NJ Senate Committee Approves Racing Bills November 08, 2010 A New Jersey Senate committee today passed four bills in attempt to keep the state's horse racing industry afloat. One of the bills would make New Jersey the first state in
California Horse Racing Board: Customers Should Pay For Entertainment Value October 14, 2010 The Wall Street Journal has quoted California Horse Racing Board Vice Chairman David Israel as saying that horse racing's customers should be willing to pay extra for the entertainment value the sport...
Racing Legislation Goes To Governor September 03, 2010 The California Legislature approved two bills Tuesday that will provide a strong incentive for the Breeders’ Cup to come to California, significantly boost purses in California, and in years to come p...
CA Exchange Wagering On Hold August 31, 2010 The last minute attempt to rush through an exchange betting rule in California has been slowed
AB 2414 Moves Forward In CA Legislature August 27, 2010 An important piece of legislation designed to help stabilize the California horse racing industry by providing incentives for the Breeders’ Cup to come to California, increasing purses, and expanding ...
Mass. Slots Dead For 2010 August 25, 2010 Philosopher Yogi Berra famously said “It’s not over until it’s over,” and Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo made fairly clear yesterday that it’s over for this year as far as slots at tracks ar...
Contention Over CA Exchange Wagering Bill August 25, 2010 According to a report, opposition to AB 2414, the bill in California which would legalize exchange wagering in the state, is being contested by both Republicans and track operator Magna Entertainment,...
Betfair In California? August 24, 2010 Legislation to raise takeout rates, supported by tracks and horsemen, has been introduced in the California state legislature. Although without much fanfare, the bill -- AB 2414 -- also would allow ex...
Lesniak Proposals To Aid AC, NJ Racing August 10, 2010 It has been reported that Ray Lesniak, the New Jersey senator backing pro-legalized sports wagering in the state, has proposed a pair of plans which he believes will give Atlantic City casinos the bes...
'The Donald' Chimes In On NJ Gaming August 09, 2010 To say that New Jersey's casino and racetrack interests are at odds could be the understatement of the year thus far. Although, one of the few things that the two camps do agree on is that legalized s...
Gov. Patrick To Back Mass. Racino? July 30, 2010 In an interesting turn of events in Massachusetts, it has been reported that Gov. Deval Patrick has stated that he would back a 'competitively bid slot parlour' in the state in exchange for the passin...
US Online Gaming Bill Passes First Test July 29, 2010 On Wednesday, July 28, the House Financial Services Committee met to discuss Rep. Barney Frank’s proposed bill, H.R. 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act, w...