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Twin River ends simulcast betting on Sundays14 October 2009PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island -- As reported by the Providence Journal: "The Twin River slot parlor has stopped offering simulcast race betting on Sundays as the gambling venue continues to conserve cash in advance of its sale, according to a federal court filing. "A Twin River lawyer told a representative for the slot parlor's parimutuel clerks that they will no longer get overtime pay on Sundays because the venue is discontinuing simulcast betting, the court filing states. About 228 people who work in the slot parlor's racing operation are members of Local 334 of the Service Employees International Union. "Thus far, Twin River has stopped only simulcast betting on Sundays, in addition to a regular Tuesday off day. "In April 2009, U.S. District Judge William E. Smith ordered the slot parlor to give the clerks about $175,000 in back pay, combined, for working Sundays. The workers have been paid time-and-a-half for working Sundays since the ruling..." |