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McNamara makes first bet for charity at new OTB

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McNamara makes first bet for charity at new OTB

New off-track betting facility opened inside Don Carter Bowling Center in Rockford. Mayor Tom McNamara made the first bet in the name of charity. The remodeled Club Hawthorne facility features more TVs, state-of-the-art tote machines with QR-code connections to players’ mobile wagering apps, and new decor and lighting. Reservations are open for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7.

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