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Video Gambling Called Key To Horse Industry24 August 2004INDIANAPOLIS – As reported by the Louisville Courier Journal: "Horsemen laid the groundwork yesterday for another push to gain slot-like gambling machines at Indiana racetracks, making a presentation designed to impress lawmakers with the industry's value to the state. "However, there was virtually no discussion of the video gambling machines themselves as those who testified spoke mainly about the state of Indiana's horse racing industry during the two-hour presentation to the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Small Business Issues. "But the message from horse breeders, owners, trainers and the businesses they support was clear: Without the revenue from video gambling, Indiana's horse racing industry won't survive. "'We can support our industry without state support if we have alternative gaming,' said horse owner Jerry Walker, using the Statehouse code words for electronic pull-tab machines, which are similar in style and play to slot machines. "'Why should the state support horse racing?' Walker asked lawmakers. 'Because it makes good economic sense.' "…Horsemen and track owners say that help should come from video gambling, but they have been unsuccessful for several years in selling lawmakers on the idea…" |