Comments On Track Operating Subsidy Bill March 31, 2011 "I think the message is very clear -- that the horse racing industry as a whole has to come up with some type of sustainable plan in the short-term because now their back's against the wall."
Track Operating Subsidy, Government Oversight Step Closer To Reality In Maryland March 29, 2011 According to a report, racetracks in Maryland are now a step closer to getting a state subsidy for operating costs, but legislators opposed to such a move got pretty figurative about the situation yes...
Minnesota Racino Legislation Introduced March 21, 2011 Today, State Senator Dave Senjem and Representative Bob Gunther introduced legislation which will create jobs and fund economic development throughout the state of Minnesota by licensing the operation...
Illinois Racino Bill Moves To House Floor March 18, 2011 It has been reported that a bill which would see expanded gaming implemented at Illinois racetracks has passed through a house executive committee and is on its way to
Turner To MJC: 'Where's The Plan?' March 16, 2011 On Tuesday, March 15, Maryland State Delegate Frank S. Turner criticized Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course's owner, the Maryland Jockey Club, during a House committee meeting. His criticism was in r...
No NH Expanded Gaming Talks Until 2012 March 08, 2011 According to a report, the topic of expanded gaming at Rockingham Park will not be considered during the 2011 calendar year
Gov. Christie Vetoes Online Gambling Bill March 03, 2011 It has been reported that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie today vetoed a bill which would have seen the legalization of intra-state online gambling
Committee Passes Georgia Pari-Mutuel Bill March 03, 2011 It has been reported that on Wednesday, March 2, legislation which would see pari-mutuel wagering become legal in the state of Georgia made it out of a preliminary committee with unanimous approval
Blagojevich Gets Immunity In Civil Suit March 02, 2011 According to a report, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich can have immunity from a civil lawsuit filed by the operators of casinos in the state in regard to an alleged attempted shakedown of a h...
Maywood To Close In June? February 28, 2011 Maywood Park officials have been cited as saying that the track will 'fold' by June of this year if it does not get slot machines. Also, it seems like the gloves have come off in terms of the quotes s...
Betfair Looking To Acquire Monmouth February 24, 2011 "New Jersey has a fantastic horse racing heritage. Betfair and TVG are absolutely committed to having a role. The racing product at Monmouth Park was vastly superior last summer. Similarly, the Meadow...
Interstate Compact Bill Passes KY House February 23, 2011 It has been reported that on Wednesday, February 23 in Kentucky, House Bill 465 was passed by the House Licensing and Occupations Committee and will now