Strickland Expresses Concern About Racing Industry
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Ohio’s governor and members of the horse racing industry are concerned that voters’ recent approval of casinos in four cities will hurt the state’s already struggling racetracks, which employ about 12,000.
Published: November 9, 2009
DAYTON, Ohio—Ohio’s governor and members of the horse racing industry are concerned that voters’ recent approval of casinos in four cities will hurt the state’s already struggling racetracks, which employ about 12,000.
Gov. Ted Strickland earlier this year planned to put 17,500 slot machines at the state’s seven tracks in an attempt to bolster the industry and the state budget. The Ohio Supreme Court sidetracked that plan when it ruled that voters should have the opportunity to approve of the lottery-run slot machines at tracks.
Last week, voters approved a separate gambling plan to allow casinos in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo.
Strickland says he is concerned about the racing industry in Ohio and thinks casinos will pose another challenge.
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Reader Reactions
The casino’s will tell you they are creating 20,000 jobs however how many jobs are lost when the commercial tracks are closed. Trainers, grooms, drivers, owners, track employees. I think we lose more than we gain. Put the slots in the commercial track facilities!!
I hope that the Gov. will push to get the slots at the tracks. If this state can tolerate Casinos then the tracks should be a given for vlts.
I think it is horrific what is happening to the Horse Racing Industry (Race Tracks) around Ohio. When instead of putting slots VLTs at the Race Tracks where they are so badly needed, come on people the Race Tracks in Ohio are suffering. Instead millions will be spent to build “fancy” casinos and for what “BIG BUSINESS” to benefit!
If he’s really that concerned then just go ahead and install the slots at the tracks anyways.
Now that it’s Passed here, what’s it matter where they’re located ???
10 years from now they’ll be in all of the Bars just like Keno is now anyways.
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