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Proposal would redirect growth in online gaming revenue to county fairs, sponsors say
Summary
Two companion bills would redirect a share of projected growth in non‑tribal online gaming revenue into an Equine Development/Ag Equine fund to support county fairs and harness racing.
LANSING — Sponsors and industry witnesses told the House Rules Committee that two companion bills (House Bill 4346 and House Bill 4347) would channel a portion of projected growth in non‑tribal online gaming revenue into an Equine Development (Ag Equine) fund to support county fairs and harness racing.
Representative Koontz, the bills’ sponsor, said the proposal would not authorize wagering at county fairs and would not reduce school aid funding. He cited Michigan Gaming Control Board revenue figures and a projected online gaming revenue trajectory; his presentation referenced a 2028 projection that showed online gaming totals growing toward $746,000,000 and…
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