Gambling

Sports Wagering Opens In Kentucky; Beshear Visits Red Mile

September 07, 2023

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) marked the much-anticipated opening of in-person sports wagering in Kentucky on Thursday, Sept. 7 by congratulating Gov. Andy Beshear on placing the first b...

AGCO To Ban Athletes In Ontario's Internet Gaming Ads

September 05, 2023

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming to prohibit the use of athletes in internet gaming (igaming) advertising and marketing in ...

Kentucky Sports Wagering Catalogue Released

August 31, 2023

On Wednesday, Aug. 31, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s (KHRC) Sports Wagering Advisory Council released a Wagering Catalogue, which includes a list of sports availab...

Kentucky Sports Wagering Licenses Approved

August 22, 2023

On Tuesday, Aug. 22, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) voted to approve temporary licenses for sports wagering operators and service providers.

Gov. Beshear Shares Kentucky Sports Betting Update

August 17, 2023

With the opening day of sports betting just three weeks away, Gov. Andy Beshear today (Thursday, Aug. 17) provided a timeline of key dates, including that betting will officially start at 10 a.m. EDT ...

World Trotting Conference Turns Focus To Wagering

August 17, 2023

Day 4 of the World Trotting Conference in Berlin, Germany on Thursday, Aug. 17 focussed on wagering and technology

Kentucky Applications For Sports Wagering Received

August 10, 2023

One month after announcing that sports wagering will open in Kentucky on Sept. 7 at retail locations and on Sept. 28 for mobile applications, Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on Thursday, Aug. 10 on l...

A rendering of the front entrance to the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

Casino Resort Opens At Woodbine Racetrack

The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto located at Woodbine Racetrack opened its doors on Tuesday, June 20.

Harness racing at The Red Mile

Caesars Partners With KY Tracks For Sports Betting Launch

Legalized sports wagering is coming to Kentucky and Caesars Sportsbook, the sports wagering platform for Caesars Entertainment, Inc., announced on Tuesday, May 16 agreements with Red Mile Gaming & Rac...

Illinois harness racing at Hawthorne Race Course

New Illinois Racetrack Proposed

Plans have been made public for a proposed new Illinois racetrack.

Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

Canada's Largest Casino Coming To Woodbine

A brand new $1 billion destination will open this summer, featuring casino, hotel, entertainment venue and multiple dining outlets.

Anfinson Appointed Great Canadian CEO

November 23, 2022

Great Canadian Entertainment (“Great Canadian” or the “Company”) announced on Monday, Nov. 21 that Anthony ‘Tony’ Rodio, Chief Executive Officer, is retiring as CEO and director, and the Board of Dire...

Gateway Extends Lease At Western Fair District

November 09, 2022

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, which was planning to move its casino operation out of Western Fair District, has extended its lease at the London, Ont. venue with intentions to remain long term an...