Quad City Downs was a horse race track in East Moline.
After financial difficulties in the first few years of operation, the track reorganized under the name Quad City Downs (QCD).
[1][2] In 2012 the Illinois House passed a bill which allowed slot machines to operate in the facility.
Some hopefuls thought the gambling expansion would bring live racing back to the track.
The primary reason cited was competition by legal slot machines in Illinois bars and restaurants.