{Frankfort, Kentucky}...Kentucky has a long tradition of betting on horse races, but political leaders have been reluctant to open the state to slot machines or other casino-style games. On the first day of his second term, Governor Steve Beshear told reporters Tuesday that changing the constitution to allow gambling could generate needed revenue for state government. He said he intends to "go all out" to try to get the legislature to allow Kentuckians to vote on whether gambling should be expanded.
