. Mike Foster in April 1996…"

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