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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.

NYSGC Gaming Facility Location Board

February 06, 2014

On Thursday, February 6, the New York State Gaming Commission announced that it will appoint the first three individuals to serve on the Resort Gaming Facility Location Board, the body that will be re...

SBOA To Discuss SARP Fallout

February 04, 2014

The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association has announced that it will be hosting an important information session regarding the cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks Program.

Brief Extension Of Assiniboia VLT Pact

February 04, 2014

It has been reported that the Manitoba Government has given the Manitoba Jockey Club a brief extension of the existing Video Lottery Terminal deal for Assiniboia Downs which expired on Monday (Feb. 3)...

NY Racinos See Revenue Slip

February 03, 2014

The New York State Gaming Commission is citing brutal winter weather conditions in January as the leading factor in the seven per cent decline in revenue that state racinos saw last month.

Sportech, GCGC Reach New Contract

January 31, 2014

Sportech Racing and Digital (‘Sportech’) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new contract to provide pari-mutuel tote wagering systems and services to Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (...

BCLC President/CEO Graydon Resigns

January 31, 2014

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation has announced that its president and CEO, Michael Graydon, is leaving the organization.

Illinois Gaming Expansion Discussed

January 30, 2014

Although most of the recent discussion in the Illinois horse racing industry has been centered around the now-averted Advance Deposit Wagering impasse, a public hearing on Tuesday (Jan. 28) in regard ...

Century Casinos Receives Approvals

January 30, 2014

On Wednesday, January 29, Century Casinos, Inc. announced that the Century Downs Racetrack and Casino project received master site development plan approval and the development permit from Rocky View ...

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...

Campbell Warns Ohio On VLT Perils

January 28, 2014

While the harness racing industry in Ohio is experiencing a renaissance due to the addition of slots and expanded gaming at the state's racetracks, Hall of Famer and Grand Circuit President John Campb...

VLTs Breathing Life Into Ohio Industry

January 27, 2014

Members of Ohio’s horse racing and related equine businesses are raving about the government’s decision to bolster the state’s racing industry via revenue streams from video lottery terminals located ...