Without crowds, increased spending left Suffolk Downs with an $18 million loss in 2007 and a $13.8 million loss in 2008.
(Kayana Szymczak for The Boston Globe/ File)
Facing tough times at the track
With casinos in limbo, Suffolk Downs is latest to consider cuts
Without crowds, increased spending left Suffolk Downs with an $18 million loss in 2007 and a $13.8 million loss in 2008.
(Kayana Szymczak for The Boston Globe/ File)
Owners of Suffolk Downs said they are considering laying off employees and reducing purses for race winners now that the track cannot count on casino gambling to rescue its money-losing operations. (Full article: 933 words)
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