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Kentucky Derby Shatters Wagering Records

9 May 2005

A Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs that was already notable for one of the biggest upsets in the history of the "Run for the Roses" also included the shattering of on-track and off-track wagering records.

Kentucky Horse Lobby Wants Expanded Gambling

6 May 2005

News Brief: The Kentucky Equine Education Project has not taken a stance on expanded gambling legislation, but the group's chairman said yesterday that the state must act to keep gambling dollars in Kentucky.

Churchill Will Conduct Milkshake Testing on Every Horse at Upcoming Meet

26 April 2005

News Brief: Churchill Downs will become the latest track in a growing list testing every horse entered for excess alkalizing agents when the Louisville track’s spring-summer meet opens on Saturday.

Union Backs Casinos at Kentucky Tracks

25 April 2005

News Brief: The effort to bring casinos to Kentucky's horse tracks has picked up the support of a major Louisville labor union.

Racetracks: 'We Can't Compete'

13 April 2005

News Brief: Thoroughbred breeders and racetrack operators are pressuring lawmakers for slot machines in Kentucky and Ohio.

Free Kentucky Derby Bet Offered at All Horse Racing

6 April 2005

To celebrate the Running of the Roses, All Horse Racing is offering a free bet on the Kentucky Derby as well as free bets on the other two jewels of the Triple Crown, the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.

Gambling Advocates Look to Florida

31 March 2005

News Brief: If backers of casino gambling in Kentucky ever succeed in getting the issue on the statewide ballot, the key to victory may be found in Florida.

Kentucky AG Reverses Gambling Decision

22 March 2005

News Brief: Attorney General Greg Stumbo reversed four opinions of previous attorneys general, finding yesterday that state legislators can expand gambling without amending the constitution.

Kentucky Gambling Opponent Wary of Budget

18 February 2005

News Brief: A leading opponent of legalized casino gambling expects an attempt by lawmakers to include gambling in the Senate's version of the state budget.

Poll Finds Most in Favor of Slot Machines at Tracks

15 February 2005

Fifty-six percent of Kentuckians surveyed in a new poll are in favor of allowing slot machines at racetracks, up from 49 percent last winter.

Texas Hold'em is the New Bingo

14 February 2005

Texas Hold 'Em may one day become a significant source of revenue for local charities, according to Tony Royalty, spokesman for the Kentucky Office of Charitable Gaming

Kentucky Gambling Prospects Uncertain

11 February 2005

News Brief: Despite the Argosy Gaming Co.'s decision to expand its Lawrenceburg, Indiana casino, prospects for legalizing gambling in Kentucky this session remains uncertain.

Horse Industry Preparing to Lobby on Gambling

7 February 2005

A fledgling organization formed to protect and promote Kentucky's horse industry indicated it would support legislation allowing casinos at racetracks.

Kentucky Church Group Fights Casino Bill

7 February 2005

News Brief: Kentucky's largest faith-based organization once again is mobilizing to battle efforts to legalize casino gambling in the state.

Kentucky Alliance Might Back Casinos

7 February 2005

News Brief: The Kentucky Equine Education Project , an alliance of state horse industry leaders, might back efforts to bring casino-style gambling into the state if a measure presented to lawmakers basically keeps such gambling to racetracks.

Lotto South Jackpot Reaches $20 Million

7 February 2005

With no jackpot winner in Saturday's Lotto South drawing, the jackpot has grown to an estimated $20 million, which is the sixth highest amount since the game began in September 2001.

Kentucky Casino Gambling Legislation Filed

4 February 2005

News Brief: For the second time this year, legislation that would permit casino gambling has been filed in the Kentucky General Assembly.

Slot Legislation Proposed

2 February 2005

Kentucky could raise money for pricey government programs such as education and Medicaid by allowing slot machines throughout the state, a House lawmaker proposed Tuesday.

Gambling Expansion Doesn't Look Like Good Bet in 2005

31 January 2005

The odds seem stacked against passage of Kentucky legislation to expand gambling during the 2005 General Assembly.

Kentucky Lottery has Unique Role

26 January 2005

News Brief: The Kentucky State Lottery Corp. is a unique entity that is a hybrid - part business, part state government, part state-sanctioned gambling operation and part non-profit scholarship and grant underwriter.

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