Horse Racing

Reps. Still Pushing For Minn. Racino

Although a tentative state budget was agreed to in Minnesota this past Friday, Representatives may reject the deal if there are not stipulations for a racino at Canterbury Park for thoroughbreds, acco...

Progress In Minnesota

According to a report, Minnesota thoroughbred raceway Canterbury Park has said that it is hoping to salvage its racing meet this coming Thursday, after a tentative state budget agreement was reached F...

Minn. Judge Denies Tracks' Request

According to a report, on Thursday, July 14 a judge in Minnesota denied requests from Running Aces and Canterbury Park to reassess ruling which have caused the raceways to remain closed due to a

"My Horse Needs A Job"

On Wednesday, July 14, a large crowd of horsepeople, racetrack workers, family members and politicians congregated at Canterbury Park in an effort to get live racing at Minnesota raceways up and runni...

PA Commission Okays License Deal

On Tuesday, July 12, Pennsylvania's harness racing commission voted to approve American Harness Tracks as the new owners of the state's final harness racing license, which had previously been held by ...

New Player In NYS License Stakes

Last week, the ownership group behind New York's Bonnie Castle Recreation Center announced that it is seeking the eighth and final harness racing license in the state and that it has plans to transfor...

Rosecroft Awarded Conditional License

According to a report, Penn National Gaming was awarded a conditional license to operate programs of live harness racing at Maryland's Rosecroft Raceway earlier this week

Negotiations, Hearings In Maryland

Penn National Gaming has applied to bring live racing back to Maryland's Rosecroft Raceway. A hearing in regard to the matter is reportedly scheduled to take place this week, but the contentious simul...

Christie Vetoes NJ Purse Subsidy

On Friday, July 1, calling it a 'haphazard allocation that defies reason or logic,' New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed the minutes of the June 29, 2011 meeting of the New Jersey Racing Commissi...

Young Horseman Pleads To Governor

According to a report, trainer Homer Hochstetler's son, driver Jay Hochstetler, has been calling the office of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn every day trying to get him to sign the proposed state gaming

Ohio Track Relocation Bill Moves Along

Via an overwhelming 77-16 margin, the Ohio House today voted in favour of a bill which will streamline the process of allowing state racetracks with video lottery terminals to relocate

PNG Casinos Coming To Columbus, Toledo

On Friday, June 17, Penn National Gaming agreed to a deal with the state of Ohio that will see the company build a casino in both Columbus and Toledo