The introduction of video slot machines will have most of Ohio's racetracks scrambling to install machines while others face even bigger changes.

A story from the AP says, at one track, it likely will mean a move from the county fairgrounds where local officials allow betting on harness racing and simulcasting but don't want slots. For another track that has been for sale for months, it means the ante has gone way up.

The first step is to get financing for the gaming license, which will cost $65 million for 10 years for as many as 2,500 machines.

"I know the governor wants the first license payment, $13 million, by Sept. 15," Jack Hanessian, general manager at River Downs, said Tuesday. "First, you've got to find the money. We don't have it laying around."

The second problem is finding space for up to 2,500 video terminals.

Although Ohio tracks have long sought expanded gambling, they won't be able to do anything substantive right away.

"They have to establish the rules first," Hanessian said. "It all depends on what the state can do quickly. The Lottery is in total control."

Lottery officials are shooting for a May startup date for video terminals at tracks, spokeswoman Jeannie Roberts said.