Parish reaps first racetrack income - 2004-01-22
St. Landry Parish got its first return of $114,307 from the new Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino on Wednesday.
The money represents 4 percent of the casino's earnings for December, after deductions for racing purses and horse associations.
From the $3.4 million monthly total, Evangeline Downs gave $627,295 in racing purses and to horse associations. Remaining was $2.8 million, of which, the parish and state each received a share.
Read the full story at Opelousas Daily World