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Yesterday, two local racing related projects took two steps forward. Or backward. Depending on which side of these issues you stand upon. Columbus Hollywood Casino developer Penn National Gaming confirmed that they would closing the historic Beulah Park thoroughbred racetrack… [Read More]
Penn National Gaming, the developers behind the Columbus Casino have gotten the approval for their purchases of the Beulah Park horse racing track in Grove City, according to reports by both The Dispatch (“With slots a possibility, horse tracks snapped… [Read More]
On Monday, Governor Strickland moved forward with plans to introduce slot machines in seven race tracks throughout the State of Ohio, including two in Central Ohio: Scioto Downs and Belulah Park. Strickland issued a directive to the Director of the… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Horse tracks seeking slots without a vote By James Nash Even as out-of-state developers pitch a plan for casinos in Ohio’s four largest cities, the state’s ailing horse tracks are going to the legislature with a proposal… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote A crowd pleaser no more BY KEN GORDONOnce upon a time, when the sport of kings was king in Columbus, the horse-track business was this simple: Build it, and they will come. That’s what Charlie Hill did,… [Read More]
The Columbus Dispatch wrote Racetrack’s losses triple in 2006 By Barnet D. WolfScioto Downs spent $3.1 million last year to support the unsuccessful slot-machine referendum in Ohio. The expense caused the horse-racing track to lose $4.4 million in 2006, nearly… [Read More]
Scioto Downs kicks off season tonight Brad Schmaltz THE COLUMBUS DISPATCHA pared-down Scioto Downs harness racing season gets under way tonight. Racing is scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, with a few exceptions. The season was reduced to 80… [Read More]
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