Schwarzenegger Backs Racing 

The race tracks of California are happy knowing they have big fire power on their side these days in the form of their governor. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said that he thinks that the racing industry could use his help and is willing to help them out. He said that if “an appropriate offer” comes across his desk before he leaves office than he will approve it.

Schwarzenegger is in his final term as Governor and will be leaving office in January of 2011, which gives the tracks slightly more than a year to try and get something approved. He said that believes that the tracks could use his help with some sort of financial arrangement, but he did say that he would not back slot machines. 

The governor said that he is aware that they are struggling, but he is also aware that bringing in slot machines would be a big mistake. He said that he could not approve slot machines as residents have made it very clear that they “despise urban gaming” and he would not want to go against their wishes. There are some card clubs that offer gambling in the urban areas, but all of the tribal casinos that offer slot machines are outside of major metropolitan areas.  

Racing supporters have been trying to get support in the legislature as they know that without some assistance they will not be able to keep their doors open, which means a lot of people will be without jobs. They say that the slot machines are the best way for them to keep their businesses afloat – but the state is not behind that idea at all.

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