Outdoor Gaming At Ohio Casino? August 14, 2014 In a state where there is a strict ban on smoking in enclosed public places, one casino operator is looking to emulate the set up of its harness racing facilities in an effort to accommodate smokers.
Handle Increase At Alliance Tracks August 14, 2014 It’s been over four months since the launch of the Standardbred Alliance in Ontario on April 1 and wagering on Standardbred horse races at these tracks is already seeing a sharp increase compared to t...
Gaming News In New Jersey August 14, 2014 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed legislation on Friday that would legalize sports betting at casinos and racetracks in the state.
Industry Info Meeting Follow-Up August 13, 2014 On July 24, 2014 close to 120 industry stakeholders, including breeders, drivers, OLG representatives and racetrack officials, gathered at Country Heritage Park in Milton, ON to participate in an open...
GTA Gaming Bundle Not Yet Closed August 12, 2014 The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has posted an addendum on the procurement website, MERX™, which extends the submission deadline for the GTA Gaming Bundle Request for Pre-Qualification...
Horse Racing N.B. Sues Province August 05, 2014 Horse Racing New Brunswick announced today that it has launched a lawsuit against the Province of New Brunswick for breach of contract.
Purse Drop For Delaware Runners August 05, 2014 It has been reported that officials with the Thoroughbred raceway Delaware Park have decided to cut purses for the first time since slot machine gaming was introduced in 1995.
NB Wants Provincial Help August 05, 2014 The well documented struggles of the New Brunswick harness racing industry hit the mainstream press once again this past weekend.
Companies Execute Binding Term Sheet July 30, 2014 Saratoga Harness Racing, Inc. (SHRI) and Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) have announced that they have executed a binding term sheet and are close to finalizing a five-year management contract wher...
Sweeney’s Key Expansion Components July 29, 2014 In an opinion piece published late last week, New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney discussed some of his thoughts regarding potential gaming expansion in the state outside of Atlantic City. One...
More On Gural/Meadowlands Deal July 28, 2014 A report out of New Jersey has provided more details about the deal that Jeff Gural struck with the state in order to take over operating control of the Meadowlands Racetrack.
Sudbury Discussed In Legislature July 25, 2014 On Thursday, July 25, during the last sitting of the Ontario Legislature before its summer recess, Nickel Belt New Democratic Party MPP France Gelinas demanded that the provincial government include a...