Beshear Says Gambling Bill on Hold Because of Racetrack Opposition

Gov. Steve Beshear said Tuesday a constitutional amendment to expand gambling is hung up on opposition from some racetracks and might not be filed this legislative session. Beshear said that although horse breeders and owners support a plain up-or-down vote on expanding gambling, racetracks including Keeneland, The Red Mile and Kentucky Downs oppose a bill that does not guarantee racetracks a monopoly on casinos.