The wanna' be's see hard-times, or maybe even disaster, if they don't get slot machines, casinos or card rooms. Questions arise about how to get uncooperative lawmakers to legalize slot machines -- as in the case of Maryland -- or to change existing laws to enable more slots, casinos, or in just any way to generate more money for racing.
It's a simple formula for racing: If the slots are installed at racetracks, some of the profits can be earmarked for purses and goodies for...
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