Archive June, 2009

Kentucky Could Turn to Slot Machines Money for Budget

Could Casino style slot machines cure Kentucky’s billion dollar budget problems. On Monday, Kentucky lawmakers will debate the controversial plan in a special session.
In the state of Kentucky the horses are more than a hobby. They’re one of the bluegrass state’s economic engines.
For local race enthusiasts, Kentucky Downs race track in Franklin is a [...]

Kentucky Governor Mind To Close Budget Gap

The debate in Kentucky has raged for years: Should a state famous for the Kentucky Derby and horse racing open the gates for more?
The question could be settled in the coming days.
Gov. Steve Beshear has ordered the Kentucky General Assembly to convene a special session Monday to consider legislation to allow video slot machines at [...]

Las Vegas company spends lavishly to court NH

A Las Vegas company is betting big that it can persuade New Hampshire lawmakers to allow it to bring thousands of video slot machines to the state.
The Concord Monitor reports that an affiliate of Millennium Gaming has spent more than $140,000 in the last 18 months on work by a prominent Concord lobbying firm. Other [...]