Judge rules for racetrack - 2004-02-21
A state judge has rejected arguments by an anti-casino group wanting to freeze a conditional racing license presently in the hands of Bangor Historic Track.
Friday´s decision came one day before the effective date of a voter-approved state law that allows slot machines at commercial racetracks if certain conditions are met.
Tracks need a racing license from the Maine Harness Racing Commission before they can operate slot machines. The commission granted a conditional license for the Bangor track Tuesday.
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