Equine bill would create commission and ADW licensing; committee strikes some revenue components and narrows regulatory delegation The proposed South Carolina Equine Advancement Act would create an Equine Commission, authorize advanced-deposit wagering (ADW) licenses and an Equine Industry Development Fund; the subcommittee amendment removed several revenue-raising elements and kept the fund and grant program framework.

South Carolina is gearing up to boost its horse industry with the introduction of the Equine Advancement Act, aiming to establish a dedicated commission and new wagering licenses!

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Committee hears plan to phase online‑gaming revenue into Equine Development Fund for county fairs Representative Koontz told the House Rules Committee the bills would redirect increases in non‑tribal online gaming revenue into an Equine Development Fund to support county fairs and harness racing. Witnesses from the harness racing community urged the committee the funding would boost purses, breeders' awards and local farm supply purchases; the

Michigan's plan to channel online gaming revenue into an Equine Development Fund promises to revitalize county fairs and harness racing without increasing gambling.

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Proposal would redirect growth in online gaming revenue to county fairs, sponsors say Sponsors told the House Rules Committee they want to phase increased non‑tribal online gaming revenues into an Equine Development/Ag Equine fund to support county fairs and harness racing. Testimony described phased funding increases up to $15 million, restrictions to Michigan residents and anticipated positive impacts on purses, breeders' awards,―

A groundbreaking proposal aims to channel millions from online gaming revenue to revive Michigan's struggling county fairs and harness racing, promising a brighter future for the equine community.

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