{Lexington, Kentucky}...Keeneland officials have confirmed that the track is pulling out of the Kentucky Equine Education Project. The Kentucky Equine Education Project has unsuccessfully lobbied for expanded gambling at the state's racetracks. Keeneland's withdrawal does not mean the Lexington track is abandoning efforts to bring slots or casino gambling to the state. KEEP chairman Corey Johnsen said Wednesday that the group will continue efforts to pursue gambling as well as a sales tax exemption for farm purchases.Thursday, October 4, 2012
Keeneland Pulling Out Of Equine Education Project
{Lexington, Kentucky}...Keeneland officials have confirmed that the track is pulling out of the Kentucky Equine Education Project. The Kentucky Equine Education Project has unsuccessfully lobbied for expanded gambling at the state's racetracks. Keeneland's withdrawal does not mean the Lexington track is abandoning efforts to bring slots or casino gambling to the state. KEEP chairman Corey Johnsen said Wednesday that the group will continue efforts to pursue gambling as well as a sales tax exemption for farm purchases.