Major’s Road Map For Racing October 15, 2015 There will be big changes, but not many surprises when responsibility for regulating horse racing in the province transfers to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) over the next four or...
No NJ Casino Referendum This Fall July 15, 2015 New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney has confirmed that there will not be a ballot question this November regarding casino expansion in the state, and thus gaming expansion at the Meadowlands Rac...
Equine Group Against Repeal Legislation June 23, 2015 During the annual American Horse Council June meeting in Washington, D.C., the AHC Board of Trustees voted unanimously to oppose legislation introduced by Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and Representative J...
Big M Casino Plans Unveiled June 03, 2015 Hard Rock International, owner of one of the world’s most iconic and recognized brands, announced today its plan to build a casino at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. The proposed entertainment destinat...
NJ Casino Referendum Bill Introduced June 01, 2015 On Monday, June 1 in New Jersey, legislation was introduced which calls for voters to decide, via ballot question, whether casino expansion should be legalized in the state outside of Atlantic City.
Gural Endorses Drug Uniformity June 01, 2015 A bill set to be introduced in the U.S. that will outline uniform, nationwide drug and medication standards with oversight from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has the approval of one of harness racing's ...
US Bill For Federal Medication Uniformity May 29, 2015 On Friday, May 29 in Washington, DC, a democratic congressman from New York State announced that he plans on introducing a piece of legislation, titled the Thoroughbred Horse Racing Anti-Doping Act of...
Casino, Track Reach Pact In Illinois May 26, 2015 It has been announced that the owners of the Casino Queen casino in East St. Louis, Illinois have reached a deal with Thoroughbred raceway Fairmount Park that would see the casino take over the Collin...
Indiana Wagering Bill Vetoed May 12, 2015 In Indiana, Governor Mike Pence has exercised his power and has vetoed a piece of legislation that calls for the legalization of advance deposit wagering in the state.
Simulcast Bill Signed Into NJ Law April 27, 2015 It has been announced that legislation sponsored by New Jersey Assembly Republican Ron Dancer to protect the simulcasting of horse races in Atlantic City casinos was signed into law on Monday, April 2...
Idaho Gov. Vetos Instant Racing Ban April 07, 2015 The horse racing industry in Idaho is breathing a collective sigh of relief after Governor Butch Otter opted to veto a piece of legislation which called for a ban of Instant Racing machines in the sta...
Colonial Announces Closures April 07, 2015 Citing legislation currently working its way through the 2015 Virginia Legislative Session which will reportedly deny Colonial Downs approximately $2 million of operating funds annually, Colonial Down...