More Pressure For NJ Track Gaming June 25, 2013 “Let’s put some casinos in other locations in New Jersey. I don’t understand the stranglehold Atlantic City has on New Jersey when all the legislators that I talk to want a casino at the Meadowlands, ...
Update On Transition Panel Report June 25, 2013 This past Friday, the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel met with select industry representatives and Ontario government officials for a preview of the Plan for Horse Racing in Ontario.
MacMillan Accuses Melnyk Of Bullying June 24, 2013 Ottawa-area horseman John MacMillan has issued comments in regard to Eugene Melnyk's push to have casino expansion lured away from the Rideau Carleton Raceway.
Cuomo, NYS Racinos Find Middle Ground June 21, 2013 It has been reported that racinos in New York State have collectively said that they will now support an altered gaming expansion proposal from Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Vaughan Announces Casino Conditions June 20, 2013 The City of Vaughan has announced the conditions which must be met in order for a casino to be built within its borders.
Flynn Clarifies Resort Casino Earnings June 20, 2013 Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. Senior Vice President of Gaming Larry Flynn has penned an open letter stating that the resort casinos in the province are earning money, not losing it.
Melnyk Meets With Mayor Watson June 19, 2013 Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson met with Eugene Melnyk on Tuesday, June 18. Melnyk, one of the highest-profile thoroughbred owners in Canada, is upset over Mayor Watson's motion that would make Rideau Carleto...
Gov. Cuomo’s Adversarial Racino Stance June 18, 2013 It has been reported that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is going on the offensive against racinos in the state in response to lobbying efforts that were put forth in opposition of his plan for legali...
Report: RCR Partners With Architect June 18, 2013 It has been reported that the owners of Rideau Carleton Raceway have teamed up with a well known area architect in preparation for casino gaming expansion at the track.
Comparing Kentucky To Ontario June 18, 2013 "I have trainers and owners say to me all the time, 'Governor, I'm sorry but I'm pulled my horses up to West Virginia last weekend and ran in those races up there at that track because the purses were...
Dancer Proposes Instant Racing For NJ June 14, 2013 Aiming to spark interest and generate new revenue for horse racing and casino gaming, Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer has proposed bringing instant racing wagering to New Jersey.
HIP Program Extended; Consultations To Begin June 14, 2013 On Friday, June 14, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced that the Ontario Government is extending its support of the Horse Improvement Program into 2015 to encourage the breeding of ...