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Old 05-21-2010, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by the_fat_man View Post
Is this news? Since there's probably very little chance that the tracks or OTB will close, why must we be subjected to all this posturing? It really can't be this hard to run a track and show a profit. Then again, with all this BS, there's apparently a need to convey that it is. We get it: not only do we get to play the horses but we also get to feel xtra special since the state pols are so involved in our sport.
It isn't posturing. It's a compliance with state and federal law.
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