tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896617.post1245169962269276597..comments2024-01-08T05:30:03.477-05:00Comments on CANGAMBLE: Replays Available For HPI CustomersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896617.post-87121721125620323402007-09-19T08:04:00.000-04:002007-09-19T08:04:00.000-04:00It appears that progress is being made: Decision ...It appears that progress is being made: Decision on Fort Erie Race Track's future?<BR/>Proponents of redevelopment project at racetrack hopeful next round of negotiations yields results<BR/>Posted By RAY SPITERI<BR/><BR/><BR/>A long-sought decision that would end uncertainty about the Fort Erie Race Track's future may be at hand.<BR/><BR/>High-level meetings continue between track owner Nordic Gaming and Ontario Lottery and Gaming, with another round of negotiations set to take place later this week.<BR/><BR/>While no deal has been inked, parties on both sides of the talks say progess is being made. “I am confident a decision will be made in the next two or three weeks,” said Stephen Ayres, a representative for Nordic, a day after he sat in on a meeting at the racetrack with representatives from OLG to discuss the owner’s investment proposal into the facility and a means of saving live racing in Fort Erie for next year.<BR/><BR/>“It was an upbeat and positive meeting. The picture is getting brighter – we are not out of the woods yet, but the OLG understands the urgency we are in to get a deal done and they are looking favourably on our entire proposal.”<BR/><BR/>Karl Gagesch, senior vice-president of development with OLG, shares Ayres’ optimism, but fell short of making a commitment during an interview with The Review, Tuesday.<BR/><BR/>“We have met with the principles several times and we are making progress – we like the project and we understand the urgency from the horsemen’s side of things to get a decision on this matter as soon as possible,” he said. “But it’s difficult for me to say whether I am confident or not that a decision will be made in the next few weeks because there is a process in place and we are following that process.” <BR/>***************************<BR/> I just don't see Nordic putting in $300 million of their own money.....let alone 10 cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896617.post-86588387315026081582007-09-18T07:54:00.000-04:002007-09-18T07:54:00.000-04:00Truly enjoy reading your comments on racing, reduc...Truly enjoy reading your comments on racing, reduced take-outs and the Fort Erie dilemma, and appreciate the work and effort you put into your blog.<BR/><BR/>Any news re: Fort Erie?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com