UNDATED (AP) - Indiana's two pari-mutuel tracks are hoping that the addition of slot machines will bring renewed interest in horse racing.

Hoosier Park in Anderson and Indiana Downs in Shelbyville both expect more than 3 million visitors during the track casinos' first year of operation.

Hoosier Park general manager Rick Moore says newcomers are asking how to bet on the horses. The track is helping new horse racing fans with pamphlets explaining the betting system.

Indiana Downs general manager Jon Schuster says they'll have a better of the impact of slot machines once a permanent facility is opened next year.

Both tracks have seen a decrease in daily revenue from racing in meets so far this year.

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