Canterbury To Suspend Operations? June 15, 2011 On Wednesday, June 15, Canterbury Park Holding Corporation reported that it may be forced to suspend substantially all of its operations on July 1, 2011 if the current budget impasse between Minnesota
Liebman Joins Cuomo Administration June 13, 2011 The office of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced late last week that Bennett Liebman has been appointed to serve as the deputy secretary for Gaming and
Illinois Gaming Bill To Be Pared Down? June 13, 2011 Legislation which would bring a massive expansion in gaming in the state of Illinois, including the conversion of racetracks into racinos, is currently sitting on the desk of Governor Pat Quinn. Altho...
NY Bill Would Usher In Protection For Vernon June 09, 2011 According to a report, a senator and assemblyman in the state of New York recently announced that they are backing a bill which would see the protection and expansion of
Yonkers Introduces Video Craps June 09, 2011 Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway will roll out 20 brand new video craps tables on Thursday, June 9, it was announced today
Teletheatre BC, Flamboro, Georgian Extend HPI Services For Five More Years June 09, 2011 On Thursday, June 9, the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) announced a five-year extension to its contract with Teletheatre BC (TBC), Flamboro Downs and Georgian Downs for HorsePlayer Interactive (HP...
KHRC Okays ADWs June 08, 2011 It has been reported that on Wednesday, June 8, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission gave its approval for the licensing of advance deposit wagering companies
GCGC/CBA Deal Official June 02, 2011 On Wednesday, June 1 racetrack operator Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced that it has acquired the Chilliwack Bingo Association for $10 million
Governor Quinn On Illinois Gaming Bill June 02, 2011 The salvation of slots-infused purses in the state of Illinois is now in the hands of one man, Governor Pat Quinn. He has remained silent on the House and Senate-passed Bill 744 which will see state r...
"I Think He’d Want To Take A Strong Look At That Bill" May 31, 2011 Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has figuratively gone blue in the face saying that he is not in favour of expanded gaming in the state. Now, with racino legislation having cleared the House by a vote of 6...
Illinois Bill Finds New Life May 30, 2011 On Friday, May 27 a bill which will see racetracks in Illinois transform into racinos cleared a House Committee. The bill had been voted down and thought to be dead just
Sandown Track To Be Demolished? May 30, 2011 According to a report, the dormant racetrack at BC's Sandown Park may be razed if a land swap and rezoning plan comes to fruition