HOW WILL ADDING ELECTRONIC LOTTERY PRODUCTS AT HORSE TRACKS AID IDAHO’S HORSE-RACING INDUSTRY?
A. Like any other business, horse breeders need to locate and operate where they can make the most money. Lottery products in electronic format will attract new patrons to horse race tracks. Increased play at video lottery terminals will provide more money for purses and draw larger crowds. This will bring top-flight horses back to the state. Q. WHY SHOULD NON-RACING FANS CARE ABOUT SAVING HORSE RACING IN IDAHO? A. Revenues to the state from horse racing help support a variety of important services, including education and other programs that the State chooses to fund. A strong horse-racing industry also will provide many permanent jobs for Idahoans.
