(As reported by GamingFloor.com) After more than a decade of debate, the General Assembly might vote soon on whether slots will be allowed at the state’s ailing racetracks.

Gov. Steve Beshear on Thursday, June 4th added a measure that would place video lottery terminals, or VLTs, at racetracks to the agenda of a special legislative session that will begin June 15.

The measure faces an uncertain fate in the House and Senate, and an anti-casino group has already said it will file a lawsuit if the proposal is approved without a constitutional amendment.

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(As reported in The Herald-Leader)-Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear created a task force Thursday to study the future of horse racing, charging its members with making recommendations to give Kentucky horse racing a ”more sound financial future.“ A news release announcing the Governor’s Task Force on the Future of Horse Racing does not mention casino gambling, but many of its members have advocated for casinos at race tracks.

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