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pernicious and anti-competitive approach…for decades to come.” The Seminole Tribe ($24.3 million) and Disney ($20.5 million) were the two largest supporters to stop gaming expansion.
Amendment 13 – Ban on Wagering on Dog Races, passed with 69 per cent. After almost 100 years, the decision will close all dog tracks by 2020. Florida operates 11 of the 17 remaining American greyhound tracks.
Efforts to rehabilitate and find homes for thousands of greyhounds are already underway. Several dog tracks also operate poker rooms. This amendment will
not restrict them to continue with those games or others like simulcast betting and slot machines. Many trainers and racetrack workers who will lose their jobs complained they were targeted because horseracing is too lucrative to stop. However, those with betting experience could find work with the Seminole Tribe properties as they expand.
IDAHO – Proposition 1 – Authorize Betting on Historical Horse Races Initiative (2018), passed with 53 per cent. Voters said “no” to the proposal that would legalize video terminals for historical horse races. As defined, historical horse racing means existing racetracks that can conduct live horse racing or simulcast betting at facilities with at least eight live horse racing events per year. The races must also be rebroadcast electronically for pari-mutuel wagering and shown on a delayed or replayed basis.
MARYLAND – Maryland Question 1 – Gambling Revenue Dedicated to Education Lockbox Amendment (2018), passed with 89 per cent. Revenues from video lottery licenses and any other commercial gaming to be dedicated to education in public schools. Graduated minimum dollar amounts allocated through fiscal years through 2022; 100 percent appropriated by fiscal year 2023 and thereafter. The sitting governor must include those numbers in the state’s annual budget.
I’m all for the people being the ultimate deciders. As we end 2018, I wish you a happy holiday season and a wonderful 2019.
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