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
"I'd Like To See The FBI Get Involved" May 25, 2011 Prior to the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes this past weekend at Maryland's Pimlico Race Course, NBC's Bob Costas had the chance to interview Barry Irwin, the head of Team Valor, which owns Ken...
Racing, Simulcasting Back At Rosecroft In July? May 06, 2011 Penn National Gaming, Inc. today announced that it has submitted an application to the Maryland Racing Commission for a license to operate Rosecroft Raceway in Oxon Hill, Maryland, which the company a...
Fla. Dog Racing / Card Room Bill Advances April 27, 2011 According to a report, on Tuesday, April 26 a bill passed through the Florida House which would see card rooms in the state be able to operate without having to host programs of live greyhound racing
Maryland Subsidy Bill Passes, With Strings April 12, 2011 Late on Monday, April 11, legislators in Maryland gave the green light for millions in state capital to be directed to racetracks
Christie Signs Race-Date Reduction Bill April 11, 2011 It has been reported that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie today signed bills which could see the number of live race dates for Freehold Raceway and Meadowlands Racetrack reduced and the ability to ...
Pro-Racino Operator Bill Advances In Indiana April 06, 2011 On Tuesday, April 5 in Indiana, a bill which would allow racino operators to own more than one such facility in the state cleared the Statehouse with multiple sponsors
