Betting

Harness racing at Oak Grove

Oak Grove Meet Off To A Strong Start

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel exited the second week of its 2026 harness racing meet riding on strong momentum as gamblers churned through the betting windows to propel the southern Kentucky racetr...

Harness racing

CPMA Proposes Amendment To Pari-Mutuel Payments Order

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA), which is funded by a levy applied against Canadian pari-mutuel betting, is proposing an amendment to the Pari-Mutuel Payments Order to increase to its levy from...

Horses tails and saddlepads

Meadowlands Clarifies First Pick 8 Payout

February 11, 2026

Meadowlands Racetrack issued a statement on Wednesday, Feb. 11 regarding its new Pick 8 wager and the debut payout on Friday, Feb. 6.

A view of Yonkers Raceway

Pick 4 Carryovers Now Possible At Yonkers

February 10, 2026

Carryovers in the Pick 4 sequence at MGM Yonkers Raceway are now possible, beginning this week.

USTA Endorses Wagering Legislation

December 08, 2025

The United States Trotting Association (USTA) announced on Monday, Dec. 8 that it has formally signed on to endorse the Winnings and Gains Expense Restoration (WAGER) Act (H.R. 4630), United States fe...

Harness racing at Western Fair Raceway

Behind The Scenes At Western Fair

December 04, 2025

Beyond the careers in harness racing that involve handling, caring for and racing horses, the industry employs many valuable individuals in essential roles behind the scenes.

Harness racing horse and driver shadow

Lawsuit Filed Against Online Wagering Platforms

October 24, 2025

Attorneys say a wealthy few have colluded in violation of federal racketeering laws to rig the game through computer-assisted wagering and other preferential advantages.

Horses behing the starting gate under the lights at Woodbine Mohawk Park

OLG Adds Pari-Mutuel Wagering To Its Digital Platforms

August 12, 2025

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) players can now bet on live horse races across the province by accessing Woodbine Entertainment Group's (WEG) horse racing wagering product through OLG.ca ...

Ontario Racing Launches "Bet Ontario" Campaign

Ontario Racing (OR) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about betting on Ontario horse racing after reporting that a decline in Home Market Area (HMA) wagering has led to decreased funding ...

Harness racing at The Meadowlands

Gural Pushes For Casino As Big M Revenue Declines

January 14, 2025

Despite being the North American leader among Standardbred racetracks in handle, averaging just over $3 million USD per card again in 2024, Meadowlands Racetrack has indicated the track's future could...

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Mohawk Adds Pick-6 To Wagering Menu

December 19, 2024

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Thursday, Dec. 19 the addition of a Pick-6 wager to Woodbine Mohawk Park’s wagering menu.

Plainridge Park

Plainridge Park Offers New Place Pick-8 Wager

Starting on Monday, May 13, Plainridge Park will be offering a new wager called the Plainridge Park Place Pick 8.

Horses behind the starting gate at Woodbine Mohawk Park

The Professional Horseplayer: Racing's Underappreciated Hero

We often laud those in our industry like grooms and trainers, who work more hours in one year than many people do in two, but what about the professional horseplayer? If people think it’s as easy as p...