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Illinois Horsemen Urge Antitrust Investigation Over Alleged Arlington Park-Rivers Casino Link

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Illinois Horsemen Urge Antitrust Investigation Over Alleged Arlington Park-Rivers Casino Link

Churchill Downs Inc. bought majority stake in Rivers Casino and stopped gaming at nearby Arlington Park racetrack. The company's actions violated state and federal antitrust laws. The 2019 law authorized a casino license for Arlington. It was intended to generate new tax revenue for the state, boost pari-mutuel wagering and enhance the racing program at the track.

Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association urges the Illinois attorney general's office to investigate whether Churchill Downs Inc. committed antitrust violations. Churchill bought majority stake in Rivers Casino and stopped the development of a casino at the nearby Arlington Park racetrack. The association claims the company's actions violated state and federal antitrust laws. The letter was also sent to the U.S. Justice Department. It claims that the evidence supports the launch of an antitrust investigation. Mike Campbell, president of the association, claims Churchill executives engaged in a campaign to block current and future gaming scenarios at Arlington.

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