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Title: Las Vegas and Churchill Downs
Post by: RogerC on April 28, 2014, 04:59:04 PM
Guys was wondering if anyone in Vegas can shine some light on this. I have heard that Vegas is currently not simulcasting Churchill due to a dispute over what else but money !!!! i am heading to Treasure Island for their contests this weekend and can\'t get a straight answer out of anyone !!! Can someone please shine some light on the situation...Thanks RC
Title: Re: Las Vegas and Churchill Downs
Post by: touchgold on April 28, 2014, 05:00:22 PM
oh no, I am heading to vegas too. I cant see vegas shutting out churchill for derby weekend
Title: Re: Las Vegas and Churchill Downs
Post by: miff on April 28, 2014, 05:14:45 PM
Vegas refusing signal fee increase proposed by CDI.All parties negotiating trying to resolve before derby.
Title: Re: Las Vegas and Churchill Downs
Post by: RogerC on April 28, 2014, 05:16:56 PM
Thanks Miff if you here anything new please post it appreciate it...RC
Title: Re: Las Vegas and Churchill Downs
Post by: Acesover on April 28, 2014, 05:20:27 PM
some racebooks said they might book some CD action but I never heard that any did
Title: Re: Las Vegas and Churchill Downs
Post by: TMW on April 28, 2014, 05:27:19 PM
I have heard that Vegas (Wynn) is now allowing betting from Churchill the \"old school\" way -- by limiting payouts and handling everything themselves. Negotiations are on going. Not sure what each casino is doing.