Gambling

WV Bill Looks To Cut VLT Revenue

February 06, 2014

It has been reported that a pending bill in the West Virginia Legislature is calling for a reduction of Video Lottery Terminal proceeds which currently help fund horse racing in the state.

NYSGC Gaming Facility Location Board

February 06, 2014

On Thursday, February 6, the New York State Gaming Commission announced that it will appoint the first three individuals to serve on the Resort Gaming Facility Location Board, the body that will be re...

Sportech Update On OTB, Business

February 05, 2014

Sportech PLC (‘Sportech’) is pleased to announce that its extensive gaming business in Connecticut, operating under an exclusive licence for betting on horse and greyhound racing in the state, has ach...

SBOA To Discuss SARP Fallout

February 04, 2014

The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association has announced that it will be hosting an important information session regarding the cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks Program.

Brief Extension Of Assiniboia VLT Pact

February 04, 2014

It has been reported that the Manitoba Government has given the Manitoba Jockey Club a brief extension of the existing Video Lottery Terminal deal for Assiniboia Downs which expired on Monday (Feb. 3)...

NY Racinos See Revenue Slip

February 03, 2014

The New York State Gaming Commission is citing brutal winter weather conditions in January as the leading factor in the seven per cent decline in revenue that state racinos saw last month.

Assiniboia VLT Impasse Looming

January 31, 2014

It has been reported that the 140 video lottery terminals which are currently in operation at Assiniboia Downs in Manitoba could go ‘dark’ effective Monday, February 3.

Sportech, GCGC Reach New Contract

January 31, 2014

Sportech Racing and Digital (‘Sportech’) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new contract to provide pari-mutuel tote wagering systems and services to Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (...

BCLC President/CEO Graydon Resigns

January 31, 2014

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation has announced that its president and CEO, Michael Graydon, is leaving the organization.

Second-Guessing Instant Racing

January 30, 2014

It has been reported that legislators in Idaho are having second thoughts about Instant Racing after having passed a bill permitting them last year.

Illinois Gaming Expansion Discussed

January 30, 2014

Although most of the recent discussion in the Illinois horse racing industry has been centered around the now-averted Advance Deposit Wagering impasse, a public hearing on Tuesday (Jan. 28) in regard ...

Century Casinos Receives Approvals

January 30, 2014

On Wednesday, January 29, Century Casinos, Inc. announced that the Century Downs Racetrack and Casino project received master site development plan approval and the development permit from Rocky View ...