Millions For Racino Push August 24, 2011 According to reports, on Tuesday, August 23, officials in Pennsylvania's Lawrence County voted in favour of earmarking $50 million in unsecured funding toward financing for American Harness Tracks' Va...
Governor Addresses Illinois Fair August 18, 2011 Illinois Governor Pat Quinn took a trip to the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday, August 17, where he was engaged by a group of people that pleaded for him to give the green light for expanded gaming i...
Lesniak: NJ Racing Being Cut Out Of Bill July 26, 2011 When the push was on to save horse racing in the state of New Jersey, there was hypothetical talk of the proceeds from the expansion of legalized, intra-state gambling being diverted in some way to he...
Reps. Still Pushing For Minn. Racino July 18, 2011 Although a tentative state budget was agreed to in Minnesota this past Friday, Representatives may reject the deal if there are not stipulations for a racino at Canterbury Park for thoroughbreds, acco...
Progress In Minnesota July 15, 2011 According to a report, Minnesota thoroughbred raceway Canterbury Park has said that it is hoping to salvage its racing meet this coming Thursday, after a tentative state budget agreement was reached F...
Minn. Judge Denies Tracks' Request July 15, 2011 According to a report, on Thursday, July 14 a judge in Minnesota denied requests from Running Aces and Canterbury Park to reassess ruling which have caused the raceways to remain closed due to a
"My Horse Needs A Job" July 14, 2011 On Wednesday, July 14, a large crowd of horsepeople, racetrack workers, family members and politicians congregated at Canterbury Park in an effort to get live racing at Minnesota raceways up and runni...
New Player In NYS License Stakes July 11, 2011 Last week, the ownership group behind New York's Bonnie Castle Recreation Center announced that it is seeking the eighth and final harness racing license in the state and that it has plans to transfor...
Young Horseman Pleads To Governor June 27, 2011 According to a report, trainer Homer Hochstetler's son, driver Jay Hochstetler, has been calling the office of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn every day trying to get him to sign the proposed state gaming
Ohio Track Relocation Bill Moves Along June 23, 2011 Via an overwhelming 77-16 margin, the Ohio House today voted in favour of a bill which will streamline the process of allowing state racetracks with video lottery terminals to relocate
OCC Okays Rezoning For Tables June 23, 2011 After an Ottawa City Council committee gave its blessing last week, City Council has followed suit and given the green light for the necessary rezoning for Rideau Carleton Raceway to install 21 gaming...
PNG Casinos Coming To Columbus, Toledo June 20, 2011 On Friday, June 17, Penn National Gaming agreed to a deal with the state of Ohio that will see the company build a casino in both Columbus and Toledo