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Delegates discuss letter of support for historical horse-racing proposal tied to Long Shots OTB
Summary
Delegates discussed a draft letter of support for legislation to allow historical horse-racing at off-track betting sites; no vote was taken and members asked for more information before deciding.
Delegation members discussed a draft letter of support for proposed legislation that would allow historical horse-racing at off-track betting (OTB) facilities, including Long Shots in Frederick County, but took no formal vote at the Feb. 7 meeting.
Delegate Delia Ferrer, who introduced the topic, described the proposal as a sports-wagering bill that "would actually impact 1 of 4 licenses in the state, which Frederick County has 1 of them, at Long Shots, which is in District 3." She said the draft letter would express the delegation's general support for the measure to benefit Frederick County.
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