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Harness and thoroughbred interests facing another unconventional Illinois race schedule in 2023

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Harness and thoroughbred interests facing another unconventional Illinois race schedule in 2023

IHHA president Marty Engel and executive director Tony Somone told the board that the dates at Springfield are of paramount importance. Illinois gambling legislation in 2019 allows the state’s tracks to conduct casino gambling and sports betting under the supervision of the Illinois Gaming Board. The legislation also permits a track limited to standardbred racing with a casino component to be built and licensed in one of six Cook County suburbs. Churchill Downs, Inc. declined to pursue a Casino at Palatial Arlington. CDI acquired a majority interest in Rivers Casino, which is by far the biggest money-maker of Illinois casinos.

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