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View From The Eighth Pole: Petrillo Deserves Chutzpah Award For Gaslighting Of Illinois Racing Board

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View From The Eighth Pole: Petrillo Deserves Chutzpah Award For Gaslighting Of Illinois Racing Board

Tony Petrillo lied to the Illinois Racing Board to keep the trackside betting business at Arlington Park open in 2022. The board is considering a deal to sell the racetrack to Chicago Bears for a new football stadium. The company also wants to continue profiting from Thoroughbred racing through the operation of its Trackside OTB. It also wanted to have its advance deposit wagering company, TwinSpires, to operate in Illinois. However, the company is not licensed for inter-track betting. Commissioner Alan Henry says it's down to legislative intent, long-term interests of the racing industry and common sense.

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