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Based on figures from some of the 32 other states that allow pari-mutuel racing, a
^ “YES” vote in November m will add about $265 million & a year to the state’s economy—including a 1 $40 million payroll for 13,000 new jobs, and $85 million in expenditures from Virginia horsemen— who welcome the opportunity to have »• the next Secretariat race at home!
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