As if the possibility of a casino moving to Ft. Wayne isn't bad enough......
"Indiana lawmakers took the first step in legalizing online gambling in the state of Indiana, meaning that Hoosiers could play poker and place bets on their phones. That's just one of the bills that advanced in the Indiana General Assembly last week."
If that proposed legislation passes, purses at Hoosier Park will go down a whole bunch.
A HUGE percentage of Hoosier Park and county fair purse money is generated by slot machines and table games at Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand locations.