Aqueduct

Nonchalant $250K Robbery At Racetrack

Authorities have released video footage of a pair of individuals that walked out of a North American racetrack this past weekend with a duffel bag that contained roughly a quarter-million dollars in c...

Attorney: Evidence Suggests Dutrow Is Good For The Sport

Thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow's New York State Racing and Wagering Board hearing came to a conclusion on Friday, June 3

"You Guys Know My Game, Man"

On Tuesday, May 31, lightning rod thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow began his hearing in front of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, which is considering either suspending or revoking the

Positives And Negatives Of New York State Racino Expansion Discussed

February 08, 2011

During yesterday's talks with New York State Senate's Standing Committee on Racing, Wagering and Gaming, parties discussed turning state racinos into full fledged casinos. Although, there were also ca...

Aqueduct Sees Spike In Numbers

January 31, 2011

New York Racing Association President Charles Hayward has gone on the record as saying that he is surprised with the turnout and wagering popularity of the Aqueduct racetrack for thoroughbreds, which ...

New York State Racino Pact Speaks Out Against Proposed Indian Casino

January 12, 2011

It has been reported that the operators of six racinos in New York State today told state officials that the creation of an Indian-run casino in the Catskills could 'kill' local racinos and the state'...

Upset Over Proposed Indian Casino

November 24, 2010

Even though New York Governor David Paterson has touted Empire Resorts' proposed $100 million expansion of its gaming operations at Monticello Raceway, news earlier this week that an Indian casino has...

Genting Pays $380M For Racino

September 28, 2010

Whether it was a ceremonial cheque or the real thing hardly matters. Genting Malaysia yesterday authorized its New York affiliate to pay its $380 million upfront money for

Usual Hope At Round Table

August 23, 2010

The customary annual motif of optimism was in evidence yesterday at the Jockey Club’s round table conference on matters pertaining to racing in Saratoga Springs

Willmot Sounds Off

Stakes action took centre stage this past weekend in the harness racing world, but what seemingly flew under the radar was an article by The Globe And Mail in which outgoing Woodbine Entertainment Gro...

NYRA To Stay Afloat Rest Of Year

New York Governor David Paterson, with the help of his legislature, yesterday joined forces to work out arrangements for a $25 million loan to keep the New York Racing Association running the rest of ...

Betfair/NYRA Reach Deal

November 02, 2009

According to reports, a deal has been struck between the New York Racing Association and Betfair which will give Betfair's customers the opportunity to immediately begin wagering on Aqueduct's thoroug...