Pivotal NJ Casino Bill Moves Forward January 11, 2016 On Monday, January 11, a piece of casino expansion legislation agreed to by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto passed the Senate b...
Florida Horsepeople Fighting Back January 04, 2016 The United Florida Horsemen, a group representing equine racing breeds in the state, has announced that it is reaching out to local politicians to fight the proposed ‘decoupling’ issue that is threate...
Elements Casino Opens Thursday December 16, 2015 The letters 'e' in Elements Casino could very well stand for enthusiasm, eagerness and excitement judging by the expression on the face of General Manager Michael Kim.
Pennacchio On Florida Gaming Deal December 15, 2015 “This is just a money grab by the casinos. That’s all it is.”
NJ To Vote On Casino Expansion? December 14, 2015 New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney has announced that he has introduced legislation to put a public referendum on the ballot asking for voter approval to expand gaming with two casinos in the n...
More On Mohawk Expansion, Racing December 11, 2015 It was less than two weeks ago when Woodbine Entertainment Group CEO Jim Lawson made statements in the media regarding the idea of expansion at Mohawk Racetrack. Lawson has now gone into more detail o...
Gaming Without Racing In Florida? December 09, 2015 It has been reported that the Seminole Tribe has reached a massive, multi-billion-dollar deal with Florida Governor Rick Scott that could, in part, see pari-mutuel operators in the state offer expande...
Report Outlines Goulds Racino Pitches December 09, 2015 The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has penned a report which briefly outlines the efforts that St. John's Racing and Entertainment has made in recent years to land casino gaming at its harnes...
Liberals Vote Down Racing Amendments December 07, 2015 Today Bill 144, Budget Measures Act, 2015 was considered in detail by the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. Bill 144 establishes a new Act, the Horse Racing Industry Act, 2015, which...
Tropea On Amendments To Acts December 04, 2015 Trot Insider has learned that on Wednesday, December 2, Ontario Harness Horse Association General Manager Brian Tropea made a presentation to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affai...
OLG Launches Horse-Themed Game December 02, 2015 The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced on Wednesday, Dec. 2 that it is launching a new horse-themed product called Fire Horse on PlayOLG.ca.
Kentucky Commission Chair Steps Down December 01, 2015 Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Chairman Robert ‘Bob’ Beck announced today that he will step down from his post effective December 7, 2015.