Pari-Mutuel Withholding Changes Filed December 29, 2016 The U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued newly proposed regulations relating to withholding and reporting with respect to pari-mutuel winnings.
Numbers Steady For Mohawk Meet November 10, 2016 On Thursday, November 10, the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced the final wagering numbers for the recently concluded Standardbred meet at Mohawk Racetrack.
Woodbine Brings Hong Kong Pools To Canada October 23, 2016 Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) announced this weekend an agreement in which Canadian customers can now wager directly into the HKJC betting pools, effective Su...
Tracks Can Apply For New Wagers September 20, 2016 In response to the Association of Racing Commissioners International Board of Directors adopting a proposal to amend the RCI Model Rules, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency has announced that Canadian ra...
Wagering Memo Issued Nationally August 15, 2016 On Monday, August 15, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency issued a memo to all Canadian associations in regard to exchange rate application when accepting fractional bets and participating in foreign-host...
Plans For Simulcasting In St. Thomas August 09, 2016 A new off-track wagering location has been proposed to be introduced to St. Thomas, Ont., officials have confirmed.
Pari-Mutuel Tax Bill To Full U.S. Senate July 08, 2016 The U.S. House of Representatives approved the fiscal year 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill Thursday evening (July 7) that includes report language detailing Committe...
CPMA Unveils Regulatory Amendments June 30, 2016 The proposed amendments to the ‘Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations’ have been pre-published in the ‘Canada Gazette,’ Part 1, as of June 11, 2016 for a 45-day comment period.
Virginia Grants Simulcasting Licence June 23, 2016 On Tuesday, June 21, the Virginia Racing Commission approved a licence for a local simulcast wagering facility. The approval will mark the first new off-track wagering location since Colonial Downs sh...
Multiple Records On 2016 NA Cup Night June 22, 2016 “It was a truly special, record shattering night for the Pepsi North America Cup Saturday evening at Mohawk. The atmosphere was electric with fans young and young at heart, core and new customers, enj...
NY Senate Passes Fantasy Sports Bill June 20, 2016 On Saturday, June 18, the New York Senate passed a bill that calls for the legalization and regulation of Daily Fantasy Sports operators in the state.
Fredericton Denies Re-Zoning Request June 16, 2016 On Wednesday, June 15, Fredericton's planning advisory committee voted 4-1 against a zoning change that could have led to Horse Racing New Brunswick operating a facility in the city that could have be...