Will Frontier Park be Off to the Races? ๐
Accel Entertainment, an Illinois-based multimillion-dollar company, hopes to operate a horse racing track in the heart of town at Frontier Park.
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Why it matters: The proposed track has sparked concerns among residents regarding traffic, safety, noise, pollution, and the promotion of gambling.
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The big picture: The track at Frontier Park has been dormant for decades, and Accel plans to update and upgrade it to ensure safety for animals and jockeys.
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By the numbers: The track expects between 500 and 1,000 attendees per event, drawing up to 500 cars to the area. Each race would have eight horses, generating around $20,000 in ancillary revenue per horse.
What’s next: Accel will seek approval from the Laramie County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday to begin official work on the track, pending state Gaming Commission approval.