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State's horse racing could become a crowded field if commission approves five new proposals

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State's horse racing could become a crowded field if commission approves five new proposals

• Matt Olberding
• Jul 16, 2021
• Jul 16, 2021 Updated May 25, 2023
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D’Kingfish wins the third race on a one-day racing card July 10 at Atokad in South Sioux City. With gambling OK'd at the state's horse tracks, there are proposals for new operations in five cities.

JESSE BROTHERS, Sioux City Journal

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D’Kingfish wins the third race on a one-day racing card July 10 at Atokad in South Sioux City. With gambling OK'd at the state's horse tracks, there are proposals for new operations in five cities.

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