U.S. Purses, Wagering Up January 06, 2014 According to the United States Trotting Association, both purses and wagering at U.S. Standardbred tracks saw increases in 2013 from the previous year's totals.
Expanded Innovation Summit Info. January 04, 2014 On Monday, December 16, 2013 industry representatives gathered at Flamboro Downs to exchange ideas on what the Ontario racing industry can do in the immediate to short term to better understand the ra...
2013 PA Slot Revenue Tops $2.3B January 03, 2014 Even though slot machine gross revenue in Pennsylvania dropped last calendar year, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported today that the amount of revenue generated during 2013 was $2.38 billi...
OLG Sponsoring Milton Mayoral Gala January 03, 2014 It has been reported that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. is sponsoring Milton’s second annual Mayor’s Gala for the Arts.
More ‘Instant Racing’ In Idaho January 02, 2014 It has been reported that the Ada County Commissioners Board in Idaho recently signed a new lease agreement with Treasure Valley Racing, which will see legalized ‘instant racing’ gaming introduced at ...
Rosecroft Doesn’t Land MD Licence January 02, 2014 It has been reported that on December 20 the Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Commission voted 5-2 in favour of approving a $925-million casino resort at the National Harbor in Prince George’s...
Will Not-For-Profit Step Up At KD? December 24, 2013 It has been reported that Kawartha Downs Ltd. has informed the Ontario Racing Commission that it will not be applying for a licence to operate the Fraserville, Ont. raceway in 2014.
Burgess Issues Letter To Wynne December 20, 2013 After receiving a letter from Premier Kathleen Wynne, owner Robert Burgess has replied to the Premier and Minister of Agriculture & Food.
OLG To Sponsor Hamilton Mayor Speech December 20, 2013 It has been reported that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. is sponsoring Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina's New Year State of the City address. It has been reported that it will be the first time that t...
Dr. Downey Speaks With The CBC December 19, 2013 In a interview with the CBC, Horse Racing New Brunswick President Dr. Mitchell Downey has commented on the current situation between the provincial government and the horse racing industry.
Buchanan: Breeds Must Work Together December 19, 2013 Ontario Racing Commission Chair Elmer Buchanan has gone on the record as saying that the province’s three horse racing breeds must agree on a plan for the future or else the government will make a pla...
One-On-One With Kathleen Wynne December 18, 2013 In an exclusive interview with Trot Magazine Editor Darryl Kaplan, the Premier of Ontario and Minister of Agriculture & Food Kathleen Wynne discussed the state of the province's horse racing indus...