Casino

Lawson Eyes Mohawk Expansion

November 30, 2015

There has been a good amount of discussion over the past few years in regard to expanding the casino offerings at Woodbine Racetrack, yet not so much when it comes to Mohawk Racetrack. Jim Lawson, the...

Lawrence Downs Group Meets Deadline

November 23, 2015

It has been reported that the group behind the most recent proposal to build the one-mile Lawrence Downs harness raceway in Pennsylvania submitted the necessary documentation to the state gaming contr...

Big M Focused On Expansion

November 13, 2015

Meadowlands Racetrack operator Jeff Gural has called on the industry to support the East Rutherford, NJ raceway, and has stated that his group is very focused on getting a question on the 2016 ballot ...

Optimism For Lawrence Downs In PA

November 09, 2015

It is something that many in the Standardbred industry have heard before, but Lawrence Downs, the proposed one-mile harness raceway in Pennsylvania, appears to be on the cusp of becoming reality.

Fraser’s ‘Elements Casino’ Opening Date

November 03, 2015

The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has announced the date that Elements Casino, which will replace the existing Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino, will open for business.

White Paper: NJ Gaming Must Unite

November 02, 2015

A white paper in New Jersey penned in part by Rutgers Equine Science Center Director Dr. Karyn Malinowski has been released. The white paper concludes by recommending that the state’s horse racing and...

Economic Impact Survey For Racing

October 19, 2015

The economic impact survey for Ontario's horse racing industry, coordinated by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, is closing for submissions this weekend.

OLG To Seek Input On Financial Model

October 16, 2015

The horse racing industry in Ontario is being asked to provide input on a long-term financial model with respect to the ongoing integration and modernization of gaming in Ontario.

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...

State Accepts Tioga Casino Proposal

October 14, 2015

On Wednesday, October 14, the New York Gaming Facility Location Board announced that it has unanimously recommended Tioga Downs to apply for a commercial casino license.

Churchill / Saratoga Deal Closes

October 05, 2015

It was announced lat last week that Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and Saratoga Harness Racing, Inc. (SHRI) have completed the previously-announced transaction whereby CDI has acquired a 25 per ce...

Progress On Integration In Ontario

September 21, 2015

The Board of Directors at the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) feel some optimism that progress is being made after meeting with two government agencies tasked with integrating horse ...