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Initiative launched to protect live racing in Florida, elsewhere

The Biz / 1 year

2 min read

With racing in Florida potentially imperiled by “decoupling” legislation, industry leaders there have launched an initiative to protect it there and elsewhere.

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Eric Hamelback
Gulfstream Park
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA)

Hamelback: Industry must speak out against decoupling

Guest Author / 1 year
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The horseracing industry must oppose a Florida “decoupling” proposal to sever the racing-gaming connection, says HBPA chief Eric Hamelback.

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