Gaming

Harness racing at The Meadowlands

Gural Pushes For Casino As Big M Revenue Declines

January 14, 2025

Despite being the North American leader among Standardbred racetracks in handle, averaging just over $3 million USD per card again in 2024, Meadowlands Racetrack has indicated the track's future could...

Racing at Georgian Downs

Relocation Of Gateway Casino To Impact Georgian Downs

Great Canadian Entertainment, operator of Georgian Downs, has indicated the future of harness racing at the Innisfil, Ont. racetrack will be significantly impacted after the site's casino operator ann...

Harness racing at Running Aces

Historical Horse Racing Approved By Minnesota Commission

The Minnesota Racing Commission approved expanded gaming in the form of Historical Horse Racing at state racetracks in a vote earlier this week, according to a report.

An artist's rendering of the exterior of MGM Empire City

MGM Resorts Unveils Vision For Yonkers Destination

December 05, 2023

MGM Resorts International has unveiled its vision to transition Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts into a world-class entertainment destination, MGM Empire City, if awarded a commercial casino license ...

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 ...

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.

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.