Mayor Watson On Gaming Expansion February 25, 2014 Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Postmedia’s Paul Godfrey, both of whom were key figures in Ontario horse racing politics over the past couple of years, have made the news this week for different reasons.
Gaming Report Deadline Pushed Back February 24, 2014 The deadline for a commission task force in Delaware to submit a report in regard to casino gaming and the horse racing industry has been pushed back.
Layoffs Coming At Casino Montreal February 24, 2014 It has been reported that layoffs are on the horizon at the Montreal Casino in Quebec.
Red Mile On Instant Racing Ruling February 21, 2014 Officials from The Red Mile have commented on the Supreme Court of Kentucky ruling that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has the authority to license and regulate the operation of pari-mutuel wage...
Update On Kentucky Instant Racing February 20, 2014 It has been reported that on Thursday (Feb. 20) the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that the state racing commission can legally regulate wagering on ‘Historical Racing,’ also known as ‘Instant Racing.’ ...
Alliance Tracks Close To Deal February 20, 2014 "This is a unique-in-the-world agreement between eight tracks to share resources, coordinate schedules, to provide a consistent level of racing and purses year-round to the benefit of both the horsepe...
NJ Files Supreme Court Appeal February 19, 2014 It has been reported that the State of New Jersey has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to get the federal ban on legalized sports wagering overturned.
Horwath, Wynne On Fort Erie February 19, 2014 According to a report, Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath addressed Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne in the Provincial Legislature on Tuesday (Feb. 18), where she stated, in part, that “...
Update On Hiawatha, Dresden February 19, 2014 Dresden Agricultural Society President Lucille Laprise and Hiawatha Horse Park operator Jim Henderson have been quoted in an article regarding the future of live horse racing at Dresden Raceway and th...
OHRIA Issues Industry Update February 18, 2014 The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) issued an update to the horse racing industry late Tuesday afternoon.
MHHA Clarifies Its Position February 18, 2014 On Tuesday, February 18, the Monticello Harness Horsemen’s Association issued a release in regard to its position on recently-enacted casino enabling legislation in New York State.
Five-Year Deal For B.C. Racing February 15, 2014 The B.C. Horse Racing Industry Management Committee finalized a multi-year funding arrangement among the principal participants in the industry -- track operator Great Canadian Gaming Corp., the Thoro...