NJ Horsemen Look To Christie November 05, 2009 According to a release by the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey, the future of the state's racing industry will be one of the issues confronting Chris Christie, who was electe...
Ohio Casinos Win; Now What? November 04, 2009 Issue 3 -- casinos for Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo -- coasted to an easy 53-47 per cent win yesterday, a development that cannot be regarded with anything but concern for harness and th...
New NJ Gov.: No Slots For Big M November 04, 2009 With the election of Chris Christie as governor of New Jersey, chances of slots at the Meadowlands, Monmouth Park and Freehold Raceway went from slim to none
Rendell Furious At Delay November 02, 2009 According to a report by Harness Tracks of America, Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell lashed out at his legislature over the weekend, accusing them of taking “a very cavalier attitude” toward compromis...
Ohioans To Vote On Casino Gaming November 02, 2009 According to a Quinnipiac University poll released in September, 58 per cent of Ohio voters said they would support expanded gaming. As the state-to-state battle for casino revenue intensifies south o...
Hearing On Expanded Massachusetts Gaming October 30, 2009 A hearing on casino gambling proposals for the joint committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies took place yesterday at the state house in Boston, Massachusetts, where proponents of e...
Working On Pennsylvania Compromise October 21, 2009 Legislators in Pennsylvania, working toward compromise on the table games at racinos and casinos issue, have solved half of the problem.
Deadlock In Pennsylvania October 20, 2009 In Pennsylvania, the legislature still is deadlocked in Harrisburg on the tax rate for table games at the state’s racinos and casinos, despite intervention by governor Ed Rendell, who told his legis
Michigan Petition Gets Go-Ahead October 15, 2009 The Detroit News has reported that a group in Michigan entitled 'Racing to Save Michigan' has received the go-ahead to begin circulating petitions to voters within the next six weeks.
Public To Vote On Mich. Racino Issue? October 14, 2009 According to a report by the Chicago Tribune, Michigan racetrack owners will be asking the state today if it is okay to let voters decide on whether the facilities can open casinos.
Corzine Considering 'Big M' Casino? October 13, 2009 According to a report by courierpostonline.com, a member of the State of New Jersey's Commission on the Horse Racing Industry feels that governor Jon Corzine has not ruled out the possibility of a ful...
Casino Coming To Surrey? October 01, 2009 British Columbia's minister of housing and social development, Rich Coleman, has said that he is expecting an official request for a full-service casino to be considered in Surrey