Betfair Looking To Acquire Monmouth February 24, 2011 "New Jersey has a fantastic horse racing heritage. Betfair and TVG are absolutely committed to having a role. The racing product at Monmouth Park was vastly superior last summer. Similarly, the Meadow...
$400 Million Monticello Expansion Proposal February 22, 2011 It has been reported that Empire Resorts, operator of Monticello Raceway, has proposed an expansion plan which would see the erection of three hotels and a water park at the track, all to the tune of ...
U.S. Rejects NYS Indian Casino Plan February 18, 2011 It has been reported that the United States Department of Interior today rejected the deal which would have seen the Wisconsin-based Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe erect a casino in New York’s Catskills
Pro-Gaming Bills Advance In NJ February 18, 2011 On Thursday, February 17, both houses of the New Jersey Legislature passed bills which look like they will have a positive impact for the state racing industry
Cordish To File $300M Lawsuit February 15, 2011 It has been reported that the Cordish Company will today be filing a $300-million lawsuit in regard to the contentious action surrounding its efforts to get its casino approved near the Arundel Mills ...
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...
The Minnesota Budget Is Looming; Is The Racino Option In The Cards? February 14, 2011 With money tight everywhere, state budgets a challenge, and deficits not going away, when racino proponents come out and say they can provide instantaneous revenue for the state, it is hard for the de...
NY Pols. Opposing Syracuse Raceway Inc. February 14, 2011 It has been reported that Oneida County legislators Michael Hennessy and Frank Tallarino have penned a letter to the New York State Racing and Wagering Board announcing their opposition to the possibl...
Threat To Scoop Penn National Licenses February 11, 2011 According to a release, if Penn National Gaming goes forward and "abandons" the horse racing licenses for Raceway Park and Beulah Park, Mahoning Valley Development Group will aggressively pursue them
Penn National Gaming To Move Tracks, Invest $400M If Ohio Racetrack VLTs Approved February 10, 2011 During a meeting with the Ohio State Racing Commission, racetrack operator Penn National Gaming today announced its intention to relocate Raceway Park and Beulah Park to other locations within the sta...
Chances Of Catskill Indian Casino Slim? February 09, 2011 A spokesperson for the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians has gone on the record as saying that United States politicians have done an "about face" in regard to the settling of a land claim wh...
Gural: Make Stakes Payments, Horsepeople Should Stash 5% February 08, 2011 In an open letter to the industry, track owner Jeff Gural, who is in the process of trying to work out a long-term lease of the Meadowlands Racetrack, has encouraged horse owners to make the February ...