House leader craps out with casino gambling measure - 2004-03-10
A House leader who was urging legislation to permit casinos in Kentucky stated Wednesday the measure would not go forward this year.
House Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark blamed the horse racing trade, claiming its internal disagreements contributed to the legislation's end.
Clark proposed offering constituents an amendment to the Kentucky Constitution that would have permitted for casino gambling. Had the voters authorized the amendment, Clark's plan called for as many as nine casinos within the state.
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