Under Saddle Race Wagering Approved May 16, 2014 On Friday, May 16, the Ontario Racing Commission made a major announcement that has the potential to dramatically change the look of standardbred racing in the province.
Northfield Park Offers New Super High 5 April 30, 2014 Celebrating Cinco De Mayo, Northfield Park will offer the 20-cent Super High 5 as a new wagering opportunity at the Ohio racetrack.
HANA Members Support Betting Boycott April 29, 2014 A poll of Horseplayer Association of North America members revealed that 90.2 per cent of respondents will be withholding either some or all of their dollars from Churchill Downs Inc. racetracks and w...
Big M Reduces Pick 4 Minimums April 28, 2014 Beginning with the Friday, May 2 racing program at the Meadowlands Racetrack, the minimum bet required for the Early and Late Pick Four wagers will be fifty cents. The decision was made due to the maj...
The Future Of Off-Track Wagering April 25, 2014 "It's about convenience, it's about distribution, it's about going to the customer and trying to deliver that. And it's really become a big part of our business."
New OTW Location In Chatham-Kent April 22, 2014 It has been reported that punters in southwestern Ontario will now have a new establishment in which they can go in and plunk down a wager.
Churchill Downs Raising Takeout April 14, 2014 It has been reported that Churchill Downs will be increasing takeout from wagers when the Kentucky Thoroughbred track’s spring meet kicks off later in April.
Lower Base Wagers At Vernon April 10, 2014 Punters will have an easier time aiming for a big score in trifecta, Pick 3, and Pick 4 wagers this season at Vernon Downs, as the base wager in all three pools has been reduced to 50 cents.
More Transparency, Accountability March 13, 2014 "It is of the utmost importance that the Commission protect the wagering public. We need to start with thoroughbred racing practices and then bring harness racing into the mix."
A Tale Of Two Punters February 25, 2014 The old saying that there is a flipside to every coin rang oh so true this past Saturday in regard to Gulfstream Park’s Rainbow Pick-6. The thoroughbred track’s multi-leg exotic wager left at least on...
MJC Withdraws Court Challenge February 25, 2014 It has been reported that the Manitoba Jockey Club has decided to not pursue a court challenge in regard to the future of Assiniboia Downs’ wagering licence.
Red Mile On Instant Racing Ruling February 21, 2014 Officials from The Red Mile have commented on the Supreme Court of Kentucky ruling that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has the authority to license and regulate the operation of pari-mutuel wage...
