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Voters in Sumter County said a firm “no” to a quarter-horse track and poker room proposed by Green Bridge Co.

The company, based in Bettendorf, Iowa, is the same one that wants to build a quarter-horse track and poker room in DeBary.

“Nay” votes accounted for 58.8 percent of the ballots cast in the Sumter referendum conducted June 17; yes votes accounted for 41.1 percent of the 16,978 ballots cast.

A voter referendum was required in Sumter County because state regulations require voters to approve pari-mutuel operations. In Volusia County, pari-mutuel operations — like the Daytona Beach Kennel Club, for example — were approved long ago, so no referendum is required when new ones are added. Proper zoning, however, is required.

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Sumter County says no to gambling – The DeLand-Deltona Beacon

Author Contact Info: Pat Hatfield

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