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| | Michigan Racing Commissioner Approves Purchase of Jackson Trotting Association |
 | | Commissioner White said, “After careful review of the purchase agreement between MTR Gaming and the Jackson Trotting Association, the Office of Racing Commissioner (ORC) has determined that the transaction meets the requirements of the Horse Racing Law. |
 | | In addition, the company holds a 50 percent interest in a new harness track to be built near Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has plans to build Presque Isle Downs, a thoroughbred track slated for Erie, Pennsylvania. |
 | | Jackson Harness Raceway offers year-round simulcasting and is scheduled to start its live harness racing meet on April 20. |
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