According to an item on the website of The Washington Post, a number of issues in regard to the renovation of Ocean Downs will delay the expected arrival of slot machines in 2010.

Amongst other things, The Washington Post web item cites asbestos as being one of the issues that are hindering the process.

"Due to these unexpected site conditions, there will be an undetermined delay in the projected opening date of Memorial Day 2010," wrote Ocean Downs' owner William M. Rickman.

Click here to read The Washington Post item.

(With files from The Washington Post)