Gaming

Last Viable Summer For Illinois Tracks?

According to Maywood Park President Duke Johnston, if legislation in Illinois fails to lead to the implementation of expanded gaming options for state racetrack, Maywood could be the first Illinois ra...

Ehrlich Fires Shot Over Rosecroft Closure

In the wake of the announcement that Rosecroft Raceway will be closing July 1, former Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. has fired a shot in regard to the way the state has handled the issue of ...

Never-Ending Play In NH

The legislative dispute over gaming at tracks in New Hampshire, which seemingly is a drama without end, continues this week with a special session of the legislature.

Strickland Re-Affirms Support For VLTs

According to a report, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland met with a group of 400 standardbred and thoroughbred horsepeople on Sunday and said that he will do what he can to

Trouble In Mass Senate

Hopes for slots at tracks in Massachusetts -- a roller coaster ride -- took a new dip yesterday with the announcement of a Senate plan to approve three casinos in the state, including one for an India...

Will Meadowlands' 2014 Super Bowl Affect Race Dates, Expanded Gaming?

New Jersey recently found out that its bid to host the 2014 National Football League Super Bowl at the new Meadowlands Stadium was successful. Since the announcement, there has been talk that the even...

Del Gaming Expansion Bill On Hold

It has been reported that last week Delaware Governor Jack Markell asked sponsors of a bill which would see more casinos in the state to hold the bill until 2011

NH Gaming Expansion Being Hashed Out?

According to a report, legislative leaders in New Hampshire will today be continuing talks in regard to the possible expansion of casino gaming in the state. For two days the issue has stalled agreeme...

Harrington's Table Gaming 'Soft Opening'

Harrington Raceway this week became the first racino in Delaware to introduce table games. The facility did so with a 'soft opening' which featured lower bet limits from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. until ...

Another Challenge For Rockingham

Rockingham Park is facing a new challenge, this time from new rules governing budget negotiations in the New Hampshire legislature.

Del. Tracks Fear Further Gaming Expansion

According to a report, officials from existing racinos in the state of Delaware are against the prospect of more casino gaming being implemented in the state

An Offer One Can't Refuse?

During a financial climate in which state budget deficits are more common than not, Minnesota thoroughbred racetrack Canterbury Park may have made the state government an offer it can't refuse