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Kentucky Governor rolls out casino bashing ads

24 August 2007

News Brief In the campaign commercial, Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher highlights Aurora's Hollywood Casino, although not by name, as a poster child of sorts for what happens to good communities when casinos come in.

Kentucky expanded gambling debate heats up

16 May 2007

News Brief: Kentucky Democrats running for governor aggressively challenged rival Steve Beshear for overpromising benefits derived from expanded gambling, at a statewide debate.

Rosy for Street Sense

6 May 2007

News Brief: Calvin Borel rode Street Sense slowly back to the winner’s circle with the same patience he demonstrated while taking the dark bay colt to first place during the Kentucky Derby.

The Queen joins Kentucky Derby crowds for a day at the races

6 May 2007

International News Brief: For a few exciting moments, Queen Elizabeth II was just like every other racing fan at Churchill Downs - as she watched the horses running in the 133rd Kentucky Derby.

Convention Authority: Authority's slogan slog continues

11 April 2007

What happens in Vegas is getting reproduced all over the country, to the chagrin of Southern Nevada tourism boosters trying to protect Sin City's trademarked slogans.

Kentucky candidate supports legalized casino gambling

20 February 2007

News Brief: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Beshear supports bringing casino gambling to Kentucky to help fund pre-school classes and a college scholarship program.

Kentucky candidate supports expanded gambling

16 January 2007

News Brief: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Beshear said Tuesday he will push for a state constitutional amendment in 2008 that would allow expanded gambling in Kentucky.

Norton sponsors Churchill Downs race

24 October 2006

News Brief: Norton Healthcare Inc. will be the first presenting sponsor of Churchill Downs' Clark Handicap, a Grade I race that has been run since the track opened in 1875.

Churchill moves to three-day entry schedule

18 October 2006

News Brief: Churchill Downs now will accept race entries three days prior to races, instead of the usual two days in advance.

Kentucky Gaming Advocates Try Again in 2007

18 September 2006

News Brief: Gaming advocates will try again in the 2007 General Assembly to win approval for casinos in Kentucky.

Ellis Park Concludes 2006 Meet with Gains

6 September 2006

Ellis Park concluded its 2006 race meet on Labor Day, Sept. 4, with gains in average daily on-track wagering and attendance.

Kentucky Racino Proposal Opposed by Churches

28 August 2006

News Brief: The Kentucky horse industry has announced its intention to seek a constitutional amendment, to go on the 2006 November ballot, to allow racetracks to run casinos. Churches are vowing to fight any gambling expansion in the state.

Churchill Downs Sells Ellis Park

18 July 2006

Churchill Downs Incorporated has reached a definitive agreement to sell Ellis Park, its racetrack in Henderson, Kentucky, to a company owned by Kentucky businessman and racehorse owner Ron Geary.

Horse Coalition Tries Again for Casino

4 April 2006

News Brief: A horse-industry group that spent about $1.4 million in an unsuccessful effort to bring casino gambling to Kentucky is expected to stick together for another attempt.

Kentucky Gaming Amendment's Fate Unclear

21 March 2006

News Brief: House Speaker Jody Richards declined yesterday to pronounce dead a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling in Kentucky.

Kentucky Casino Vote Bill Filed

17 February 2006

News Brief: A Woodford County legislator filed bills yesterday that would let Kentucky voters decide whether casinos should be allowed solely at racetracks.

Gambling is Hot Issue for Kentucky Assembly

8 February 2006

News Brief: Of the many hot issues now before the Kentucky General Assembly, gambling is at the top.

Turfway Park Hires Lobbyist

24 January 2006

News Brief: Turfway Park has enlisted a veteran Republican insider to help lobby for expanded gambling and changes to horse racing regulations among other issues in Frankfort and Washington.

Ellis Park VP, GM Named

11 January 2006

Churchill Downs reports that Brian Elmore, who has served for the past 10 years in important capacities at Churchill Downs Incorporated's Hoosier Park in Anderson, Ind., has been appointed vice president and general manager of Ellis Park.

Poll: Kentuckians Want Expanded Gambling Vote

5 January 2006

News Brief: Horse industry casino advocates plan to release a poll Thursday that they claim shows the majority of Kentuckians want a vote on expanding gambling.

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