Georgia

Harness Racing Helps Out

January 27, 2017

It is well documented that horse racing participants are more than adept at stepping in and helping when disaster strikes. The latest tragedy, one that claimed at least 20 lives, took place this past ...

Committee Passes Georgia Wagering Bill

January 27, 2016

On Wednesday, January 27, members of the Senate Regulated Industries panel in the State of Georgia approved a constitutional amendment and piece of legislation that could potentially lead to the legal...

Coalition Unveils Georgia Racetrack Plan

January 19, 2016

On Monday, January 19, the Georgia Horse Racing Coalition unveiled its vision for a new racetrack that would include adjacent areas for residential and commercial undertakings.

Geisinger Discusses Wagering Push

December 10, 2014

In Georgia, state Rep. Harry Geisinger has been pushing for the legalization of pari-mutuel waging on horse racing for years. Now he believes the question of legalization will be placed on the ballot ...

Georgia Racing Legislation Pre-Filed

November 18, 2014

It has been reported that in Georgia, State Rep. Harry Geisinger has pre-filed legislation in the House which calls for a referendum regarding the introduction of legalized pari-mutuel horse racing.

Georgians Eyeing Racing Push In 2014

Claiming increases in jobs, tax revenues and tourism opportunities, horse-racing parties in Georgia have said that they will be pitching the idea of live racing in the state in the Legislature in 2014...

Another Georgia Racing, Wagering Push

November 16, 2012

Both a bill and resolution were filed Thursday, November 16 in Georgia which could lead to the introduction of legalized horse racing in the state.

Geisinger's Open Letter On GA Bill

December 01, 2011

Representative Harry Geisinger has penned an open letter to the residents of Georgia in an effort to get people behind his push for a constitutional amendment in order to pave the way for the legaliza...

Illegal Horse Racing Bust In Georgia

November 28, 2011

It has been reported that authorities in Georgia recently broke up what is being dubbed as an 'elaborate horse racing operation' in Meriwether County

Georgia Gov. Against Gaming Expansion

November 21, 2011

It has been reported that Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has told individuals looking to get pari-mutuel wagering legalized in the state that he will not support gaming expansion

Committee Passes Georgia Pari-Mutuel Bill

It has been reported that on Wednesday, March 2, legislation which would see pari-mutuel wagering become legal in the state of Georgia made it out of a preliminary committee with unanimous approval

Geisinger Trying To Bring Racing To Georgia

February 08, 2011

It has been reported that on Georgia State Representative Harry Geisinger today filed House Resolution 186, a constitutional amendment which would see voters in the state decide whether or not to have...

Politician Wants To Obtain Preakness

December 22, 2010

With a boatload of uncertainty in Maryland's horse racing industry, a politician and attorney have made it known that they would like to have the Preakness Stakes take place in their state