Expanded Gaming

Push Ends For Expansion At Saratoga

It has been reported that the Saratoga Casino and Raceway has informed local officials that it is dropping its plans for Las Vegas-style gaming expansion and is instead focusing its efforts to buildin...

Bodkin On Sudbury Negotiations

Northern Horsemen's Association President Bob Bodkin has commented in regard to the 2014 season of racing at Sudbury Downs.

Frustration After Sudbury Meeting

It has been reported that northern Ontario horsepeople that met with representatives from Sudbury Downs on Saturday (April 19) came out of the talks disappointed.

Deal Close For Sudbury Dates?

Reports from Northern Ontario indicate that a meeting set for Saturday could bring the 2014 harness racing season at Sudbury Downs one step closer to reality.

Track Offered VLTs; Declines

"They did offer us slot machines or VLTs; they offered us 12 VLTs. As a fair board, we just don't feel comfortable getting into that end of it."

Eaves Discusses ‘Historical Racing’

"Thankfully, a lot of people, including the panel and [Ontario Horse Racing] more recently, are still talking about [‘Historical Racing’] being one of the products that could be an important piece of ...

Breeders File Statements Of Claim

On Wednesday, April 16, a group of Standardbred breeders from across the province issued a Statement Of Claim against the Province of Ontario and a Statement Of Claim against the Ontario Lottery and G...

Kawartha Downs Not Done Yet

When the Ontario Racing Commission issued race dates for 2014 earlier this month, one track that raced in 2013 was not on this year's list: Kawartha Downs.

Dayton's Opening Date Announced

It has been reported that officials with Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway have announced the date that live standardbred racing will get underway at the Ohio track.

Bain’s Update On Date Negotiations

Tom Bain of the Lakeshore Horse Raceway Group has offered comments regarding 2014 race date negotiations with Ontario Horse Racing.

Eaves Opens Up

Woodbine Entertainment Group President and CEO Nick Eaves has opened up in regard to the cancellation of the Slots-at-Racetracks program, the Province’s new funding agreement, and the future of the On...

‘Instant Racing’ To Be On NE Ballot

On Monday, April 7, Nebraska State Senators voted 30-17 in favour of adding a constitutional amendment on the November 4 ballot. The amendment will ask voters whether they think ‘Instant Racing,’ othe...