MHHA Clarifies Its Position February 18, 2014 On Tuesday, February 18, the Monticello Harness Horsemen’s Association issued a release in regard to its position on recently-enacted casino enabling legislation in New York State.
Racing At Atlanta’s Turner Field? February 07, 2014 It has been reported that the City of Atlanta may make a push to see a live horse racing venue replace Major League Baseball at Turner Field, which is currently home to the Atlanta Braves.
WV Bill Looks To Cut VLT Revenue February 06, 2014 It has been reported that a pending bill in the West Virginia Legislature is calling for a reduction of Video Lottery Terminal proceeds which currently help fund horse racing in the state.
Illinois' 2014 Season Delayed February 04, 2014 It has been reported that the start of the 2014 racing season in Illinois has been pushed back due to an impasse in contract negotiations between the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association and the ma...
PA Responds To Proposed Cuts February 01, 2014 Two days after another threat to Pennsylvania's horse racing industry was presented in a new bill that would divert $250 million out of the state’s Horse Racing Development Fund, the horse racing indu...
Assiniboia VLT Impasse Looming January 31, 2014 It has been reported that the 140 video lottery terminals which are currently in operation at Assiniboia Downs in Manitoba could go ‘dark’ effective Monday, February 3.
Second-Guessing Instant Racing January 30, 2014 It has been reported that legislators in Idaho are having second thoughts about Instant Racing after having passed a bill permitting them last year.
Illinois ADW Bill Signed Into Law January 30, 2014 On Wednesday, January 30, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a crucial Advance Deposit Wagering bill into law, thus averting a mass exodus from the state’s horse racing industry.
ADW Bill Passes, Awaits Gov.’s Signature January 29, 2014 Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association President Dave McCaffrey has announced that on Wednesday, January 29, the Advance Deposit Wagering bill which is crucial in averting a crisis in the state’s rac...
Proposed Bill Threatening PA Racing January 29, 2014 According to an article out of Pennsylvania, State Representative Todd Stephens has proposed legislation which would see $250 million redirected from the state’s Horse Racing Development Fund to schoo...
ADW Discussions Ongoing In Illinois January 29, 2014 Balmoral and Maywood Park General Manager Michael Belmonte has been cited as saying that racing officials in Illinois are currently in discussion with members of the General Assembly in hope of extend...
IL Gov. Quinn Supports ADW Extension January 28, 2014 Time is quickly ticking away in regard to the Advance Deposit Wagering saga in Illinois. With a racing crisis looming, a spokesman for Governor Pat Quinn has issued a positive statement in regard to t...
