51st Levy Settled, BHA Not Happy November 01, 2011 In Britain, bookmakers and the Horseracing Betting Levy Board have reached a £72.4-million deal for the 51st edition of the betting levy, and, according to a report, the British Horseracing Authority ...
NJ Referendum Just Days Away October 31, 2011 On November 8, residents of New Jersey will be asked via referendum whether or not they would like to see the legalization of sports wagering in the state. Although a positive vote is just the first o...
Still Hope For Racinos In Illinois October 27, 2011 According to a report, a political standoff between Illinois Senate President John Cullerton and Governor Pat Quinn could very well see racino gaming become a reality if the state wishes for any type ...
Corruption Hearing Starts Thursday October 24, 2011 After having gone through quite a public row last week over its new and ultimately modified whipping rule, the British Horseracing Authority is set to deal with more dirty laundry this week, as 13 ind...
Takter On His 'Peelers' Crown Rationale October 19, 2011 Jimmy Takter surprised many in the racing world yesterday when it was announced that he had entered his pacing dynamo See You At Peelers to contest this weekend's Breeders Crown eliminations at Woodbi...
Daley: 'Shyster' Has A Legit Shot At Crown October 19, 2011 It is not commonplace to hear horseman Dan Daley singing the praises of one of his charges in the horse racing trade media, so when he does people should probably listen. “I don’t usually go to the Br...
Newlin Talks Handle, Attendance October 18, 2011 "The industry, as a whole, should be promoting the game of pari-mutuel wagering, which is one of the purest forms of gambling. It's you versus me."
Conference Agenda Incorporates Feedback October 17, 2011 The Race Track Industry Program asked 'What’s on your mind?' and the racing industry has responded with a number of topics which have been integrated into the Symposium on Racing & Gaming agenda, ...
Mohawk Meet Sees Handle Increase October 12, 2011 On Wednesday, October 12, the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced that the average nightly wagering handle during its 2011 Mohawk standardbred meet, which concluded Saturday, October 1, was up
WMR Organizers Thrilled With First Meet October 12, 2011 "I think it was very well received by the community and it's too bad we couldn't keep it going a little longer. We had great crowds, a lot of wagers. I think it all exceeded our expectations."
West Meadows Produces Another Record Handle October 03, 2011 This past weekend, West Meadows Raceway, Regina's newest entertainment venue, hosted the third of the four live race dates it was granted for the 2011 racing season
Panel To Begin Swabbing Irregularity Probe October 03, 2011 A special panel of stewards put together to inquire the 'swabbing and betting' scandal in Down Under racing is scheduled to have its first meeting Tuesday, October 4