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NJ Gov. Christie Vetoes Racing Bill

February 22, 2011

On Friday, February 18, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed Bill S2394/A3531, which would have seen monies received from the sales tax on horse transactions redistributed back into the horse rac...

A Hope For NYC OTB?

February 22, 2011

New York Racing Association CEO Charles Hayward has been quoted as saying that the future looks brighter with the bankrupt New York City Off-Track Betting out of the way. Although, if State Senators h...

Pro-Gaming Bills Advance In NJ

February 18, 2011

On Thursday, February 17, both houses of the New Jersey Legislature passed bills which look like they will have a positive impact for the state racing industry

NJSEA To Run Tracks A Little Longer?

February 17, 2011

According to a report, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority may be at the helm of the Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park longer than originally

KY To License Wagering Companies Soon?

February 16, 2011

It has been reported that Kentucky's House Licensing and Occupations Committee unanimously approved a bill today which will allow account wagering companies to

Cherry Calling Out McGuinty For Chase's Cause

February 16, 2011

Love him or hate him, Don Cherry is talking the talk and walking the walk in trying to turn the late Chase McEachern's wish into reality. On Tuesday, February 15, with Chase's father, Woodbine Enterta...

Push To Get Illinois Gaming Bill Fast Tracked

February 15, 2011

It has been reported that a slightly updated version of Illinois State Senator Terry Link's gaming expansion bill is currently in committee with the intention of it being fast-tracked to the Senate fl...

Hanson Comments On Gov. Christie’s Actions

February 02, 2011

Jon Hanson, advisor to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and architect of the controversial ‘Hanson Report,’ has commented on the actions Gov. Christie has taken so far in regard to the state’s casin...

Gov. Christie Vetoes OTW Bill; NJSEA Looking To Unload Monmouth

February 01, 2011

On Monday, January 31, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a pair of bills into law which have made Exchange Wagering legal in the state. He also conditionally vetoed a bill regarding off-track ...

Dancer/Malone Bill Approved By Committee

January 21, 2011

The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority would be allowed to operate the Meadowlands Racetrack jointly with a private lessee under bipartisan legislation approved on Thursday, January 20 by the ...

Proposed Bill Would Put Determination Of Dates In Hands Of SBOANJ

January 20, 2011

A bill being introduced in committee on Thursday, January 20 would legislate that the horsemen of New Jersey dictate the number of racing dates each year at Freehold

Lang Explains Not Submitting ILL. Gaming Bill

January 17, 2011

Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association President Dave McCaffrey sounded off last week after the Illinois House didn't call for a vote on the gaming expansion bill to install slot machines at the stat...