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Keeneland: The Book

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

Just give me one more crack at the ol' race track -The Mills Brothers As the son of a professional gambler, I spent a lot of my childhood at race t...

The Next Generation of Kentucky's Political Leadership

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

I recently asked a number of people in the "political know" of Kentucky the question. "Who do you see emerging as the next leaders of Kentucky?"

Wall Street Journal Review Touts "Legalized Loan Sharks"

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

Despite what the Wall Street Journal says, Broke USA is an even-handed look at the poverty industry. A little even-handedness would have gone a long way in the Wall Street Journal's review.

Gambling in Greater Cincinnati and Lotteries (VIDEO)

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

The video talks about the history of gambling in Greater Cincinnati and the author's connection to the subject. It also talks about the death of a Lakeland, Florida lottery winner, Abraham Shakespeare.

What Are We Going to Do About Gambling Addicts?

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

My solution to gambling addiction would be same one that seems to be helping keep track of sexual predators: A national registry. If widely shared, such a list could prevent addicts from any legalized gambling.

My Day at the Racino

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

My home state of Kentucky has been knocking around the idea of allowing slot machines at race tracks. I've been to a number of casinos with slot machines. But I had never been to a race track with slot machines, at least until last week.

Dreams of My Absent Father

Don McNay | Posted 11.17.2011

Don McNay

When I read the Obama quote about fathers, it made me wonder what side of the equation I fell on. Was I living up to my father's expectations or making up for his mistakes?