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Maine Lawmakers Consider Changes

MAINE –- As reported by the Portland Herald: "Lawmakers indicated Wednesday that they will consider making a lot of changes to Gov. John Baldacci's bill to regulate racinos, including giving Scarborough Downs more time to find a community that is willing to accept a harness-racing track with slot machines.

"Members of the Legislature's Legal and Veterans Affairs Committee also suggested boosting the amount of racino revenue that goes to harness racing, education and prescription subsidies. They also said voters should have the final say on any changes backed by the Legislature.

"…The governor's bill would create a five-member Gambling Control Board to license and regulate slot machines at harness-racing tracks. It would limit the number of slots to 3,000 statewide and 1,500 per track, and strengthen the enforcement powers of the state police…"

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