Six regional tribal operators have asked Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) for a more thorough examination of the plans to add a group of 250 historical racing terminals to Grants Pass Downs, reports Casino.org.
Track owner Travis Boersma has released plans to build “The Flying Lark,” a combination of space for the historical racing terminals, a restaurant, a sports bar, and a banquet area.
The tribes' argument revolves around the question of whether or not historical racing can be considered pari-mutuel wagering, especially the latest technology. Historical racing has been legal in the state since 2012, but only at racetracks.
Previously, Gov. Brown had indicated that she would defer to the Oregon Racing Commission about the project.
“The state's regulatory framework has not evolved to reflect new technology or its impacts on the public,” the tribes wrote. “We are at a critical moment where the state is about to approve the largest expansion of state-regulated gambling in decades without public or legislative input.”
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