A row of historical horse racing machines at Les Bois Park in Idaho. Photo from Facebook
The Coeur d'Alene Tribe is demanding enforcement of a bill that repealed betting on historical horse races in Idaho. Lawmakers approved the repeal by wide margins. But Gov. Butch Otter (R) waited until the last minute to submit his veto and the tribe contends he waited too long. "This isn’t complicated. The governor had five days to veto the bill and instead, he took seven," Chairman Chief Allan said in a press release. Due to the uncertainty, the tribe asked Secretary of State Lawerence Denney to certify Senate Bill 1011. If that happens, the instant racing machines that have been installed at non-Indian facilities would have to be removed by July 1. In 2013, the Idaho Legislature authorized bets on historical horse races. But tribes and lawmakers say the devices closely resemble slot machines and shouldn't be allowed in the state. Get the Story:
Tribe demands Idaho certify new law banning instant racing machines (The Spokesman-Review 5/1)
Gaming dispute continues (The Coeur d'Alene Press 5/1)
Instant racing repeal must take effect, tribe tells Idaho secretary of state (The Idaho Statesman 5/1)
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