According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, table games at Pennsylvania casinos could be legalized soon. All that needs to be ironed out is how much the casinos will pay to the state. One proposal has the casinos paying a $15 million fee upfront and 18% of revenues. Another has them paying $10 million upfront and 12% of revenues. Casino operators have said that the games could be up and running as soon as next April if the legislature approves. As many as 10,000 new jobs will be created statewide when the table games are approved.
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Below are links to three interesting articles about slots at Ohio’s race tracks and the casino referendum.
The Columbus Dispatch has a Q&A.
The Cleveland Leader focuses on Harrah’s buyout of Thistledown.
Harness Tracks of America, Inc. writes about Ohio gambling’s roller coaster ride.
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Pro Football Betting
in Delaware
Here’s an interesting article about the first day of legalized betting on pro football in Delaware. I don’t anticipate anything like this ever happening in Ohio.
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In case you missed it, here’s the Woodward Stakes from Saratoga featuring Rachel Alexandra. Even if you’re not a horse racing fan, you’ve got to see it.
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Calvin Borel aboard
Rachel Alexandra
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The field is set for this Saturday’s Woodward Stakes at Saratoga. Seven boys and one tough girl will go 1-1/8 miles for a $750,000 purse.
A lot has been mentioned about Rachel Alexandra running against and beating the boys but take note of what she’s up against in this race. No 3 year-old filly has ever beaten older males in a Grade I distance race on dirt in the modern era. Former winners of the Woodward include Forego (four times), Kelso (three times), Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Spectacular Bid, Cigar (twice), and Curlin.
Post (program number) – Horse – Jockey – Trainer – Odds
1. (1) Da’ Tara – Jose Lezcano – Nick Zito – 12-1
2. (2) Bullsbay – Jeremy Rose – Graham Motion – 6-1
3. (3) Rachel Alexandra – Calvin Borel – Steve Asmussen – 1-2
4. (1A) Cool Coal Man – John Velazquez – Nick Zito – 12-1
5. (4) Macho Again – Robby Albarado – Dallas Stewart – 8-1
6. (5) It’s a Bird – Julien Leparoux – Marty Wolfson – 10-1
7. (6) Asiatic Boy – Alan Garcia – Kiaran McLaughlin – 10-1
8. (7) Past the Point – Edgar Prado – Eoin Harty 15-1
* Da’ Tara and Cool Coal Man run as an entry
Look for the race on TVG or HRTV at 5:00pm Saturday.
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