Casino gambling proposal could be introduced in KY Senate

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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A long-awaited proposal to open Kentucky to casino gambling could be introduced in the state senate within days.

Talks continued Thursday in Frankfort between senate leaders and the governor. Sources said an agreement was near.

If approved, Kentucky residents could vote on the issue in November.

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