Negotiations, Hearings In Maryland July 04, 2011 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 July 04, 2011 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...
Quinn Stays Quiet On Illinois Expansion June 20, 2011 Although Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has gone on the record as saying that the gaming expansion bill which currently sits on his desk is excessive and over the top, he has reportedly not been tipping ...
Come Meet A Canadian Record Holder June 16, 2011 Organizers with the Standardrama Horse Show have announced that a Canadian Record holder will be on hand during its show this Sunday
Charles Honours 'The Admiral' & Retirees June 13, 2011 Admirals Express was a one-of-a-kind horse. On the racetrack the colourful grey pacer competed for 12 years, earned over $2 million and was named Canada’s Horse of the Year in 2005
Slots Deal Inked In Ohio? June 13, 2011 According to a report, Ohio Senate President Tom Niehaus has indicated that slot machines will be introduced to the state's racetracks
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...
Update: Coulter Involved In Flamboro Spill June 13, 2011 Trot Insider has spoken with driver Scott Coulter, who on Sunday, June 12 was taken to Hamilton General Hospital after having been involved in a racing accident at Flamboro
Races Are Back In Quebec City; $1 Million In Purses To Be Offered June 06, 2011 After a successful 2010 season, it has been announced that live horse racing will be returning to Hippodrome de Quebec this season
Marketing Horse Racing In Grocery Stores June 02, 2011 Would you be surprised if you strolled into a grocery store and walked out having just purchased an assortment of racetrack paraphernalia?
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...
McClellan New CEO Of HRA June 01, 2011 Horse Racing Alberta today announced the selection of Shirley McClellan as HRA Chief Executive Officer for a term of three years