Racing Bills Pass NJ Senate Committee June 21, 2011 On Monday, June 20, a New Jersey Senate Committee passed four bills in regard to the state horse racing industry
Quinn Stays Quiet On Illinois Expansion June 20, 2011 Although Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has gone on the record as saying that the gaming expansion bill which currently sits on his desk is excessive and over the top, he has reportedly not been tipping ...
Ownership Transfer On Track In NJ June 20, 2011 New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Chairman Michael Ferguson has gone on the record as saying that the process which will see the Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park be taken over by priva...
Illinois Gaming Bill To Be Pared Down? June 13, 2011 Legislation which would bring a massive expansion in gaming in the state of Illinois, including the conversion of racetracks into racinos, is currently sitting on the desk of Governor Pat Quinn. Altho...
NY Bill Would Usher In Protection For Vernon June 09, 2011 According to a report, a senator and assemblyman in the state of New York recently announced that they are backing a bill which would see the protection and expansion of
“It Would Be Sweet To Go Back To Back” June 08, 2011 Casie Coleman won last year’s Pepsi North America Cup with Sportswriter. This year, she will send two pacers -- Betterthancheddar and Rock To Glory -- into Saturday’s Cup eliminations at Mohawk Racetr...
William 'Bill' Nicholson Passes June 08, 2011 On Tuesday June 7, Maritime harness racing has lost another of its grand 'ole competitors with the passing of William 'Big Bill' Nicholson. He was in his 88th year
Bill Tainsh, Sr. Passes June 02, 2011 Trot Insider has learned Bill Tainsh, Sr. of Sherwood Park, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, May 31
Governor Quinn On Illinois Gaming Bill June 02, 2011 The salvation of slots-infused purses in the state of Illinois is now in the hands of one man, Governor Pat Quinn. He has remained silent on the House and Senate-passed Bill 744 which will see state r...
"I Think He’d Want To Take A Strong Look At That Bill" May 31, 2011 Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has figuratively gone blue in the face saying that he is not in favour of expanded gaming in the state. Now, with racino legislation having cleared the House by a vote of 6...
Illinois Bill Finds New Life May 30, 2011 On Friday, May 27 a bill which will see racetracks in Illinois transform into racinos cleared a House Committee. The bill had been voted down and thought to be dead just
Illinois Racino Bill Dies In Panel May 26, 2011 According to a report, the bill which would have seen casino gaming implemented at Illinois racetracks failed on Wednesday, May 25 when it failed to pass a panel in the Illinois House
