Casino

Luchento Sounds Off On Atlantic City Casinos

In an open letter, Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey President Tom Luchento has put the Atlantic City casinos right in his crosshairs, claiming the casinos "are trying to cont...

Schaer On Meadowlands VLT Legislation

In recent weeks and months there have been plenty of articles quoting New Jersey politicians in regard to the possibility of expanded gaming

Scare At Woodbine (updated)

Woodbine Racetrack was evacuated early this morning after an apparently gasoline-doused man, whose identity has now been released, entered the main

Robinson: Past Decisions Take Some Blame

New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority President and CEO Dennis Robinson today told a state Senate Legislative Oversight Committee that decisions and stances taken by past state governments can be...

Who Are The Mystery Donors?

February 18, 2010

It has been reported that Jennifer Brunner, Ohio's secretary of state, wants to find out who is funding a group which is trying to derail the effort to bring video lottery terminals to the state's sev...

Kirkos Open To Expanded NJ Gaming

February 16, 2010

Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Kirkos has gone on the record in regard to the state of the New Jersey horse racing industry and gaming expansion within the state

Christie's Office Fires Back In NJ

February 11, 2010

According to a report, a spokesman for New Jersey governor Chris Christie yesterday confirmed that Christie has pulled back on protecting Atlantic City from video lottery terminal competition within t...

Whelan And Christie To Square Off?

February 10, 2010

According to a report, New Jersey senator Jim Whelan, who is also the chairman of the Senate Committee on State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation, has sent a blunt letter to gove...

'Say No' Urged In Michigan

February 08, 2010

The Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association is urging its members and other horsemen not to sign the 'Racing to Save Michigan' petition circulating at Sports Creek

Christie Unveils Advisory Committee

February 04, 2010

On Wednesday, February 3, New Jersey governor Chris Christie signed an executive order to create a seven-member advisory committee which will collectively assess the state’s gambling, sports and enter...

Indiana Casinos Split

February 01, 2010

In a surprising development, the Casino Association of Indiana has said 'no, thanks' to legislative support to allow them to move inland

Imagine: Full-Blown 'Big M' Casino

January 27, 2010

How attractive would a full-blown casino at New Jersey's Meadowlands be? “The number is almost incalculable. This would be the most valuable parcel of real estate for the expansion of gaming, maybe no...