Contract

Woodbine, T-Bred Horsepeople Ink Deal

The Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario recently announced the signing of a contract that guarantees 133 dates of Thoroughbred racing at Wo...

Woodbine, Horsemen Reach Deal

September 12, 2014

On Friday, September 12, the Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association issued a joint release which states that the two organizations have reached a five-year deal ...

VA Schedule Stalemate Closes OTWs

February 03, 2014

A contract dispute over the 2014 thoroughbred schedule at Colonial Downs has caused the closure of four off-track wagering locations.

Racing Survives In Maryland

August 07, 2012

Penn National Gaming has agreed to a two-year contract extension to continue live harness racing at Rosecroft Raceway with the Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Association.

Three-Week Simo. Extension Agreed On In Nevada

August 01, 2012

It has been reported that a three-week 'cooling off' period has been implemented in order for a Nevada simulcasting disagreement to hopefully get resolved without impacting loyal horse racing punters ...

Nevada Simulcast Punters To Be Shut Out?

It has been reported that punters looking to wager on horse racing via simulcast in Nevada sports books could be shut out effective Wednesday, August 1 due to a contract dispute between sports book ow...

ATAQ, QJC Ink 15-Year Deal

The Quebec horsemen’s association has aligned itself with the Quebec Jockey Club by agreeing by a wide margin to a requested 15-year contract with the non-profit racetrack operator

Gural Inks 30-Year Lease For The Big M

December 20, 2011

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie today announced two critical developments in his goal to establish a fully independent, privately operated horse racing industry in New Jersey

Orgs. Must Have License By Jan. 1

December 20, 2011

Following a period of public consultation, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the new rule requiring the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations will come into effect January 1, 2012, a...

OHHA Announces District 8 Meeting

November 23, 2011

The Ontario Harness Horse Association today (Wednesday, November 23) sent out a notice of meeting to its District 8 members

Input Wanted On Proposed Rule Change

November 18, 2011

At its meeting on October 25, 2011, the board of the Ontario Racing Commission considered a proposed rule change affecting the Rules of Racing in Ontario. Prior to approving directives for change, the...

Update: Roadblock For Big M Takeover?

October 18, 2011

Jeff Gural's vision for the new Meadowlands Racetrack took a big step last week when the NJSEA gave him the green light for a new state-of-the-art grandstand. Although, the news he has received this w...

'Big M' Deal To Be Nullified?

August 08, 2011

According to a report, two members of a union which represents workers at the Meadowlands Racetrack have asked a judge to nullify the contract which was reached between Jeff Gural and Local 137