Illinois Gambling Expansion Poised To Revive Fairmount Track
Fairmount Park Racetrack is filled with spectators on most Tuesdays and Saturdays, eager to watch horses fly down the dirt track.
But with just 41 live racing days this year, the stands at the Collinsville track remain empty far more days than they’re filled.
A recent gambling-expansion law in Illinois could change the track’s fortunes. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the bill in June, which was long-sought by the horse racing industry. Racetracks can now apply for licenses to host table games like blackjack and roulette, slots, video gaming and sports betting.
The move couldn’t come fast enough for Brian Zander, president and general manager of Fairmount.
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