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Political showdown shuts three racetracks

Simulcasting rights expire because no deal is reached

By Scott Helman
Globe Staff / April 1, 2006

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A political showdown between the House and Senate abruptly ended simulcasting at the state's four racetracks last night, indefinitely closing at least three of the tracks and heightening tensions before a key vote next week on legalizing slot machines. (Full article: 783 words)

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