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Title: Las Vegas and Churchill Downs
Post by: RogerC on April 28, 2014, 06:59:04 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, 07:00:22 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, 07:14:45 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, 07:16:56 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, 07:20:27 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, 07:27:19 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.