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Fountain Hills council approves Turf Paradise off‑track wagering at Parkview Tap House, 5‑1
Summary
After public debate and resident concerns about gambling addiction, the council voted 5‑1 to allow Turf Paradise to operate off‑track pari‑mutuel wagering at Parkview Tap House. Staff said the activity is governed by state statute and local approval is part of the state process.
The Fountain Hills Town Council voted 5‑1 to approve Turf Paradise’s request to allow off‑track pari‑mutuel wagering at Parkview Tap House after a public hearing in which residents and council members raised questions about addiction, local impacts and enforcement.
Town staff explained that state statutes permit off‑track betting but require local concurrence as part of the state approval process. John, a town staff member, told the council there are no local ordinances specifically governing off‑track wagering, leaving council discretion to grant or deny…
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