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They attributed the projected revenue drop to two factors: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming in Hot Springs and Southland Gaming and Racing in West Memphis being taxed at a lower rate; and the assumption that the two other casinos wouldn't open until fiscal A study commissioned by Driving Arkansas Forward, the group behind getting the casino issue on the ballot, projected that 3, new jobs would be created in the gaming industry, with a similar number employed indirectly, if the measure passed. If the people of Pope county don't want a casino I wonder where it will be located? The difference is Oaklawn has the monopoly now. The addition of a turf track also is possible, he said. Oaklawn's event center, will complement, not compete with, the city's downtown convention center, Arrison said. I bet on the ponies and have noticed Oaklawn has risen in stature every year. Oaklawn is definitely first class! Rooms on one side of the hotel will have a view of the track's finish line; those on the other side will have a view of the Ouachita Mountains to the south. Once thing for sure, horsemen, owners,and trainers are better off. Ridiculous prices for food and drink, programs, seating and parking haven't improved with the "games of skill" casino. Something immoral about taking gullible people's money.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} The expanded casino should be complete by January , with the hotel and events center completed by late Smith said more than people will be hired full time when the project is complete. Cella called the project "a new chapter" in Oaklawn's year history, its third expansion since , and a boost to Oaklawn's place in thoroughbred racing nationwide and to Hot Springs as a "premier tourism destination. How about Harrison? First two comments come from abject retards. Asa Hutchinson said Oaklawn officials came to his office in October to discuss their plans. Rarely attend in person and when I do I avoid concession stands. Oaklawn is doing the right thing, it will soon become a gaming destination. Oaklawn officials had previously announced a change to the thoroughbred track's racing season. Construction will start right after the track's live racing season concludes May 4, Wayne Smith, Oaklawn's general manager, said. Construction won't interfere with actual operations of the gaming center or the racetrack except for some detours getting in and out of the facilities, he said. Their payouts keep getting bigger. Can we get a little love too? The Arkansas Racing Commission also still must issue rules and regulations for the casino amendment. Yes, the casino should do well if it is managed as well as the race track. Ironically, what started as a gambling destination in the 's for me with the Vapors, and slot machines at Rocky's Corner has come full circle. If we are going to have true casinos in Arkansas, this is definitely the way to go. What they do with it remains to be seen. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}About people, mainly a variety of state and local officials and others involved in the hospitality industry, attended the event. The amendment allows casinos at the state's two racetracks -- Oaklawn and the Southland Gaming and Racing greyhound track in West Memphis -- and a casino in Pope and Jefferson counties. They will if you're there, KlansmanMac. Horseplayers are not. Steve Arrison, chief executive officer of the Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission, said Oaklawn's expansion will have a positive "ripple effect" on the rest of Hot Springs' restaurants, hotels, museums and other attractions. Cella said the project has been planned for four years and would have happened without voters' passage earlier this month of a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling. Hutchinson said some 1, people work at Oaklawn during the horse-racing season. About 2, people will be involved in the construction, he said. Although it has opposed similar gambling initiatives in the past, Oaklawn officially stayed neutral on the ballot initiative approved by voters by a margin of 54 percent to 46 percent. Much better than forcing an unwanted stand-alone casino on the people of Pope county, or even worse one in Crime Bluff. Great management and they attract top owners, well known trainers, and jockeys. Its day meet for live racing will open Jan. The gaming amendment approved by voters also allows wagering on sports, but Oaklawn officials said Monday they weren't ready to address that issue. Smith, the track's general manager since March , said Oaklawn will eventually increase its purses. Oaklawn is first class in how they take care of patrons, and they will do it right. Archived Comments If we are going to have true casinos in Arkansas, this is definitely the way to go. Security dept will probably need the most employees.