Minnesota Commission dismisses request to revoke gambling license at Running Aces
Friday, March 22, 2013 - from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH --- According to a story on the kstp.com website, the Minnesota Racing Commission has dismissed a request to revoke the gambling license at Running Aces Harness Park.
On a 5-4 vote, the Commissioners dismissed the request by Thoroughbred race horse owners at Canterbury Park to revoke Running Aces' license. The decision will allow the track to open with live racing on June 1.
The kstp.com story reported that the owners said Running Aces stopped making about $400,000 in purse contributions last August in violation of their gambling license.
To read the full story, click here.
Related Articles :
- Running Aces issues a statement regarding its dispute with Canterbury Park (Wednesday, February 20, 2013)
The statement provides context and background on the decision of Running Aces Harness Park to review and renegotiate the simulcast agreement between itself and Canterbury Downs.
