Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Gov. Beshear’s Statement on Court of Appeals’ Ruling on Instant Racing

FRANKFORT, Ky. – “Counsel for the various parties are reviewing the opinion of this divided court and evaluating the next steps. Although a majority on the court believed that further facts needed to be developed before they could render a decision, I am confident that the authority of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to authorize wagering on historical horse racing will be affirmed. In the meantime, I am pleased that the status quo has been maintained so our race tracks can continue to offer these exotic wagers until the case is decided.”

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