Raceway Closes After Years of Decline

Jackson Harness Raceway ended its run this last Thursday. Many feel that allowing slot machines or other legalized gambling devices would haved saved the business. And, they have a point.

However, the question isn't whether allowing slots would increase revenues for businesses like racetracks, but whether or not the people want more gambling in their neighborhoods. And, the 2004 ballot proposal that passed in Michigan pretty much said no to expansion, and signalled the beginning of the end for the raceway.

For the complete story, please see Brad Flory, Jackson raceway could have been saved, Mlive.com, The Bradosphere, December 7, 2008.