Mich. horse racing industry may get boost with proposed change to race law

Legislation in Lansing is designed to give Michigan's struggling horse racing industry a boost.

Proposed changes to the state's horse racing law would permit raceways to install machines allowing customers to bet based on past races, reported MLive.com.

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Bettors get some information provided in programs for live races, but not details to let them know the outcome in advance.

The measure was approved 91-16 last week in the House and is pending in the Senate.

Supporters say it would give horse tracks a modern gambling attraction.

Some Michigan casino interests say, however, that because of a 2004 constitutional amendment, state and local voters also must approve the change.

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Tracks with live racing include Mount Pleasant Meadows, Sports Creek Raceway in Swartz Creek, Hazel Park Harness Raceway and Northville Downs.

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