NJ Gaming Pushes For Referendum September 27, 2011 It was a rare site Monday, September 26 in Trenton, New Jersey when representatives of both the state's casino and horse racing industry were on the same page
Luchento Calls For Legal Sports Wagering September 26, 2011 On Monday, September 26, Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey President Tom Luchento addressed a NJ Senate Committee where he trumpeted the idea of legalized sports wagering in...
Final WTC Session Held In New Jersey August 09, 2011 Sharing information was on the minds of the delegates at the 22nd World Trotting Conference, whom resolved to exchange investigative intelligence and marketing data as the international conclave came ...
Special RMTC Board Meeting Aug. 4 July 13, 2011 The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium, which consists of 25 racing industry stakeholders and organizations that represent the four major racing breeds, will hold a special meeting of its board ...
Illinois Bill Finds New Life May 30, 2011 On Friday, May 27 a bill which will see racetracks in Illinois transform into racinos cleared a House Committee. The bill had been voted down and thought to be dead just
Random Drug Testing Ushered In May 30, 2011 It was determined on Thursday, May 26 during the California Horse Racing Board's monthly meeting that random drug testing of jockeys, apprentice jockeys, and drivers will be instituted.
Hanover Raceway Drops Appeal Against ORC Race Model May 26, 2011 Despite its concerns that the new racing model will result in a purse surplus and less investment in its local agricultural sector, Hanover Raceway has announced that it has dropped its appeal of the ...
Illinois Racino Bill Moves To House Floor March 18, 2011 It has been reported that a bill which would see expanded gaming implemented at Illinois racetracks has passed through a house executive committee and is on its way to
Turner To MJC: 'Where's The Plan?' March 16, 2011 On Tuesday, March 15, Maryland State Delegate Frank S. Turner criticized Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course's owner, the Maryland Jockey Club, during a House committee meeting. His criticism was in r...
No NH Expanded Gaming Talks Until 2012 March 08, 2011 According to a report, the topic of expanded gaming at Rockingham Park will not be considered during the 2011 calendar year
Committee Passes Georgia Pari-Mutuel Bill March 03, 2011 It has been reported that on Wednesday, March 2, legislation which would see pari-mutuel wagering become legal in the state of Georgia made it out of a preliminary committee with unanimous approval
Push To Get Illinois Gaming Bill Fast Tracked February 15, 2011 It has been reported that a slightly updated version of Illinois State Senator Terry Link's gaming expansion bill is currently in committee with the intention of it being fast-tracked to the Senate fl...
